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Northside Today – Conor Cunningham from Hatchlings

admin April 16, 2019

Conor Cunningham from the band Hatchlings joins Donie in the studio to discuss their Gay Hymns Spring Tour in celebration of their new 5 song EP “Gay Hymns” and plays one of the songs in studio!

Lifeline with Dublin Band Sweethang and Freeman

admin February 19, 2019

Today Dublin Alternative Rock band Sweethang and Freeman chatted to Karl Fenlon in the studio about their formation and line-up changes, past gigs, advice for bands and plans for their future endeavours. Songs: Taster and A Wry Smile

Singer/songwriter Molly Sterling joined Norma Burke on the Arts Show

admin August 1, 2018

Molly Sterling is a young Dublin-based singer-songwriter writing dark and affective lyrics, wrapped up in grounding piano riffs, with a vocal that is overflowing with exposed emotion. Her first release ‘Plain Static’ last Autumn marked her debut on the Irish music scene,…

Arts Show: Singer/songwriter Roe talks to Norma Burke

admin February 22, 2018

ROE is an 18-year-old singer/songwriter from Derry. A songwriter at heart, with pop hooks surrounded by lush synths and big drum machines, ROE describes her music as ‘Grumpy Electro Pop’, and only a year into her song-writing career has already earned herself…

Interview with Orla Fallon, Irish Singer/Songwriter & Harpist/Musician, 30th March ’17

admin April 3, 2017

Orla Fallon, Irish Singer/Songwriter & Harpist/Musician speaks with Johnny Holmes about the Launch of her New Album “Sweet By and By” with a Concert on 7th April ’17 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin; all proceeds in aid of Lauralynn Children’s Hospice

Left of the Dial: New Paranoid Visions interview (3/05/2013)

admin May 10, 2013

Last Friday night we spoke to Paranoid Visions ahead of the release of their forthcoming EP Up the Anti. The band talked about recording the EP, and their recent collaboration with Steve Ignorant (Crass/Schwartzeneggar/Conflict). Not satisfied with having recorded two tracks with the punk…

Trad band Ragús play live in the studio with Ray Kennedy

admin August 31, 2011

Ray Kennedy in studio with Ragús , a group of musicians, singers and dancers showcasing traditional music, song and dance . The word Ragus (pronounced rah-goose) is an Aran Islands word for ‘desire’ or ‘urge’. Ray chats to fergal O Murchu the…

Left of the Dial: Louise Tangey – Vantastival

admin April 12, 2011

Vantastival will be held from the 29th of April to the 1st of May at Dunany Estate, a privately owned organic farm near Annagassan in County Louth – surrounded by sea, overlooking the Mountains of Mourne and Dundalk Bay to the North…