FIRST PLAY // PLAYLIST

  SAN HOLO FEAT JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW – THE FUTURE DUA LIPA – NEW RULES COLDPLAY – ALIENS 2-20 – CREATED NEIKED – CALL ME ONE REPUBLIC – TRUTH TO POWER IMAGINE DRAGONS – THUNDER DUKE DUMONT – REAL LIFE (FEAT GORGON CITY) CITIES – GIVE IT UP (MARK MCCABE REMIX) WYVERN LINGO – IContinue reading “FIRST PLAY // PLAYLIST”

INTRODUCING // SIGHTS

Mia from Dublin and Toni from Glasgow are SIIGHTS! Both being accomplished musicians and songwriters respectively; they met by chance in summer 2016 in a house studio hidden away in LA writing tracks for other artists. The girls worked so great together that SIIGHTS was born.  SIIGHTS have just released a new single “Nobody Like U”.  These ladies are definitely “Ones to WatchContinue reading “INTRODUCING // SIGHTS”

INTRODUCING // WILD YOUTH

Wild youth popped into us at iRadio over the weekend to play a live studio session. They’re absolutely outstanding live! Wild Youth Are; David Whelan (vocals/guitar) Conor O’Donohoe(keyboard/vocals) Ed Porter (guitar/vocals) and  Callum McAdam (drums). The band first came together in early 2016, after honing their craft in other bands over the years. Their natural symmetry and shared influences brought them together and Wild Youth was born.Continue reading “INTRODUCING // WILD YOUTH”

Introducing FarHaven

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting Hootananny at The Barrelstore in Carrick on Shannon Friday night (June 16th). It was a fantastic night showcasing some of the most incredible live bands from around the country. Totally in my element! First to take to the stage on the night were Tipperary band FarHaven, amazingly talentedContinue reading “Introducing FarHaven”

D-Day studio session

When it comes to Irish music I absolutely love seeking out the freshest new bands. I was delighted to invite D-Day into iRadio to play some brand new tunes. An incredibly  hard working bunch of lads from the West of Ireland, they’ll no doubt be playing loads of festival over the coming months. You shouldContinue reading “D-Day studio session”

Adventures // Three European festivals you gotta check out!

I bang on about festivals 24/7 on the radio so this year I’m going to put my money where my mouth is and check out as many as I can during the summer months. I’m lucky enough through work that I have the opportunity to check out some pretty awesome Irish festivals, so this yearContinue reading “Adventures // Three European festivals you gotta check out!”

New Music // Three new tracks I’m super excited about!

I’ve found myself listening to heaps and heaps of festival bands and artists the last few weeks. Is it slightly early to be planning?  Nah, it’s just around the corner. Here are three of my favourite new tracks just released! Here’s hoping some of these guys will be performing at a festival near you soon.Continue reading “New Music // Three new tracks I’m super excited about!”