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 chat with Some Remain. 

The band hail from Sligo on the North West coast of Ireland and consist of Jamie (Vocals), Colm (Guitar), Leo (Bass), Matthew (Drums) and they are set to release their 5 track EP on July 19th . 
Jamie and Colm spoke about the upcoming physical release, starting out as a band, challenges of releasing and promoting a record in the current music landscape and life in a band in 2025.
The interview contains their track "Feel Low"

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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 Brian Thompson and Connor Freer from Pittsburgh’s Frame and Mantle. The band just released their second album 'Well of Light' and the guys spoke about their music, their city of Pittsburgh, touring, the challenges of creativity and commerce as they juggle day jobs with making music, their evolution since forming back in 2014.
The interview contains two of their tracks "Green Grove Zone" and "Failsafe".

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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 catch up with Ben Sooy from Denver EMO band A Place for Owls. In a wide ranging discussion on EMO, music, creativity, the Punk spirit of D.I.Y. and building a community around music. Ben explained their altruistic idea that might just work in 'Holy Fool', a nonprofit he started to help working musicians and he'd like your help.
More here at https://www.holyfoolco.com/ 
Also features music from their latest album 'How We Dig in the Earth' and their split with Birthday Dad.

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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 chat with guitarist-vocalist Bridget Stiebris and bassist Haley Blomquist from Chicago indie/EMO rockers OK Cool. They have announced their full-length debut album 'Chit Chat' which releases August 1st on Denver EMO label Klepto Phase Records.
In this delightful conversation, the ladies spoke about their journey from other bands, their songwriting craft, juggling commerce and creativity, their hometown of Chicago and their excitement around the upcoming full length debut album.
The interview also contains 2 tracks, one from their EP 'Surrealist' called "Five Finger Exploding Heart Technique" and their debut single from 'Chit Chat' called "Waawooweewaa".

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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 chat with Daphné and Guillaume from Montreal’s beloved indie rock quintet Bon Enfant. The other members of the band are Étienne Côté, Mélissa Fortin, and Alex Burger.
Their music is both retro, refreshingly modern and uplifting. They have been charming audiences across Canada and Europe with their infectious grooves and energetic live performances in support of their current record, 'Demande Spéciale', released via Duprince.
Daphné and Guillaume spoke about the band coming together, releasing 3 albums and solo work, winters in Montreal, making music and touring.
The interview contains two of their tracks; "Magie" from their debut album and "Trompe-l'oeil" from 'Demande Spéciale'

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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 chat with Pablo from Adiós Cometa.
Hailing from San José, Costa Rica, Adiós Cometa are Mark Murillo, Emanuel Mora, Pablo Matamoros, Jonathan Villalobos and Gabriel Piedra.
They have been making waves with their unique blend of shoegaze, dream-pop, and post-punk.
"Candelaria" is their new single from their upcoming full-length album due out in October called 'Un Destello De Luz' ('A Glitter of Light'). 
Pablo spoke about San Jose, making music in Latin America and the fun of performing live, their new album, the local music scene in Costa Rica and much more.
The interview contains two of their tracks; the earlier "Franco" and their latest single "Candelaria"
Vamos Adiós Cometa!

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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 podcast side project, host Damien had the opportunity to chat with Andrés Pérez from Gol Olímpico who are a Mexican EMO project made up of 5 members spread across 3 countries.
Their debut EP 'Reflejos de un ayer' was released June 19th by Costa Rican label Furia, home to other Latin American acts such as Adiós Cometa, A su Ladera, Lentamente, and Solamente Muero los Domingos. This release marks the culmination of years of work and dedication.
The interview contains two tracks from the E.P. which is available through all streaming platforms now.

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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 chat with Siânna Lafferty from indie punk band Tramp.
Siânna is a musician from Lifford in Donegal, the lead singer and guitarist for the band. The four-piece group have been together for almost 6 years and have picked up attention from their dynamic live performances. Winners of the ‘BBC Introducing: Artist of the Year Award 2023’ at the NI Music Prize, while juggling commerce and creativity with the demands of day jobs. 
Tramp launched a physical release for their debut E.P 'BIMBOFICATION' on the Derry based record label Three Mile Records back in June.
The interview contains two tracks "Junkie" and " Snakes and Rabbits". Go see the band live if you get the chance!

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The Human Recommendation is a biweekly 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 chat with Victoria Jenkins from Aussie shoe-gazers Fragile Animals. 
Victoria spoke about the early years releasing two EPs 'Light That Fades' and 'Only Shallow // Only More', their highly successful debut album 'Slow Motion Burial' which dropped in 2023 after coming out of the difficult Covid 19 pandemic, life in Brisbane, the excitement of touring Europe and more.
The interview features their excellent new single ‘Worldview’, which the band released ahead of that extensive European, UK and Irish tour.

(Other track on there is "Watching the Clock" from their debut album)

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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 to opportunity to chat to musician, cultural educator and advocate Adam Sturgeon from Status/Non Status and Ombiigizi.
Adam has been amplifying Indigenous voices and the need for cultural preservation. We had a thoughtful conversation about his music which has been short listed for the Polaris music prize, his culture and Indigenous futurisms.
The interview contains two tracks "Surely Travel" from his Status/Non Status record and "Ziibi" from Ombiigizi second album 'Shame'.
Check out my review of that record here: 

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