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Who Art Thou?

Barra Carlin
Music
Pain In Vain
Survivalist
Gylt
Pretty Mouth
Bad Mothers Union
Fierce Shook
Rainin December
Runner
Stone Blind State
Microtonal Music
Silk
Magic the Gathering
See You Next Tuesday
Chop7times
Picture Postcard
Archangel
90s Rock
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin

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

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Today's episode is the Monthy Roundup, May 2026 edition with music journalist, Jack McBain!

This is the monthly series were myself and Jack go through our favourite releases that came out over the previous month, our thoughts on all the gigs we went... more

Today on the podcast I am joined by Darren and Kevin, who make up the Dublin Alt-Rock band, Alpine Skies!

I'll be chatting with the lads about their debut album, Inspired Conflicts, which was released on the 176h of April and features such great son... more

A very special episode today in that I am joined by two of my favourite podcasters on the show, Richie of the Metal Cell Podcast and Letty of the Smashing Skull Sessions!

We are going to be chatting about their latest project, 'Look Who's Talking Me... more

Today I am joined on the podcast by Voyd of the Enniskillen Death Metal band, Necromaton!

Necromaton was formed in 2025 by brothers Voyd (bass/vocals) and Rony (guitar/vocals), both veterans of their old band Gargantuan. Necromaton have spent the la... more

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Daniel Cullen
Guitarist, DJ, producer; has played in Rouen, Identity Thief, Trappist, Glasseyed, Denim Teeth, and The Neck
Episode: Episode 225: Daniel Cullen (Rouen, Identity Thief, Denim Teeth, Glasseyed & The Neck)
Billy Fitzgerald
Irish singer-songwriter featured on the episode
Independent artist / musician
Episode: Episode 224: My Billy Fitzgerald
Dylan (Pain In Vain)
Guitarist/ songwriter introduced as Pain In Vain member
Pain In Vain
Episode: Episode 223: Pain In Vain
Mark (Pain In Vain)
Drummer introduced as Pain In Vain member
Pain In Vain
Episode: Episode 223: Pain In Vain
Michael Smyth
Musician involved with Silk; previously in Virgins; Belfast-based promoter
Silk, Old Crow Promotions, Virgins
Episode: Episode 220: Silk
Carlin Brown
Promoter behind Drag Wounds Promotions
Drag Wounds Promotions
Episode: Episode 217: Drag Wounds Promotions
Ryan Cashell
Musician, solo artist
Cashell (solo project)
Episode: Episode 211: Cashell
Gav Purcell
Member of Bicurious and The Neck, musician
Bicurious/The Neck
Episode: Best Gigs of 2025 w/ Gavin Purcell (Bicurious and The Neck)
Conor Molloy
Musician, LaVein
LaVein
Episode: Best Metal Albums of 2025 w/ Conor Molloy, Dexter Hodkinson & Symone Bowes

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Barra Carlin
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Episode 208: Runner
Q: What inspires your lyrics, and how do poetry and writing influence your songs?
One member explains he writes poetry and uses that as a source material, weaving poetic ideas into the band's thematic content and melodies rather than copying poetry directly.
Episode 215: Bodydrinkers
Q: What's been the biggest shift from your first album to Birth of Filth?
There was a move away from a more black metal-inflected sound toward a heavier death metal/grind orientation, driven by new energy from the band members and a belief that the riff should steer the music, with live, democratic writing helping to shape that direction.
Episode 215: Bodydrinkers
Q: So I guess first things first, how did this band get started?
The band formed in 2019 when Ollie and Barry (the drummer and bassist) teamed up after meeting through other Cork projects, inviting Mark and Liam to join, and deciding to keep the lineup simple and focused on making good, collaborative music.
Episode 210: T R Y S T E
Q: How did Trist come together as a duo instead of a larger band?
Gabriel explains that initially they tried to form a traditional band with other players but struggled to find committed collaborators for a multi-genre project, so they ended up recording the EP as a two-person setup and later planned to perform live with additional musicians or backing tracks.
Episode 207: Raining in December
Q: What was the hardest track to nail on the EP?
Bleeding Hearts and Sadistic are cited as the most challenging, with Bleeding Hearts requiring meticulous production choices—snare, kick, strings, and overall tone—while Sadistic demanded careful arrangement and execution during both writing and recording.

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The show spotlights creatives across music and broader arts, with guests ranging from indie bands and metal acts to solo performers and producers. Episodes commonly center on the writing and recording process, the realities of releasing music, touring and live performance, and the personal journeys that shape an artist's work. Listeners get practical insights into DIY approaches, collaboration dynamics, and behind-the-scenes stories—from early jam sessions and gear quirks to lineup changes and production decisions—paired with vivid anecdotes from the Irish and international music scenes. A notable pattern is the emphasis on hands-on craft, honest reflections on creative challenges, and a collaborative spirit that often ties together multipl... more

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Recent guests on Who Art Thou? include:

1. Daniel Cullen
2. Billy Fitzgerald
3. Dylan (Pain In Vain)
4. Mark (Pain In Vain)
5. Michael Smyth
6. Carlin Brown
7. Ryan Cashell
8. Gav Purcell

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