Podcasts about quarter block party

Matthew Xavier Corrigan, an artist who splits time between Cork and Dublin, released his debut solo album Beast of Changing on March 21. Written in reflection of a tempestuous season of change across Irish coastlines, centred on Ballinskelligs in Co. Kerry, Myrtleville in Co. Cork and Clare Island in Co. Mayo, Beast of Changing follows a story of growth, of love lost and found, of crossing the threshold into dark, cold, saline water - of surrender. Themes of environmentalism and how we shape the coasts, of erosion and rising water, are woven throughout. Matthew Xavier Corrigan's debut album was cut to tape with a single collaborator, Mike Halls, over five days in Liverpool, the product of years of writing rendered in a few day's takes. After pushing to a more intimate and organic sound on the From ten, with love EP, the artist now goes deeper; covered in analog warmth and rich harmonies, delicately performed, taking inspiration from the likes of Andy Shauf, Bill Callahan and Robin Pecknold. This renewed focus on analog warmth even comes out in the imagery; the press photos and album/single artwork were captured on expired film by Ronan Burke on vintage film cameras. Matthew talks about his former project Ghostking is Dead, why that came to an end, the Cork scene and working on festivals such as his own River Runs Round, Quarter Block Party, Quiet Lights and Sounds from a Safe Harbour, the story behind Beast of Changing, and lots more. Buy Beast of Changing: https://matthewxaviercorrigan.bandcamp.com/album/beast-of-changing

In Episode 1350, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings) to break down the Toronto Raptors' 104-98 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, with which they imrpoved to 31-32, and 8-2 over their last 10 games. Off the top, Sean and Katie discuss how the win over the Bulls showcased the greater abundance of options the Raptors have to close games, and the fact that after being so one-dimensional all season long, they now have different ways to win thanks to the arrival of Jakob Poeltl and the cascading effects he has brought with him. Next, Sean and Katie dig into Scottie Barnes' impressive fourth quarter showing, in which he registered four very loud blocks and inspired the Raptors to victory, according to Nick Nurse. Plus, they examine the larger developemental track Barnes has been on this season, his struggles shooting around the rim, and why he still is worth being extremely bullish on as a long-term ceiling-raiser for the Raptors. Lastly, they run through the Good (Jakob Poeltl's ability to extend possessions, O.G. Anunoby's fourth-quarter poster dunk), the Bad (rushing shots off of offensive boards, the nickname "4th Quarter B") and the Hmmm (Will Barton's arrival and potential role on the team) to close out the show.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.PrizePicksFirst time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDONFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1350, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl (DIME, Basketball Feelings) to break down the Toronto Raptors' 104-98 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night, with which they imrpoved to 31-32, and 8-2 over their last 10 games. Off the top, Sean and Katie discuss how the win over the Bulls showcased the greater abundance of options the Raptors have to close games, and the fact that after being so one-dimensional all season long, they now have different ways to win thanks to the arrival of Jakob Poeltl and the cascading effects he has brought with him. Next, Sean and Katie dig into Scottie Barnes' impressive fourth quarter showing, in which he registered four very loud blocks and inspired the Raptors to victory, according to Nick Nurse. Plus, they examine the larger developemental track Barnes has been on this season, his struggles shooting around the rim, and why he still is worth being extremely bullish on as a long-term ceiling-raiser for the Raptors. Lastly, they run through the Good (Jakob Poeltl's ability to extend possessions, O.G. Anunoby's fourth-quarter poster dunk), the Bad (rushing shots off of offensive boards, the nickname "4th Quarter B") and the Hmmm (Will Barton's arrival and potential role on the team) to close out the show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson aka CMAT and Rachael Lavelle were the guests on a live recording of the TPOE podcast at Plugd over the Quarter Block Party weekend earlier this year. Relatively new artists, they talk about the art of songwriting, retreats/workshops, stanning each other's music, support from the Irish music industry and what to expect from both of them over 2020 and beyond.

