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loves music20. The Art of Slow Growth and Earnest Music with RIMENYEp.020: What happens when a film composer decides to stop playing it cool and finally puts his own name, and heart, into the music? In this episode, I talk with RIMENY, the alt-pop project of Zak Engel, who’s flipping the script on what it means to “arrive late” as an artist. We get into the personal stories behind his debut singles, the decade-long detour that led him back to performing, and the surprising beauty in releasing music that feels earnest, not engineered. If you’ve ever wrestled with timing, self-doubt, or finding your creative lane later than expected… this one w...
2025-08-2143 min
Léim Thart56 - 49th & Main on New Album 'Happy Tears'Kilkenny dance duo 49th & Main have just dropped their long-awaited debut album 'Happy Tears', to wide acclaim and to the delight of their fast-growing base of listeners. With over 200 million streams, 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, multiple BBC Radio 1 - backed releases & listed in the NME 100, the pair have become one of the most popular acts in music coming from Ireland and sit at the forefront of indie-electronic music globally.Their high-energy live shows have propelled them to selling out shows left right and centre, with a sold-out North American tour, Olympia Theatre Dublin, and...
2025-06-1619 min
Léim Thart55 - Jacob Alon: Debut Album 'In Limerence' & Touring with Olly AlexanderScotland's newest folk hero Jacob Alon sat in on Léim Thart to share their stunning debut album 'In Limerence', released on the 30th May. With captivating otherworldly lyrics, and a voice that in the words of Annie Mac can crack the most cynical of hearts wide open, Jacob has been winning over audiences everywhere since first releasing music last autumn.Having recently finished a tour with Olly Alexander (Years & Years), they're now touring Europe with the album, arriving in The Workmans Club Dublin, upgraded due to demand, on the 11th June, tickets available n...
2025-05-2820 min
Léim Thart54 - Lizzie Berchie on EP 'Night Shift' & Love in The Workplace!Bringing lush neo-soul to us is Lizzie Berchie as she shares her brand-new EP 'Night Shift', which comes out on the 23rd May. The 7-track project is filled with stunning vocals, tight harmonies, and the relatable story of an artist who balances full-time work with the music career. I loved having her on to learn all about it!On the live scene, following support slots for Mahalia and Loyle Carner, Lizzie plays a sold-out show in St Pancras Old Church, London, which is set to be a beautiful show....
2025-05-1410 min
OTB FootballFootball Daily | FAI Academy director's dire warning, Liverpool star's agent eyes Spain moveOn Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all of the reaction to last night's Champions League action, which included that incredible goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. We hear from Luis Enrique and Unai Emery. The FAI's Academy Director has a dire warning for the future of Irish football. As Liverpool fans get used to the idea of two of their stars extending their contracts, the agent of another of their players is eyeing a move to Spain for his client. A Tottenham full-back is interesting Manchester City, and we hear from...
2025-04-1018 min
Léim Thart53 - Lady Gaga 'MAYHEM' Review with Dean O'ReillyLady Gaga has well and truly returned with 'MAYHEM', her first pop album in FIVE years following 2020's 'Chromatica'. Following our review of that album, I invited Dean O'Reilly back onto Léim Thart with me to give initial thoughts on this new era for Gaga. Producers on the album include Gaga, Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Gesaffelstein. This album follows the critical success of single 'Disease' and 'Abracadabra', and the worldwide smash of 'Die With A Smile' with Bruno Mars, which boasts over 2 billion Spotify streams, a Grammy, and charted as the #1 song worldwide fo...
2025-03-0716 min
Léim Thart52 - Paddy Keyes on Debut EP 'Over & Over'I'm thrilled to FINALLY welcome my friend Paddy Keyes onto Léim Thart with his brilliant debut EP 'Over & Over'. After several years of releasing indie-pop bangers, the Sligo-native, Dublin-based artist has shared his first body of work with the world. We got to dive into the journey so far, some track details, and what to expect this year!Keyes explores past experiences of various relationships in his youth throughout the EP. In the title track ‘Over & Over’, Keyes shares his frustrations of working a part time job, while in ‘Not Ready To Love You’, h...
