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Strange Brew with gugai

by gugai

Strange Brew - indie beats, alternative rock and good vibrations from the past, the present and the not too distant future. Every Thursday night at the Róisín Dubh in Galway, Ireland, and Friday from 9-10pm on 8radio.comhttps://www.strangebrew.iehttps://www.facebook.com/strangebrewgalwayhttps://twitter.com/gugai

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  1. Strange Brew #470 - Make It Hot Make It Cool - 09/10/26

    SPRINTS reveal their plans for their long overdue holiday, and do a reasonable Michael D Higgins impression. Morgana’s superb new album is out - don’t miss the December shows. Madra Salach announce their new album with a brand new single. Great new singles all around this week. Get your tickets…

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  2. Strange Brew #470 - Make It Hot Make It Cool - 09/10/26

    SPRINTS reveal their plans for their long overdue holiday, and do a reasonable Michael D Higgins impression. Morgana’s superb new album is out - don’t miss the December shows. Madra Salach announce their new album with a brand new single. Great new singles all around this week. Get your tickets…

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  3. Strange Brew #469 - Kiss Kiss - 02/10/26

    Haiver played an absolutely stunning show at the Róisín and I got to catch up with Billy Kennedy in the flesh for the first time in a long time. Best boys and the Yacht Rock Sleaford Mods, Getdown Services are coming back to the Róisín for another best gig in the world ever. Pillow Queens are…

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  4. Strange Brew #468 - Crisp Pop - 25/09/26

    So many amazing albums out this week it’d make you sick. Gilla Band are back with an astonishing album number 4, Gurriers’ Nobody’s Coming To Save You is stunning, and the Trá Phaídín album is really something else. And Joey from Pizza Pizza tells me about his favourite Whiskeytown song. The Rua…

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  5. Strange Brew #467 - When We First Met - 18/09/26

    Hello! Greg from Dead Pioneers loves some Kneecap! Please check out the incredible new album from The Next New Low. Babyrat’s debut single - finally! Are @ the hardest band to find? New music from Bricknasty, Kynsy & Lemonade Shoelace, Sorcha Richardson and Soccer Mommy. And Gilla Band’s album is...

  6. Strange Brew #466 - Better - 11/0926

    I had a chat with Rob from Just Mustard on what is now his show during the summer, and he dropped some pretty BIG news (congratulations, Rob) and chose his favourite My Bloody Valentine song. This Is Lorelei’s new album is out! The new Why? Album is nearly out! Sylvan Esso have a new album and…

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  7. Strange Brew #465 - Story Of My Life - 04/09/25

    Loads of great stuff for you. Shamrock Showband almost chose Big Tom, but went with I Dreamed I Dream - appreciated - Last Apollo’s debut is out now! New album from WHY? Nearly time for those Haiver shows - check out The Ghost Dance. Swimmers Jackson is doing a load of gigs and instores for new...

  8. Strange Brew #464 - Oh No Now My - 28/08/26

    The lovely Mease from Hassle Records drops by, figuratively, to chat about how class Galway is, Saskatoon and his favourite Dead Pioneers song. Haiver’s album is out and there are Irish tour dates. Less than a month to go until mary in the junkyard are in the Róísín (also Dublin, Belfast).

  9. Strange Brew #463 - Star Crossed - 24/07/26

    A pleasure to talk to Jonathan from Mercury Rev about All Is Dream, the Catskills and how awesome Susan Cooper’s books are. Paddy Hanna announces Paddy Hanna’s Bacharach Show Vol 1. The Swapmeet album is great. Don’t miss Sprints & Sexy Tadgh this weekend. Jake XF is back! Hope your Galway...

  10. Strange Brew #462 - Get Fucked - 10/07/26

    Bridie from Soak tells me about a MJ Lenderman song that she loves + TV On The Radio, Gilla Band, Chalk, Gurriers, Delivery, Shark School, mary in the junkyard, Really Good Time, This Is Lorelei, Shamrock Showband & Radie Peat

  11. Strange Brew #461 - Party Lines - 03/07/26

    Hello hello hello. Matt & Julie from Havvk are with me to tell us how much they love Choose Life by Shark School. Feels like we’ve been waiting for ever for the mary in the junkyard album, and it was worth it! Morgana’s announced a tour and an album. Kormac has a new single and a new AV show in...

