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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 130: Shayatin

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2025/01/09

Today on the podcast I am joined by Emma and Fionn on the band Shayatin!Shayatin formed from the discontinued alt-rock band Late Night Pharmacy, who previously were awarded funding as part of the Department of Culture’s Music Industry Stimulus Package. It is the first band to feature local singer-songwriter Emma Lohan, whose strident, powerful lead vocals lend palpable emotion to the instrumentals.In this episode I’ll be chatting to Fionn and Emma about the band’sbrilliant debut EP, ‘Yakub’s

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Episode 129: silverglass

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2025/01/04

The first episode of 2025 is out now and the fantastic band that is silverglass will be making their return on the podcast!I'll be chatting to Tadgh and Eoin about the band's brilliant debut EP, 'CELL COLLAPSE', which was released last October and has such awesome songs like 'Seraph' and 'Anhedonia'.We'll be discussing how this EP was made, the conceptual and visual ideas behind it and favorite tracks, as well as chatting about what the band has in store for us in 2025, which includes a little bit

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Top Metal albums of 2024 w/ Conor of LaVein, Steve of...

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2024/12/31

The final episode of the year!For this episode, I'll be going through my favorite Metal albums of the year and I'll be joined by a few awesome lads of the Irish Metal scene - Conor of LaVein, Steve of Grey Stag and Jason of Uragh!We'll each get two picks that we will be doing a deep dive on as well as going through all the other albums we loved as well.Try and count how many times I say the word 'dissonant' to describe an album in this episode.LaVein on BandcampGrey Stag on BandcampUragh on Bandcamp

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Episode 128: Mucksavage

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2024/12/18

Today I am joined on the podcast by James Foy of Bedroom Bop Rock band from Belfast, Mucksavage!I'll be chatting with James about the beginnings of his interest in music, how this band was formed and the band's debut single, 'Dirty Chin', which was released in October of this year.Written by James as a subconscious way to process the grief of losing his uncle, he was careful to keep the song from being drenched in sadness, instead aiming for a hopeful tone. This is all woven into a rich sonic

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Episode 127: The Last Vinci

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2024/12/11

Today I'm joined on the podcast by Brasko and Alex of The Last Vinci for a very special episode of the podcast.I'll be interviewing the lads about two significant milestones, 10 years as a band and 30 years of amazing friendship and how it's shaped the band and their sound and what the band has in store for us in 2025.We'll also of course be covering the band's latest single 'Sonova Beach', which has an accompanying music video featuring many familiar faces of the incredible Cork music scene

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Episode 126: Cell Games

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2024/12/10

Cell Games make their grand return to the podcast!I'm joined on the podcast by Tristan to talk about the band's brand new single, 'Witches X Bitches', which will be released this Thursday on the 12th of December, a much scarier day than Friday the 13th. I've seen this song performed so many times, for me it's always a highlight of the band's set so to finally have it released and to chat about it was tremendous fun.The single will also be released alongside a fantastic music video which I cannot

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Episode 125: HUNTINGS

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2024/12/06

Today I am joined on the podcast by brothers James and Brian Edwards of the two-piece Rock band HUNTINGSI'll be chatting with the guys about their brilliant debut album, 'Songs of Last Resort', which was released on October 24th and features such electrifying singles as 'Turn On', 'Doom' and 'Sparks'Over the course of 9 songs, they explore themes of love and loss, relationship dynamics, dealing with the human condition as well as despair and despondency at the world around them. These are the songs

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Episode 124: Fierce Shook

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2024/12/02

Welcome to a new episode of the 'Who Art Thou?' podcast!On this episode I am joined on the show by Rob Moore of the 3 piece experimental Punk band, Fierce Shook, from Tullamore. We're going to primarily be chatting about the band's second EP, 'Something Sophisticated', which was released this year on the 11th of October and was produced by Shauny Cads in Last Light Studios, Dublin. The 4 track EP is absolutely fantastic, featuring awesome, heavy-as-hell, high energy punk that I can't recommend

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Episode 123: Their Last Stop

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2024/11/25

Today I am joined on the podcast by Dexter Hodkinson, guitarist of the Depressive/Atmospheric Black Metal band, Their Last Stop.We will primarily be chatting about the band's fantastic self-titled EP, which was released last year, establishing the band as a brilliant new addition to Ireland's extreme music scene. I'll be going through the EP with Dexter, chatting about how the band was formed and what led to the EP's inception, it's lyrical themes, musical influences and recording process.I'll also

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Episode 122: Codespeaker

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2024/11/21

I have a very special episode of the podcast out today in that it's the first time I have ever had a band from outside of Ireland on the podcast, and we're going big in that I'll be joined by Greg Armstrong and Bob Fraser of Edinbrugh's own, Codespeaker!I'll be chatting with the lads about their incredible new album, 'Scavenger', which was released on November 8th and features some of the bleakest, pummelling Metal I've heard on any album all year - I literally can't recommend it enough.On top of

