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On today's episode of the IMRO Podcast we're delighted to bring you an in-depth interview with Moonchild Sanelly.
For the uninitiated, Moonchild is a South African singer, songwriter and designer, one of the biggest in fact - she's collaborated with everyone from BeyoncĂ© to Gorillaz, developing a sound sheâs dubbed 'Future Ghetto Funk'.
Originally from Port Elizabeth, Moonchild grew up in a musical family - her parents loving jazz, her brother a hip-hop producer, and her cousins were kwaito dancers
She moved to Durban, where she studied fashion, becoming known as a designer and spoken word artist performing in the cities poetry scene, before later moving to Johannesburg, and establishing herself as one of the most popular voices in South African music.
Sheâs released two albums to date, with work on her third album nearly complete and in a wide-ranging conversation with Danny Carroll, she spoke about the craft of commercially successful songwriting, collaborations new and old, finding her way in the music industry, plans for the future and much more beyond all that.
1:33 Most recent feature work
4:10 Recording her new album abroad with Johan Hugo (Self Esteem, Mumford & Sons, M.I.A)
7:50 Key themes of her new album
09:10 Collaborating with Self Esteem
10:00 Moonchildâs passion for collaboration, participating in songwriting camps
16:10 Moonchildâs early experience in poetry scenes and studying fashion and finding her sound
21:45 Family influence
25:00 Whatâs inspiring Moonchild now?
25:30 Moonchild on Damon Albarn
26:20 Learning from Beyonce and being an independent musician
27:30 Establishing an identity, moving to Johannesburg and protecting her look
28:30 Rejecting defeatist mentality
31:30 Anxiety that comes with success
35:00 How to disappear in a crowd
36:20 Importance of Moonchildâs sewing machine and manifesting
39:30 Female empowerment and women in South African society
40:50 Lineage of defiant South Afrian singers making an impact
42:20 Writing for sync and collaboration
43:30 Signature vocal
44:40 Being conscious of her audience and writing hooks
47:05 Influence and impact of her music and representation
49:15 How to sonnetise your emotion - distilling emotion into hooks. Not fearing being commercial
54:30 Writing about relationships
56:50 Reflecting on past experiences in songs
61:50 Plans to make the moon shine bigger
Featured songs: Demon, Red Eye
Follow Moonchild on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonchildsanelly
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On todayâs episode of the IMRO Podcast, we have insights and expertise from Brian dâSouza.
Brian is an award-winning sound artist, DJ, music producer and live performer with a masters in music psychology and sound design
In 2007, he founded the playlist curation and music strategy company Open Ear, going on to work with thousands of brands around the globe including Nike, Google, Dr. Martens, Selfridges, UEFA, Tate Modern, and many more.
In a wide-ranging conversation with Danny Carroll, Brian talked about the psychological benefits of music, his experience of establishing a brand identity via playlisting and some of the dos and donâts for businesses using music.
1:00 - Brian Introduces himself discusses his background in psychology and music
3:25 - Research into music in business
6:00 - Establishing brand identity via music
9:20 - Discussion of brands Brian has worked with.
13:00 - Playlisting for Dr. Martenâs
15:00 - This isnât background music, itâs foreground music
17:00 - Involving store staff in the music curation process
19:20 - Curating for key dates around the year, keeping it topical
21:00 - A sense of locality in music choices
22:30 - Doing a course in sound therapy and exploring the relaxing benefits of music
26:30 - Mistakes businesses make around music in their premises - speakers and architecture
31:55 - Musical mistakes - Christmas music
34:00 - Increasingly broad-minded listeners due to accessibility of music in the digital age
36:30 - Brianâs current projects and utilising sound therapy techniques
38:00 - Final recommendations for businesses
Find out more about Brian's work here: https://www.briandsouza.in/
www.ambientflo.com
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On today's episode of the IMRO Podcast we meet Ahmed With Love. Releasing music since 2019, heâs quickly made a name for himself as a versatile and creative storyteller collaborating with like minded peers in Rory Sweeney, E The Artist and Bricknasty to name a few.
He spoke with Danny Carroll back in September, just after staging Clash At The Quays as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. A unique gathering of musicians and wrestlers, the evening featured performances from Negro Impacto, EFĂ, Julie Louise Knifefist, KhakiKid, Curtisy and the man himself.
Going on to win a Judges Choice award as part of the festival, Ahmed dropped by the IMRO office the day after, reflecting on how the show came together, his creative process, developing a musical community and his hopes for the future.