Dublin-based band Autre Monde release their debut album The Imaginary Museum on Strange Brew Records this Friday, February 28. After playing together and with each other in various bands under the Popical Island collective, the foursome - Paddy Hanna (vocals), Padraig Cooney (bass, synth, vocals), Mark Chester (guitar) and Eoghan O'Brien (drums, synth, backing vocals) - got together and had their first rehearsal on the last day of the Popical Island space, the Pop Inn. After a couple of singles and EPs since 2017, they finally release this brilliant debut album, recorded with Daniel Fox (Girl Band) and which was done with the organising principle of making a record “by a band who were playing esoteric post-punk in 1979 but who are now transplanted to 1986 where a hit is demanded”. Over a 50-minute chat in their hostel room at Kinlay House after a show at Quarter Block Party early in February, Autre Monde talk about band injuries, how they got together, Popical Island, 'bockety' music, Strange Brew, and lots more. Press release: Autre Monde emerged from the ashes of the Popical Island collective as its headquarters fell victim to the city's relentless purge of cultural spaces in 2017. Indeed, the first Autre Monde rehearsal was on the last day of the Pop Inn's existence as a venue/rehearsal/recording space on Little Britain Street. They quickly gained attention for their early singles and stirring live performances, with The Thin Air insisting they were “one of the very best bands in the country”. The Irish Times noted that Autre Monde were “mining Television, ESG, Suicide and the The Slits”, and that's about right. A murky, exploratory self-titled EP followed (with 8-minute Can via Pentangle-channelling highlight 'Your Name' still a favourite in live sets) before the band set out to make "The Imaginary Museum" in summer 2018. They signed to Strange Brew in 2019 in time to release the first fruits of those sessions. The first single from The Imaginary Museum, Fever in May, was used in an Audi ad in late 2019. They have been invited to play at the 2020 SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.

On this week's show Team Totally Irish hit the road to Cork for this year's Quarter Block Party!   9-10pm Melts Echoes The Bonk May Feign Caoilian Sherlock Don’t Let Me Forget About Her Elaine Malone My Baby’s Dead (LIVE) Autre Monde On The Record Outsider YP Disco   10-11pm Junk Drawer Temporary Day Rachael Lavelle Perpetual Party Lemoncello Libra (LIVE) Whozyerman Sub Body   Totally Irish with John Barker Sundays from 9 - 11pm  

