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  • The London Ear #401: Siobhán + Niall from Sweat Threats

    The London Ear #401: Siobhán + Niall from Sweat Threats

    The London Ear #401: Siobhán + Niall from Sweat Threats

    Hello! Welcome, bienvenue! Have another great episode of The London Ear for you! This week, I’m joined by London based singer songwriter Siobhán and Niall Jackson from Sweat Threats. Thanks also to James OR who popped in to introduce a track ahead of his London album launch.

    Interview with Siobhán

    Siobhán

    A couple of weeks ago, I chose Siobhán’s debut single as my ‘Sound of The Underground’ track. When I found out there was an Irish connection (through her parents), I had to take the opportunity to chat to her on The London Ear.

    ‘Black Hole’, has reached 80K streams on Spotify and she’s starting to pick up radio play across the UK. It’s an exciting time for her and from chatting to her, it’s easy to see that she wants to make the most of the opportunity she’s getting. She’s been writing for years and she’s now ready to unleash her music on the world.

    Siobhán joined me in the first hour of the programme.

    Keep in touch with Siobhán on Insta and Tiktok.

    Interview with Niall Jackson from Sweat Threats

    Sweat Threats – rocking hard!

    It’s great to see new music from Sweat Threats. Two thirds Irish in Londoners add one third Scouser and you’re in for a special treat.

    I was delighted to be joined in the second hour by Niall from Sweat Threats. Niall also plays bass in Bouts and is a solo artist in his own right, as Swimmers Jackson, and is gearing up to release his second album.

    Sweat Threats are now releasing four singles over four Fridays, which were recorded just as the world was locking down. The first single ‘Questions?’ features Niall on vocals is a mellower cut than ‘Call Bullshit’ where Matt lets loose.

    I’m looking forward to hearing the rest of the tracks and I’m with Niall in his belief that you should pay for your music rather than stream. Have a listen to the trio on Bandcamp and if you can afford it, make a purchase!

    https://sweatthreats.bandcamp.com/track/call-bullshit

    From The Vault: Codes

    This week’s Irish track From The Vault comes from 2010 and ‘Starry Eyed’ from Codes. Codes’ first album ‘Trees Dream In Algebra was nominated for a Choice Music Prize in that year. Their second album ‘AALTARS’ was released in 2015 but sadly seemed to signal the end of the band.

    Daragh Anderson, singer of the band, now lives in the UK and is a an award winning designer and creative technologist. You can check out his website here.

    Sound of The Underground: Connie Constance

    Sound of The Underground is the section of the programme where I introduce you to a London-based artist or band.

    This week’s track comes from Connie Constance. She released her debut long player, ‘English Rose’, in 2019 and I’m ashamed to say it passed me by. Her new album ‘Miss Power’ is due for release in November. Already, the new single ‘Til The World’s Awake’, is making lots of waves.

    Keep up to date with what Connie gets up to on her website itsconniesworld.com

    Listen to all the tracks chosen for ‘Sound of The Underground’ in this nice handy playlist!

    Nessy Recommends: Young Fathers

    Once upon a time, I had a feature on this blog ‘Nessy Recommends‘ followed ‘Tune of The Week’ from the late 00s. Yes, I’ve been bullsh1tting on the internet for that long! I thought it was something I could include in The London Ear.

    This week’s ‘Nessy Recommends’ track is from Young Father’s with Geronmino. It’s the first new music from them since 2018. It’s out on Ninja Tune and I’ve been humming this all week.

    Check out the ‘Nessy Recommends’ playlist.

    The London Ear 401 Playlist: Aug 20 2022

    Here’s what was on the playlist for The London Ear 401.

    Hour 1:
    Meltybrains?: Journey To/From The Meltyworld
    The Murder Capital: Only Good Things
    Kynsy: Love of Your Life
    Piglet: It Isn’t Fair Interview with Siobhan
    Siobhan: Black Hole
    Antony Smerzeriek: The Hitchhikers Guide to The Fallacy
    James Or: Miserable
    From The Vault: Codes: Starry Eyed
    Elkae: Lie To Me
    Interplanetary Rap Crew: Shell Shock
    I Jordan: Always Been

    Hour 2:
    Dry Cleaning: Don’t Press Me
    Carrie Baxter Feat Jafaris: Satellite
    Sound of The Underground:Connie Constance:
    Ham Sandwich: All My Blood
    Telifis feat Sean O’Hagan: Space is Us
    Zapho: Big Song Blue
    Neil Dexter: I’ll Be Ready
    Sweat Threats: Questions?
    Interview with Niall from Sweat Threats
    Sweat Threats: Call Bullshit
    Elaine Howley: Silent Talk
    Motorcycle Display Team: Armchair Politican
    Nessy Recommends: Young Fathers: Geronimo
    Darius: Colourblind

    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 on RTÉ 2XM. You can always listen to the show on-demand after it has been broadcast on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1200.

