17: Alt. Down Under - The Murder Capital

Episode 17 of the Alt Down Under podcast, hosted by Alt. Down Under, titled "17: Alt. Down Under - The Murder Capital" was published on April 14, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

April 14, 2025 ·34m · Alt Down Under

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Episode Description

Slap bang in the middle of their Aus/NZ tour, we caught up with The Murder Capital!

Joining Luke Scanlan in conversation is bassist, Gabriel Blake.

After waiting years to finally play to fans in the region, Gabriel speaks of what it means to give fans a taste of tunes from across their three albums: When I Have Fears, Gigi’s Recovery and Blindness

Plus, why he thinks albums – also referred to as ‘records’ – can be taken as a true record of your life at the time of release.

Find out what it was like to step up a gear and work with Grammy-winning producer, John Congleton. The guy has only worked with global names such as Phoebe Bridgers, Nelly Furtado, The War on Drugs, Bono, Sigur Ros, Bombay Bicycle Club… no big deal, right?!

Gabriel opens up on the moment that Irish music is having right now, with The Murder Capital and Fontaines DC both touring the APAC region in 2025. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the pride in Irishness emanating from KNEECAP and what it was like to play alongside them at festivals in their early days.

And…. The Murder Capital’s early days. What was it like to fly the post-punk flag and burst onto the scene at the same time as Fontaines and shame?

A huge episode. One you cannot miss!