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  • The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 332

    The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 332

    Hello, hello, hello!

    Well have I got news for you on this week’s episode of The London Ear. Firstly, I’ve got an hour of amazing music for you. Second, we have news about what’s happening RTÉ 2XM as a digital platform.

    About a year ago, we got the news that RTÉ was closing it’s digital stations. That was a horrible blow, to be honest. Not just for me personally but also for all the musicians, especially upcoming Irish artists for which, in my case, RTÉ 2XM is an extremely important platform.

    In a year when it’s been a bit shit, putting it mildly, completely closing another platform for their music would have a major set back for Irish musicians.

    RTÉ 2XM and RTÉ’s other digital stations, will continue to broadcast on DAB in Ireland until the end of March 2021. After that, the stations will continue to broadcast online. It makes sense, most people listen online, apps, their phones etc. To find out how you can continue to listen to 2XM go to to rte.ie/keeplistening

    For me, I’m sad to see what is surely the end of DAB radio in Ireland. When I was completing my degree in 2012, the subject of my thesis was ‘The Roll Out of Digital Audio Broadcasting in Ireland and Explorations into the Future Radio Landscape‘.

    At the time, I knew DAB would never take off in Ireland, like it has in the UK. It’s expensive to start in the platform and Ireland having a smaller population were major factors. Radio stations would need to run on two platforms for a while. With the technology we have now, online makes more sense.

    So, I’m delighted that RTÉ are continuing to give The London Ear a platform. Hurrah!

    March 6 2021 // Playlist

    Here’s what was on the playlist for this week’s episode of The London Ear.

    1. Fears: Vines
    2. Kʒːlu: Ridgewood
    3. Video Blue: Appear to us Madonna
    4. Clare Sands & Susan O’Neill: Carry My Song
    5. Midnight Wayne: It’s Alright Hold On
    6. Catalan! Rousillon Serenade
    7. Rebekah Fitch: Loose Ends
    8. Those Nervous Animals: The Business Enterprise (My Friend John)
    9. Kynsy: Dog Videos
    10. Enda Gallery: Guess We Got A Problem
    11. Slaney: Chameleon
    12. Lee Rogers: The House
    13. FiCat: Dreamin
    14. The Beat Bakery feat. EMARNA: Not Done With Good Byes
    15. Jamin O’Donovan: Invitation

    Listen on Demand

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio (until the end of March), Saorview, nationwide in Ireland and outside Ireland you can listen online. 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.

    If you missed last week’s show, you can check it out here. On next week’s show , I chat to London-based, Dublin artist, Fears. I’d love for you to join me!

  • The London Ear 331 // Laura Elizabeth Hughes In Conversation

    The London Ear 331 // Laura Elizabeth Hughes In Conversation

    The London Ear // Laura Elizabeth Hughes In Conversation

    Welcome to this week’s episode of The London Ear where I catch up with Laura Elizabeth Hughes to chat about her new EP which is released next Friday.

    Laura Elizabeth Hughes’ new EP ‘We, Myself & I’ is a triumph. Beautifully honest, open and sometimes raw, the EP documents the solitude not just the writer, but we all felt in 2020. It also solidifies LEH as a talented musician and wordsmith.  The EP is self produced and its sparseness gives LEH’s voice, words and musicianship the space for each to shine. An amazing step for the Dublin singer songwriter.

    You can find out more about Laura on her website, Facebook and Insta. And don’t forget you can buy her music on Bandcamp. ‘We, Myself and I’ is released on March 5th which also happens to be Bandcamp Friday, where the good Bandcamp people waive their fees and the artists get all the proceeds. Nice time to buy if you can!

    The London Ear Playlist: 27/02/21

    Here’s what was on the playlist on this week’s episode of The London Ear.

    1. Deoraí: Phase
    2. Missing The Ferry: A Song
    3. New Pagans: Harbour
    4. Laura Elizabeth Hughes: Days
    5. Laura Elizabeth Hughes in Conversation (Part One)
    6. Laura Elizabeth Hughes: Two
    7. Laura Elizabeth Hughes in Conversation (Part Two)
    8. Laura Elizabeth Hughes: We, Myself & I
    9. Kynsy: Elephant In The Room
    10. Moon Looks On: Carry You Carry Me

    Listen on Demand

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview, nationwide in Ireland and outside Ireland you can listen online. 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.

    If you missed last week’s show, you can check it out here. Next week’s show will feature an hour of amazing new music! I’d love for you to join me!

  • The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 330

    The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 330

    The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 330

    So much good music!! Wow! An hour is definitely not enough. It’s fantastic to see so much new music and it’s an honour to be able to play new Irish artists on The London Ear for the first time.

    Have a listen and let me know what your favourite track is on show.

    A quick heads up for you, on next week’s show, I will be chatting to Laura Elizabeth Hughes.

    The London Ear // 20 Feb 21 – Playlist

    Here’s what was on the playlist for this week’s episode of The London Ear.

    1. Ward: In Two Minds
    2. Three Underneath: All You Can Do
    3. Mide Houlihan: Without Me
    4. Moon Looks On: Carry You Carry Me
    5. Havvk: Home
    6. Elaine Mai feat MayKay: No Forever
    7. One Morning in August: Get It Right
    8. Keeley: The Glitter and The Glue
    9. Denise Chaila and Jafaris: Anseo
    10. Martin Ocean ft Hi Rez: Get The Cheque
    11. Lee Rogers: The House
    12. Laura Elizabeth Hughes: Days
    13. Peter Doran: Nothing New Under The Sun
    14. Emiji featuring. Hvmmingbyrd: Larimar
    15. In Case of Fire: Ghosts

    Listen on Demand

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview, nationwide in Ireland and outside Ireland you can listen online. 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.

    If you missed last week’s show, you can check it out here.

  • The London Ear 329 // Sam O.G In Conversation

    The London Ear 329 // Sam O.G In Conversation

    The London Ear 329 // Sam O.G. In Conversation

    Hello world! How are you doing this week? Today on The London Ear, I chat to Sam O.G, a London based artist / producer who has managed to cram a hell of a lot into his 23 years.

    Sam was born in Nigeria, grew up in Nobber, Co. Meath, was the first African born player to play GAA for Meath at any level, moved to London, studied nursing, worked on the front lines of Covid-19 and is now studying to be a Physician Associate. Oh yeah, he also releases music.

    You can find out more about Sam here and on his Insta. You can listen to his music on Spotify. Moonlight is out now.

    The London Ear 329 // 13 Feb 21 // Playlist

    Choons and chats, here’s what was on the playlist on this week’s episode of The London Ear.
    1. Keeley: The Glitter and The Glue
    2. Peter Doran: Nothing New under The Sun
    3. Laura Elizabeth Hughes: Days
    4. Conversation with SAM O.G(Part 1)
    5. Sam O.G feat Justharry: Paris
    6. Conversation with SAM O.G(Part 2)
    7. SAM O.G: Moonlight
    8. Conversation with SAM O.G(Part 3)
    9. SAM O.G After Hours in Minneapolis
    10. Wendy Jack: Valentine
    11. Apollo Monroe: Soda Pop

    Listen on Demand

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview, nationwide in Ireland and outside Ireland you can listen online. 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.

    If you missed last week’s show, you can check it out here.