2025-02-1916 min
Léim Thart51 - Jo Hill Presents Debut Album 'girlhood.'I'm thrilled to welcome British singer-songwriter Jo Hill onto Léim Thart with her stunning debut album, girlhood. The album is a testament to Jo’s exceptional songwriting prowess, drawing inspiration from iconic legends like Queen, Boney M, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Joni Mitchell, while also echoing the influence of contemporary acts such as Big Thief, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves.She brought me through the highlights of the album, going independent, connecting with her audience, 2025 plans, and even an unexpected Arabic lesson! girlhood. is a captivating blend of timeless and...
2025-01-1618 min
Coinne ChultúirBops & Flops 2024Féachann Jade, Emma & Aisling siar ar 2024 agus ar na halbaim & amhráin a sheas amach. Roineann Ruairí Egan ón bpodchraoladh Léim Thart a thuairimí linn chomh maith!
Lean Raidió Rí-Rá ar na meáin shóisialta @raidiorira
2024-12-191h 06
Léim Thart50 - GRACEY talks Pop Music and New Single 'Back To Then'A force in pop music, GRACEY has been in our years for almost a decade as a singer and songwriter. She has featured on releases with The Chainsmokers, Clean Bandit, Craig David, Jax Jones and KSI. In addition, she co-wrote 'PSYCHO' for Anne-Marie & Aitch which landed Top 5 in the UK singles chart, Jonas Blue and RAYE’s platinum-selling ‘By Your Side’ + others for Meghan Trainor, Rita Ora, Marshmello, Tiësto and more, earning her a nomination at the A&R awards for Songwriter of the Year 2023.Now an independent artist, she has del...
2024-11-2519 min
Podchraoladh na GaelgalsAg Léimt Thart faoi na GaelGrammysLabhraíonn Sinéad, Lucy agus aoi speisialta, saineolach, Ruairí Egan ó phodchraoladh Léim Thart faoi na Grammys san eagrán seo! Roinneann siad a gcuid tuairimí faoi cé ar cheart an bua a bhaint amach vs cé a mbeidh an bua acu… Tá cúpla tuairim conspóideach san eagrán seo! Bain sult. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-2156 min
Léim Thart49 - Ryan McMullan on Debut Album 'Redesign'Today on Léim Thart, we have a re-issue of my 2022 chat with Ryan McMullan. At the time, he was about to release his debut album 'Redesign'. However, he then postponed release citing poor mental health. Fast-forward to 2024 and 'Redesign' has just been released much to the delight of a very patient fanbase, with an even bigger and better tour to go along with it!
On this episode, you'll hear all about the album, and find out where Ryan McMullan is at in 2024!
View this episode on YouTube HERE
2024-11-0416 min
Léim Thart48 - Victor Ray on his Europe Tour & New Single 'Still The Same'Victor Ray is the UK's newest standout voice of R&B and Pop, with the release of new single ‘Still The Same’. It arrives alongside the news that his biggest headline show in London to date, at KOKO in November has sold out. The single is the first taste of new music since the release of his ‘I TRIED.’ EP in the summer, the final in a series of releases documenting Victor’s extraordinary rise over the last 18 months.
The gig list is getting longer and longer - performances at Montreux Jazz Festival, Radio 1’s Big Weeken...
2024-10-1614 min
Léim Thart47 - Charli xcx Review: Brat and it’s completely different but also still bratCharli xcx has FINALLY treated us to the follow-up of her summer-defining album 'BRAT' in the form of a remix album, entitled 'Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat', which features a star-studded line-up of collaborators, such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lorde, The 1975, Bon Iver, Caroline Polachek, Tinashe, Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, and The Japanese House.
With 'BRAT' being the most critically-acclaimed album of the year, and being an album living on the dancefloor, it was a natural extension of the era to release this edition, with every standard ed...
2024-10-1121 min
Léim Thart46 - Aimée shares Heartfelt Banger 'Passenger Seat'Making her return to Léim Thart, Dublin pop artist Aimée has a new banger, the heartfelt 'Passenger Seat' takes us through a comforting journey dedicated to her late mother, as a trip down memory lane is set to slick pop production.Written with Gabrielle Aplin and Ash Howes (Kylie Minogue, Atomic Kitten), Aimée describes her latest offering as her ‘best therapy session yet’ written for everyone who is missing someone, whether it’s an ex-partner or somebody who has passed on; ‘Passenger Seat’ is the song to sing, dance and drive home to....