    You can find all previous episodes on the pages of this site here.

  • The London Ear #386 // Five Grand Stereo + The Clockworks

    The London Ear #386 // Five Grand Stereo + The Clockworks

    The London Ear #386

    Two great Irish bands to chat to on this week’s show, a great way to kick off a Bank Holiday weekend. Whether you’re in the UK or in Ireland, The London Ear is where it’s at. On The London Ear #386 I’ve got interviews with Five Grand Stereo and The Clockworks.

    From The Vault: Microdisney

    This week’s Irish track From The Vault comes from Microsdisney with Singer’s Hampstead Home. This week’s track was a very easy one for me, coupled with the fact that for the first time, the albums that Microdisney released on VIrgin records are now available on streaming services. ‘The Crooked Mile’ and ’39 Minutes’ are gorgeous albums. I would strongly suggest you check them out if you’ve never done it before.

    Check out Microdisney on Spotify

    Sound of The Underground: The Mighty Observer

    Sound of The Underground is the section of the programme where I introduce you to a London-based artist or band. This week’s artist is The Mighty Observer. Garmon Rhys, aka The Might Observer, is a West End actor, so an interesting back story too. He also is member of Melyn Melin, another Welsh act making waves.

    The current EP from The Mighty Observer is entitled ‘Under The Open Sky’ and is released on the Welsh label, Cae Gwyn Records.

    You can find out more about The Mighty Observer on Twitter, Facebook, and Insta.

    Interview with Chris from Five Grand Stereo

    Chris from Five Grand Stereo Chats to Nessy on Zoom
    Chris Singleton from Five Grand Stereo Chats to Nessy on Zoom

    It was great to catch up with Chris Singleton from Five Grand Stereo to chat about the band’s new single, ‘Dancing Mary’ and to chat about their forthcoming collection of tracks that reflect on Chris’s childhood in Dublin. ‘Dancing Mary’ is a great song to introduce us to what’s coming next and many of us will remember ‘Dancing Mary’ in Dublin city centre.

    I’m really looking forward to hearing more music from Five Grand Stereo. Check out the band on their website and Spotify.

    Interview with Sean from The Clockworks

    Sean C from The Clockworks Chats to Nessy on Zoom
    Sean C from The Clockworks Chats to Nessy on Zoom

    It was lovely to chat to Sean from The Clockworks, last time we chatted was for a Q&A for these pages during lockdown one. The London-based Galway band are back with a new EP and again, they deliver. We chat about the EP, moving home during lockdown, SXSW and upcoming gigs.

    You can find about more about The Clockworks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Listen to the band on Spotify.

    Five Grand Stereo on The London Ear - Promo Image
    The Clockworks on The London Ear - Promo image
    Today’s Guests on The London Ear

    The London Ear Playlist April 30 2022

    Hour 1
    Naked Lung: Why Do People Change
    yunè pinku: Bluff
    Lukewarmdaily96: Hit The Hay
    Farah Elle: Play It By Ear
    Ciaran Moran
    Five Grand Stereo: David Bowie
    Interview with Chris from Five Grand Stereo
    Five Grand Stereo: Dancing Mary
    From The Vault: Microdisney: Singer’s Hamsptead Home
    Vernon Jane: Origami
    Faontaines DC: Roman Holiday

    Hour 2
    Nala & Nikki Nair: The World Is Always Ending
    Sinead O’Brien: There Are Good Times Coming
    Sound of The Underground: The Mighty Observer
    Interview with The Clockworks:
    The Clockworks: Feels So Real
    Interview with The Clockworks:
    The Clockworks: Endgame
    Jody Sinclair: Pastel Black
    Sive: Dancing Alone
    Pillow Queens: My Body Moves
    The Clash: Clampdown

    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 on RTÉ 2XM. You can always listen to the show on-demand after it has been broadcast on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1200. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME OF MIDDAY!

    You can find all previous episodes on the pages of this site here.

  • The London Ear #376 Interviews: Nixer & Conor Burke

    The London Ear #376 Interviews: Nixer & Conor Burke

    The London Ear #376

    I really enjoyed that! Now with 100% extra, The London Ear is now on RTÉ 2XM every Saturday from 12 midday until 2pm. More chats, more music and a couple of new features.

