S9 E8 - With Musicians Ian Brennan and Ronan Sherlock
From Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast by Stephen Buckley & Keith Delahan
April 26, 2026 · 1h 20m · Season 9 · Episode 8
About this episode
The episode features a deep dive into the Irish music scene with musicians Ian Brennan and Ronan Sherlock discussing their experiences and the realities of being in a band.
In this episode, we sit down with Ian Brennan of Ian Brennan & The Echoes and Ronan Sherlock from Ian Brennan & The Echoes & Gather The Lost for a real, honest look at life in the Irish music scene. We get into the lads’ early years, their first jobs, and how they each found their way into music. From there, the conversation opens up around the realities of being in a band, the dynamics, the creative process, and what it actually takes to keep things moving. This one goes deep on the graft behind the scenes. The time, energy, and commitment required to write music, organise gigs, rehearse, and perform, all while navigating an industry where nothing is guaranteed. We also chat about the current state of the music scene in Ireland and why having a genuine love for the craft is what keeps artists going. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to “keep the show on the road,” this episode gives you a proper insight. Check out Ian Brennan & The Echoes and Gather The Lost for updates on upcoming gigs and album releases. Our podcast is sponsored by Snickers Workwear Ireland and S9 is also in association with Hager Ireland and N2 Electrical Wholesalers.
People in this episode
Hosts: Stephen Buckley, Keith Delahan
Guests: Ian Brennan, Ronan Sherlock
Topics covered
- Irish music scene
- band dynamics
- creative process
- music industry
- artist commitment
Keywords
- Irish music
- band life
- music industry
- creative process
- artist commitment
Sponsors
Snickers Workwear Ireland, Hager Ireland, N2 Electrical Wholesalers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ian Brennan & The Echoes, Gather The Lost
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