Today I am joined on the podcast by Mr Billy Fitzgerald!

Formerly the lead singer with Dublin pop-rockers The Dead Flags, Billy has been plying his solo trade around Ireland for the past few years, patiently building an audience with his earworm songs and hilarious online videos. And now with the release of his debut album, Billy is poised for greater attention.

He released his debut album, 'A Grand Romantic Gesture', on February 20th which will serve as the primary focus of this episode. We'll be talking about the album's writing process, the instrumentations, mastering the album in Abbey Road and directing the extremely fun and creative music videos.

His songs relate touching tales of failed romance through upbeat melodies and ultra-catchy choruses, delivered with soaring falsetto vocals and a wry sense of lyrical humour. Billy describes his music as “songs about heartbreak that make you want to dance”.

Mr Billy Fitzgerald is playing Whelans tonight! It should be a fantastic show so make sure to grab a ticket.

Mr Billy Fitzgerald on Bandcamp

Mr Billy Fitzgerald playing Whelans

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Today I am joined by Alex, the bassist of the Boston Grindcore band Horrible Earth

I’ll be chatting with Alex about how this band began, how their sound has evolved over the years, influences, inspirations and the Boston extreme music scene.

I’ll of course be also discussing the band’s full-length, ‘Weakened by Civilization’, talking about the recording process, the themes explored throughout the album, the wild samples chose and why they included a jazz song on a Grindcore album.

Alex was a wonderful guest on the show, I got some amazing insight into extreme music from himself and some fantastic music recommendations as well. 

The band have a bunch of shows lined up in Canada for April, make sure to grab a ticket while ye can!

Horrible Earth's website

Horrible Earth on Bandcamp

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Adam and Mike of Dissonant Black/Death/War Metal band, Sacred Noose, make their return on the podcast to chat about their fantastic debut album 'Vanishing Spires', which was released on February 2nd.

I'll be chatting with the lads about the writing process for this album, how it was recorded, the themes the album explores and the guys favourite moments throughout the album.

The first time I heard this album I was on a train by myself and I remember as soon as it finished just sitting their thinking 'that was an insane journey of music'. Absolutely love the album so it was really cool having the guys back on the podcast to break it down for me.

The album is available now to stream everywhere, for purchase on tape and their may be announcement of further physically releases down the line in this episode....

Sacred Noose on Bandcamp

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Today I am joined on the podcast by Liam and Peter of the band Apple of Basilisk!

Apple of Basilisk is a Toronto-based metal band, formed in 2024.

After taking their time tightening up last year, including recording their debut 5 song EP, 'His Crowned Skull Raised to the Sun' which will be released on April 4th, they are now ready to unleash their grinding, blackened death-doom maelstrom on the world. Fans of Cult Leader, Deafheaven, Napalm Death, and Mare will be pleased.

I'll be chatting with Liam and Peter about the EP, covering all the songs in the 5 track EP, recording with the renowned Davis Maxwell at School House Studios, the ideas and inspiration behind the music and what the band has planned for the future.

The EP really is fantastic, anybody who likes their music on the more extreme side of things should check it out on April 4th and I cannot wait to see what people's reactions to it are when it's released.

Apple of Basilisk on Linktree

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Today's guest on the podcast is Mark and Keith of the band Forty Foot to chat about the bands latest EP, Body Breaking, which was released on the 7th of February,

One of Dublin’s finest and loudest alt rock prospects, Forty Foot, release their largest body of work to date, their debut EP ‘Body Breaking’. The release comes following the success of their two 2024 singles ‘Toothache’ and ‘Constellation’ which caught the attention of Golden Plec, Hot Press, First Music Contact, Rock N Load, Genuine Irish, The Beat.ie, IMRO and Ragged Cast, with radio play from Code Zero Radio and New Music Sonar. 

The production on the EP is massive and powerful but doesn’t lack nuance. Each sound, each instrument, given its own space and plays a significant part in creating their sound. The tracks conjure a feeling and a sense that the band are right there, in the room with you, with each chord you can almost feel the air the speakers move. To capture their sound and bottle this feeling the band made the decision to record in their own rehearsal space. Turning to long-time collaborator Conor McLoughlin of Dublin rock sweethearts Sick Love to engineer and mix the EP, it was paramount to the band that it was imbued with the energy of their space.

A massive thanks to Michael of Old Crow Promotions for setting up this interview!

Listen to Forty Foot - Body Breaking

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Episode 150!

Today I am joined on the podcast by Angel Croitor, AKA Cosmopalace!

Angel Croitor is a music video producer, director, and cinematographer who specialises in high-concept work for independent musicians in Ireland. If you've seen an amazing music video for an Irish metal act, chances are it was made by Angel. The list of artists he has worked with in the past include Horrenda, Grey Stag, Dead Label, Idle Discourse, Glasseyed and Words that Burn - to name but a few!

I'll be chatting with Angel about what drew him to film as a media, his shooting and editing process, some of the videos he's worked on such as 'Axewound' by Horrenda and 'Cauldron Born' by Grey Stag, live photography and working with Metal 2 the Masses and Bloodstock.

www.cosmopalace.net

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Today I am joined on the podcast by Sofia Sourianou, lead guitarist and founder of Deathbloom!

Deathbloom is a four-piece "dreamo" girl band hailing from Manchester, UK. I was fortunate enough to catch this band open for Worn Out at their first UK headliner last month and have been an avid fan since. Their unique blend of Shoegaze, ethereal, dreamy soundscapes with metal and hardcore influences leads to an impressively dynamic and immersive sound.

I'll be chatting with Sofia about how the band began, their brilliant EP, 'Ophelia Sees', which was released last year, being a girl band in a male dominated scene and the very exciting plans the band has in store for 2025.

Deathbloom on Bandcamp

Deathbloom on Linktree

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Today, we’re joined by all five members of Slightly Dishevelled, who are here to talk about their brand-new album, 'Dirty Dishes and The West Wing' which was released on February 21st. We’ll be diving into the stories, sounds, and inspirations behind the record and going through each track off this incredible album.

Have loved this band ever since I saw their incredible live performances so to have them on the podcast finally was a tonne of fun. You'll also hear me laugh harder than I think I ever have on this podcast during this episode.

The album is available to purchase digitally on their bandcamp as well as the album on tape - I have my own copy of the cassette displayed proudly on my desk!

There's only 100 copies of the tape available on the first run so make sure to pick up a copy and make sure to see this band live, you will not be disappointed!

Slightly Dishevelled on Bandcamp

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Just a little bonus episode where I go through each band that appeared on the show this month, each act that I saw live and then a quick run through of some of the singles that I discovered over the course of the month.

Link for the Playlist of all the music mentioned on this episode

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Finishing February in style in that I'm joined by Hotgirl!

I was delighted to be joined by all 4 of the members, Ashley, Sophie, Nick and friend of the pod, Jake!

We'll be chatting about the band's second EP, Blast Off which is set to be released on April 10th and features 3 singles so far, On the Brink, In Your Head, and Sisyphus, which was a surprise release yesterday!

They will be playing a Headline show in Whelans in support of the EP on April 11, tickets are available now!

Hotgirl also have a jammed packed weekend ahead of them in that they are supporting Lambrini Girls tomorrow at their sold out show as well as supporting Fat Dog on Sunday in Opium!

Hotgirl on Linktree

Tickets to The Gathering - A night in aid of Enable Ireland

Enable Ireland donation page

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