A Cuppa With

A Cuppa with Mongrel State singers/ all round cool guys Darren and Claudio It’s been a little over a year since I first had a cuppa with Mongrel State. We initially met in their studio ahead of Electric Picnic 2015, and from there have maintained quite a great friendship; it’s amazing what happens when you […]

A Cuppa with Heroes in Hiding A few weeks back I caught up with Ireland’s hottest new band for A Cuppa With Heroes in Hiding. It’s been an insane week for the the quartet who released their debut mini-album ‘Curtains’ which went straight into the top ten. These past few weeks also saw them on […]

An interview with Colin from King Kong Company Since the release of their self-titled album, King Kong Company have proved they have nothing to prove. Having garnered a solid reputation on the live circuit over the past twenty years, they finally released an album into the ether. Their album received undisputed critical acclaim, with everyone […]

Rachel from Ceol Caint met Debo from Hvmmingbyrd for a cuppa and a catch up Hvmmingbyrd have undergone major line-up changes since we first met for a cuppa. Having gone from a full band to a duo has not altered their sound, and the addition of Suzette Das has proved fruitful for the act. With […]

In the back of a van I met this musical duo Lazyrevs for a cuppa with and a chat The Lazyrevs are a duo chasing their music dreams like no other. Set up in their Volkswagon van, they travelled around Portugal recording music and really forming their sound. Christening the van “Declan”, it was over […]

A Cuppa With Keith Burke Keith Burke: A few weeks back, I met with this Irish musician who has been compared to Morrissey and described as “ridiculously talented”. Keith Burke is an emerging Irish artist who is currently touring having just released his album; These Boys. We talked all things Keith, cutting your hair for […]

An interview and a cuppa with Luke Clerkin Fast becoming Dublin’s sweetheart, and king of the open mic scene, Luke Clerkin is steadily making a name for himself. Dedicated, hard working and very much in love with his craft, Luke brings an innocence and passion to the table very rarely seen. Always open to helping […]

Rachel meets Sean Rooney for a cuppa and a chat Sean Rooney is a musician from County Longford. After playing in a number of bands over the years, including weddings and cover bands, Sean has re-launched as an original musician. Reminiscent of a young Alex Turner in The Last Shadow Puppets style, Sean plays his […]