Oh it's good to be back! And joining us on today's episode is none other than one of our longstanding blog favourites - it's Dublin singer-songwriter, Tommy Cullen! You can explore our previous features with the Irish artist here: spiralmagazine.wordpress.com

From the moment he picked up an acoustic guitar, Tommy Cullen wanted to make music and little else. He grew up in a world of art, the son of creative parents – his father is the celebrated painter Stephen Cullen – and his songs found their first outlet with alternative rock band The False and the Fair, who eventually broke up after a six-year run on Dublin’s underground scene.

Starting over again as a solo artist, Tommy self-produces homemade recordings of ambitious scope - often in collaboration with London-based producer Marcus Jay. Over the past two years he has completed a seven-date tour along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, played numerous hometown shows and live streams, released multiple singles and a live acoustic EP, as well as an informal residency busking on South Dublin's seafront.

Debut album Enjoy the Glow reveals a newly self-assured production, taking influence from alternative/slacker music, bedroom pop pioneers and the classic ‘70s albums of his parents’ record collection. The album is available to stream and download everywhere, and can be purchased on CD or Vinyl from tommycullenmusic.com.

"Tommy Cullen has quietly carved out a presence as one of the most promising singer-songwriters in the country.”
- Hot Press Magazine

“Cullen’s ability to express a range of emotion through minimalist arrangements is mesmerising.”
- IndieBuddie

“Tommy's vocals penetrate your chest and pull at your heart strings.”
- Dave McMahon, Bayview Sounds

Here we are on the other side of Covid’s time warp, enjoying new music releases and live music shows like old times. And today, we are delighted to be joined by Jack from the alternative-pop London-based three piece, Arliston, to chat just that, and more...enjoy!

Arliston: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zdjZcUSe5thcIAIU5NRYh

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In the run up to this years Great Escape festival, we'll be spotlighting artists off this years line-up, that we reckon, ought to be on your radar. Ones we cannot wait to see live! This year, the festival is going virtual. Although, it won’t be any less the annual treat of new music we all live for!

And today, we are thrilled to be joined by our final guest of this series, the jazz and neo-soul inspired Welsh singer-songwriter, Malan.

Kick back, and enjoy...

Malan: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lTwsxnU59QAenYUzJteBl

Spiral Magazine: https://spiralmagazine.wordpress.com

In the run up to this years Great Escape festival, we'll be spotlighting artists off this years line-up, that we reckon, ought to be on your radar. Ones we cannot wait to see live! This year, the festival is going virtual. Although, it won’t be any less the annual treat of new music we all live for!

And today, we are feeling so sunny, as we are joined by the established Welsh singer-songwriter, Jodie Marie.

Kick back, and enjoy...

Jodie Marie: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QOhnkNbCVDWom8H0wH3xQ

Spiral Magazine: https://spiralmagazine.wordpress.com

In the run up to this years Great Escape festival, we'll be spotlighting artists off this years line-up, that we reckon, ought to be on your radar. Ones we cannot wait to see live! This year, the festival is going virtual. Although, it won’t be any less the annual treat of new music we all live for!

And today, we are beaming because we our joined by the Hong Kong indie-folk-math-rock band, GDJYB.

Kick back, and enjoy...

GDJYB: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06LP6816j1i658mANtPNVc

Spiral Magazine: https://spiralmagazine.wordpress.com

In the run up to this years Great Escape festival, we'll be spotlighting artists off this years line-up, that we reckon, ought to be on your radar. Ones we cannot wait to see live! This year, the festival is going virtual. Although, it won’t be any less the annual treat of new music we all live for!

And today, we are delighted to be joined by the anomaly, Leicester’s upcoming art-pop performer, Cj Pandit.

Kick back, and enjoy...

Cj Pandit: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1nj5nrlKa0trBmdgilmG8G

Spiral Magazine: https://spiralmagazine.wordpress.com

In the run up to this years Great Escape festival, we'll be spotlighting artists off this years line-up, that we reckon, ought to be on your radar. Ones we cannot wait to see live! This year, the festival is going virtual. Although, it won’t be any less the annual treat of new music we all live for!

And today, we are over the moon to be joined by the remarkable Welsh lyricist, and self-taught producer, Ennio the Little Brother.

Kick back, and enjoy...

Ennio the Little Brother: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RIxzv1E62PcaOx4Ti71hV

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