2024-06-1413 min
Léim Thart45 - Leah Kate plays the 'Super Over' Tour GamesAmerican popstar and TikTok sensation Leah Kate joined me recently while in Dublin for her 'Super Over' Tour, which boasted even bigger crowds than ever as she made her way across Europe. I got to know her and her music through playing a few quick-fire games, including some podcast-exclusive content right here just for you :)No stranger to the stage, she has toured alongside Madison Beer, Hayley Kiyoko, and Anne-Marie. Leah Kate is proving to be a star on the rise with 300M+ global streams, 200M+ TikTok views to date, and millions of followers...
2024-06-1010 min
Léim Thart44 - Astrid S on New Album 'Joyride' & Drivers LicencesNorwegian superstar Astrid S has blown the world of pop music away with a staggering 5 billion streams of hit songs such as "Hurts so Good", "Think Before I Talk" and "It's OK If You Forget Me". Her second album, the newly-released 'Joyride', reflects her growth as an artist, inspired by car journeys with her Dad. They listened to bands like The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, and HAIM - early musical impulses that are reflected throughout the new album.Astrid S is a global pop artist with sold-out world tours and several awards in the...
2024-05-2733 min
Léim Thart43 - Fred Roberts talks 'Sound Of My Youth' EP & Underwater TunnelsOne year on since his first Léim Thart, Fred Roberts has gone from strength to strength with the release of his debut EP 'Sound Of My Youth'. With over a million streams to date, packed-out headline gigs, and a summer full of festivals ahead, we sat down for a much-needed catch-up on all things music... and sleeper trains. and underwater tunnels.
Lead single Sound Of My Youth was written in LA on the last day of a writing trip with Andrew Wells(Phoebe Bridgers, Halsey) and Anthony Rossomando (Lady Gaga, Ellie Goulding). Fred’s c...
2024-05-1021 min
Léim Thart42 - Dua Lipa 'Radical Optimism' Review4 years since her last album, and continuing her reign at the top of the muisc world, we have finally been treated to Dua Lipa's third album 'Radical Optimism' 🦈 Following the juggernaut disco-infused 'Future Nostalgia', Dua worked with the aim to build a new psychedelic, Britpop-inspired record. Did she succeed? Here is my full review.
Since 2020, Dua Lipa has remained at the forefront of pop culture, with a 3rd Grammy win, 7th BRIT award, and the lead single of Barbie movie 'Dance The Night', to name but a few achievements. Her song 'Levitating' went on to...
2024-05-0437 min
Léim Thart41 - LYRA: Debut Album, Rejecting David Guetta, and Tour!Making a grand return to Léim Thart, one of my favourite guests is Bandon Beyoncé LYRA! Having freshly released her self-titled debut album, we just had to catch up and discuss all the new music. Hear her talk about working with Lady Gaga's producer, keeping a song from David Guetta, and the juiciness of a live show!The debut album is a comprehensive reflection of the Irish pop- dance sensation today. Consisting of 14 tracks, the album conveys the broad range of her musicality, journeying from the dark and sultry ‘Chess’ to the pulsating dance...
2024-04-1620 min
2024-04-0513 min
Léim Thart40 - Caity Baser on the BRIT Awards, 'Still Learning' Mixtape & TourBRITs Rising Star nominee Caity Baser is still learning, good thing she has a mixtape about it! With over 200 million streams to her name to date, and collaborations with both chart-topper Joel Corry, and Sigala, Baser has wowed sold-out audiences far and wide with hits like 'Pretty Boys', 'X&Y', 'Friendly Sex', and 'I'm a Problem'.
With her new mixtape 'Still Learning' out now, and her biggest tour to date about to kick off, she shared all the juicy details with me for Léim Thart!
Watch this episode o...
2024-03-1915 min
Léim Thart39 - Will Linley: Magic, Mullets, and MoustachesSouth African pop newcomer Will Linley has just kicked off his sold-out European tour with a show in Dublin's Whelan's, to a raving reception from the crowd. Before taking to stage, we sat to talk about his tour plans, his new 'Magic' EP, along with what is on the way for the 22-year-old! Having shared stages with the likes of P!nk and Maroon 5, the tour will leave audiences wowed by the high energy, and thoughtful lyrics.
Will first gained traction on TikTok, leading to an airplay #1 in South Africa with the Gold-certified “miss me (w...
