Thanks for all the messages and feedback on last week’s show. I got a right buzz putting it together, I’m delighted that you all seemed to have enjoyed it. I’ve got another hour of fantastic music on this week’s show.
The London Ear Playlist June 26 2021
Here’s what was on the menu for this week’s playlist on The London Ear.
1. Meljoann: Overtime
2. Telifis: We Need
3. Hawk: Automatic
4. All Tvvins: Something Special
5. Kojaque + Maverick Sabre: Casio
6. Denise Chaila: 061
7. A Ritual Sea: Because You Hate to Care About
8. Phoeno: Alive
9. Róisin O: 2023
10. Lavengro: Consequences
11. Baba: Keep You Safe
12. Xona: When You’re Not Around
13. Keeley: Never Here Always There
14. The Mighty Avon Jnr: For What Its Worth
15. The Yellowhead Project: Too Much Is Going On
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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
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The London Ear 327 // Carrie Baxter + Hawke The Band
Hello! Finally getting through January 2021 and to brighten up all our days, I’m delighted to be able to feature two London based Irish musical acts, Carrie Baxter and Hawke The Band, on this week’s episode of The London Ear.
Conversation with Carrie Baxter
Carrie Baxter
Ah, I loved chatting to Carrie Baxter. Carrie was just so open about her musical journey, including the financial aspects of juggling a job and a music career as a solo artist. I found our conversation to be a breath of fresh air. Carrie moved to London in 2009, we chatted about her days in musical theatre, songwriting and much more.
Carrie’s single ‘Pray’ is out now, you can find out more on Twitter and Facebook and buy Carrie’s music on Bandcamp.
Conversation with Hawke The Band
Hawke The Band
Eoghan and Richie, now known as ‘Hawke The Band’ are old friends of The London Ear. I last had a conversation with the lads last summer about their release ‘The Covid Diary’. The lads have set themselves a mammoth task of releasing twelve singles in 2021.
As well as their music, we managed to chat about houseplants and motorcycles, where else would you get it?
Here’s what this week’s playlist on The London Ear looked like:
1. Cathal Coughlan: Song of Co-Aklan
2. Chat with Carrie Baxter (Part 1)
3. Carrie Baxter: 4/4 (Love Affair)
4. Chat with Carrie Baxter (Part 2)
5. Carrie Baxter: Pray
6. Chat with Richie and Eoghan from Hawke The Band
7. Hawke The Band: Gonna Be Alright
8. Skanger: A Chance to Count The Cost
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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
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