Today on the podcast Barra and Jack will be reviewing the much anticipated latest album from British Popstar, Charli XCX, 'Music, Fashion, Film', which is her first major release since her global phenomenon of an album, 'Brat', released in 2024 and her second album release of this year.

Joining us on this episode will be friend of the podcast and a longtime Charli XCX, Dublin's very own Jake Hurley AKA Local Boy!

The trio will be going through their initial thoughts of this album, from it's rollout, it's production and swerve in genre from Charli XCX's previous releases and then going through the whole album track by track, each offering their own insights.

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Philly and Jackson of the Cork punky post-hardcore quartet, DazGak! to talk about their brand new EP, 'Stimpy', which was released last Friday.

The EP offers a new venture to the bands sound, as it's the first release for the band that contains Vocals and lyrics. The band have somehow managed to include this new dynamic to their music while still retaining all the mathy, Emo and punky hardcore influences that they have become known for over the years.

I will be chatting with Philly and Jackson about firstly why they decided to include vocals on their songs, what the experience was like writing this latest EP, their song titles (as this band has always had great song titles) and the artwork for the EP and fans getting real tattoos of the logo.

Photo Credit: Fin Stephenson

DazGak! on Bandcamp

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Tommy of the Birmingham Hardcore/Metal band, Dead Mob!

A Hardcore band that really surprised me on my first listen with just how much sub-genres and styles of playing that they've managed to blend into their tunes, I'll be chatting with Tommy about how this band was originally formed, their writing process, the Hardcore community, their two fantastic singles 'Sentenced' and 'Death Awaits' that they released in June of 2025 and what Metal means to the city that the genre originally came from!

And finally, we'll of course be chatting about Dead Mob making their debut Irish appearance, as they will be supporting Belfast band, Shortest Straw, on their 'A New Normal Irish Tour', which begins in Belfast next month on August 20th, then on to Dublin on the 21st and finishing up in Cork on the 22nd! Joining on them tour are Dublin Alternative Metal band Carnyx! The shows are put on by Drag Wounds Promotions and tickets for Belfast and Cork are available through Eventbrite and the Dublin show tickets (which I'll be doing) are available on ie.powertik.com.

Shortest Straw, Dead Mob and Carynx live in Belfast

Shortest Straw, Dead Mob and Carynx live in Dublin

Shortest Straw, Dead Mob and Carynx live in Cork

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A little bonus episode today!

In this episode I am going to be going through my thoughts and experience from the Metallica weekend that happened in the Aviva!

Normally for these kind of episodes I'd be joined by my fellow co-host Jack McBain but being that he was away, I was very fortunate enough to have his cousin Sean McKiernan step in to fill his role and chat about his experience of going both nights to the show!

With Sean joining me on this episode, it will be split in two sections - The first section will be me detailing the whole week, from donating blood as part of the Metallica Blood Drive, to attending both nights, speaking at the incredible show 'Look Who's Talking Metal', hosted by Richie and Letty of the Metal Cell Podcast and Smashing Skull Session podcasts to my show with Cork Prog-Rock band, Outsound.

The second portion of the show will be myself and Sean talking a little deeper about the two nights and what Metallica represents and stands for in today's world of Metal.

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Today on the podcast, we are going Stateside as I am joined by Colonel Goon and The Prospector of the Texas band, UNCULTIVATES

Playing their signature blend of music, which they've Christened Yeehawcore, I will be chatting with the two members about the busy year they've had which includes releasing their debut album 'It Will All Become Clear, Like The French Revolution', an Irish tour that took them all over the country and most recently playing at the legendary Donnington Park at this years Download Festival.

Expect stories about their love of horses, Michael Flatley and growing their own Whiskey.

UNCULTIVATES will of course be bringing the rodeo to Dublin this Friday as part of their 'Freedom Weekend Bonanza', playing Lost Lane alongside Whitethorrn, Microtonal and The Neck. Tickets for the show are 10 euro and are available through ie.powertik.com

UNCULTIVATES on Linktree

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane

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Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by Stephan, Nathan and DJ of the band Whitethorrn!

We have plenty to chat about in this episode as we'll be covering the band origins, their writing process and very excitedly , the band's next two singles, starting with 'Taste In Men' and then Stress Party.

One of the main aspects of this band that I've always loved, is how they never pigeon hold themselves to one genre, be it blending aspects of Pop-Punk to Metalcore to Nu-Metal and these next two single perfectly encapsulates this ethos.

'Taste In Men' will be released this Friday and the band have a link for you to go Pre-Save it now.

On top of releasing their next single this Friday, the band will also be opening Uncultivates' Freedom Weekend Bonanza in Lost Lane, alongside Belfast's Thrash/Death outfit, Microtonal and Dublin's Hardcore band, The Neck! Tickets are 1o euro and are available through Powertik.

I've wanted this band on the podcast ever since I first saw them, over the moon to finally have it happen!

Whitethorrn on Linktree

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane

Shortest Straw in Sin E!

Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

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Today on the podcast I am joined by another fellow podcaster, Emmet Casey, the founder and host of the From The Depths podcast!

Emmet had me on his own show as a guest two years ago, so now it's his turn - and we had plenty to cover in this episode!

Firstly, we will be talking about Emmet's involvement in this years MONK FEST, an incredible two days of Extreme and Experimental music, put on from the mind of Rog from Cursed Monk Records. Not only does this two days of music boast some of the best Metal acts this country has to offer on their lineup, the Fest is completely in aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital.

We will be then be talking about the long awaited return of the From The Depths podcast as it has been on hiatus this past while. Emmet will be detailing all the plans he has for the show, which include big expansions on the format and further expanding on his already wonderful show.

Been a huge fan of Emmet's podcast, he consistently puts out incredibly well researched episodes, asking brilliant questions and overall just a brilliant host. Was a huge pleasure having him on this podcast.

Monk Fest 2026 tickets

From The Depths Podcast

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane

Shortest Straw in Sin E!

Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Victoria Jenkins of Brisbane shoegaze risers Fragile Animals!

I will be chatting to Victoria about the band's latest EP, 'Dead Stop', which was released on the 29th of May.

The EP, 'Dead Stop', was produced by Elliot Heinrich, and was written in the aftermath of the band’s breakthrough 2025 EP 'Tourist' and their first UK and European tour - a 14-date run across Germany, Poland, Ireland, England, and Scotland, including sold-out shows and festival appearances. That period marked both a creative high and an emotional unravelling. The EP reflects the disorientation of coming down from momentum, the cost of ambition, and the fragile determination required to keep pushing forward.

Myself and Victoria will be discussing the EP, talking about what it explores thematically, how the EP was written, our favorite moments on it and the two music videos created for the singles.

On top of all of this, the band are currently on tour and will be taking the tour to Ireland for 3 dates, playing Dublin, Galway and Belfast!

UK/EU Tour Schedule

19 June - Farewell Youth Festival - Dresden, Germany

20 June - Fluxbau - Berlin, Germany

25 June - Sanderhaus - Kassel, Germany

26 June - JZ Kamp - Bielefield, Germany

27 June - ANB Nord - Dusseldorf, Germany

28 June - Musicon The Hague - Rotterdam, Netherlands

01 July - Le Pub - Newport, Wales

02 July - Sin É - Dublin, Ireland

03 July - Roisin Dubh - Galway, Ireland

04 July - Ulster Sports Club - Belfast, Northern Ireland

05 July - Hug and Pint - Glasgow, Scotland

06 July - Sneaky Pete’s - Edinburgh, Scotland

07 July - Gullivers - Manchester, England

08 July - Shakespeares - Sheffield, England

09 July - Folklore - London, England

10 July - Supersonic - Paris, France

11 July - Drop The Knife Festival - Solingen, Germany

Photo by Kelsey Doyal

www.fragileanimalsmusic.com.au

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane

Shortest Straw in Sin E!

Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Mark Payne of the band 4 piece death metal/deathcore Indomnius, who originally formed in 2016 in Belfast!

Beginning as a technical death metal act, they  signed with USA label Roxx Records to release their debut EP entitled “Legion Within” – which was released as of September 2nd 2016

Since the release of Legion Within, the bands direction has shifted from the technical to a more brutal, crushingly simplistic form of audio assault that has the sole aim of making the listener feel as if they are “getting hit in the chest with a sledgehammer!” (Road N Load Mag).

The band released their latest single, Black Lake on the 30th of May, which had an accompanying music video that was posted on the YouTube channel of SLAM WORLDWIDE.

The band has performed at a range of local gigs and international Festivals alongside the likes of Suffocation, Marduk, Vader, Misery Index and various other headliners.

I'll be chatting to Mark about the band's history, their latest single, sick 1980s horror style artwork and music video, being an Underground band in today's era of streaming and how to get your music out their and the impact Ai has on creativity and critical thinking.

Indominus on Bandcamp

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane

Shortest Straw in Sin E!

Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Ciaran of the Pyschy Prog Punk band, DUMB POSH HIPPIES!

I'll be chatting to Ciaran about how this band started, how they formed their sound, the origins of their hilarious band name and how their one of the few bands I know of releasing remixes of their singles. The band have just released two new singles, DOOMER & SCUMBO, which were released in April and will be the primary focus of this episode!

A band I discovered recently, I'm thoroughly enjoying this band so having Ciaran on to chat about the band was so much fun. Myself and Ciaran went down many different lanes in this podcast, including our love of the DOOM games, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and a bizarre story involving CMAT.

DUMB POSH HIPPIES will be supporting Outsound on their Ouroboros album launch tour tomorrow in Sin E, playing alongside Angry Chairs. Tickets are 5 euro and are available through Eventbrite.

DUMB POSH HIPPIES on Instagram

Outsound album launch at Sin E

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane

Shortest Straw in Sin E!

Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

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