Stream Ahmed With Love's music here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qYmvB1zTqFQRaRL6j2ZuK?si=em7qTLHDRkasjE9EsAGk-g
Songs featured:
World Cup!
Full Plate
Pebbles
Punto
Men On A Mission
D*MP featuring Curtisy: https://open.spotify.com/track/3a4pI8KVLMpcm4w42IPXaT?si=6e157b1c344b42c0 -
On today's episode we're bringing you conversations from a sunnier time, August in fact, when Danny Carroll travelled to the Treaty City - Limerick, and met some of the musicians performing at Féile na Gréine festival 2023.
FĂ©ile na GrĂ©ine is a free festival of emerging and experimental music, entirely volunteer led, with a DIY perspective, the festival celebrates art and community in an attempt to provoke moments of joy in spaces and places across Limerick city. This years festival takes place 23-25 August if youâd like to save the dates!
As well as hearing from two of the FĂ©ile na GrĂ©ine organisers, Chris Quigley and Diarmuid O'Shea, weâll be hearing from the harpist MĂ©abh McKenna, lo-fi singer-songwriter Robbie Stickland, synth-wave artist Coolgirl, and the indie-rock trio Search Results.1:30 - Chris Quigley & Diarmuid OâShea from FĂ©ile na GrĂ©ine
7:10 - Search Results
17:45 - Coolgirl
24:10 - Robbie Stickland
30:10 - MĂ©abh McKenna
Féile na Gréine host a showcase gig in London on Thursday 14th March:
https://irishculturalcentre.co.uk/event/glor-nua-x-feile-na-greine-st-patricks-takeover/Follow Féile na Gréine on Instagram for more on the 2024 festival:
https://www.instagram.com/feilenagreine/?hl=enRobbie Sticklandâs second album, 'Lastingness' can be streamed/purchased here:
https://robbiestickland.bandcamp.com/album/lastingnessSearch Results debut album 'Information Blip' can be streamed/purchased here:
https://searchresultsdub.bandcamp.com/album/information-blipCoolgirl's 'Failed Reboot' EP can be streamed/purchased here:
https://coolgirl4lyfe.bandcamp.com/album/failed-reboot-2Follow MĂ©abh McKenna on Instagram for more on her music and upcoming live dates:
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On today's episode weâre focused on the Borderline Festival.
Borderline is a two day event supported by IMRO, held in the Workmanâs Club on the 15th and 16th of February showcasing forward-facing music from Ireland and abroad
The inaugural event is being organised by the promoters Singular Artists, and ahead of the two day showcase Danny Carroll spoke with some of the people involved.Coming up we have interviews with Joe McVeigh from the Belfast noise-punk quartet Enola Gay, we will be speaking with the Dublin based indie-pop artist EFĂ, and before all that we have a chat with Simon Merriman from Singular Artists.
Simon spoke about curating the bill for this event, some of the logistical challenges involved and also his excitement for the current state of Irish music
Since 2020, EFĂ has released two EPs of distinctive, dayglo bedroom pop, marked by a strong visual aesthetic and playful music videos. We caught up just before Christmas to reflect on 2023 and hear about plans for the year ahead including her new single Truth Truth.
Our final interview on todayâs episode, is with Joe from the band Enola Gay. Formed in Belfast in 2019, Enola Gay have become known for their outspoken lyrics, and genre bending approach to punk. Joe spoke about how the band formed, their early influences and what we can expect from them in 2024.
Visit - https://www.borderlinefestival.com/ to find out more about the event and tickets.You can watch the video for EFĂ's new single here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U20gpE-e4LU
You can stream/purchase Enola Gay's latest EP here - https://enolagay1.bandcamp.com/album/casement-ep
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On today's episode of the IMRO Podcast, we're in the company of Julie and Fiachra from NewDad
NewDad are a quartet originally from Galway, now based in London, that have just released their debut album Madra to much acclaim. Just before the album dropped last week, they spoke to Danny Carroll all about it - topics include working with producer Chris W. Ryan, the influence of bands such as Broadcast and Just Mustard, the unlikely trad connection for the group and the very early days of the band, back in 2017, when they were called...Blank!
Featured songs:
1. Let Go
2. In My Head
3. Madra
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Today, we bring you the first of a two-part exploration into Irelandâs Night Time Economy; where weâll look at what it is, who it affects, where weâve been going wrong, and its current status as we approach 2024.
