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Ceol Nua: The Crayon Set – O’Connell Street, 1916

The Crayon Set pay tribute to 1916

For the weekend that’s in it, here’s more amazing music from The Crayon Set; paying tribute of our national heritage.

Released around Easter Weekend, we thought we’d give it a plug on the actual 1916 anniversary.

O’Connell Street 1916 is once more a testament to the incredible song writing skills of The Crayon Set. It’s a heartfelt story of real life Dublin;…

Ceol Nua: Luke Clerkin – Stones

Luke Clerkin releases debut single “Stones”

Mental health activist Luke Clerkin has released his debut single “Stones” with proceeds going to Cycle Against Suicide.

Luke has toured extensively, playing over 250 gigs in 2015 alone. With a focus this year on releasing music to a wider audience, he has his sight sets high. Of course remaining loyal to his roots, Luke has dedicated all the proceeds…

Ceol Nua: Harbouring Oceans – Enso

Irish band Harbouring Oceans release new single Enso

Without wanting to be crude, the first few seconds of Enso by Harbouring Oceans evoked a “Fuck YEAH”, out of me.

With a vocal ability to silence a crowded room and a soulful song which will just blow you away, it’s hard to believe this is a debut from Harbouring Oceans.

Not only is it presented with the professionalism of an act far beyond…

Gardiner Music: Katie Jenkins – Shelter

Gardiner Music releases charity single in aid of SVP Homeless Services

Inspired by his 15-year-old daughter Katie’s love of music and awareness of social justice, Mike Jenkinson wrote ‘Shelter’ in September 2015 to help raise awareness of the plight of all those families in Ireland directly affected by the homelessness crisis.

Produced by Dec Quinn, mixed by Ger McDonnell, and recorded at The…

Ceol Nua: Future Fears – Call my Name

Debut single release from Future Fears Call my Name

Call my Name is the debut single from Dublin pop-rock outfit Future Fears. A duo made up of Dave Duggan and Amy McDonagh, managed by stalwart of Irish music Keith McLoughlin, Future Fears have been working away in the background for some time now, polishing their sound before the grand unveil.

Today is the grand unveil of Call my Name, a…

Talking Passions: an interview with Axel Boy

This week on Talking Passions, Adam meets Axel Boy

Hailing from the sleepy town of Keynsham just outside Bristol and producing under the name Axel Boy, Alex Joyce has gone from strength to strengths in the EDM scene with over a quarter million plays on his latest EP and and an Australian tour this year already.

Though hard at work finishing his Music Production degree, Adam from Talking Passions

Ceol Nua: Barry Jay Hughes – One Petal Down

Barry Jay Hughes releases video for new single One Petal Down

One Petal Down is the brand new single from Monaghan musician Barry Jay Hughes, who is preparing for the release of his second EP ‘Tried and Treasured‘.

One year on from his debut, the singer-songwriter has come on leaps and bounds from his initial attempt. While this song was written around this time last year, his presentation of it…

Incase you missed it on @8radioireland A Cuppa with @rachwritesstuff & @NaoiseRoo

A Cuppa and an interview with Rachel Masterson and Naoise Roo

In this episode on the webwaves on 8Radio.com I’m bringing you a cuppa with Naoise Roo plus three songs from this incredible musician.

Also brand new single from Hvmmingbyrd, and music from One Horse Pony and The Eskies all of who are playing separate gigs in Whelanslive this Saturday.

Music from Colonel Mustard & The Dijon 5, The…

Ceol Nuacht: Euro 2016 Fever Hits Sea Sessions

Sea Sessions adds Apres Match, Football/Comedy Stage and more

Sea Sessions, have announced TV comedy stars Apres Match will perform on the brand new Football/Comedy stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

The stage will run from 4.00pm-10.00pm on the Saturday and 1.00pm-10.00pm on Sunday. Not only will the Apres Match team be making an appearance but fellow comedian Karl Spain and five scheduled…

Talking Passions: Curlicues

Here’s this weeks Talking Passions interview with the multi-talented singer songwriter L.A Foster, also know as Curlicues!

With plays from his debut album ‘The Long Transition’ making their way onto BCFM’s The Bristol Music Show, and as far away as Italy, the Bristol based Folk artist invites listeners to delve into his unconventional world of music as he explores…

Ceol Nua: Hvmmingbyrd – Out of my Head

Hvmmingbyrd release new single Out of my Head

Alt-pop duo Hvmmingbyrd are back following a notable absence which included major line-up changes. Due to various life circumstances, the only remaining original band member is Deborah Byrne, who was joined by singer/songwriter/pianist Suzette Das in January. It has taken them no time to bounce back, with Out of my Headthe first release from the pair.

Ceol Nuacht: Teenage Musicians Take Over Aviva Stadium for Irish Youth Music Awards

Irish Youth Music Awards

The Irish Youth Music Awards, is coming to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday 16 April.

Organised by Youth Work Ireland, the national event will see young musicians aged 12 – 19 from across the country representing their community and gaining business experience in the music industry. This is the ninth year of the programme which brings some of Ireland’s top music industry…

Ceol Nua: Sub Motion – Haunt Me

New music from Dublin rock band Sub Motion

Sub Motionare a Dublin based grunge/rock band with a full-bodied, modern rock sound. The last two years have seen the band playing the Button Factory, the RDS, headlining and selling out Whelan’s, appearing at the Vibe for Philo, working with the sublime producer James Darkin (Black Eyed Peas, Hozier and Funeral Suits) on their self-funded EP “Happy…

A Cuppa With: Brave Giant

A cuppa and an interview with Brave Giant

Having won the Le Crunch Apple of my Eye contest with their cover ‘Is this Digital Love‘ which went viral after they filmed it in their car, Longford band Brave Giant have been hot topic recently.

Always supporting local Irish music, and considering we all hail from lovely Longford, I was keen to have the Brave Giant lads in for a cuppa with.

They’re set…

Ceol Review: Davie Furey – Easy Come Easy Go

Davie Furey Easy Come Easy Go Album

Just before Christmas I got a delightful package including Davie Furey Easy Come Easy Go, and a handwritten letter from Davie himself which I still have by my CD collection.

This wasn’t my first introduction to the artist as we had been in contact through social media, however it was my first insight into what a genuine character he is. While reviewers receive…

A Cuppa With Rachel Masterson and Davie Furey on 8radio.com

St Patrick’s Day show on 8radio.com

St Patricks Day show, join me a cuppa, a pint or whatever you’re having yourself with Davie Furey Music- the perfect lively addition to any Irish celebration.

To listen to the full “A Cuppa With Davie Furey” click here.

Also loads of Irish music from The Eskies, Molly Sterling, Roisin El Cherif Music, The Crayon Set, Super Hyper Giant and LOADS MORE.

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A Cuppa With: Davie Furey

A cuppa with Davie Furey

A few weeks back, Davie Furey travelled to Longford to join me for Ireland’s best cup of tea**

We talked about his new album and Easy Come Easy Go tour. We discussed the theme of travel, what inspires him and he played his song “Mystic Road”

Join me for a cuppa with Davie Furey….

**may or may not be Ireland’s best cup of tea.

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