Brian Coney of Belfast band Junk Drawer joins Jordan on KHUM for a wide-ranging conversation about how a band becomes itself over time.

Brian talks about the band’s origin, the “Cosmic Ulster” idea behind their sound, and the way Junk Drawer songs often begin as tiny fragments before slowly finding their shape. We talk about the Irish independent music scene, the value of small artistic communities, and why meaningful connections with listeners can matter more than traditional markers of success.

Along the way, Brian reflects on improvisation, staying rooted in Ireland, writing the next Junk Drawer album, scoring a television show, and the creative limits that help keep the band honest.

Listen in for a thoughtful Belfast-to-Humboldt exchange about place, process, weirdness, friendship, and the strange magic of music finding its way across the world.

KHUM: Junk Drawer Interview