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  • 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.

  • The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 328

    The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 328

    The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM // 328

    Hello, another week, another episode of The London Ear on RTÉ 2XM. I loved all the chat on last week’s episode of the show. This week’s, I feel quite privileged to share an hour of the best contemporary Irish music with you.

    Heads up about next week’s show, I will be chatting to Sam O.G. We’ll chat about his upbringing in Co. Meath, being the first African born player to play Championship football in Co. Meath at any level, working as a nurse on the front line of Covid-19 and, oh yeah, his music. He’s got a new single coming out.

    Back to this week though, got some great new music from the likes of Elaine Mai feat. MayKay and New Pagans, both of whom have new albums coming soon.

    Stick the kettle on, make a cuppa, put your feet up, all set? Now press play!

    The London Ear 328 // 6 Feb 21 // Playlist

    Here’s what was on the playlist for episode 328 of the London Ear.

    1. Elaine Mai (Feat MayKay): No Forever
    2. Alex Gough: That’s My Job
    3. Basciville: Bloom
    4. HALLI – Body Never Lies
    5. Those Nervous Animals: The Business Enterprise (My Friend John)
    6. New Pagans: Christian Boys
    7. Orla Gartland: More Like You
    8. The Crayon Set: Moment
    9. Pastiche: Heaven
    10. Strawman and The Jackdaws: Fields of Wonder
    11. Denise Chaila & Jafaris: Anseo
    12. Tolu Makay: N17
    13. Emma Edel: If I Can’t Have You
    14. Darren Regan: Points of View
    15. The Survival Code: Magnetic

    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 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 326 // In Conversation with Danny G

    The London Ear 326 // In Conversation with Danny G

    The London Ear // In Conversation with Danny G

    Woah! What an absolute stomper of a programme we have today. I’m thrilled to chat to Danny G of Danny G and The Major 7ths, about his new album ‘The Lookout’.

    Danny’s music has a soulful funky style which, to be honest, always makes me think of summer days and good times. He is an extremely talented singer and songwriter and extremely humble. It’s not hard to see why so many other brilliant musicians want to collaborate with him.

    I really enjoyed the chat with Danny. We chatted about his background, musicians he admires as well as love songs and songs with social commentary having a place in the world.

    Today’s episode also gave me the opportunity to do something which I haven’t done before. Danny comes from a very musical family, his Dad, Jack has released a few albums. I had previously known ‘The Gorgeous Colours’ which featured Tim Groenland and I always presumed they were brothers. Danny confirmed this during our chat. Knowing that Paj is also a brother gave me the opportunity to give listeners a triple whammy of Groenland goodness. Looking back, I wish I left Stevie Wonder out and played some music from Dad, Jack. Maybe next time.

    You can find out more about Danny G and his music on his website and you buy a copy of ‘The Lookout’ on vinyl from Bandcamp.

    Check out the video for ‘When It All Runs Out’

    During the course of our conversation, myself and Danny spoke about songwriting which incorporated social commentary. Danny explained that a trip to his wife’s home country of Venezuela, and news about the country’s oil production inspired the song, ‘When It All Runs Out’. Check out the video below.

    The London Ear 326 // 23 Jan 2021 Playlist

    Here’s the playlist for today’s episode of The London Ear, featuring, three members of the same family in three different musical acts. I think that’s a first. Here’s what was on today’s playlist.

    1. Danny G & The Major 7ths feat Fehdah and Zaska: Time The Healer
    2. Interview with Danny G (Part 1)
    3. Danny G & The Major 7ths: Call Me
    4. Interview with Danny G (Part 2)
    5. Danny G & The Major 7ths: When It All Runs Out
    6. The Gorgeous Colours: It’s OK to Be Normal
    7. Stevie Wonder: If You Really Love Me
    8. Paj feat Zeenie Summers, Rob De Boer, Uly, Fiachra Kinder & Joe Furlong : Superman

    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 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.