electronic – Mike McGrath-Bryan

Humans of the Sesh: On Coming Home

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December 20, 2017

From stories of the horrors of student house parties, to closing the show at Electric Picnic, the lads behind social media sensation Humans of the Sesh have come a long way, and on their terms. Co-conspirators Grand Feen and Brown Sauce talk with Mike McGrath-Bryan about Facebook, lad culture, and finally having a homecoming gig…

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cans, Cork, electronic, Humans of the Sesh, SESH FM, social issues, social media, The Echo

Tinfoil: In the Heat of the Moment

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March 17, 2017

Ahead of a big night on Paddys’ Eve at Cyprus Avenue, Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with producer Sunil Sharpe, of duo Tinfoil, and Ellen King, playing support under her ELLLL pseudonym. Great collaborations can come from the unlikeliest of places, and oftentimes, such stories can make for excellent copy. The story of Tinfoil, a collaborative project…

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Cork, electronic, improvisation, Jamie Behan, techno, The Echo

Diffract: Community Clubbing

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January 23, 2017

Ahead of their January outing on Saturday, Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with Eamon Ivri of Cork club night Diffract about its DIY nature, the Kino and the Cork scene. An eclectic, community-run club night catering to many tastes currently not being seen to by the big boys in town. This is the idea behind Diffract, a…

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Cork, Diffract, electronic, techno, The Echo

Cuttin’ Heads Collective: At the Cutting Edge

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November 10, 2016

Ahead of their first anniversary shows, Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with Cuttin’ Heads Collective members and DJs JusMe, Ross Herlihy and Six-Foot Apprentice. In a little over a year, the Cuttin’ Heads Collective of rappers, beatmakers, promoters and DJs have changed Cork hip-hop utterly, unifying some of its main players under one banner for the common…

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Cork, Cuttin’ Heads Collective, electronic, hip-hop, The Echo

Mechner: Surfacing at the Kino

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September 17, 2016

Mechner, a.k.a Jack Ahern, is emerging as a conceptual musician and visual director with debut single Surfacing. Mike McGrath-Bryan speaks with him ahead of his upcoming Kino gig. Jack Ahern, formerly of Cork pop-punk kids Mishap, is slowly coming around as a solo artist. Launching his solo debut single and video on the 29th at…

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Cork, electronic, indie, Mechner, The Echo