  12. Strange Brew #459 - Hot Slob - 19/06/26

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  13. Strange Brew #460 - Halfway (26/06/26)

    The unbearable wait for the release of the stunning debut album from Shark School is finally over and you can stuff it straight into your ears, loud, right now. And get tickets for Femme Fest on 17 July. New single and album announcement from Morgana too. And This Is Lorelei. Nearly time for the...

  14. Strange Brew #459 Home Ground (19/06/26)

    There’s a lot going on here and there’s not time to unpack it all. Dive in. Enjoy. Have a lovely weekend.

  15. Strange Brew #458 We Came From Stars (12/06/26)

    Heading to Beyond The Pale? Here’s some acts you should check out. See you there.

  16. Strange Brew #457 - New Muscles

    Finally, after 6 years, got to get Dark Tropics to Galway for show. Rio loves Chet Baker, so you’re in for a treat. Gilla Band are back with a new single, and so are The Mary Wallopers. Shark School have a new single, an album at the end of the month and upcoming live shows including Beyond The...

  17. Strange Brew #456 - 3 Hits - 22/05/26

    Loads of great stuff for you this week - Gurriers have a new single, album and live dates! The Dose EP is out - go see them next week. Mary In The Junkyard & Swapmeet both release single #3 from their forthcoming albums. Check out the incredible new single from Morgana - who you really have to…

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  18. Strange Brew #452 - Makeover - 11/04/26

    Some times, the stars align. Some times, Burglar’s favourite song is also your favourite song by The Goon Sax. Some band. Also, Burglar have a new single. So do For Nina. And they are both playing in the Grand Social on 16 April (followed by Nialler9) - you should definitely go to that even…

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  19. Strange Brew #453 - And What Else? - 17/04/26

    This week - Telekura’s BEST INTERVIEW EVER (Takeaway - the Róisín is class)!!!! Check out the Daniel Avery remix of Just Mustard. Will Sheff is back with his second solo album on the way. Goodtime John has a new album, and a new video dedicated to the one and only Glenn Keating. Waxahatchee join...

  20. Strange Brew #454 - Don't Trust A Man - 01/05/26

    New music from Shark School! New single Don’t Trust A Man is out now. The album, Selachimorpha, is available for pre-order now too! Check it out on strangebrew.ie and bandcamp. Rua Rí’s album is out and it is deadly. Don’t forget that Broken Social Scene (new single, album next week!) are in...

  21. Strange Brew #455 - Fish Go Deep - 15/05/26

    Deep dive into Mexican music this week with the best people in the world. My new best friends for ever, Valeria from MusicMex, and Fran & Mario from La Bestia, tell me about a song they love. You should meet them. Also, check out Two-Man Giant Squid’s new single - I saw them last week and they…

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  22. Strange Brew #416 Hi Chaos (15/05/25)

    Tunes. Tunes. Tunes.

  23. Strange Brew #415 Eat Quiche, Sleep, Repeat (02/05/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #415 Eat Quiche, Sleep, Repeat (02/05/25) Coming to you this week from a hotel room in Wrexham where I’m watching some amazing bands at Focus Wales - you can hear some of them too RIGHT HERE. Also, let’s dip a toe into the line up for the Galway International Arts Festival.…

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  24. Strange Brew #414 I Won't Be Afraid (25/04/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #414 I Won't Be Afraid (25/11/25) You Dig Dug? Deep Dive on DUG this week as they tell me about their favourite Jake Xerxes Fussell, Facebook friendship algorithms, shitbag promoters, forthcoming albums, return of the I Dig Dug hats and more. As if that wasn’t enough, more…

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  25. Strange Brew #413 Still Tryin' (11/04/25)

    Strange Brew #413 Still Tryin' (11/04/25) Does it ever stop, like? Chatting with Yoni Wolf this week - can’t stop picturing him sitting beside Brian Eno, copying his homework - also, Paddy Hanna’s superb new album, Oylegate is out, so you’re going to want to get all over that. I did not expect to...

