Fionn Regan on Two States

Bray singer/songwriter Fionn Regan speaks to Danny Carroll ahead of his October 2012 show in the Olympia Theatre

“Usually with a song, when it’s done there’s just that amazing feeling of, there was nothing to begin with and now there’s something. I think that’s probably the amazing thing about it and maybe that’s what keeps you doing it”.

This week on Two States, Danny Carroll talks to the singular Wicklow songwriter, Fionn Regan. Having released his fourth album ‘Anchor Black Tattoo’ in September, Fionn has since gone on to play his biggest headline show in the Olympia Theatre. In this extended interview hear him chat to Danny about the significance of the gig, his love for Neil Young and the inexpressible nature of songwriting.

Tracklisting:

1. Hey Rabbit (The End Of History – 2006)

2. Mr. Soul (Neil Young – Live 1969 at Canterbury House)

3. Coat Hook (Shadow Of An Empire – 2010)

4. Hunters Map (The End Of History – 2006)

5. The Lake District (100 Acres Of Sycamore – 2011)

6. Moving To Berlin (The Bunkhouse Vol 1: Anchor Black Tattoo – 2012)

7. The Shadow Of An Empire (Shadow Of An Empire – 2010)

Croupier on Two States

Kilcoole quintet Croupier!

This week on Two States, Danny Carroll meets the Kilcoole quintet Croupier. Speaking at the launch of their self-titled debut album, Rob, Harry, Niall, Charlie and Oisin discuss their first LP, their inspired song titles and how it all began.

Listen below!

Tracklisting:

1. It’s Not The TV (It’s the remote)

2. The Crooper

3. Dear Murray

4. Creo Beast