Welcome back to the latest edition of The Greenlight Podcast with Dara Quilty. This week Dara is joined by the man behind Ireland's unofficial national anthem, the legend that is Mark McCabe.

Here Mark talks about the legacy and enduring love for Maniac 2000 and how it continues to shape his life.

They also get into a fascinating discussion of the role of the hugely influential pirate radio scene and how the iconic Pulse FM was so instrumental in breaking the biggest dance tracks as well as the best DJ talent.

Thanks to Mark for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

Head to heinekengreenlight.ie for the latest ticket info and find us on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Gurriers are without a doubt, one of ireland's most interesting and exciting bands at the moment and with their second album, 'Nobody’s Coming To Save You, coming out on September 25, (via Play It Again Sam), lead singer Dan dropped by The Greenlight studio to chat with Dara.

We get to hear about how the band have evolved since their beginning, the importance of singing in your own voice, the influence of Only Fools And Horses and a 'forgetful' evening in the company of a Deftone.

Thanks to Dan for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

Head to heinekengreenlight.ie for the latest ticket info and find us on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to The Greenlight Podcast with Dara Quilty, a brand new weekly deep dive into the vibrant and fascinating music scene

From homegrown Irish heroes to the international acts headlined on your "must-see" list, we are diving deep into the music and the artists behind the Heineken Greenlight live series and the irish music scene in general.

For the first episode Dara is joined by glorious noise merchants Sprints who discuss their origins and uniquely 'old school' ethos when it comes to making headway in the music business.

Karla explains the challenges of being a female in the space and how her writing has helped her confront her own issues.

We also tackle to BIG QUESTION...Whelans or The Workmans!

Thanks to Karla and Zac for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

Head to heinekengreenlight.ie for the latest ticket info and find us on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.