  26. Strange Brew #412 Turn Me Down (04/04/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #412 Turn Me Down (04/04/25) - The Vaselines tell me about their favourite song, and, like, it was very easy to misunderstand what Eugene said, so I thought it was a band called The Throws, whom I’d never heard of and may or may not exist. It wasn’t. It was The Thrills. We...

  27. Strange Brew #411 Jump Out (28/03/25)

    Anna B Savage gets put on the spot and has to pick her favourite Nick Drake song (don’t worry, it’s a good one). That WHY? concert I’ve been banging on about is finally here so try not to explode with excitemnent. Joan As Police Woman is nearly here too - get tickets for that! Also, Modest Mouse...

  28. Strange Brew #409 Limelight (14/03/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #409 Limelight (14/03/25) It’s always a pleasure to talk to Daithí - find out EVERYTHING about him this week, but mainly focusing on his upcoming releases, and Seance Of Light by Jape. Have you heard the new Paddy Hanna single, Harry Dean? Check that out and get tickets for…

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  29. Strange Brew #410 Start A Band (21/03/25)

    Here Strange Brew #410 - Start A Band - (21/03/25) - Lads, you probably know that Adebisi Shank have a new single out, but still. Class. Speaking of new singles, there’s a deadly one from Ezra Furman. Gruff’s new reissue will feature some previously only available on vinyl tracks. Anna B Savage…

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  30. Strange Brew #408 What Do I Know (07/03/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #408 What Do I Know (07/03/25) - This week, I talk to Shark School about their undying love for an insatiable desire to support Mannequin Pussy (Mannequin Pussy, if you are listening, take note). Also, it’s an international women’s day special. Enjoy

  31. Strange Brew #407 I Love That For You (28/02/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #407 - I Love That For You (28/02/25) - Had a chat with Cormac Battle. He loves a bit of Teen Age Riot. Who doesn’t? Also, loads of new music. Albums from Joshua Burnside, Maria Kelly, Deep Sea Diver are out today. A load of these bands are on tour. Go buy tickets. Come see…

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  32. Strange Brew #406 A Distant Life (21/02/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #406 A Distant Life (21/02/25) with Fontaines D.C., The Null Club, Chalk, The Murder Capital, The Donnys, Shark School, Cabl, Goldbug, Maria Sommerville, Pebbledash, Paddy Hanna, Horsegirl & Daithí

  33. Strange Brew #405 Can We Talk? (14/02/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #405 from 14/02/25 with Daithí, Why?, Cloth, Horsegirl, Gordi, Dose, Squid, Cruel Sister, Paddy Hanna, Black Country, New Road, Adore, Tramp, Anna B Savage, Adrian Crowley and Bon Iver

  34. Strange Brew #404 Besties (07/02/25)

    Here's Strange Brew #404 from 07/02/25 - Skinner's favourite song (by The Magnetic Fields) + Shark School, Cruel Sister, Squid, Ria Rua, Black Country, New Road, The Vaselines, Ginnels, Paddy Hanna, Perfume Genius, Neosupervital.

  35. Strange Brew #403 Spiralling (31/01/25)

    Pillow Queens' favourite song is by Waxahatchee (Say it right) and all the craic this week. Also, pre-order the new Paddy Hanna album because it’s deadly.

  36. Strange Brew #402 Long For Ruin (10/01/25)

    Mogwai, Joan As Police Woman, Anna B Savage, Squid, Deep Sea Diver, Skinner, Bren Berry, Blondshell, Cloth & more

  37. Strange Brew #401 Screamland (27/12/24)

    A look at some upcoming live highlights for 2025! Have a happy new year and thanks for listening

  38. Strange Brew #400 Nightmares (20/12/24)

    Talking Pad Thai and Mk.gee with the one and only Owen Pallett this week. Did we mention that Aiséirí is on this Saturday at Leisureland with Shampain, Just Mustard, One Leg One Eye & Olan Monk? AND did we tell you that one of our all time favourites, WHY?, will be back in March? WHAT? YES!!!