Galway-born, Dublin-based artist Maija Sofia released her debut album Bath Time at the tail end of 2019 and began 2020 with a Choice Music Prize nomination for Irish album of the year, to be decided on March 5. It's a brilliantly immersive listen, one that continues to reward return listens. On the podcast, Maija discusses writing, songwriting, how the album came together, genre and defining her sound (not indie pop!), the Choice Prize nomination and who she'd like to see win, and her show at Cork's Quarter Block Party this Saturday, February 8, with Lemoncello in Coughlan's. A live TPOE podcast also takes place at Quarter Block Party: Plugd (upstairs at the Roundy), 4pm-5pm, Saturday, February 8 - and it's free! Bath Time press release Sofia took inspiration from story-driven traditional folk ballads and shone them through the lens of a punk DIY ethos. The album name comes from the ritual of daily bathing, a whimsical place where most of the lyrics were written. Tracks on the album shine a light on the voices and stories of women through history, from Edie Sedgwick to Bridget Cleary, and the hypocrisy of the Catholic Church. The album was recorded by Chris Barry at Ailfionn Studio and features performances by Ronan Kealy (Junior Brother) and Niall Murphy (Oh Boland). ‘The Gold Shoes', opens the album tentatively, it's an ethereal opening before the melancholic and dark ‘Hail Mary', which starts soft, but the music grows in power alongside the protagonist, as the harp feeds into it more, building on the haunting sound with the complexity and depth of Thom Yorke. ‘Edie Sedgwick', named after the muse of Andy Warhol has alt-country elements from lap steel player Niall Murphy (Oh Boland) and cellist Laura McCabe (Molly Sterling). ‘The Wife of Michael Cleary' is an ode to Bridget Cleary, killed by her husband in 1895. Michael Cleary believed his wife had been abducted by fairies with a changeling left in her place. The male vocal is provided by off kilter alt-folk Junior Brother, with singing in the round building tension. ‘The Glitter' is disturbingly beautiful, an ode to Jean Rhys, a troubled novelist from the Carribean who came to England aged 16 and dealt with issues of displacement and unbelonging. As is ‘Cobweb' with Sofia's rich contralto “I didn't know I was on my own. I'm only as wise as you.” ‘Morning' mourns lost relationship and the failure of trying to fix a flawed lover. ‘Elizabeth' is brighter too, but still poignant. ‘The Trees They Do Grow High' is sung the point of view of a woman forced into marriage too young, watching her children grow and speaking to them. The album wraps around the listener like a velvet cloak, time is irrelevant, and the pain and segregation of female life has been sharply observed by Sofia. 'Bath Time' is a collection of songs written between Dublin, London and rural Galway, it was recorded slowly over several months by Chris Barry in Ailfionn Studio in Dublin. The guitar and vocals tracks were recorded all in one take and then others we brought in to finish the piece - Niall Murphy from Oh Boland plays lap steel and synths, Christophe Capewell who plays with Lisa O'Neill played fiddle, harp by Meabh McKenna, synths by Clara Tracey, and Cello by Laura McCabe, and some guest vocals by Ronan Kealy (Junior Brother).

Brought to you by @ThisIsCork - a chat with Caoilian Sherlock, 1/2 of this year's Quarter Block Party, we go through it's development & it's programme - www.quarterblockparty.com

What a feast of a festival is in store for Cork across 4 days, as Quarter Block Party kicks off its 6th year on Thursday Feb 6th. Ruairi O Donovan came in to studio to chat with Elmarie about some of the theatre and installation events taking place this week. For the full lineup of bands and performances find QBP on your social platforms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the podcast, we’re taking a look at gigs happening throughout the city and county this February, including Quarter Block Party and Right Here, Right Now festivals! 01. Mark Waldron-Hyden - Going-Away Breath 02. The Bonk - May Feign 03. God Alone - Feeling on Tic 04. Pretty Happy - Schmuck 05. Outsider YP & Pharaii - Good Ghost 06. Actualacid - CRUSH 07. Mantua - Something’s Happened Up at the Old Mill 08. Elaine Howley - Song for Mary Black 09. Ghostking is Dead - Palm Tree 10. Arthur Valentine - Selfish 11. Fixity - Theme from a Shitstorm 12. The Altered Hours - Dig Early 13. Anna Mieke - Arbour 14. Caoilian Sherlock - Don’t Let Me Forget About Her 15. Elaine Malone - My Baby’s Dead

This week on the podcast, we’re previewing next month’s Quarter Block Party festival, with help from Cork post-punk trio Pretty Happy! 01. Outsider YP x Jay Ronic - STAMPEDE 02. Jar Jar Jr. - Quandary on Wandesford Quay 03. Mark Waldron-Hyden - Rain Stick 04. The Bonk - May Feign 05. God Alone - Fomhar 06. Pretty Happy - Schmuck 07. Elaine Howley - Ruin 08. Elaine Malone - My Baby’s Dead 09. Trá Phaidín - Set a hAon (excerpt)

The TPOE podcast was back at Quarter Block Party for a live recording with authors Caroline O'Donoghue and Roisin Kelly, and music from Junior Brother. Caroline released a brilliant debut novel called Promising Young Women, writes for the Times Ireland edition and podcasts at School For Dumb Women and Sentimental Garbage. Roisin has won a plethora of awards for her poetry which has featured in Hennessy New Irish Writing, the Stinging Fly and lots more and is currently writing her debut novel. We talked about their relationship with Cork, the London scene vs Ireland, the creative process and and poetry vs novel writing. Junior Brother is one of the hottest artists in Ireland at the moment - he played two tracks for us and there's a brief chat with the Kerry singer at the end too.

