Tag: Global Irish

The London Ear 316 with Lydia Ford

The London Ear 316 with Lydia Ford

On this week’s show, I was delighted to have the opportunity to chat to one of Ireland’s great emerging singer – songwriters. Lydia Ford is a Berlin based, Mayo native who has just released her new single entitled ‘A Year’.

During our conversation, we chat about moving countries in a pandemic, using same sex pronouns in songwriting and much more.

You can check Lydia out on her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The London Ear // 31 October 2020 Playlist
Here’s what was on the menu on this week’s episode of The London Ear.

1.We Cut Corners: Moon Landing
2. Sinead O’Brien: Most Modern Painting
3. Pure Grand: Such A Fright
4. Orla Gartland: Pretending
5. New Dad: Blue
6. Elkae: Signal
7. Lydia Ford: Overrated
8. Chat with Lydia Ford
9. Lydia Ford: A Year
10. St Bishop: Dreaming
11. Future Fears: Obvious

Listen on Demand to The London Ear

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 the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300.

November 5, 2020
The London Ear 267 // Darce

What’s up?

It’s been a mental week for me. Truly. Since the news filtered out that RTE’s digital services are to be no more, it has given me an extra oomph to show how important is to highlight new arts and culture in Ireland and with the Irish community outside Ireland.

Interview with Darce

I was delighted to be able to catch up with Cork hip hop / urban / pop artist, Darce on this week’s show. The man just seems to be releasing a shedload of tracks at the moment, including collaborations with Will De Burca and Jack Rua.

I love when the conversation flows. We chatted about his music, his positivity, his film and acting work and more.

You can find Darce on Spotify, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Also, shout out to Darce’s mum Lillian who listened to the show. Rumour has it, she’s now our number 1 fan! 🙂

Photo of Darce by Vanessa Ifediora, taken from Facebook.

The London Ear 267 // November 16 2019 Playlist

Here’s what went down on this week’s episode of The London Ear.

1. Midnight Wayne: Stars
2. Cronin: There’s a Darkness
3. Danny G, Fehdah and Zaska: Time The Healer
4. Greywind Desolate
5. Underachiever DC
6. Slow Riot: G.A.D.
7. Interview with Darce
8. Darce feat BC & Arian: Get Out
9. Interview with Darce (Part 2)
10. Jack Rua + Darce + Porridge: Rise
11. George Michael: This is How

Listen On Demand to The London Ear

Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview and outside Ireland you can listen online. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. .

News about RTE Digital Stations

As per last week, you may have heard on the news, or read on the pages of this blog, RTE has announced plans to cease their DAB broadcasting. I received an email saying that everything would continue as normal for the time being. Either way, The London Ear will continue, providing a platform for the Irish community in London. I’ll keep you posted but for the time being, it’s business as usual.

If you’re Irish, outside Ireland and would like to get involved. Please get in touch.

November 19, 2019
The London Ear 265 // Shobsy from State Lights + The Late David Turpin

Interview with Shobsy from State Lights

It was lovely to catch up with Shobsy from State Lights. We had a great chat about the band, their history and their forthcoming gig in London.

As a side note, total professionalism from Shobsy, I forgot to confirm the time and called him on a Sunday, it was no hassle, he still took the call. Thank you, kind Sir!

Tickets for the show at the Islington on November 12 are available here.

You can find out more about the band on Facebook, Twitter, Insta and you can listen to the band on Spotify.

Interview with The Late David Turpin (Part 2)

This is the second part of a two part interview I had with The Late David Turpin about his new album “ROMANCES”. David worked with 12 male singers on this album about love, lust, sexuality, all from the male point of view. It is genuinely beautiful album.

You can find out more from TheLateDavidTurpin.com, David’s Facebook, Twitter, Insta and you can listen to David’s music on Spotify.

The London Ear 265 // Nov 2 2019 Playlist

1. Interview with Shobsy from State Lights
2. State Lights: Open Your Arms
3. The Late David Turpin feat Bear Worship: Trophies
4. Chat with The Late David Turpin (Part 1)
5. Annie Lennox: Love Song for a Vampire
6. Chat with The Late David Turpin (Part 2)
7. The Late David Turpin: Fur
8. Darce: Get Out (Instrumental)

Listen On Demand to The London Ear

Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview and outside Ireland you can listen online. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can find us on the RTE 2XM website here.

November 3, 2019
The London Ear Show 263 // Janet Behan + Mundy

Hello! Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend. I’ve a couple of fantastic guests on the show for you today. Actor and writer, Janet Behan and singer songwriter, Mundy.

Interview with Janet Behan

It was lovely to chat to Janet and chat about her play ‘Why Shouldn’t I Go?’ which you can catch at the London Irish Centre on November 14-16.

Directed by Jessica Higgs, it tells the story of three very different Irish women and the effect religion has had on their lives and their rights as a woman.

Janet’s uncle was the late Brendan Behan, about whom she wrote her play, ‘Brendan at the Chelsea’. It starred Adrian Dunbar and toured to London, Belfast, New York and of course, Dublin.

You can find out more about the play on Facebook. You can get tickets on Eventbrite.

Interview with Mundy

Mundy is one of those artists that I’ve always wanted to chat to but for some reason, I haven’t. Especially when he happens to be one one of my favourite film’s soundtrack.

I really loved this chat about his career, Romeo + Juliet, loves, life, and what he does to chill out.

Mundy plays Lost Lane in Dublin at the end of the month. Keep up with his live dates on his website. You can keep up with him on Insta, Facebook, Twitter and listen to his music on Spotify.

The London Ear 263 // Oct 19 2019 Playlist

Here’s what was on the playlist for today’s episode of The London Ear.
1. State Lights: Open Your Arms
2. Interview with Janet Behan
3. Rumi: Come Down
4. Interview with Mundy (Part 1)
5. Mundy: To You I Bestow
6. Interview with Mundy (Part 2)
7. Mundy: Beaconette
8. Interview with Mundy (Part 3)
9. Mundy: Mexico
10. Darce: Get Out (Instrumental)

Listen On Demand to The London Ear

Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview and outside Ireland you can listen online. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can find us on the RTE 2XM website here.

October 19, 2019