Today’s a special bonus episode where you’re not only getting one but TWO interviews with two brilliant Irish artists.If you were to ask why Irish music stands out, many people would agree it’s due to the perpetual honesty that Irish musicians present to the world. Our two guests today are a true testament to that and both of their debut albums are pushing music forward (both were nominated for RTE’s Choice Music Prize). Nealo is a rapper whose album, All The Leaves Are Falling, explores the multi-faceted nature of masculinity and Ailbhe Reddy is a singer/songwriter whose album Personal History is full of observational wit that will charm the hell out of you. On today’s episode, I chat with them both about the work and experiences that went into crafting these standout albums.
There won’t be a new episode of the podcast next week, season 2 will resume on April 13th.