{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"ALKY on Breaking the Cycle with His Debut Album \u2018Rinse & Repeat\u2019 (#258)","description":"In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by ALKY \u2014 the Dublin-born indie-rock artist and former Emmy-nominated audio engineer whose raw, heartfelt songwriting is making serious waves across Ireland\u2019s indie scene. From his breakout singles \u201cDirty Tricks,\u201d \u201cAll Because of Love,\u201d \u201cPerfect,\u201d and \u201cHow Do You?\u201d to sold-out shows at Whelan\u2019s and The Workman\u2019s Club, ALKY has built a growing reputation for pairing widescreen anthems with brutally honest storytelling. Now, he\u2019s stepping into a defining new chapter with the release of his debut album Rinse & Repeat, a powerful exploration of addiction, love, and the endless cycles we fight to escape. In our conversation, ALKY talks about the messy truth behind his lyrics, his transition from studio engineer to full-time artist, and how facing his own patterns of self-destruction became the creative spark for the record. He opens up about sobriety, resilience, and why imperfection \u2014 both in music and in life \u2014 can be the most honest sound of all. We also dive into the making of standout tracks \u201cAll Because of Love,\u201d \u201cHow Do You?,\u201d \u201cPerfect,\u201d and \u201cDirty Tricks,\u201d his experience coming up through Dublin\u2019s live circuit, and how Rinse & Repeat became a cathartic statement on falling, getting back up, and finding meaning in repetition. \u201cI noticed I kept falling into the same destructive behaviours \u2014 the same chaos regarding alcohol and my relationship choices. Rinse & Repeat is a reflection of that cycle and putting it into songs.\u201d \u2013 ALKY Listen to ALKY discuss the making of his debut album Rinse & Repeat, addiction, love, and finding strength in repetition on the XS Noize Podcast. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes to its name, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music\u2019s legends and trailblazers \u2014 a space where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has welcomed an extraordinary lineup including The Charlatans, Gary \u201cMani\u201d Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, Sleaford Mods, and Michael Head \u2014 among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here New episodes of the XS Noize Podcast drop weekly \u2014 subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives.   ","author_name":"The XS Noize Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.xsnoize.com\/podcast","html":"