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This week, Kayte caught up with Dashoda ahead of his EP release in the Workman's on March 14th. They chatted lockdown karaoke, creating music with friends and going on tour with 49th and Main. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kayte caught up with Pauric O'Meara ahead of his Irish gigs in Galway's Róisin Dubh and Dublin's Whelans. Listen back to the chats about going to find yourself in Bali, reggae music and playing sold-out gigs in London Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kayte is chatting the EFÉ who's just home from a huge European tour supporting Still Woozy (as in literally just home, the suitcase isn't even unpacked!) Listen back to their chats about what countries have the best crowds, being co-dependent and getting excited for EFÉ's upcoming gig at Other Voices in Dingle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kayte caught up with Sorcha Durham - who you might know as one quarter of Dingle band Walking on Cars. They chatted about life after the band and going solo, the pressures of social media and Sorcha's debut single Fireside (out Nov 18th) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kayte caught up with Faith aka Cruel Sister for her first ever radio interview (!!!) Catch up on their chats about murder ballads, making music for faeries and Cruel Sister's upcoming slot at Other Voices in Dingle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dublin drill artist joins Kayte on the show to preview his debut mixtape Sellótape and talks about his ambition to follow in Stormzy's footsteps and set up his own music festival.Catch up on his extended interview here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up on Paddy and Ben from 49th & Main's unplugged iLove Irish studio session and extended interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Hughes exclusively reveals Night and Day Festival's song contest finalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan and Paddy are driving a 22-year-old Micra over 10,000KM from Dublin, Ireland to Tbilisi, Georgia for Focus Ireland.Kayte joins the lads in Greece to see how they're getting on.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Kayte chats to fellow Kerry man Junior Brother about the All Ireland semi-final, his upcoming gigs and why it's great to see festivals supporting Irish artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer/songwriter Odhran Murphy was watching a football match when he got a call from ITV to tell him his track Stars was part of the show’s soundtrack that night.With only minutes to spare before the episode started, Odhran left the match and raced home, just in time for the show.The romantic ballad, inspired by the musical The Greatest Showman, was used during a recoupling scene and prompted huge interest among viewers, with thousands turning to music app Shazam to find out the artist’s identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erica Cody joins Kayte to chat about her latest TV gig - the brand new RTÉ music show The Main Stage which airs on Friday nights on RTÉ One for the next six weeks.She's joined on the show by co-presenter and The Coronas lead singer Danny O'Reilly.The Main Stage will feature live studio performances, interviews and general craic, celebrating a host of Irish artists, from established acts to the hottest new talent on the music scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fancy playing a set at an Irish festival this summer? Craig Hughes, co-founder of Night and Day Festival, has all the details about their talent search and song contest with the overall winners playing at the festival this September. Full song contest details here: https://nightandday.ie/song-contest/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen back to young Dublin rapper Malaki chatting to Kayte about his upcoming performance at the Hennessy Hip Hop House at Body and Soul.Listen to his track Fair Play here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhGvp54HzXs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iLove Irish – The home of brand new Irish music on iRadio, available exclusively on the iRadio app.Hear exclusive and in-depth interviews with your favourite Irish artists as well as the freshest homegrown hits.This week, Kayte talks X Factor and performing for the Swedish royal family with Limerick lady Michelle Grimes and catches up with Danny Corona ahead of their Christmas Live Stream from the Olympia.TracklistDenise Chaila x Jafaris - AnseoMichelle Grimes - Going Going GoneKneecap - MamThe Coronas - LA at NightZig & Zag - Christmas No. 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Nigeria, Jean-Luc Uddoh or JyellowL as he's better known has called Ireland home since he was a young teenager. Having struck a deal with his Mum to sit the Leaving Cert, JyellowL went on to complete a degree in politics in UCD.SInce then, his career has been going from strength playing massive gigs at Longitude and Body&Soul and his music has been featured on FIFA20 and Normal People.Here he chats to Kayte about political ambition, inspiring young teenagers and trying to hop the fence into Longitude. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iLove Irish – The home of brand new Irish music on iRadio, available exclusively on the iRadio app.Hear exclusive and in-depth interviews with your favourite Irish artists as well as the freshest homegrown hits.This week Kayte talks about how the Seanad is a retirement home with Dublin rapper JYellowL and makes a holy show of herself fan-girling over Moncrieff. Tracklist:Darren Regan - Point of ViewSophie Doyle Ryder - Little Black BookRyan Mack - BrokeJYellowL - Tunnel VisionOmonoko - Weight in GoldMoncrieff - AmericaStrange Boy - The PopeCMAT - I Wanna Be a Cowboy, BabyIrish Women in Harmony - Together at Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iLove Irish – The home of brand new Irish music on iRadio, available exclusively on the iRadio app.Hear exclusive and in-depth interviews with your favourite Irish artists as well as the freshest homegrown hits.This week, Kayte chats to Offaly songstress Bri and talks TikTok, making music with a rugby ball and the Black and Tans with Welshy.TracklistFaraway Martin - The Lights Turn OnEcho Harte & Flamingo - Rain in JuneClodagh - You Got Me (The Control Freaks Remix)Bri - BuryingRofi James - SorryWelshy - HaitiMonjola - Feels RightInhaler - When it BreaksSorcha Richardson - The Starlight Lounge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iLove Irish – The brand new home of Irish music on iRadio, available exclusively on the iRadio app.Hear exclusive and in-depth interviews with your favourite Irish artists as well as the freshest homegrown hits.This week’s show sees Kayte catch up with Laoise and Dublin hip-hop star Nealo. TracklistErica Coady - CalculatedSophie Doyle-Ryder - Little Black BookKean Kavanagh - Street LightsLaoise - HealthyOrla Gartland - PretendingNealo - All The Leaves are FallingPureGrand - Such a FrightTim Chadwick - If I Gotta RunDermot Kennedy x Meduza - Paradise Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Kayte chats to Dublin rapper Nealo.After becoming disillusioned with his stuffy day job in a law firm, Nealo packed it in to pursue music full-time.After an extended stint as a punk rocker, he decided to try his hand at hip hop.And it seems the risk paid off.Last year saw him play to crowds at Electric Picnic, Longitude and Knockanstockan and last week he released his debut album ‘All The Leaves are Falling’.You can listen back to his chats with Kayte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.