Tag Archives: First Play

INTRODUCING // SLOW PLACE LIKE HOME – FEAT. FEARGHAL MCKEE

‘Slow Place Like Home’ is the brainchild of producer/musician Keith Mannion. Straight from the forests of Donegal, in the North-West of Ireland, he has already released a series of EPs and his debut album ‘Romola’. 2016 saw him release the double A-sided singles ‘Tiger Lilly’ & ‘Friday’ on special edition limited 10″ vinyl. Having appearedContinue reading “INTRODUCING // SLOW PLACE LIKE HOME – FEAT. FEARGHAL MCKEE”

INTRODUCING // JANAJ

JANAJ are an alternative rock band from Galway. Riff driven, synth based, hook laden songs for the broken hearted and eccendentesiasts. In 2016 they won an All-Ireland original music prize; the Irish Youth Music Award. They also recorded on an album that made it to the top 5 of the album charts with no labelContinue reading “INTRODUCING // JANAJ”

INTRODUCING // DJ – PRODUCER SHANE REYNOLDS

Shane began DJing in 2007 following his passion for dance music and he gained a reputation for his high energy sets. studying sound engineering and music production in poppyhills school of recording in 2014/2015 Shane has continued to build up a good knowledge in production and on the 24/07/2017 he had his 1st official releaseContinue reading “INTRODUCING // DJ – PRODUCER SHANE REYNOLDS”

INTRODUCING // ROBERT DELANEY

Robert Delaney is a singer/songwriter/lyricist from Dublin, Ireland with influences of folk, blues, jazz & soul.  Upon the release of his critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Rising Tide’, his songs have featured on popular Irish Television shows; ‘Don’t Tell The Bride’, ‘Fade Street’ and ‘Room To Improve’.  After two years spent touring and writing in Germany,Continue reading “INTRODUCING // ROBERT DELANEY”

INTRODUCING // KNOELINE KEANE

Fresh from playing support to Mick Flannery, knoeline Keane is about to launch her brand new EP. Her voice is absolutely incredible. Looking forward to having Knoeline back in studio for a First Play session. She will be launching her new EP Friday 25th of August. Take a listen to some of her wonderful musicContinue reading “INTRODUCING // KNOELINE KEANE”

INTRODUCING // PADRAIG JACK

With a debut (English + Irish version) single release in October 2016 Padraig Jack has received national radio play on RTE Radio 1 with John Creedon and Fiachna O Braonain, RTE Raidió Na Gaeltachta, BBC Radio Ulster as well as making his TV debut on TG4. His accompanying national tour took him around Ireland includingContinue reading “INTRODUCING // PADRAIG JACK”

CATCH UP // BRAVE GIANT

Formed in 2011, Mark Prunty (guitar/vox), Podge Gill (guitar/vox), Ross McNerney (banjo/mandolin), Emmett Collum (drums) are the four young Longford men of Brave Giant. Their love of Irish music is evident in their sound, a skillfully achieved blend of rock, folk and alternative influences. Brave Giant popped into iRadio to play a First Play session.Continue reading “CATCH UP // BRAVE GIANT”

INTRODUCING // BRAVE GIANT

Following a storming performance this weekend at Longitude 2017, Brave Giant is now gearing up for its first visit to the U.S.A. with shows in Milwaukee and New York this August. It’s been a remarkable 18 months for independent band, Brave Giant. Their current single, The Time I Met the Devil (featuring Irish actor andContinue reading “INTRODUCING // BRAVE GIANT”