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With a new video for their track 'Siren' having just hit the interwebs, we thought it would be perfect timing to catch up with Derry four-piece electro-rock outfit Wylding to discover all kinds of factoids about the band in this week's edition of The Making Of:Ìý

(Glenn Rosborough)ÌýThe first record i bought wasÌýLenny KravitzÌý'Greatest Hits'.

(David Kirby) The last record I boughtÌýwas 'Epicloud' by the . The guy's a genius!

(Phil Curran)ÌýThe one gig that made me want to be in a bandÌýwasÌýSuch AsÌýin the Nucleus.

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(Jilly St John) One musician that inspired me to start performing?ÌýGawd there have been so many over the years, bearing in mind I witnessed the 80's. I love watching live shows in general especially Prince, Queen, Black Sabbath, Nirvana to name a couple, but I have to say I've always been drawn to strong female figures from a young age. Artists like Kate Bush, Patti Smith, Blondie, Madonna, and in my late teens No Doubt, Juliette Lewis. My list is endless. Performance has always just been there since I could walk and string a sentence together.Ìý

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Having signed to the ever-helpful Smalltown America, has finally been able to unleash his debut album. We say his, as OKS is essentially a vehicle for Chris McConaghy, former guitarist with Derry garage-pop loons Red Organ Serpent Sound. But far from wasting time licking his wounds after the bands deal with Mercury didn't lead to the type of success that seemed inevitable back in 2004, Chris is making the type of music he loves, on his own terms. Any listeners reap the rewards. But which bands and artistes can claim responsibility for the type of music Chris finds himself making? Lets discuss The Making Of....Our Krypton Son

The first record I ever bought was, embarassingly,Ìý'America's Least Wanted'ÌýbyÌý. I bought it on cassette in 'Soundsaround' that used to be in Derry. Nightmare. I was only 12 or so though.Ìý

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We've made a real point of how Northern Irish bands have an impressive work ethic these days - they're willing to tour, produce videos, do press and generally make sure their name and music is out there. Step forward the perfect example - . Last night, the kings of the poppy riff played the last date of their Irish tour, about to take hold of England and Scotland, are celebrating another notable release and video for 'Juliette's Letter'. Taking time from a busy schedule then, is one Jude McCaffrey, singer and vocalist. Over to you Jude, explain what makes you lot tick....

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The first record I bought wasÌý' self titled album. It's still lethal! The first single I bought was 'The Bartman' and it hasn't aged so well. The last record I got wasÌýElbowÌýDead in the Boot.

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