From this two part focus, presented by Zara Hedderman, youâll see just how broad this topic is and how it extends way beyond headlines about nightclubs staying open until 6am. Thereâs so much more involved in the process of positively reframing Irelandâs Nightlife - from community-focused initiatives, creating employment, utilising cultural spaces to their fullest potential, the expansion of transport systems and developing policies which endeavour to keep venues alive and thriving instead of having to close their doors, as weâve seen all too frequently in recent years.
In many ways, this isnât just about strengthening the economy in this realm (although that is a significant element), this is also about reinstating a strong sense of community underpinned by culture.
Part One features a conversation between Zara and Sunil Sharpe. A globally renowned DJ and Producer, Sharpe has performed in a number of cities around the world and experienced first-hand how proper infrastructures regarding nightlife culture can enhance the overall experience. Heâs also the figurehead of the Give Us The Night Campaign - an independent volunteer-led organisation who have worked tirelessly to promote the importance of modernising Irelandâs archaic legislation, with some bills dating back to 1935.Sunil is extremely passionate about this topic, and in this conversation he gives us thorough insights into the âwhyâ and âhowâ Give Us The Night have been campaigning for change with the aim of vastly improving Irelandâs Nightlife economically, socially and culturally. If, after listening to this episode youâre looking for more information on how you can help or get involved, you can visit GiveUsTheNight.com and you can also find them on social media.
Weâll be sharing Part 2 with you soon, but until then, hereâs Sunil Sharpe in conversation with The IMRO Podcast.
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Weâve already shared the first part of an exploration into Irelandâs Night Time Economy, where DJ and Give Us The Night campaigner, Sunil Sharpe gave us a comprehensive overview of the topic.
In this episode, the concluding part, Zara Hedderman interviews Mark Davies and Deputy James Lawless.
Something discussed in Part One was the importance of a Night Time Economy Advisor - also known as Night Mayers in other parts of the world. As of this year, this role is being piloted in 9 cities across Ireland: in Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Sligo, Buncrana, Galway, Kilkenny, Longford and Drogheda, where Mark Davies is presently working as its first ever Night Time Economy Advisor.
Mark spoke to Zara about his previous experiences working with Cardiff County Council and as a DIY musician and describes how they help him effectively navigate his current position. He also explains exactly whatâs involved in the role of Night Time Economy Advisor - from organising community workshops, finding ways to enrich and elevate independent musicians and venues and much more.Zara also speaks to Deputy James Lawless of Fianna Fail. Deputy Lawless was appointed Chair of the Committee on Justice back in 2020, and a crucial component to reforming Irelandâs licensing laws centres on the Sale of Alcohol Bill. In November of 2023, The Joint Committee on Justice published their report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Sale of Alcohol Bill, 2022. Deputy Lawless speaks about whatâs involved with this bill and how it will impact Irelandâs Night Time Economy, as well as giving some indications into when we can anticipate this bill to complete its legislative journey and herald a new era of what we hope will be an even more vibrant and inviting foundation to a modernised night time culture in Ireland.
Thanks for listening, I hope youâve enjoyed these episodes and weâll be back again soon.
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Singularity is a rarity in any artform, but Gavin Friday is as distinctive an artist now as he was in the late 70s to mid-80s when he was the primary focal point of the unclassifiable Virgin Prunes. In this episode of the IMRO Podcast, Gavin Friday talks to Tony Clayton-Lea about his life in music and art, his solo work, his enduring friendship with U2 and his forthcoming album.
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In this edition of the IMRO Podcast we meet David A. Tapley, the songwriter behind indie-rock outfit Tandem Felix
Last week saw the release of the second Tandem Felix album, 'There's A New Sheriff In Town'. An eclectic, sometimes dark collection of songs, the album draws upon an impressive set of guest musicians, with Tapley and producer Stephen Dunne collaborating once again on an inventive, widescreen approach to production. Over the course of this episode David talks to Danny Carroll about the origins of Tandem Felix, the evolution of the new world-weary LP and the influence of his collaborators.
1. Finger On The Button
2. Tell Yer Loved Ones (2013)
3. Making Dinner On Valentine's Day (2019)
4. Sick
5. There's A New Sheriff In Town
6. I Don't Feel Welcome When You Bring Me To Your House
7. The Kitchen
8. The Name Of The Game
9. Message Of The Afternoon
10. The Losing Streak
11. Watching TV For The Hell Of It
All songs featured can be purchased on the Tandem Felix Bandcamp page: https://tandemfelix.bandcamp.com/album/theres-a-new-sheriff-in-town -
In this edition of the IMRO Podcast we are looking at international touring - from visa requirements to customs procedures, there's a number of crucial aspects that artists need to be aware of when touring abroad.
