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Who Art Thou?

Who Art Thou? is an Irish based podcast hosted by Barra Carlin that explores the creative processes and life experiences of artists, musicians, writers, and other creatives. Each episode features a different guest, who shares their personal journey and insights into their craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 167: Ritual Effect

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2025/04/28

Today I am joined on the podcast by Paul, Christopher and Moe of the Alternative Rock band, Ritual Effect!Dublin band Ritual Effect fuses aspects of grunge and metal together with catchy riffs, fast paced songs, driving choruses and high energy shows. Since the band's inception in Late 2017, they have have written a massive amount of songs, clocked up a hefty amount of gigs, and have released afull-length debut album.For this episode, I will be chatting with the lads about their two latest singles,

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Episode 166: Mirrors

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/04/24

Today I am joined by Jodie, Zoe and Fin of the Melancholic Rock band, Mirrors, from Cork!Mirrors blend raw energy with Irish anxieties through bold, compelling music. Drawing inspiration from The Cranberries, Mazzy Star and Just Mustard, their sound fuses Celtic rock and melancholic, shoegaze-laced textures.For this episode, I will be chatting with the band about the two things mainly, with the first being the fantastic achievement that is the band being longlisted as part of the emerging talent

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Bonus Episode: March 2025 Roundup

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/04/22

Bonus episode time!Myself and Gav Purcell of Bicurious will be going through our favourite shows we went to during the month of March and all our favourite releases over the course of the month.Catch Bicurious on tour!March 2025 playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 165: Tide7

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2025/04/19

Today on the podcast I have all the lads from Tide7!Tide7 are a Metal-Hardcore band from Cork who have just released one of the heaviest EPs I think I'll hear all year, titled 'Rinse and Repeat'I'll be chatting with the lads about how this band began, the origins of their band name, their fantastic debut single 'Loved Ones' and of course, going through their latest EP track by track, covering the inspiration behind their music and the themes the EP explores.This is a band I've heard so much about so

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Episode 164: Tzompantli

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2025/04/18

Today on the podcast I am joined by Brian 'Bigg o)))' Ortiz of the Indigenous Death/Doom Metal band, Tzompantli!Tzompantli embodies indigenous ritualism and spirituality in their sound and style. With themes of indigenous history and a brutal massive sound that incorporates native indigenous folk instruments. It makes for a truly special experience and atmosphere for any listener. The band's name for example is Nahuatl for "skull rack" which was used for the public display of human skulls, typically

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Episode 163: haunted images

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2025/04/16

Today I am joined on the podcast by Haunted Images!Haunted Imagesis the singular vision of Louth based producer and songwriter David O’Farrell-McGeary, who has previously been on the podcast under the david ofmg. Under this guise David creates beautiful, ethereal alt-rock shoegaze. Juxtaposing modern alt-metal influences Deftones and Deafheaven, against the left field ambience of Aphex Twin and shoegaze mainstays My Bloody Valentine, gives David his signature sound. One that, in equal parts,

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Episode 162: Mine Road

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2025/04/14

Today I am joined by Dave (guitarist) and Ken (vocalist) of the Hard Rock band, Mine Road!Formed originally in 2012, and with a long hiatus following the release of the band's debut EP 'Satellites', the band re-formed in 2019. After completing the writing process for their first full length album the band decided to tour Ireland after Covid had shut down live performances for the previous two years. Following a successful run of shows nationally the band knuckled down to the task of recording debut

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Episode 161: Letty Sharp (The Smashing Skull Sessions)

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2025/04/13

Today's guest on the podcast is Letty Sharp, host/writer of The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast and review site.I'll be chatting with Letty about how she began her career as interviewer, the work she does and how she preps for each episode, our favourite live shows and of course how great the Irish Metal Scene is!The work Letty does with the Smashing Skull Sessions is tremendous, she goes into every episode with incredible enthusiasm and brilliantly thought out questions so to have her on this

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Episode 160: SHALLO

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2025/04/09

Today I am joined on the podcast by Shawn and Willow of Alt Rock/Metal duo band, SHALLOI'll be chatting with the two members about their latest single 'Betrayal', which is set to be released this Friday as well as covering how the band started, their biggest inspirations and musical influences and what the band has in store for us later down the line.It's always a pleasure chatting to Willow, she was last on with her other band Raining in December and it was my first time meeting Shawn, who I had a

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Episode 159: Feign

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2025/04/07

Today I am joined by Dom, Lewis and Janny of the Manchester Hardcore band, Feign!For this episode, I'll be chatting with the guys first off about how this band was setup, their first EP 'No One After Us, Nothing After This', which was released last year but the majority of this episode will be about their upcoming EP, 'After The Goodbye' which is set to be released at the end of this month. The band has released one song off the EP so far, titled 'Pedestal', which if that song is anything to go by

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Episode 158: SYGH

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/04/06

Today on the podcast I am joined by Symone, Adam and Aaron of the alternative rock band SYGH!The band just released their latest single, 'Ego Death', last week which will serve as the primary focus of this episode. This song serves as the first song to be heard from the band's much anticipated debut album, 'Reverence', which will be released on the 13 of June.I'll be chatting with the band about how they formed, their writing process, recording and getting a little insight into their album and

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Episode 157: Grey Stag

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2025/04/05

Today on the podcast I am joined by Matt, Steve and Daragh of Grey Stag making their return on the podcast!We're going to be chatting about their phenomenal new EP, 'Mountain Breaker', which was released yesterday.We'll be covering the entire recording process of the album, doing a deep dive on each song, chatting about the beautiful artwork that cover Dabulga Design created for the EP and the amazing music video for 'Cauldron Born' that was shot by Cosmopalace.I think people who listen to this

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Episode 156: Holy Grinder

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/04/04

Today's guest on the podcast is AC of the Toronto based Grindcore band, Holy Grinder!I'll be chatting with AC about how the band has evolved over the years having formed in 2016, the thematics and ethos of the band's music, wildest shows they've played,the making of what might be the most expensive Grindcore music video ever made and the art of the shortest live sets going.The band also has released their fantastic collaborative album, Consensual Violence, in February which features songs with many

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Episode 155: Mr Billy Fitzgerald

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2025/04/01

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

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Episode 154: Horrible Earth

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/03/26

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

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Episode 153: Sacred Noose

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2025/03/24

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

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Episode 152: Apple of Basilisk

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2025/03/21

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

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Episode 151: Forty Foot

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/03/19

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,FortyFoot, release their largest body of work to date, theirdebut EP ‘Body Breaking’. The release comes following the success of their two 2024 singles ‘Toothache’ and ‘Constellation’ which caught the attention ofGolden Plec, Hot Press, First Music Contact, Rock N Load, Genuine Irish,

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Episode 150: Angel Croitor (Cosmopalace)

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2025/03/15

Episode 150!Today I am joined on the podcast by Angel Croitor, AKA Cosmopalace!Angel Croitoris 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

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Episode 149: Deathbloom

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/03/13

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,

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