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Today on the podcast I am joined by Michael Smyth for his third appearance on this podcast and his second appearance with his new band, the Belfast shoegazers, Silk!Myself and Michael had quite a lot to cover in this particular episode.We'll first be talking about his previous band, Virgins, and why that band has disbanded, how they ended the band, their final show and how that process lead into the music he works on now with Silk!We'll then be covering Silk's upcoming release, a mini album titled 'Auralux', which is set for release in May. The mini-record has one single out at the moment, a visceral and cinematic tune that sets the stage for what fans can expect when the full release is out. We'll be going through the whole release, from inception, to recording, to the inspiration to Jim Carrey.I have heard the mini-album and there is a serious heft and raucousness to the release, it's going to blow people away when they get to hear it.On top of all this the band, will have an extensive touring schedule over the year so make sure to grab tickets when you get the chance!Pic by @annalogue.jpegSilk on LinktreeOld Crow PromotionsUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

Today on the podcast I am joined by Conor and Kyle of the Metallic Hardcore band, LaVein!We will be chatting about the band's latest single, Puncture Wounds, which was released earlier this month and stands as the first bit of new music from the band in almost 3 years. I'll be going over with the band how the band's music has developed over that time period, the recording process of the single and what the single explores thematically.I had loved this band since the moment I saw them play Metal 2 The Masses in Fibbers, a competition which they ended up winning and they are a band that never to blow me away with their incredible live performances and their brand of side splitingly heavy music - This was a huge treat for myself to have them on the show!Make sure to catch the band opening for Stompin' Ground in August!LaVein on LinktreeUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

Today I am delighted to be joined by Mark, Cormac and Iphigenia of the LA Hardcore band Gylt!The primary focus of this episode will be the band's latest release, 'In 1,000 Agonies, I exist', an incredible, chaotic, pummeling EP that has be stuck in my head from the very moment I first listened to it.We'll also be chatting about the how the band began, settling what the band's name actually means, Hardcore in the world now and the Gwar documentary. We'll be go over the record process for the EP, the themes it explores, the cover art and what inspired the music.Was an enormous pleasure having this band on, have had their EPs on repeat since discovering them and discovered even more incredible bands through their recommendations.Cover photograph was taken by James Duran @deathbyjamesGylt on InstagramGylt, Labrat, 22re, Ayoko NaGylt at Cafe ColonialThe HIRS Collective w/ Gylt, Commitment & DJ Hunx and His PunxUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

Today's guest on the podcast is Carlin Brown of the independent music promotion company, Drag Wounds.In this episode, I'll be chatting to Carlin about music promotion, covering what people may not know or even think about when it comes to promoting gigs, the complexities of running shows, how to promote a show in the first place and all the trail and tribulations that come with the job in this current music scene.Music promotion is a particularly new area for myself so I found this episode not only hilarious as Carlin was a brilliant guest, but also fascinating and I genuinely do feel like I learned a lot.Drag Wounds on LinktreeUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

On today's episode myself and music journalist Jack McBain will be covering our favorite releases of February 2026, all the gigs we went to (which includes Deftones and Borderline festival) and we will also be giving our opinions on the 'The Moment', the mockumentary starring Charli XCX which critiques not only the music industry, but the cultural movement that was 'BRAT Summer'.Uncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

Today on the podcast I am joined by Conor and Shay of the brilliant pysch-Rock band, Bad Mothers Union!The band will be releasing their debut album 'Sore Losers' on the 19th of March, which will serve as primary focus of this end!"Recorded in a house at the airport and various crash pads around", the album brings the listener an enticing journey of Lynchian inspired Pyschadelia rhythms, constantly mixing things up throughout the album's runtime.I'll be chatting with the guys about how this band was formed (and re-formed), the recording process for the album, Dublin airports Brass band, the freemasons and a bunch of other topics this meandering podcast went down.Bad Mothers Union on LinktreeUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

Today on the podcast I am joined by Ollie of the incredible Cork based Death Metal band, Bodydrinkers!I'll be chatting with Ollie about the band's early years and their formation, how their sound has evolved since the band's inception, with the primary focus being the band's 2025 album release, the pummelling 'Birthed of Filth'.We'll also be getting some insight into the early stages of the band's next release!Bodydrinkers will be supporting Inhuman Nature on their Cork leg of the tour alongside 12 Gauge Outrage in Dali on April 30th.Bodydrinkers on BandcampUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandSpaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

Today I am joined on the podcast by AC, making their third appearance on the show, and Kyle of the Toronto based band Pretty Mouth!Newly reformed and playing blisteringly, erratic heavy music, I will be chatting to the band about primarily in this episode about their EP 'Dead Ends', which was released in March of last year and served as the band's first release in 10 years, covering why the band decided to start making music again and what it was like playing music in this band again.We'll also be chatting about their third album, that the band is currently working on and their most recent release 'Live at the Sugar Shack, which was released last month!Always a pleasure having AC on the podcast and it was a pleasure meeting Kyle - I don't think I've ever had a band on that teased each other in an episode as much as this one!Pretty Mouth on LinktreePartholon and The Grey live at Sin EUncultivates live at Lost LaneInhuman Nature live at Lost LaneThe Gathering - A night in aid of Enable Ireland

Today on the podcast I am joined by Ashley and Becca of Delivery Service, ahead of their sold out Jameson Music show this Thursday in Whelans alongside Brooki and The Scratch!I'll be chatting with them about how the band has changed since the launch of their debut single 'Ghost', released last year, their love of 90s music, their next single 'Truancy' which is to be released on Friday the 13th and of course, the incredible show they going to be playing this Thursday.This is part of a series of gigs that Jameson Music will be putting on in 2026 which will help break down the barriers that separate fans from artists and bring them closer together than ever before. Delivery Service on LinktreeJameson Music