2024-02-1619 min
Léim Thart38 - Baby Queen survives the Quarter Life CrisisAfter a number of years as this generation's leading anti-popstar, Baby Queen has released her debut album 'Quarter Life Crisis', to rave reviews and landing in the Top 5 of the UK Album Charts!This seminal piece of work for the South African star (born Arabella Latham) has punctuated a number of years of releasing emotional, rock-tinged pop music. Numerous shows & festivals later, supporting Olivia Rodrigo, and being a key feature on the global hit Young Adult series on Netflix 'Heartstopper', Bella is ready to show the world who she is.
2024-01-0517 min
Léim Thart37 - Post-Party do a Lap Around The SunIndie-Rock trio Post-Party have just released their brand new song 'Lap Around The Sun', as the lead single from their upcoming second EP. Proving themselves as one of the Irish acts to watch in 2024, their debut EP “We’re Not Getting Any Younger” placed No. 3 in the Official Irish Independent Chart, alongside being supported on Spotify's New Music Friday, The Indie List and Hottest New Bands playlists.The new release celebrates the importance of letting go to move forward. Fast paced and energetic, this is a song for people who like the pacey guitar lines...
2023-12-0619 min
Léim Thart36 - Fred Roberts releases soaring debut single 'Runaway'20-year old British pop newcomer Fred Roberts has just released a soaring debut single with 'Runaway'. Following a stint on The X Factor, he began releasing covers on social media in lockdown, all the while crafting his own songwriting style, and landing a deal with Polydor Records.The first offering, 'Runaway', is a statement of reckoning, written with a Grammy and Oscar winning team. A guitar-lead coming-of-age anthem, the song is an ode to growing up and facing your difficulties with confidence, building up to a blowout chorus, sure to lift the roof off...
2023-05-1910 min
Léim Thart35 - Brooke's Eurovision reaction & new single 'Heartbreaker'In the midst of a blockbuster year representing Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Brooke joins me to talk through her new single 'Heartbreaker', which shows a different, more sombre side to previous singles this year. On a steady incline, her debut EP due this year promises to deliver pop perfection.
Throughout the Summer, Brooke Scullion has been performing across Europe taking the stage at events such as Glastonbury and headline shows in London as well as Dublin, Madrid and Cork, wowing fans with her set including Eurovision fan-favourite, ‘That’s Rich.’
2022-08-2911 min
Léim Thart34 - Wild Youth talk 'Seventeen', touring & working with JC StewartBack in the spring, fresh off their sold-out Ireland & UK tour, I chatted with Dave of Irish pop band Wild Youth about their nostalgic new single 'Seventeen’! Over the summer, they've been busy with support slots for Lewis Capaldi and Westlife, along with an appearance at Indiependence. Their October Irish tour is on sale now and they have an imminent slot at Electric Picnic!
Co-written by Conor O Donohoe & JC Stewart, and produced By Tristen Evans (The Vamps), Seventeen is the 1st single to be taken from Wild Youth’s upcoming EP. ‘Seventeen’ sees Wild You...
2022-08-2208 min
Léim Thart33 - Ryan McMullan: debut album 'Redesign' & the huge world tourA steady force in Ireland, Ryan McMullan is releasing his new single 'Wilder', taken from his upcoming debut album 'Redesign'. An anthemic up-tempo pop tune, Ryan explains the lyrics: ‘it’s really just about having fun'. This is exactly what fans can expect from his upcoming Redesign Tour.
No stranger to the stage, having shared it with titans such as Ed Sheeran, Snow Patrol, The Coronas and Dermot Kennedy, this extended tour will go across Europe, North America along with his biggest show yet in Belfast's Custom House Square. The extensive tour will travel arou...
2022-07-2911 min
SeansálaitheEagrán 35 - "Fail" na Gealaí (le Ruairí Egan)Fáilte ar ais chuig Na Seansálaithe! Beidh Hugh, James, agus Áine libh achan seachtain ó seo amach leis an chraic ar fad. San eagrán seo, pléann an criú Féile na Gealaí, an "Puball Dhearg", agus cén dóigh gnéas le Gaeilgeoir a mhilleadh le haoi speisialta Ruairí Egan (Léim Thart, BLOC TG4).
2022-06-1745 min
Léim Thart32 - Tove Styrke: the new album 'HARD' & touring with MARINAI could not be more excited to have Sweden’s finest Tove Styrke on Léim Thart! While she was in Dublin opening for MARINA, I got all the details from the tour, her brilliant new album HARD, and her experience of Dublin!
Over the past decade, Tove Styrke has emerged as one of the pop world’s sharpest and most fascinating observers of the human heart. On her fourth album ‘HARD’, the Stockholm-based pop star brings her fiercely intimate lyrics to a truly visionary sound, spiked with elements of everything from left-of-center club music to...
