Episode 18 finds me chatting to Marc Raftery, the frontman from Galway fire starters Slyrydes. Starting out in 2019 Marc, Mark, Eoin (Fuz) and Paul have released a clutch of brilliant singles and built up a rabid following with incendiary live shows.

Forthright, funny, passionate and empathetic, Marc delivers his opinions on everything from mental health provision in Ireland, politics and national broadcasters to country music, The Coronas and Connemara TDs.

He clearly thinks and cares deeply  - including about Slyrydes which for the four members seems to be as much a mission as a band.

They have a vinyl single coming soon (update from the recording - test pressings have arrived!) comprising Boy In The Debs Suit and I Claim To Be Intelligent. Later this year, not only can we look forward to seeing them live, we  will hear their debut album What Happens If You Get Happy. Oh yeah!

Web: slyrydes.com
Insta: @slyrydes
FB: @slyrydes

Music in this episode

• I Claim To be Intelligent
• Boy In The Debs Suit
• Mental Health
• Blue (NewDad)
• Dangerous Animals