  39. Strange Brew #399 No Pushover (13/12/24)

    Conor from Villagers tells me about a song he loves (by Nala Sinephro) this week, and about his gorgeous book, and about Owen Pallett’s delicious Pad Thai. It’s all go.

  40. Strange Brew #398 The Accidental Dose (29/11/24)

    Talking velour, Burt Bacharach, walkie-talkies and more with the Really Good Time crew this week.

  41. Strange Brew #397 Can We Talk (22/11/24)

    Mogwai, The Mary Wallopers, Gordi, Arms That Fit Like Legs, Adore, Shark School, Gurriers, Anna B Savage and much more.

  42. Strange Brew #396 Crypt Keeper (08/11/24)

    Talking 16th century feuds with Iona Zajac this week. Dig deep. Lots of new music, a new album from Overhead, The Albatross on the way, lost treasures from Arms That Fit Like Legs, a class collaboration from Buck 65 and more. And I’m still trying to manifest those live Mogwai dates for Ireland….

  43. Strange Brew #395 Cold Letters

    01/11/2024 Chatting with Grasshopper from Mercury Rev again - it’s been a while! He loves Band On The Run by Wings. Also, some Mogwai, Pebbledash, Gurriers, Aoife Wolf & more

  44. Strange Brew #394 Anybody

    Anna B Savage, Silverbacks, Porridge Radio, Soccer Mommy, Sam Amidon, Mogwai, Aoife Wolf and loads more

  45. Strange Brew #393 Geek Love

    David Hedderman’s on the show this week! Let’s try and get that flip flop brand ambassadorship locked down. Feast your ears on a load of new stuff, including new singles from Proper Micro NV and Shark School. Listen in on 8radio.com - Fridays 9-10, Saturdays 7-8 - via the app or listen back with...

  46. Strange Brew's Guide to 2007

    Here's a look at what was happening on the dance floor at Strange Brew in 2007 - with the likes of Fight Like Apes, Okkervil River, LCD Soundsystem, The National, Dan Deacon, Messiah J & The Expert, Yeasayer, The Shins, Modest Mouse, Los Campesinos!, Caribou, Battles, Super Extra Bonus Party…

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  47. Strange Brew #392 Choose Life

    Strange Brew with gugai on 8radio.com from 04/10/24 SNÕÕPER tell me their favourite song this week, plus some acts that were awesome at Breakout West in Saskatoon last week and lots of other stuff like NewDad, Villagers, Les Shirley, Fold Paper, Adebisi Shank, Gurriers, HousePlants, M Stevens &…

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  48. Strange Brew #391 Slump

    Strange Brew with gugai on 8radio.com from 20/09/24 This week, I talk to Will Butler about brown bread, the thinking man’s Oscar (A Tony, btw) and the best ocean (Atlantic, obviously). Also, loads of music from the likes of Junior Brother, Mogwai, Mercury Rev, Shark School, Gurriers, Porridge...

  49. Strange Brew #390 White Knuckles

    Strange Brew with gugai on 8radio.com from 13/09/24 This week, I talk to Danny from Amigo The Devil about Leonard Cohen after shots of Jager and amazing cheese from Sheridan’s. And a great visual joke that doesn’t translate well to radio, but that’s life I guess. Also featuring - Julie Dawson,...

  50. Strange Brew #389 Brand New

    Strange Brew with gugai on 8Radio.com from 06/09/24 Gurriers love a bit of Charli XCX - plus music from Really Good Time, HousePlants, Bantum, Pebbledash, Why?, Maria Kelly, Bedrooms, And So I Watch You From Afar, Silverbacks, Arab Strap, Tramp & Villagers

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Strange Brew - indie beats, alternative rock and good vibrations from the past, the present and the not too distant future. Every Thursday night at the Róisín Dubh in Galway, Ireland, and Friday from 9-10pm on 8radio.comhttps://www.strangebrew.iehttps://www.facebook.com/strangebrewgalwayhttps://twitter.com/gugai

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