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

Blowtorch Records Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Blowtorch Records, with 70 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Blowtorch Records hosts Blowtorch Records Podcast, a music show with 70 episodes published.

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  Episode #76

  Ep 76 - Goldbug and his debut LP Swings & Roundabouts

  Jul 3, 202656 minS1

  Goldbug is the moniker of Irish/French artist Danilo Ward. As he releases his debut LP we have a fascinating chat about his upbringing in a religious commune in the quiet isolation of rural Provence, his love of insects and animals and how all this has fed into a stunning collection of songs. Goldbug vinyl album Goldbug Instagram Goldbug Spotify Tracks played in this episode: Aqueduct Blink Backyard Birdbath Will-O'-The-Wisp

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  Episode #75

  Ep 75 - Bertie Kelly from Limerick band Japanese Jesus

  Jun 11, 20261h 2mS1

  A mere four years after our collaboration started with Japanese Jesus' mighty 2022 single Bus Weirdo , we chat to frontman Bertie Kelly on all things JJ related; in particular their recent accidental debut album A Wall To Climb Over and its CD release. From being flown to London aged 17 to play for industry titans to knocking out two albums in a year, as well as a techno side project and being in SWEETS, we rattle through great tales of the Limerick music scene. Mighty craic and whopper music. Tracks played in this episode: Salty Over It Right Back Where I Started I'm In Bits A Wall To Climb Over CD GROUNDS on Bandcamp Supermodel Twins on Bandcamp Woodstar on Spotify

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  Episode #74

  Ep 74 - Jasper and Joe from Wifeswap on their debut EP Digging

  May 27, 202656 minS1

  Joe Brody and Jasper Ryan from Dublin alt rock four piece Wifeswap join us to discuss the writing and making of their debut EP Digging. The EP releases on May 28 on streaming platforms and a Blowtorch Records vinyl record. The band play a launch gig in Dublin's Thomas House on May 30 and an instore in Spindizzy Records on June 7. Tickets for launch gig May 30 Tickets for the free instore June 7 Buy vinyl EP here Tracks played in this podcast Bosman Ruling Calliope Pearl Bastard Crutch II Laughter

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  Episode #73

  Ep 73 - Sean MacLeod on his new album That's When The Earth Becomes A Star

  May 6, 20261h 2mS1

  Sean MacLeod is a Dublin-born musician blending indie pop and alternative rock with philosophical themes. He was a former and founding member of the Dublin based band Cisco and now purveys shimmering pop tunes blended with some avant garde microtonal sounds. We discuss his new album That's When The Earth Becomes A Star and get a sneak preview of music from his already written next album Magic. ⁠Sean MacLeod on Bandcamp⁠ Sean's books on Amazon Songs played Light Up The Sun Who Unchained the Earth from the Sun Don't Let Life Pass You By

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  Episode #72

  Ep 72 - Noise Factory United on their debut EP 'Visions from the frontier'

  Apr 7, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>One of the charms of running a podcast is that when you love a band, you can have a chat with them. And so, in this episode we talk to Zena, Scott and Will from Portsmouth post punk four piece Noise Factory United. </p><p>They have recently released their debut EP Visions from the frontier and we discuss the influences, feminist icons, gripes, politics and music which have helped to shape this wonderful record. </p><p>Noise Factory United Bandcamp</p><p>Noise Factory United Instagram</p><p>Norm Archer on Bandcamp (Will's other band)</p><p>Olympe...

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