    Interview: Seán Keenan from Nixer

    I really enjoyed catching up with Sean from Nixer. Although the band initially were working in Dublin and London, it turns out that both Seán and his bandmate Gearóid, are also now based in South East London, quite close to where I am. I really love the energy that comes from their music and it is truly uplifting to hear an artist so passionate about their music. Nixer have just released a new single ‘Outsider’, from their ‘People Feel’ EP’.

    You can find out more about the band on Insta, Facebook and Twitter and head over to Bandcamp to buy some tunes. Get tickets for Nixer’s headline show at The Grace, Islington, on February 24th here.

    Nixer: Headline Show Poster. The Grace, Islington 2022

    Interview with writer and actor, Conor Burke

    Everything Is Grand and I’m Completely Okay

    It was great to catch up with actor and playwright, Conor Burke. A writer and actor, Conor called London his home for a while and then Covid struck. He returned to London in 2021 and is now also studying for a masters degree. Great chats with Conor!

    Conor will be performing his one man show ‘Everything is Grand, And I’m Completely Okay’ at The Hope Theatre in Islington on March 6th and 7th. The play features Malachy, who’s 25 and jsut getting over tte death of his younger brother, while figuring out who he is and who he isn’t. It’s growing up, and the lessons we learn along the way.

    The play is directed by IFTA nominee Lesley Conroy. Book your tickets here.

    New Features on The London Ear

    This week’s Irish track From The Vault was The Hormones ‘Be What You Are’ which was a B-Side from their single ‘Don’t Let Them Get You Down’ from 1998.

    This week’s Sound from The Underground was Lynks with their current single ‘Silly Boy’.

    The London Ear Feb 19 2022 // Playlist

    Here’s what was on the new extended playlist on The London Ear.

    Hour 1: 12-1pm
    Qwerty Mick: Google Your Symptoms
    Floor Show: Come Home
    Danny G and The Major 7ths: When It All Runs Out
    yunè pinku: Affection
    Interview with ean from Nixer Part 1
    Nixer: People Feel
    Interview with Sean from Nixer Part 2
    Nixer: Outside
    Matt Taylor: Godspeed
    From The Vault: The Hormones: Be What You Are
    Pillow Queens: Hearts and Minds
    Rowan: Irish To My Bones

    HOUR 2: 1-2pm
    alt-J: Hard Drive Gold
    The Yellowhead Project: Boulevard of Broken Dreams
    Sound of the Underground: Lynks: Silly Boy
    Kazms: Amoral
    Interview with Conor Burke
    NewDad: Spring
    Niamh Regan & Ciaran Lavery: Winter In Eden
    David Holmes: It’s Over, If We Run Out of Love
    And So I Watch You From Afar: IV in Air

    Listen On Demand

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear is broadcast online and on your radio apps, in Ireland and around the world on RTÉ 2XM. You can always listen to the show on-demand after it has been broadcast on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1200. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME OF MIDDAY!

    You can listen to last week’s show with Luke Lau and Daniel Cosgrove, founders of Minm

  • The London Ear #371 with Jaime Nanci

    The London Ear #371 with Jaime Nanci

    The London Ear – Interview with Jaime Nanci

    Episode 371. It was a pleasure to chat to Jaime Nanci for this week’s episode of The London Ear. Jamie is such an interesting colourful character and has an amazing voice. I’m delighted that I had the opportunity to chat to him.

    Jaime now lives in Valencia, Spain. It was lovely to catch up and find out about life in Spain and Jaime’s musical journey. It’s always very appreciated when an interviewee is so open and honest about their life and work. I love having the space on RTE 2XM to allow interviews like this and not having to rush.

    You can find out more about Jaime and his new single ‘Escalante Street (Take Me Dancing) on his website, JaimeNanci.com .

    Check out the video for Escalante Street (Take Me Dancing)

    The London Ear – Jan 15 2022 Playlist

    Here what was on the playlist for The London Ear, with our featured interview with Jaime Nanci.

    1. Fontaines DC: Jackie Down The Line
    2. Eileen Gogan + Sean O’Hagan: Wave
    3. CMAT: Lonely
    4. Jaime Nanci Interview Part 1
    5. Jaime Nanci: Lost Boys of Turia
    6. Jaime Nanci Interview Part 2
    7. Jaime Nanci: Escalante Street (Take Me Dancing)
    8. Viscose: I.L.Y.
    9. Wekin Feat Ronia O’Connor: We Found Joy
    10. NewDad: Say It

    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 always listen to the show on-demand after it has been broadcast on RTÉ 2XM on the RTÉ player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300.

    Check out the last programme here.

    On next week’s show, I will be chatting to Matt Taylor.