Local Portlaoise band The Controversy joined us for a special musical feature on this week’s LoveLaois Podcast. Work-experience student Samanta Danne made her official debut as the host as she sat down to interview the rising Laois act. Fresh off their 2025 Electric Youth win that gave them an amazing opportunity to perform at the […] The post LoveLaois Podcast: Portlaoise band The Controversy on Electric Picnic, humble beginnings and plans for 2026 appeared first on Laois Today .