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For today's episode, Tom and Oliver of Bees & Sawdust will be making their return on the podcast!For this episode, the primary focus will be on the band's latest single, 'The Televangelist Shuffle', which a nasty, dancey lil number that shakes up the band's new sound from their previous EP 'Teething'. 'The Televangelist Shuffle' is ou verywhere tomorrow!On top of all this, we'll be getting a little bit more of an insight into the single that is set to be released following 'The Televangelist Shuffle', which is titled 'D4 Ethno-State', and all of what the band has planned for the remainder of the year.This episode was tremendous fun to record, always a tonne of fun chatting to the guys.Bees & Sawdust on LinktreeSkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep live at Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop live at Sin E

Today on the podcast, singer, songwriter and musician Tommy Cullen makes his return to the show!We have two major points of conversation for this podcast. The first is that Tommy has a new physical release, titled 'Gatehouse Recordings 2019-21' which collects all of his non-album, non-EP singles into a physical format for the first time ever, which will include such fantastic tunes like 'The Train', 'Sharks' and 'More Than You Know'. None of these tracks have ever had a physical release before.Secondly, Tommy will putting on a homecoming co-headline show with Amy Ellen at Walters in Dun Laoighaire, which is set to be fantastic night. It's happening this Friday and tickets are available through eventbrite.It's always a pleasure to chat to Tommy, would honestly have him on the podcast any time he wants.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Paul, Christopher and Moe of the Alternative Rock band, Ritual Effect!Dublin band Ritual Effect fuses aspects of grunge and metal together with catchy riffs, fast paced songs, driving choruses and high energy shows. Since the band's inception in Late 2017, they have have written a massive amount of songs, clocked up a hefty amount of gigs, and have released a full-length debut album.For this episode, I will be chatting with the lads about their two latest singles, 'Blindside', which was released in February, and 'Withdrawn', which was released last Friday. We will be discussing how the songs were written, the ideas explored in each of them and the fantastic music video for 'Blindside' and the next one to come. both directed by Cosmopalace.We'll of course be chatting about what the band has in store for the remainder of 2025 and going over our favorite underrated artists and live shows we've seen recently.www.ritualeffect.com/bandRitual Effect on SpotifySkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep on SpotifyHorrenda + Their Last Stop on Spotify

Today I am joined by Jodie, Zoe and Fin of the Melancholic Rock band, Mirrors, from Cork!Mirrors blend raw energy with Irish anxieties through bold, compelling music. Drawing inspiration from The Cranberries, Mazzy Star and Just Mustard, their sound fuses Celtic rock and melancholic, shoegaze-laced textures.For this episode, I will be chatting with the band about the two things mainly, with the first being the fantastic achievement that is the band being longlisted as part of the emerging talent competition to play Glastonbury this year.Secondly, and the primary focus of the episode, is the band's brilliant brand new single 'Drowning', which was released today and was recorded with Wayfield records. The single also has an accompanying music video that was also released today and was directed and edited by Katelyn Leahy.Mirrors on LinktreeCover photo was by phototree.ieDrowning official music videoSkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep live at Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop live at Sin E

Bonus episode time!Myself and Gav Purcell of Bicurious will be going through our favourite shows we went to during the month of March and all our favourite releases over the course of the month.Catch Bicurious on tour!March 2025 playlist

Today on the podcast I have all the lads from Tide7!Tide7 are a Metal-Hardcore band from Cork who have just released one of the heaviest EPs I think I'll hear all year, titled 'Rinse and Repeat'I'll be chatting with the lads about how this band began, the origins of their band name, their fantastic debut single 'Loved Ones' and of course, going through their latest EP track by track, covering the inspiration behind their music and the themes the EP explores.This is a band I've heard so much about so to have them on this podcast was such a pleasure and I cannot wait to see live which I will get to do tomorrow at my first Siege of Limerick.Tide7 will be playing the Kasbah stage at 6:10, right after Lymphoedema and they are a band not to be missed.Tide7 on Linktree

Today on the podcast I am joined by Brian 'Bigg o)))' Ortiz of the Indigenous Death/Doom Metal band, Tzompantli!Tzompantli embodies indigenous ritualism and spirituality in their sound and style. With themes of indigenous history and a brutal massive sound that incorporates native indigenous folk instruments. It makes for a truly special experience and atmosphere for any listener. The band's name for example is Nahuatl for "skull rack" which was used for the public display of human skulls, typically those of war captives or other sacrificial victims.I'll be chatting with Brian, who is the founding member of the band, about how this band began, the lyrical and musical themes explored in the music, the importance of keeping indigenous history alive, how great Crowbar are and Brian's appreciation for how amazing the Cranberries are.The primary focus of this episode however will be about the band's massive sophomore album,'Beating the Drums of Ancestral Force', which remains one of my favourite releases of 2024 for it's sheer brutality and utterly unique sound.Tzompantli on BandcampTzompantli on Linktree

Today I am joined on the podcast by Haunted Images!Haunted Images is the singular vision of Louth based producer and songwriter David O’Farrell-McGeary, who has previously been on the podcast under the david ofmg. Under this guise David creates beautiful, ethereal alt-rock shoegaze. Juxtaposing modern alt-metal influences Deftones and Deafheaven, against the left field ambience of Aphex Twin and shoegaze mainstays My Bloody Valentine, gives David his signature sound. One that, in equal parts, shimmers like a graceful celestial body, while at the same time with the dense wall of sound production, cascades over you like wave. Following the successful release of singles ‘if you want’, ‘grey days’, ‘sometimes’ and the stunning ‘stay awake’, which caught the attention of Hot Press, Golden Plec, Genuine Irish, Pure M Zine, Independent.ie, Ragged Cast and Rock N Load, David now returns with his self titled album, Haunted Images. This marks his largest and most realised body of work to date. An album that lyrically comes from a place of deep introspection and thematically addresses forgiveness in many different forms, an album that seeks to bring light to the impending darkness.I'll be going through the album with David, talking about his favourite songs on it, the stylistic changes from his previous work, the imagery created for the album by the extremely talented Chloe Harte, the creative balance on working on your own music and whole bunch more. The album is out tomorrow and there is also an album launch party at The Watchtower, McHughs in Drogheda on the 25th of April with Khidye as the supporting act!Original photograph for the artwork by Matt Gorman.haunted images on BandcampTickets for the album launch party

Today I am joined by Dave (guitarist) and Ken (vocalist) of the Hard Rock band, Mine Road!Formed originally in 2012, and with a long hiatus following the release of the band's debut EP 'Satellites', the band re-formed in 2019. After completing the writing process for their first full length album the band decided to tour Ireland after Covid had shut down live performances for the previous two years. Following a successful run of shows nationally the band knuckled down to the task of recording debut album ‘Tomorrow’s Sky’, and it’s been well worth the wait!I'll be chatting with Dave and Ken about the band's inception, the hiatus and then of course going through their fantastic debut album 'Tomorrow's Sky' with them, which is an album I can't wait to see performed live.The band has a slew of shows planned for the coming months, including a support slow with the awesome band that is Vendetta Love on July 5th and a planned headline show with friends of the podcast, Gather Lost, down the line.www.mineroadmusic.com