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  • The London Ear // Show 337

    The London Ear // Show 337

    The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 337

    Welcome to this week’s episode of The London Ear, for today’s show, I have an hour of brand new music for you, from Ireland and beyond.

    I love chatting to guest every week on the show but sometimes it’s great to be able to share a full hour of music with you. I guess, really, music is the reason a lot of people get into radio to start with. Sitting in your bedroom as a kid, definitely in a time before streaming services, loving a certain song and willing the radio DJ to play it. Magic!

    Hopefully, even one person will feel like that about some of the music I’ve played on this week’s show.

    Show 337 // April 10 21 Playlist

    Here’s what was on the playlist from this week’s show.

    1. Sinead O’Brien: Kid Stuff
    2. Dry Cleaning: Strong Feelings
    3. John Murry: Oscar Wilde (Came Here To Make Fun of You)
    4. Dyvr: Holding back (feat. Benjamin Yellowitz)
    5. Cat: Slipping
    6. Cronin: Bank of Love
    7. Maria Kelly: Martha
    8. The Mighty Avon Jr: Sweet Home Under The Clouds
    9. Elgin: Oh Love
    10. Shura: Obsession
    11. Vaarwell: Tomorrow
    12. Now Ex: Bodyhigh
    13. Seba Safe: Map Runner
    14. Cathal Coughlan: Song of Co-Aklan

    I also used Jordan F’s Club Italo for some incidental synthwave today.

    Listen On Demand

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear is broadcast online and on your radio apps, in Ireland and around the world. You can listen to the show again on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can listen to last week’s show here

  • The London Ear 336 // Twin Diver In Conversation

    The London Ear 336 // Twin Diver In Conversation

    In Conversation with Twin Diver

    Hello! Happy Easter and all that. Welcome to episode 336 of The London Ear where I’m joined by those loveable scamps, Twin Diver.

    From the opening notes of ‘Television’, I loved Twin Diver’s sound. Even though the this is the duo’s first single, the experience they’ve gained in their previous musical exploits gave shone through. The pair have honed their sound beautifully. And it all came together in lockdown.

    Ben and Jonathan are from Ballivor in Co. Meath, not too far away from where I’m from. They’ve also spent time in South East London, so we had lots to chat about. Unfortunately, the situation for the pair changed when Covid-19 hit, leaving them to move back to Ireland for a bit. So, they are hoping to return to London in the future.

    We had a great chat about their sound, songwriting and their progression as musicians. It will be really interesting to see what happens for the lads. ‘Television’ is a great way musical debut. The hard work starts now to follow it up.

    You can find out more about the band here on their Linktree or on their Insta page

    Nessy chats with Twin Diver on Zoom for The London Ear.
    Zoom Chats with Twin Diver

    The London Ear Apr 3 2021 // Playlist

    Here’s what was on the menu for today’s show:

    1. Bright Falls: The Widows Homes (FĒNIX Remix)
    2. HAVVK: No Patience
    3. Paul Quin: A Better Place
    4. Adrian Crowley: Northbound Stowaway
    5. Chat with Twin Diver
    6. Twin Diver: Television
    7. Blanáid: Fools Gold
    8. Travi The Native: Love Doesn’t Stand A Chance
    9. Keeley: The Glitter and The Glue
    10. Hawke The Band: Pinch Me

    Listen On Demand To The London Ear

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear is broadcast online and on your radio apps, in Ireland and around the world. You can listen to the show again on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can listen to last week’s show here

  • The London Ear 335 // David Turpin – The Winter Lake

    The London Ear 335 // David Turpin – The Winter Lake

    The London Ear // David Turpin – Writer of The Winter Lake

    Today’s show was the last to be broadcast on DAB in Ireland and I was delighted to be joined by screenwriter David Turpin. I remember just before I moved to London, sitting in Trinity College, speaking to David for what was then, Culture Café. I told him about my move and how I was thinking of changing the name of the radio show to The London Ear. He approved. The London Ear was born.

    Here’s a little bit more info about the move to to online.

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CM9kqQTH_cA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

    In Conversation with David Turpin

    Zoom Chats With David Turpin

    I’ve spoken to David Turpin a couple of times on the radio over the years. He’s a talented creative who by day is a screenwriter and by night, makes music under the guise, The Late David Turpin.

    Regarding his film work, I previously spoke to David in relation to his first film, The Lodgers, which was also produced by Tailored Films in Ireland.

    The past year has been difficult for the arts, the film world included. We spoke about those trials, including the new ways of releasing films. We also spoke about David’s days on the set of The Winter Lake.

    The Winter Lake is now available to buy/watch on demand on your favourite streaming service. You can find out more about David Turpin on his website.

    The London Ear Playlist // March 28 2021

    Here’s what was on the menu on this week’s show.


    1. Hawk: Patience
    2. Conchúr White: Vocation Vacation
    3. In Conversation with David Turpin, writer of the film, The Winter Lake (Part 1)
    4. The Late David Turpin: The Man I Love
    5. In Conversation with David Turpin (Part 2)
    6. Trailer Audio from The Winter Lake
    7. In Conversation with David Turpin (Part 3)
    8. The Late David Turpin ft Samyel: The Arrow of a Sleeping Heart
    9. New Pagans: Harbour
    10. Bisset: Every Single Time

    Listen Again to The London Ear

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear is broadcast online and on your radio apps, in Ireland and around the world. You can listen to the show again on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300.

    On next week’s show, I chat to Twin Diver. I’d love for you to join me!

  • The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 334

    The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 334

    The London Ear Show 334

    Hello, Have I got an exceptional episode of The London Ear for you! Well, Yes, I do! Keeping it all quite short today, letting the music do the talking.

    Stick on your headphones, grab a nice cuppa and relax for an hour!

    March 20th 2021 // Playlist

    Today’s playlist on The London Ear:


    1. For Those I Love: Birthday
    2. Clannad & Denise Chaila: In a Lifetime
    3. Tolu Makay: Used To Be Be
    4. Tolu Makay & Enda Gallery: The Greatest Gift
    5. A Ritual Sea: Desire Lines
    6. Ger Eaton: Hollow
    7. Those Nervous Animals: Damien
    8. Ficat: Dreamin
    9. Kojaque: No Hands
    10. Maria Somerville: Seabird
    11. Fia Ria: The Hand That I Seek
    12. Emperors of Ice Cream: Puerile
    13. Holly Macve: Be My Friend
    14. Fontaines DC: A Hero’s Death (Soulwax Remix)

    Listen on Demand to The London Ear

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear is broadcast online and on your radio apps, in Ireland and around the world. You can listen to the show again on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can listen to last week’s show here