Over the course of this episode Danny Carroll speaks to a diverse range of industry experts, discussing how artists best prepare themselves - particularly when attempting to tour the US and UK. Featured on this episode are the insights and opinions of US based legal attorneys Fiona and Ray McEntee, attorney and immigration expert Matt Covey, the music manager Maya Cullen-Petrovic and Dublin Chamber of Commerce Export Services Manager Richard Brown.
Matt Covey - https://www.tamizdat.org/ & https://www.covey.law/
McEntee Law Group - https://mcenteelaw.com/
Maya Cullen-Petrovic - https://www.jawdroppermgmt.com/
Richard Brown - https://www.dublinchamber.ie/Export-Services/ATA-Carnets -
In this edition, Aoife Barry hosts a panel discussion on mental health and mindfulness in the music industry. The podcast aims to shine a light on the mental health challenges faced by creative communities in 2023, as well highlighting the platforms and services available to those working in the industry.
Featured on the panel is Kim O'Callaghan (Director of Minding Creative Minds) and Joe Hastings (Head Of Music Minds Matter at Help Musicians UK). Both organisations do fantastic work in helping musicians with free mental health support and career mentorship.
https://mindingcreativeminds.ie/what-we-do/
24/7 Dedicated Phone Line:ROI: 1800 814 244
NI/UK: 0800 0903677
International: 00353 1 518 0277
Or Text/WhatsApp âHiâ to 087 369 0010
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/get-support/mental-health
24/7 Dedicated Phone Line:
NI/UK: 0808 802 8008
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In this edition of the IMRO podcast, we have an in-depth interview with Michael McGlynn - the composer, producer, director, and founder of the vocal ensemble AnĂșna.
Founded in 1987, AnĂșna has had an undeniable impact on the world stage, with Michael producing and recording 19 albums to date. The group has performed everywhere from the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, to Radio City Music Hall in New York, as well as gracing stages in Morocco, China and Japan in recent years.
Theyâve collaborated with a diverse range of performers including Elvis Costello, Sting and The Chieftans to name a few, with Michael composing works recorded and performed by The Chanticleer, the BBC Singers and the National Youth Choir Of Britain amongst many others.
In 2023 the Platinum/Nintendo video game Bayonetta Origins was released with the title song featuring a lyric composed by Michael McGlynn to a melody by Hitomi Kurokawa and sung by his daughter Lauren McGlynn.
AnĂșna are currently working on their latest album, being recorded in Iceland, and Michael kindly sent us the unreleased SofĂ°u Unga AÌstin MiÌn, which is included in this episode among other compositions from AnĂșna's extensve discography.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Michael McGlynn spoke to Danny Carroll about first falling in love with choral music, the development of AnĂșna and new singers, the requirements for a good collaboration and AnĂșnaâs involvement in video game soundtracks in recent years.Tracks featured:
1. SofĂ°u Unga AÌstin MiÌn - to be released
2. Wind On Sea
3. DĂșlamĂĄn
4. La Chanson de Mardi Gras
5. Sakura
6. Media Vita
7. Revelation
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In this episode of the IMRO Podcast, Zara Hedderman meets songwriter/producer Elaine Howley backstage at The Sugar Club in Dublin.
Ahead of a sold-out show supporting The Bonk, Elaine spoke to Zara about her critically acclaimed debut album The Distance Between Heart And Mouth, which was released one year ago this week, and described by Pitchfork as "an ad hoc collection of songs that draw their muted power from everyday ritualâa testament to the magic of not making plans".
They also discussed Elaine's recent soundtrack work for the Charlie Joe Doherty film 'This Years Lullâ, as well as exploring broader themes of performance, self-expression, home-recording and childhood influences.
