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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 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

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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

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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

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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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Episode 148: Slightly Dishevelled

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2025/03/10

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

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Bonus episode: February 2025 in Review

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2025/03/06

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 147: Hotgirl

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2025/02/28

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

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Episode 146: Phantom Lung

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2025/02/23

Today's guest is Andy Dinner, founder, guitarist and vocalist of Phantom Lung!Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Phantom Lung blend the most unhinged, violent and abrasive characteristics of Grindcore, Death Metal and Hardcore, they leave no doubt that they have become one of the most talked about premier acts in the Canadian Extreme Heavy music scene. After releasing 3 EP's in 2023, the band spent 2024 dedicated to experimenting angles in regards to perfecting the live performance and atmosphere and

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Episode 145: APES

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2025/02/21

Today's guest on the podcast is Gabriel from the band APES.Formed in the early 2010s in Quebec City (Canada), APES is renowned for their distinctive fusion of grindcore, black metal,andhardcore. The band was conceived with a singular purpose: to craft heavy and unapologetically relentless music, breaking down all barriers in their path.Their album 'Penitence', released last year, was my personal favourite album of the year, an immensely powerful record to listen to so to have them on the podcast is

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Episode 144: Nerves

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/02/19

Today's very special guest for the 4 year anniversary is Kyle of the band Nerves making his return on the podcast!I'll basically be doing a year in review with Kyle in this episode, discussing the band becoming a 4 piece with new members Eoin and Ryan, the tours they went on this year, what it's like playing on a moving boat and of course, talking about the band's phenomenal debut EP, Glórach, which was released last year and was one of my personal favourite releases of the year and of course

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Episode 143: Nathan Mac

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2025/02/18

My guest today is Nathan Mac!This is the type of guest that I would call a triple threat as Nathan Mac is the type of creative individual that excels at many different creative avenues to express himself, which includes Music, filmmaking, theatre and of course Circus!I'll be going through Nathan's created journey by firstly talking how his interest in music began and how he became a musical artist, his love of circus and he incorporates that into his live performances, the film he wrote, starred and

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Episode 142: ARREN

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/02/17

Today's guest is ARREN!ARREN is a Dublin based, Limerick born artist who blends the scale of iconic 90's and 2000's pop-rock with the intimacy of singer-songwriter.Having released his pop rock summer anthem 'It Takes One to Know' in July 2024, ARREN gears up to continue with his new era of music with his new single from his debut album, ‘Dreams We Missed’I'll be chatting with ARREN about how he began his musical career, from writing songs with his friends to beginning his solo musical journey, his

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Best live shows of 2024 with Gavin Purcell (Bicurious)

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2025/02/15

A special lil episode today in that myself and my good buddy Gav Purcell of Bicurious are going to be running through our favorite live shows of 2024!We'll be picking 5 shows that really stood out, our biggest surprise act of last year and then our favorite Irish show of last year! Go see Bicurious on tour!Tickets for The Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandEnable Ireland donation page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 141: Gather the Lost

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2025/02/12

Today I am joined on the podcast by Carolyn and Ronan of the band Gather the Lost!‘Gather the Lost’ are an exciting Dublin-based alternative rock band that officially launched onto the music scene in March 2022. A project that was originally started early in 2020 by Dublin born Singer/Frontwoman Carolyn Dunne but was quickly interrupted by the hit of the Covid19 pandemic.Joining Carolyn is Guitarist Alan Franklin, who hails from Brazil; Brian Dunne on Bass who originates from Dundalk and the latest

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Episode 140: Skinner

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/02/06

Today's guest on the podcast is Skinner making their return on the podcast!For this episode myself and Aaron will be breaking down Skinner's new album, New Wave Vaudeville, which was released on the 10th of January.We'll be going over the recording process for this album, the inspiration behind the music including the club from which the album gets it's title, the amazing artwork, Punk and Hardcore music and the music video for New Wave Vaudeville and how the hell they managed to shoot it.Been a big

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Episode 139: Grief Ritual

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2025/02/04

On this episode I am joined by Jamie, Chris and Dave of the band Grief Ritual!We're going to be chatting about the band's crushingly heavy debut album 'Collapse', which was released last Friday via Church Road Records. I'll be chatting with the band about the writing process for this album, the themes and messages covered with the music, the musical styles and experimentation the album explores and tracking vocals for an album for 16 hours,The first time I got to see this band live was in support of

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Episode 138: Siúcra

Who Art Thou? ·

2025/01/31

Today's guest on the podcast is Galway band, Siúcra!Siúcra are a sextet hailing from Galway who's musical style includes spoons of Blues rock, Folk, Trad and a shimmering of Shoegaze.We will be chatting about the band's beautiful debut EP, 'Rosetta', which was released on the 29th of November, 2024.I'll be going through the recording process of the EP with Siúcra, as well as going through track and breaking down where they came from and the idea's behind them and also discussing the Galway music

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