This week on the podcast, part two of our preview special of @QtrBlockParty, happening this weekend at venues across Cork City! A mix of tunes from some of the artists playing the festival, including @gadgetatc, @trickmist and @juniorbrotherie! Gadget and the Cloud - Planet Ghostking is Dead - Hollow Spekulativ Fiktion - Joe Dolan Trick Mist - Crumbs Abound Extravision - They Don't Know Laurie Shaw - Chaos Kisses Junior Brother - Hungover at Mass Eve Clague - In Needing Others Maija Sofia - Persephone Sam Clague - Rope to Climb Anna Mieke - Keep It Whole Shookrah - Don't Wanna Doubt You Kneecap - Amach Anocht Post-Punk Podge - Never Coming Home

This week on the podcast, part one of our preview of Quarter Block Party in just under two weeks’ time: chats with some of the artists appearing, including Laura Duff, Gaptoof, and Spekulativ Fiktion. 01. Trick Mist - Hearts 02. Yenkee - Are You Alright? 03. Gaptoof - Wandering 04. Gadget and the Cloud - Too Soon to Say 05. Barry Wilson - Persuasions to Enjoy 06. Ghostking is Dead - Hollow 07. Spekulativ Fiktion - Google 08. Shookrah - Flex 09. Laura Duff - The Other Side

Hilary Woods released one of the beguiling releases of 2018 with Colt, out on the acclaimed Sacred Bones label. It's a lovely record, one that slowly furls itself around you. Ahead of playing Quarter Block Party in Cork City, which runs February 8-10, 2019, Hilary talked to Eoghan about how the album was recorded, turning from bedroom recordings to being mixed by James Kelly (Wife) to their challenging subject matters and why the time felt right to release it. She also discusses her journey, going from playing bass in JJ72 to finding her voice as a solo artist and how a support slot across Europe with Low came about.

We round up 2018 with Quarter Block Party's Aisling and Caoilian, who talk about the lineup for the 2019 festival, which takes place in Cork City in February. We then talk through our gigs, albums and songs of the year, plus various themes and ideas that cropped up in the year in music. It's a Christmas party so expect crackers and jokes, too.

This week on the podcast: we’re talking with Quarter Block Party co-ordinator, @shb_gigs member, and one-third of Morning Veils, Aisling O’Riordan. Chats about running gigs and festivals, plus tunes from Microdisney, Yenkee, Laurie Shaw and loads more. 01. Microdisney - Leper 02. Shookrah - Don’t Wanna Doubt You 03. Yenkee - Lander 04. Laurie Shaw - Void Walkin’ 05. Elaine Malone - You 06. Trumpets of Jericho - Nothing to Get Up For 07. The Altered Hours - Open Wide 08. Crevice - Anchorless 09. Cal Folger Day - Rawkin' Chair

Ahead of the release of his new album Yous and the Choice Prize ceremony where his other project New Jackson is up for album of the year 2017, and a day after his performance at Quarter Block Party, David Kitt sat down for a chat about making the new record, why it was released for a week and then taken back, how New Jackson has changed his ways of thinking and recording, and lots more. Including why he doesn't really like interviews. Yous is out March 9 on All City Records. David Kitt tour dates: March 9th - Kilkenny, Cleere's Theatre March 10th - Cork City, AMP venue March 11th - Clonakilty, West Cork, De Barras March 23rd - Galway, Róisín Dubh March 31st - Limerick, Dolans, Upstairs April 6th - Dublin, Button Factory April 8th - Dundalk, Spirit Store April 18th - London, UK, Borderline April 19th - Manchester, UK, Eagle Inn