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Episode 121: Ferals

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2024/11/19

Today I am joined by Shane of the Belfast Heavyweights, Ferals!The band last month releasd their largest body of work to date, the EP ‘Love & Other Obsessions’. The EP showcases a band acknowledging their past but always reaching toward the future, bringing contemporary sounds in to support emotionally extravagant songwriting, that according to the band explores the idea of love as the ultimate vice. This EP is essential listening from a band at the height of their abilities.I will be breaking

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Episode 120: Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets

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2024/11/07

Today I am joined on the podcast by Limerick's own, Dylan Flynn and the Dead Poets!Having a jam-packed busy year, I'll primarily be chatting to Dylan about the band's second release of the year, their brand new album 'the story after they're gone', which was released on October 11th.I'll be chatting about the recording process of this album, the reasoning behind the title and the album's artwork, the band's tour and how awesome Bon Iver is.You can catch them live tonight in Workman's Cellar as part

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Episode 119: Chloe Harte

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2024/11/01

Today am I joined on the podcast by artist Chloe Harte!I first came across Chloe's artistic skills through her artwork with David ofmg / Haunted Images and began seeing her stunning work again and again on my feed, working with such fantastic bands as Peer Pleasure, Azure and Rowdy Outsider.I'll be chatting to Chloe about how she creates her art, where she gets her inspiration from, Judge Dredd and Cryptids. An extremely talented artist, it was a true pleasure to have her on the podcast and chat

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Episode 118: Joe Maxi

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2024/10/26

Today I have Mikey and Louis of the band Joe Maxi on the podcast!In the episode I'll be chatting with lads about their brand new single, 'Butterfly', which was released yesterday and will have a pretty awesome music video accompanying it that is to be released on the 1st of November!This single serves as the first song off the band's new EP, 'The Game', which will be released on the 22nd of November. The second single off the EP, 'The Game', will be released on the 8th of November.Joe Maxi will also

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Episode 117: Bees & Sawdust

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2024/10/23

Today on the podcast I am joined by Oliver and Tom of Bees & Sawdust. I'll be chatting to the guys about their brilliant latest EP, 'TEETHING' which was released in May of this year. Produced by Tristus Boyd, the EP showcases the bands eclectic mix of sounds and unique blend of music and features such awesome songs like 'Idiot Party' and 'SPORTSDAYMASSACRE2024'.On top of chatting about 'TEETHING', we'll be discussing how the band got's their name, practicing in roommates sitting room, missing

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Episode 116: Tokoloshe

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2024/10/19

On today's episode I will be chatting to indie alt folk artist, Tokoloshe!I first met Tokoloshe in Sin E (adding to the ever extending list of guests on this podcast through that bar) and after his performance we spent the night having a lovely chat about how awesome Sepultura are and how he should come on the podcast. So it was fantastic to finally have him on, especially since we'll be chatting about his lovely latest single, 'Cosmic Holiday', which was released last week on October 7th.The

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Episode 115: Idle Discourse

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2024/10/13

Today I am joined on the podcast by Rob and Leigh of Idle Discourse!The plan of this episode was to chat to the lads about their fantastic EP, Volume 2, which was released in July, featuring songs like 'Caveat', 'Demonstrate' and 'Astra', all of which have remained on the top of my Repeat list for the duration of the summer - We kind of stuck to the plan. In keeping with tradition from the last time the band we're on, this podcast went down many, many tangents such as Dark Souls, Transformers,

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Episode 114: Ciara Lee

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2024/10/11

Today's guest on the podcast is artist Ciara Lee!Ciara is an artist who is fascinated by club culture and the details of the dancefloor, which is used to inform her fantastic 'Balter' project. To balter is to dance artlessly without particular skill or grace but usually with great enjoyment, which is showcased in her fantastic paintings from the project, with each piece possessing amazing movement and vibrant colours. We'll be chatting about what inspires her work, the Irish art scene, our time in

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Episode 113: MACRUA

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2024/10/05

Today I am joined on the podcast by Carlow's own, MACRUA!We will primarily be discussing MACRUA's latest single, released on the 20th of September. Titled “Intro to My Mindset” it marks an interesting and exciting shift in genre mixing clever lyrics with equally memorable and catchy melodic motifs.Inspired by heavy hitters Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino and Eminem the track tackles MACRUA’s fears of going deeper into the music industry, with his goal to retain his humility. Sure to resonate with

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Episode 112: Peer Pleasure

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2024/09/29

Today I am joined on the podcast by Brandon and Conor of Peer Pleasure!We'll be chatting today about the band's upcoming singles, 'The Real Thing - Live' which was released yesterday, 'Pedestrian', which is out on the 31st of October, the band's upcoming tour and the band's upcoming debut album.An absolutely amazing and highly requested to get on the podcast, it was a real pleasure to finally have them, the lads were absolutely hilarious and great fun to chat so was thrilled with how this episode

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