The Human Recommendation - Interviews

The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with singer/songwriter Brendan Wright from Boston-based indie four-piece Tiberius. 
Their new record 'Troubadour' releases Nov 14th via Audio Antihero.
Troubadour was written in a short period of time where these relationships changed significantly, and Brendan spoke about the emotion in these songs and the cathartic experience releasing them, the Boston music community and much more.
The interview contains two tracks from the album, "Moab" and "Felt"

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with Rachel and Stephen from the psychedelic/synth pop band Telekura, a name derived from a Japanese telephone-based dating service.
The duo spoke about the challenges of being an independent band navigating the industry without a label or management, their recent EP 'Astral Hell', not chasing the algorithm or pursuing the wrong stats and much more.

The interview contains the tracks "Birdwatching" and "Astral Hell"

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on FlirtFM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with Chris Hemer one half of the collaborative, creative force behind Funeral Lakes, Sam Mishos being the other.
The duo released their latest EP ‘Mountains Turned to Dust’ which you should definitely check out. In a very enjoyable exchange, Chris spoke about the origins of the band, their growth over their 2 albums and 3 EPs, moving back to Kingston, Ontario where they continue with college, work and trying to etch out time to create music. He also explained about some of the environmental challenges Canada is facing and much more.
The interview contains two tracks from the EP Mountains Turned to Dust, "Dreaming of Heroes" and "Ride On"

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with Oranje, a Calgary EMO math-rock outfit.
The trio is composed of Joseph Bahhadi on guitar, Michael Buie on bass, and Andrés Mira on drums. The three musicians met during their time at the University of Calgary, in which they were all members of the University’s jazz orchestra. Oranje are classically trained and have played extensively in jazz sessions.
In a fun conversation, the guys spoke about the city of Calgary and their NHL team, different musical genres including jazz, making this full debut record 'In Chains' and more!
Interview contains their single “Styrofoam” from their debut album 'In Irons', which was released  independently back in October 2025.

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with acclaimed cellist, composer, producer, and environmental activist Rebecca Foon.
In a Rebecca spoke about stepping out of her comfort zone to make this new dream-pop record, her collaborations, the joy of playing and creating music with her sister Aliayta Foon-Dancoes, the power and beauty of music, and about combating global climate change with the nonprofit Pathway to Paris.
The interview contains Rebecca's latest single "In a Time of Truth" and also from her Saltland project "I Thought It Was Us But It Was All Of Us

Her luminous new album 'Black Butterflies' is available to listen to acrosss all streaming platforms

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with Brooklyn-based alt folk indie rock, singer, songwriter, and producer mer marcum who has emerged into the New York City scene.
Trading her small-town roots of Waco, Texas for Brooklyn’s bustling music scene, mer set out to carve her own niche. She has seemingly started over from scratch, spending the past two years playing a multitude of live shows commanding attention from her live audience. 

Her first single, "Starting Over," was released in October 2024 followed by "Hours Off" and 2025’s “Junkyard Dog” and “Green Saturn” via Acrophase Records & Secretly Distribution.

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A Human Recommendation Special radio mix, this is a celebration of all things Irish! This is the "Music of What Happens", a 2 hour playlist showcasing the abundance of incredible talent from our small island ☘️🇮🇪 . 

It features the best of Irish indie, sound bites, sports moments, archive digs & more. Hopefully it can provide an enjoyable musical accompaniment to your next journey.

Music includes:
The Altered Hours - Such a Steal
pot pot - 22° Halo
Far Caspian - First Day
Martina and The Moons - Laundry Mat
Dove Ellis - Love Is
Joshua Burnside - The Good Life 
The Murder Capital - Words Lost Meaning
Ways of Seeing - Idolise
Florence Road - Storm Warnings
how r you - Falling For Nothing
Runner - Distance
Woodsmen - Brighter Love
Telekura - Birdwatching 
Just Mustard - WE WERE JUST HERE
Peppledash - Tiles & Moss
TV People - Seasons
Kapayja - Sirens
Maria Somerville - Corrib
Little Known - Harmonix
Tramp- Junkie
Cliffords - Bittersweet
SPRINTS - Better
David Keenan - Amelioration
Cardinals - Get It
Small Church - Big Cigar
Delivery Service - Ghost
Ash Red - The Foreign Game
Famille Rose - Changing (feat. Banríon)

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with Canadian producer and music artist Sasha Balazic from Tractor Beam, the "post-folk" songwriting project.
The band was founded by Balazic in the winter of 2021 while studying creative writing and marketing at the University of British Columbia. The project is currently based between the Toronto area and New York City, with a rotating cast of collaborators, contributors and friends. 
Sasha spoke about his compilation of songs for 'MONOLITHS AND THE EARLY REFLECTIONS' EP and the creative process, his role as a producer and working with other bands such as Wiles, the joy of collaboration and much more.
Interview contains the songs "Faded and Jaded" and "Show You"

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with singer and guitarist Ali Lipman from Cape Crush, a power-emo band hailing from the North Shore of Massachusetts.
In a fun music conversation, Ali spoke the DIY scene and community, their music old and new, their 3 way band split on 'Good Dogs Wear Capes' with Good June and Impossible Dog. She offered her thoughts on all the waves of EMO and shared some music recs too!
Interview contains 2 songs "Avec Souci" and from the split "Apple at the Aggy"

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The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with Mehrt and Jah from New Zealand band Mild Orange. 
Forming in Dunedin in 2017, Mild Orange have built an international following on the back of their independently released debut album, 'Foreplay' which reached every corner of the globe on YouTube with the singles ‘Some Feeling’ and ‘Mysight’. 
Mild Orange have since become known for their alternative blend of sun-drenched dream pop and psychedelic rock sounds all while remaining independent. 
After releasing their third album 'Looking For Space' the band relocated to London where they began working on their fourth album THE//GLOW which drops August 8th!
Interview contains 2 tracks, "Silver Star" and "There's No Rush"

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