With kind permission, the interview contains a number of songs from Elaine Howley's back catalogue, all of which are available from https://touchsensitiverecords.bandcamp.com/
1. Person Count
2. Live As I Saw It
3. Silent Talk
4. To The Test
5. See Saw Seen
6. SoSo
0:00 - Intro
2:45 - Supporting The Bonk in The Sugar Club
4:05 - Working on the film soundtrack of âThis Yearâs Lullâ and the song âLive As I Saw Itâ
11:10 - 1 Year since releasing The Distance Between Heart And Mouth and the relationship with the material now
14:15 - Themes of the album
16:49 - Influences that fed into the album
23:15 - Role of music in self-expression
26:15 - The release of performance and first solo gig
29:05 - Writing and recording process
33:05 - Home taping and music in childhood
33:15 - Influence of Mary Black
37:00 - Improvisational music and Cork music scene
41:30- Influence of surroundings on music
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Moderated by Paul McLoone, this panel discussion explores and demystifies the process of engaging and working with live music booking professionals and venues. Providing advice and insights on the panel are:
Ăamonn Conway - MCD Booker/Artist Manager
Stephen Bradley - Booker for The Belfast Empire
Emily O'Connor - Singer with Vernon Jane
Aiden O'Connor - Booker for Mike The Pies, Listowel
Jump to Topic2:15 - When is a good time to start approaching bookers for gigs? - Eamonn Conway from MCD
3:55 - Aiden from Mike The Pies perspective and how they are different to Dublin venues
6:15 - Eamon Conway on being a booker and artist manager
7:10 - Stephen Bradley perspective on The Empire in Belfast and when to approach for gigs.
09:25 - Should bands prepare to endure a bit of hardship?
11:00 - Emily OâConnor from Vernon Jane gives artists perspective on approaching bookers and getting shows, the motivation for doing them.
13:45 - What are the ways youâve gone about promoting a show?
26:20 - Generally speaking, what should new bands expect from in terms of earning or breaking even on show?
33:00 - Do bands need to be a bit more careerist/business orientated?
37:25 - Are regional venues becoming more important?
39:30 - Whatâs the best way to go about getting on the festival circuit?
48:30 - Getting over to UK festivals as a young band
55:25 - Would there be any advice that each of the panellists could give to artists/bands getting ready to tour?
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In this episode of the IMRO Podcast, Tony Clayton-Lea meets singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes.
Over 20 years ago, Gemma Hayes carved out a path for herself with a series of critically acclaimed albums that marked her out as one of Ireland's best songwriters. Now back in the fray after a lengthy hiatus Gemma talks to Tony about the benefits of taking time out, her early days as a performer, her songwriting process and her thoughts on the music industry. -
Every year RTĂ 2fm in partnership with IMRO picks 10 emerging Irish acts to showcase on their station. In this episode Danny Carroll meets three of the acts that were chosen for 2023. The podcast begins with 2fmâs Head of Music Adam Fogarty who explains what goes in to the Rising initiative, and we follow that with Dundalk duo Negro Impacto, Crumlin rapper KhakiKid and the Galway based MC Sweetlemondae.
You can check out the full list of 2fm rising acts here: https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/0116/1345809-2fm-rising-2023/1:02 - Adam Fogarty (Head of Music at RTE 2fm)
13:30 - Negro Impacto
38:20 - KhakiKid
60:08 - Sweetlemondae
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Since the 2016 release of her debut EP, Cork singer / songwriter, LYRA has embedded herself in the Irish music landscape, as well as making serious waves internationally.
In a wide-ranging conversation, LYRA talks to Tony Clayton-Lea about her songwriting background, early days in music and all the exciting things to come in the year ahead.... This is LYRA on the IMRO Podcast. -
This edition of the IMRO Podcast is focused on the Music Current Festival 2023.
Taking place in the Project Arts Centre and Contemporary Music Centre in Dublin, the Music Current Festival showcases contemporary Irish and new electronic music across four nights from the 12th to the 15th of April.
First started in 2016, this yearâs Music Current Festival features four new concerts and a chamber opera, as well as workshops and discussions that explore the cutting edge of new music.
To find out more, Danny Carroll spoke with the musicians Francis Heery and Izumi Kimura, who both feature in this year's programme, as well as meeting the festivalâs artistic director Fergal Dowling for a broader look at Music Current 2023.
For a full listing of Music Current events, follow the link below: http://www.musiccurrent.ie/2023/
Fergal Dowling: 1:05 - 15:02
Izumi Kimura: 15:58 - 47:51
Francis Heery: 48:53 - 86:30 -
For over 50 years, Paul Brady has proven his worth as a highly-proficient artist and performer, who is creatively fluent in many genres, with songs that blend innate melody with lyrical strength. His song-writing style was once described by U2's Bono as "the iron fist in a velvet glove."
We are delighted to have Paul Brady on this episode of the IMRO Podcast to talk to Tony Clayton-Lea about his life, his music, his recent memoir, and how he has successfully maintained relevance, in an ever-evolving music industry. - Laat meer zien
