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If you follow my Twitter account you'll know exactly how highly I rate this four piece from Maynooth. Personally, Elkin are top of the list in bands to look out for. They have such a soulful sound and as far as a group dynamic goes there's nothing like them. Four wonderful people who have come together to make some really beautiful music.

ELKIN are already making waves on the Irish music scene after just one year as a four-piece. Their collaboration with Tebi Rex, ‘She Hated Love Songs II’, received praise from Dan Hegarty and Eoghan McDermott amongst others. Following the release of their
debut single ‘Paro’, ELKIN were named as one of State.ie's Faces of 2018 and performed at the Whelan’s Ones to Watch 2018 Festival in January.

Their eagerly awaited debut EP, Bad Habits was released on the 12th of May. From the dark, punchy blues of “Honey” to crowd-favourite “I Got Love”, ELKIN present a soulful collection of original tracks, marking their place amongst the most exciting new Irish acts
this year.

ELKIN will be hosting an EP Launch Party gig in The Cobblestone, Smithfield, on May 25th
The gig will also feature upcoming artists Aaron Cumiskey and Ruth Mac

After a slightly longer than planned hiatus, the podcast is back with an absolute banger of an interview with Tebi Rex. The duo consist of Matt O'Baoill and Max Zunga and they have just released their powerhouse of an EP "Welcome To The Year of Our Darkest Adventure"
Throughout the interview you'll be treated to an insight into their surprising influences, how they felt before and after releasing the EP, the stories behind their tracks and an incredibly entertaining freestyle. A first for the podcast and hopefully not the last. Follow them on Twitter @TebiRex
( Also, the artist that the guys mention is over on twitter at @punchedmonet_ so make sure to check her stuff out because she is FANTASTIC.)
Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and shaaaaaare it.
Much love
Dave @BoalsGoals xo

This week I sat down with one of Ireland's absolute hidden gems, Sean Rooney. Sean is a singer songwriter from Longford and within this weeks episode we spoke about his passion for music, his work within the community, his influences as an artist, where he gets the ideas behind his music, his battles with mental health among many other things. Make sure to check out this interview if only for the acoustic rendition of his beautiful original 'Edith' and his wonderful cover of Marvin Gaye's 'How Sweet It Is'
This guy is definitely one to look out for this year so make sure to head over to his facebook page and give him a like at Sean Rooney Music. His EP will be launched later this year and I personally will be waiting eagerly to get my hands on a copy.

All likes and shares are welcome,

Many thanks,
Dave

This weeks episode is nothing to do with music or arts. This weeks podcast is a compilation of interviews with those who have been sleeping on the streets of our capital on a regular basis. To hear straight from the mouth of those affected the worst by our nations homelessness. This sleepout was for FOCUS Ireland and thanks to everyone who donated I raised €400 on the night. These interviews were recorded by myself and later in the night Lauren took over while I slept out. Shortly after this sleepout the homelessness crisis was thrown into the limelight with Apollo House. There's a lot left to be done but every little helps. Listen to these stories and thank you all for your support throughout this campaign.