Tag Archives: Ireland

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 // FLAT OUT

  Flat Out are an Irish four piece who have developed their own unique Pop/Folk sound with a contemporary twist. Originating from Mayo and sharing an eclectic range of musical influences Bríd, Ciara, Harry and Mark are all vocalists and multi-instrumentalists. ‘Turn Out The Light’ has a very powerful meaning throughout the lyrics and wasContinue reading “INTRODUCING // FLAT OUT”

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”

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 // STOLEN CITY

Stolen city release their DEBUT music video to their song “Faces”.  “Having started out as two duos and a marching band drummer from various parts of Dublin, These five young energetic acoustic rock lovers decided to merge together to form Stolen City.  Taking the lead with his vocals is singer-songwriter Sean McGrath followed by his right-hand manContinue reading “INTRODUCING // STOLEN CITY”

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!”

Stellar Awards nomination 2016

Eeeeeeeek! I’ve been nominated in the Stellar #ShineAwads2016 in the Best Radio DJ category. Holy Moly! I’ve been nominated again this year in the Stellar Shine awards. I’m absolutely flabbergasted. If you’ve known me for a few years you’ll be well aware that radio is my one true love. As a teenager in leaving cert, IContinue reading “Stellar Awards nomination 2016”