Episode 19 | Clueless

Joe Irish kicks off the first episode of 2026 with a high-energy studio session alongside co-host Sherin and special guests Clueless – the fast-rising Irish rap duo from Wexford that’s been blowing up online.From a viral TikTok clip and just 35 followers to thousands overnight, Clueless break down how one catchy hook, raw lyrics, and DIY production sparked serious momentum. The lads talk friendship, freestyling for the craic, recording tracks at home, upcoming gigs, and their first big Dublin shows.Along the way, the conversation dives into Irish rap culture, creative freedom, social media virality, live performance nerves, industry advice, cancelled culture, inspirations like Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West, and what it really takes to build something from nothing.Unfiltered, funny, and full of belief — this episode is about backing yourself, staying consistent, and riding the wave when it comes.🎧 New music dropping🎤 Live gigs booked🔥 2026 energy activatedTimecodes / Chapters00:00 – Chaos, intros & kicking off 202600:32 – Introducing Clueless: Wexford’s rising rap duo01:17 – Studio vibes, co-hosts & first guests of the year01:51 – The viral clip that stopped Joe scrolling02:27 – Comparisons, influences & Irish TikTok culture03:20 – “Ones to Watch” & first major Dublin gig03:57 – Growing up together & early freestyles05:01 – How the song actually came together06:07 – Lyrics, hooks & happy accidents07:10 – DIY beats, learning production & no formal training08:13 – First live shows, ticket sales & nerves09:18 – Advice on gigs, stage time & consistency09:43 – Big goals: EP, festivals & long-term vision10:37 – 2026 mindset, momentum & leaving baggage behind11:34 – Lyrics breakdown & viral caption confusion12:49 – Did they expect it to blow up?13:35 – From 35 followers to thousands14:38 – Family reactions & unexpected fans15:30 – Recording at home & releasing music fear16:08 – Musical influences & rap inspirations17:14 – Concerts, crowd energy & live performance18:13 – Dream collabs & Kanye talk19:40 – Industry talk, fame & accountability21:17 – Comedy, cancel culture & artistic freedom23:29 – Favourite lyrics & creative process25:02 – School, work & balancing real life26:24 – Day jobs, money & chasing music sustainably27:24 – Social media, visuals & DIY marketing28:51 – Preparing for shows & performance setup29:45 – Upcoming gigs & backstage plans30:21 – Sneak peek at unreleased music31:22 – New track reactions & feedback33:24 – Getting paid, early gigs & industry lessons35:06 – Irish rap scene & coming up locally36:36 – Tonight’s show & what’s next40:15 – New release dates & future projects41:09 – EP plans & recording going forward42:11 – Final thoughts, momentum & sign-off