Who Art Thou?

Barra Carlin

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Who Art Thou? is an Irish based podcast hosted by Barra Carlin and Jack McBain 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.

4d ago

Episode 257: Exitium Sui

Today on the podcast I am joined by ES of the Australian, one man Black/Doom Metal band, Exitium Sui! Exitium Sui breaks a 2-year silence with ground shattering blackened doom record “Unravelling”. Confronting the dark chasms of the human psyche, “Unravelling” negotiates liminal space between utter chaos, complete seclusion, and fathomless depravity. Equally as blackened as it is funeral doom, leaving no artistic stone unturned and no crevasse unexplored. ES pushes the filth across the board while staying true to the doom moniker. The vocals are deeper, clearer, and more harrowing, the keyboards are less present, giving more room for snarling riffs and an unrelenting vocal performance. The result is a record that is less layered and more cut-throat, retaining the projects immense atmosphere but in a much more visceral approach. With all music written, recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by ES alone, the record features guest vocals by Drew James Griffith and a re-recorded epic rendition of ‘Until the End Hath Found Us’ from the project's debut EP. Exitium Sui has once again teamed up with Meuse Music Records to exceed expectations and challenge perceptions. Releasing September 4th worldwide, welcome the call to graves. I will be going through the entire album with, talking about the recording process, the themes explored through the lyrics, the music video and of course, Black Metal. Artwork, photography and layout by Anett Gebauer. Exitium Sui on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26

Episode 256: NERVE

Today on the podcast I am joined by AC and Alex of the Toronto based Bass Violence band known as NERVE! The band's debut released was out on July 31st, 'DEMO 2026', which contains 3 tracks that perfectly exemplify what 'Bass Violence' is all about and will be the primary focus of this particular episode. The band have also released a music video for one of those tracks, 'Safe Space', which you can watch now on the band's socials and the bizarre story of how that music video was shot. Always a pleasure having AC, awesome having Alex on for the first time, hope you enjoyed the episode! NERVE on bandcamp Nerve on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21

Episode 255: Cian Ó Náraigh

Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by writer/theatremaker, Cian Ó Náraigh! Cian is the founder of Scaoilte Theatre, a bilingual (English/Irish) theatre comhargúpa, based in Kildare and Dublin which has a focus on bilingual, politically aware, socially conscious and environmentally focused theatre. I'll be chatting to Cian about what the group is all about, why he set is up and what kind of stuff they want to make, On top of this, Scaoilte Theatre's play, 'Anonn | The Other Side', will be embarking on it's national tour this week, beginning on Wednesday in Kildare and then coming to Dublin on Friday in the Axis Art Centre and Theatre in Ballymun. This is a one-man show tackling themes of grief, loss, and the macabre, all about a fake spirit medium actually making contact with the other side. Cian, who wrote the play, will be telling us all about the show in a non-spoiler way, why he wrote it and what it represents. We'll be chatting about Ag Samhlú Saoil Eile, the bilingual theatre workshop he setup alongside Martha Cosgrove of Scaoilte Theatre. The project invites young people (16-24) with a curiosity for the Irish language and theatre to explore the natural spaces and species in Irish mythology of supernatural Otherworld through theatre. Participants are then invited to create their own stories of worlds in which we live with respect and wonder for ecosystems. And finally we will be discussing the current Irish language revival and what the means in relation to theatre and future of the Irish language. www.scaoilte.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20

The Monthly Roundup - August 2026

Today's episode is the monthly roundup where Barra and Jack will be chatting about all the recent shows we have been to and all the new music we discovered. This includes Barra's time at this years All Together Now, Jack's time at a certain controversial rapper's arena show, A$AP Rocky, Joji, All Points East festival in London and SPACED + Dry Socket at Lost Lane. Cover photo by Milagros Montero Hajduk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3

Episode 254: Ancient Malice

Ancient Malice make their return on the podcast today, this time I am joined by Paul, the guitarist of the band! We will be talking about their latest release, Worm Tongue, which will be available on all streaming platforms and for purchase digitally and physically tomorrow, the 4th of September! Myself and Paul will be go through the entire EP, track by track, breaking down the recording and song structures as well as chatting about the vibrant Underground metal community we have in this small country of ours! The opening of this episode also features the opening track to the band's latest EP, a tune called 'Oracle of Lies' Ancient Malice on Bandcamp Ancient Malice on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28

Episode 253: Evan Prendergast (Dead Cult Promotions)

Today on the podcast I am delighted to announce that Evan Prendergast will be making his return on the podcast! Normally having a guest on like Evan, we would be focusing on his work with his band Low Violent, Uncultivates and Worn Out but for this particular episode, the primary focus is going to be about how Evan is the proud owner of Dead Cult Promotions, a staple of the Metal, Hardcore, Punk and Alternative music scene here in Ireland. I'll be chatting with Evan about why he started Dead Cult in the first place, how he built it up to what it is now, what are some of the major things he's learned along the way, what he looks for in band's to put on and what the ethos of Dead Cult is all about. There has been many mornings where I've looked at my Instagram stories to see incredible shows after shows that Dead Cult put, it was a huge pleasure to have Evan back on to pick his brain about the inner workings of putting on shows. The next Dead Cult show is tomorrow night in Dali, Cork where they will be putting on the first date of the Irish and UK Tour for a American Hardcore band SPACED with fellow American Hardcore band Dry Socket, Stanton's Grave and Poser. Dead Cult on Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26

Episode 252: Dry Socket

Today on the podcast I am very excited to say that I have Casey Nolan joining me, the bassist for the awesome Portland Hardcore band, Dry Socket! This episode comes just a few days ahead of the band's Irish debut, as on the 29th of August the band will be coming to Ireland for a run of shows supporting another incredible American Hardcore band, SPACED, on their Ireland & UK headline tour. The band will be first playing Cork, Dali on the 29th of August with support from Stanton's Grave and Poser. They will then be making their way to Dublin on the 30th to Lost Lane (a show your truly is the promoter for) with support from Poser and Lost To Life. They will then finish up their Irish leg of the tour in Belfast, playing The Voodoo with support from R.P.C! On top of this, we'll of course be chatting about the band's latest album, Self Defense Techniques, which was released in March on Get Better Records as well as chatting about Hardcore, the band's we love and even a little Irish connection from Casey herself towards the end of the episode. Cover photo by AndiChrist Tickets for SPACED + Dry Socket at Dali, Cork Tickets for SPACED + Dry Socket at Lost Lane, Dublin Tickets for SPACED + Dry Socket at The Voodoo, Belfast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20

Episode 251: Carnyx

Today on the podcast I am joined by Niamh, the front noisemaker of the Metal band, Carnyx! Carnyx are a fresh new band to the Irish Metal scene. I first saw them at their launch show for the debut single, 'Witness', which was a show that made me an instant fan. I'll be chatting with Niamh about how this band initially began, covering all the influences that the band blend throughout their music, which their debut single 'Witness' is a prime example of, the instrument that inspired the band's name and everything the band has in store for the future, including insight into some of their new music. Speaking of new music, you can hear Carnyx playing new material as they will be joining Shortest Straw on their 'A New Normal Irish Tour', which kicks off tonight in Belfast, taking the tour to Dublin tomorrow in Sin E and the finishing up in Cork at Fred Zeppelins. Carnyx on Linktree Shortest Straw at Dublin with Dead Mob + Carnyx Shortest Straw at Cork with Dead Mob + Carnyx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who Art Thou? is an Irish based podcast hosted by Barra Carlin and Jack McBain 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.

Creator

Barra Carlin
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

296
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Barra Carlin 2021
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Who Art Thou?