Molly King (head of development at Other Voices) and Sam McNicholl (Connolly's of Leap) were the guests at a live recording of the TPOE podcast Upstairs at the Roundy for Quarter Block Party on Saturday, February 3. It was a really fun chat about their work, what it was like being around Other Voices and Connollly's when you're growing up, how they view their legacies and continuing on with what their parents have achieved and what's next. And lots more. Thanks for listening

NO ENCORE returns to HeadStuff HQ with special guest Fionnuala Jones following last weekend's gallivanting about at the Quarter Block Party festival in Cork. On a busy, spirited agenda - Kendrick Lamar's triumphant visit to Dublin, Justin Timberlake's less heroic new album, and the podcast debut of Daphne & Celeste. Not in person, sadly, but maybe some day... ACT ONE: K-Dot conquered the 3Arena, and the gang were suitably impressed. ACT TWO: Noel Edmonds, Quincy Jones (again), David Bowie and Cher. It's the news. ACT THREE: The scariest woodland outing since The Blair Witch Project sees Justin Timberlake become a Man of the Woods. NO ENCORE rains down fire judgement upon him. ACT FOUR: Songs of the Week with Ought, Kate Nash, Albert Hammond Jr., Busta Rhymes (and friends) and, as promised, Daphne & Celeste. EXIT MUSIC: Laoise - 'Bother'

NO ENCORE finally goes to Colm's neck of the woods as the podcast touches down in Cork for the Quarter Block Party festival. A lively episode takes in everything from the new Franz Ferdinand album to Justin Timberlake's dodgy innuendo to Quincy Jones sounding off in eyebrow-raising fashion, while welcoming guests in the form of Tandem Felix and O Emperor. ACT ONE: Excitement and news, plus a rundown of this year's Choice Music Prize Song of the Year shortlist. ACT TWO: David Tapley plays a song. ACT THREE: David Tapley sticks around to cast judgement on other songs. ACT FOUR: The main trio rain down fire judgement on the new Franz Ferdinand offering. ACT FIVE: Phil from O Emperor pops by for a chat. EXIT MUSIC: O Emperor - 'Make It Rain'

A look at the music of next weekend's Quarter Block Party festival, including tunes from O Emperor, Percolator, PowPig, God Alone and more. Plus, a conversation with festival music curators Caoilian Sherlock & Aisling O'Riordan, joined by performers Elaine Malone and Anna-Mieke Bishop Tracklisting: 01. O Emperor - Switchblade 02. Percolator - Crab Supernova 03. Tandem Felix - Were You There? 04. Rory Francis O'Brien - Burning White Dove (live) 05. Damsel - A Signal Sent 06. The Sunshine Factory - Cruelest Animal 07. Davy Kehoe - Storm Desmond (Excerpt) 08. Bad Bones - You 09. Pillow Queens - Rats 10. PowPig - Blue Manchild 11. Elaine Malone - No Blood 12. Andy Wilson - I’ll Be Yours 13. Hawkbastard - Avalon 14. God Alone - Samhain 15. Pale Rivers - ‘My Own Comeback’ 16. Cal Folger Day - ‘Rawkin’ Chair’ 17. INTERVIEW - Quarter Block Party 18. Anna-Mieke - ‘My Lagan Love’

Caoilian Sherlock returns to the podcast to talk about his solo venture as Saint Caoilian, how recording of new Shaker Hymn is going, the music scene in Cork that seems to be on the up again, and the first lot of announcements for Quarter Block Party, an arts festival which takes place in Cork city centre in February

Say hello to Gavin Dunne, the Cork musician behind online music project Miracle Of Sound. Gavin joined us at the Vision Centre on Cork’s North Main Street a few weeks ago during the Quarter Block Party to talk to us about how something which began as an accidental enterprise writing and recording fan-songs for movies and videogames has become a micro-industry. These days, Gavin's songs and compositions, all produced in his home studio and covering a vast range of genres, have pulled in over 50 million views across the internet as well as the interest of a rake of industry giants. The tale of the accidental internet star, no less.