Blowtorch Records Podcast
Blowtorch Records is an independent record label based in Galway, Ireland. In this podcast we chat with bands and artists who are on the Blowtorch label and also a selection of our other favourite bands and industry figures. Each episode features music from the band or selected by the guest.
Our podcast was number 12 in the 2025 top 30 Ireland Art podcasts as selected by Feedspot. https://podcast.feedspot.com/ireland_art_podcasts
Podcasting since 2020 • 63 episodes
Blowtorch Records Podcast
Latest Episodes
Ep 63 - The power of video promotion with Andy Gesner from HIP
In our latest episode we are heading over the Atlantic to chat to Andy Gesner. Andy is the founder and president of HIP video promotion based in New Jersey in the USA.His company have promoted over 4800 music videos, starting with someon...
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Ep 62 - A deep dive into the debut Pebbledash EP
Pebbledash are a six piece outfit from Cork who effortlessly and thrillingly mix shoegaze, dream pop, noise and traditional Irish music. In this episode I am joined by Cormac and Fionnbharr from the band to discuss their debut EP 'Four Portrait...
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Ep 61 - Revelino guitarist Bren Berry releases his debut solo album
During lockdown, ex Revelino guitarist and Vicar Street promoter Bren Berry oversaw the re-release of the band's debut album on vinyl. Their songs were written by Brendan Tallon. With the encouragement of his best mate (and also Brendan's broth...
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Ep 60 - Role reversal as Michael Smyth from Virgins interviews Richard from Blowtorch
To mark the announcement of the inaugural West x Sound West Blowtorch Records showcase, Michael Smyth from Old Crows Promotions and Belfast shoegaze band Virgins turned the tables and made me a guest on our own podcast. West by Sound We...
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Ep 59 - Irish angry avant-garde punk Meryl Streek
"It's just a punk record with me shouting my head off"Meryl Streek understates his impact as his outspoken oratory, delivered over a mix of melodic electronica and punk, blasts his chosen targets - the catholic church, cover-up culprits...
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