2022-06-0327 min
Léim Thart31 - Ocean Tisdall welcomes us to the Crying RoomAbsolutely buzzing that Ocean Tisdall is back once again to deliver his heartfelt new single ‘Crying Room’, following the release of the seismic 'White Lies' earlier this year. We chatted all about the song, the video, and his upcoming EP!
Channelling more of the raw and passionate aesthetic he has cultivated for himself already, ‘Crying Room’ sees Ocean in a more colourful, yet sombre guise, coupled with an incredibly absorbing new video bringing the song to life.
Since emerging in 2021, Ocean Tisdall has crafted a confessional collection of songs that nod...
2022-05-2708 min
Léim Thart30 - Clodagh shares her new single 'All You Do Is'Rising Cork singer-songwriter Clodagh is the latest on Léim Thart, who just released her new single 'All You Do Is'. I learned all about the process, her dream collaborators, and we name-dropped a few Irish artists along the way!
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2022-05-1306 min
Léim Thart29 - Aimée: new single ‘Nobody Else’, meeting Max Martin & the power of SwedesA face of pop music in Ireland, Aimée sat in to tell me about her new single ‘Nobody Else’, working with Swedish writers, and getting a masterclass from pop god Max Martin! Aimée’s arrival on the scene in 2018 led to a string of Top 40 hits at home in Ireland, as well as support from BBC, Kiss, Clash and more.
Her debut EP ‘Confession’ shot to the No. 1 spot in the iTunes Pop Album Chart, not to mention the overall iTunes Album Chart. Songs like ‘Don’t Call Me Pretty’ established her as an artist who was...
2022-04-2914 min
Léim Thart28 - LYRA's 'Lose My Mind' gets a Shane Codd RemixA regular on Irish stages, awards lists, and airwaves, LYRA has been heard everywhere from Love Island to Grey's Anatomy! Fresh off the release of the new remix to her song 'Lose My Mind' by none other than Shane Codd, Cork's finest LYRA sat down on Léim Thart and to delve into her 2022 plans, new music, even getting some Lady Gaga gossip!
Having self-released her debut EP W.I.L.D., which featured the stunning track ‘Emerald’ produced by Rupert Christie, who also worked with Kate Bush, Coldplay and Aurora, she signed a deal with Universal, who released the hi...
2022-04-0619 min
Léim Thart27 - KAWALA talks the new album 'Better With You'KAWALA already have headline tours, multiple EPs, and a slot of the FIFA 21 soundtrack under their belt. Fresh off the release of their debut album 'Better With You', I was joined by co-frontman Jim to chat all about it! We got to dive into the songs, their current in-store and incoming headline tours, along with the connection they have with their audience!
On the album itself tracks like previous single ‘Searching’ and the FIFA-featured ‘Ticket To Ride’, along with new tracks ‘Marathon’ and ‘Echoes’ are filled with an intoxicating hopefulness that unfurls into bright, pop moments, sur...
2022-03-1420 min
Mo Cheol ThúMo Cheol Thú le Ruairí EganLabhraíonn an craoltóir agus dearthóir Ruairí Egan le Seán Ó Dubhchon faoi na hamhráin is tábhachtaí ina shaol agus na scéalta speisialta a bhaineann leo.
2022-02-1849 min
Léim Thart26 - Fia Moon talks 'By Now', her new singleFresh off releasing her latest track 'By Now', Fia Moon joined me on Léim Thart to talk all about it, and the journey so far!
Listen to 'By Now' HERE
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2022-01-2829 min
OTB's Team 33Ralf Rangnick's new gig, Celtic fans protest and the World Cup bidEnda Coll chats Ralf Rangnick with Colm Boohig as the former RB Leipzig man takes charges of Manchester United in the interim, Ruairi Carberry chats Celtic fans and why they're protesting and Phil Egan gives his thoughts on the World Cup bid.
2021-11-2642 min
Léim Thart25 - Kara Marni brings us her State of Mine EPI've been beyond excited to talk to Kara Marni ever since I started Léim Thart in 2019, and now it's finally here! She has a great new EP, called State of Mine, and we got chatting all about it, along with feedback from her first live shows since the pandemic!
