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
Episodes
63 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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Ep 58 - deep dive into the iNNUENDO 'on occasion' EP
Dublin art rock four piece iNNUENDO have released their debut EP 'on occasion' and to mark the erm.. occasion we are joined by frontwoman and pianist extraordinaire Nora Ronan along with drummer Daniel Dennehy who also plays piano along with se...
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Ep 57 - His Father's Voice debut album deep dive
Never ones to shy away from diving into deep waters, in this episode we delve into Black Poison Morning - the debut album from Limerick's His Father's Voice.They offset dark lyrics and edgy instrumentation with soaring pop melo...
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Ep 56 - Rob Dalton from SCATTERED ASHES
SCATTERED ASHES are an angular, abrasive post punk foursome originally from Dublin but now based in the UK. They have released their second EP All That Is Solid Melts Into Air and we chatted to frontman Rob Dalton and went through the ...
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Ep 55 - Eunice & Danilo from of all living things
Dublin slowcore four piece of all living things have released their second EP Cold Plunge. We chatted to Eunice and Danilo from the band on the day they played a support slot for English Teacher in Dublin, in preparation ...
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Ep 54 Seán from Nixer - new EP track by track
Nixer are Seán Keenan and Simon Gardner and they deliver dancefloor friendly, uptempo and visceral electro synth wave which is delicately balanced with the perfect amount of pop sensibilities.On the day that their new EP I hit the t...
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Ep 53 Rob Flynn aka Rob Rua from Galway DJ collective Ar Ais Arís
What a delight to talk to Rob Flynn aka Rob Rua in episode 53 of the Blowtorch Records podcast. Rob is our guide to all things heavy bass and his passion, which was ignited by the arrival of dubstep in the 00s, shines through.With no le...
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Ep 52 Michael Smyth from Virgins and their debut album
Michael Smyth from Belfast's Virgins guides us track by track through the band's debut album nothing hurt and everything was beautiful. Virgins have quickly become one of Ireland's most promising bands, flying the flag for Iris...
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Ep 51 Rob Smith from Swedish Railway Orchestra
Here at Blowtorch Records we love a deep dive and episode 51 is devoted to the divine sounds of The Swedish Railway Orchestra's new album Once Upon A Time...Rob Smith is the man behind the project and he is our guide as we go t...
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Ep 50 Dave Harvey from Seabass Vinyl
Seabass Vinyl is Scotland's first ever, and currently only, vinyl pressing plant. As vinyl is our favourite obsession there's no better subject for the half century of Blowtorch podcasts than Seabass co founder Dave Harvey.Dave and his ...
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Ep 49 Kyle Thornton from Nerves
One away from the half century episode and we are chatting to Kyle Thornton, the frontman from Mayo/Galway trio, and contender for loudest band in Ireland, Nerves.Fresh from a triumphant continental debut in Paris and with recent...
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Ep 48 Ex Strypes drummer Evan Walsh & his new project The Savage Hearts
The Savage Hearts is the new project of Evan Walsh, former drummer of The Strypes. Episode 48 finds us chatting with him deep in the Cavan countryside as he casts his mind back to his formative musical experiences and influences; and bri...
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Ep 47 Recent & upcoming vinyl releases from Blowtorch Records
There's a chill in the air as November segues into the advent season. Time to pop your headphones on, pour a glass and cosy up with our review of recent vinyl releases and lookahead to what's coming in 2024.Tracks played:Reg...
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Ep 46 Jason Mahon from Bigmoon Records in Drogheda
Bigmooon Records is an independent record store in Drogheda, Ireland and episode 46 finds me chatting to owner Jason Mahon. From travelling all over Ireland for lockdown record fairs to opening a physical record shop, promoting gigs and helping...
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Ep 45 The Japanese Jesus debut EP Depression Breakfast
Episode 45 finds us delving deep into Depression Breakfast - the debut EP from Limerick's Japanese Jesus. It features full playback of each track with background on the band, the songs and the influences behind them.Tracks played...
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Ep 44 Sligo garage punk band Some Remain
Episode 44 and we are having the craic with Jamie, Colm & Matthew - unfortunately Leo couldn't make it - and get the Some Remain origin story. How they got together and started out with their Rumble Studios video, whe...
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Ep 43 Welcome Adore to Blowtorch Records
Adore are an Irish garage punk trio made up of Lara Minchin on guitar/vocals, Lachlann Ó Fionnáin on bass/vocals and Naoise Jordan Cavanagh on drums. And we are beyond excited to announce they are hooking up with Blowtorch Records.They ...
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Ep 42 Andy Marke from Fuzzed Up and Astromoon Records
Andy Marke runs Fuzzed Up and Astromoon Records as a joint venture with Ian McGlynn. He also hosts DJ nights, promotes Dublin gigs and presents a show on Near FM.Himself and Ian have carved out their own psych/garage/Kraut rock/shoegaze...
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Ep 41 Unsung heroes of the Galway music scene #3 with Keith Wallace
In the third of the series we talk to the head of Galway's Rusted Rail Records and Loner Deluxe founder Keith Wallace.He reminds us of what Galway and its music scene was like when he started the label in March 2006 and guides us throug...
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Ep 40 OWLS and his End Me EP track by track
The big four oh for the Blowtorch Records podcast and we celebrate by chatting to Emmett from Longford electronic outfit OWLS. His mantra is dark tunes you can dance to. He is searingly honest and gives us a fascinating insight into how he open...
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Ep 39 A deep dive with Sam Girling into his Attacca mixtape
Sam Girling is an artist, producer and DJ from Bedford in the UK. He has just released his 13 track Attacca mixtape digitally and it will be available on Blowtorch vinyl in Jan 2023.We chatted with Sam to find out more about him, how he...
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