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Stream State of Mine HERE
2021-11-0831 min
Gaeilge AnoisAg Crochadh Thart (Le Ruairí Egan)San eagrán (fhada) seo labhraím faoi craoltóireacht na Gaeilge na linne seo. An tábhacht a bhaineann leis agus conas is feidir leis cabhair a thabhairt do todhcahí na Gaeilge. Comh maith leith sin, labhráím le Ruairí Egan, láirthreoir an podchraoladh Léim Thart, craoltóir le Raidio na Life agus Raidio Rí-Rá, cuid don Ghaeltokt agus duine den chéad scoth. Ná chaill é.
2021-11-031h 02
Léim Thart24 - Tebi Rex: Is It Gonna Be Ok?Making their return to Léim Thart, I'm overjoyed to have Matt & Max of Tebi Rex on to chat all about their new album, social media, and have a bit of a catch up! Their new album is great, so go listen!
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2021-10-2841 min
Léim Thart23 - Arracht: Léiritheoir Cúán Mac ConghailShuigh mé íos le Cúán Mac Conghail, as Macalla Teoranta, a bhí mar léiritheoir ar an scannán úr-nua 'Arracht'. Le scór 100% ar Rotten Tomatoes, rogha na hÉireann do ghradaim Oscars na bliana seo, agus léirmheasanna den scoth tagtha, tá an oiread sin tarlaithe sula bhfaca an phobail é! Labhraíomar faoin scéal álainn, an láthair taifeadtha, agus céard a bheidh le feiceáil sa phictiúrlann!
Craolta i dtosach ar Raidió Rí-Rá.
2021-10-1409 min
Léim Thart22 - Lea Heart: the self-titled EP, gigging, and TikTokLea Heart just released he debut self-titled EP, and is on track to become one of Ireland's top popstars! After starting out in lockdown, she joined me to chat all about her story so far, and what's to come!
Despite all that is going on in the world, 2021 is proving to be a good year for Lea Heart, as she releases her brand new self-titled debut EP. With over 3 million global streams so far, the five track EP features her current single 'A Million Goodbyes', 'Older', 'IDK Why' and two previously unreleased tracks 'Waiting For The Nights' and 'I'll...
2021-08-1628 min
Léim Thart21 - Billie Eilish: Happier Than Ever with Cian & ConorWith Billie Eilish's hotly anticipated second album just released, I got my friends from Raidió na Life, Cian & Conor, on to make their Léim Thart debuts and to talk all about this album!
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2021-08-0645 min
Léim Thart22 - The Load-In 1: Pilot Festival, RAYE leaves Polydor, and Mimi WebbWelcome to The Load-In! On this recurring segment, we'll dive into how the music industry operates, all based on your favourite artists and what's going on! Today we'll discuss Ireland's first music festival since Covid, RAYE leaving Polydor and the buzz around Mimi Webb!
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2021-07-2523 min
Seal le Seán ar Raidió Rí-RáRuairí EganLabhraíonn Ruairí Egan le Seán faoina chuid oibre mar láithreoir ar Raidió Rí-Rá agus Raidió na Life, a phodchraoladh Léim Thart, a chuid priontaí, na físeáin a dhéanann sé do Bhloc TG4 agus Cúla 4 ar Scoil, a shaothar leis an Ghaeltokt agus Gaeltacht X. Insíonn sé dúinn faoina thaithí ag ceolchoirm mhór faoin spéir le déanaí agus faighimid moltaí popcheoil iontacha ón gCríoch Lochlainn.
2021-07-1620 min
Léim Thart21 - Niall McNamee shares his 'Step By Step' EPDundalk-born, UK-based singer-songwriter Niall McNamee has spent years writing songs and performed sold out gigs, a difficult feat considering he hadn't yet released any music! He now brings his debut EP 'Step By Step' with five heartfelt tracks. We sat down to talk about it, life in the pandemic and to get a sneak peak into his upcoming movie 'Love Without Walls'.
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2021-05-2023 minPodchraoladh na GaelgalsLéim Thart x GaelgalsFáilte roimh ár gcéad aoi! Labhraíonn Sinéad, Lucy & Alswyn le Ruairí Egan / Léim Thart, láithreoir raidió, podchraoltóir & cara dár gcuid. Pléann siad an t-ábhar is fearr leo ar fad: ceolchoirmeacha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1335 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Taylor SwiftJust after releasing Fearless (Taylor's Version), Taylor Swift has dominated charts, airwaves and award shows in the last decade. Through many albums and controversies, she has shown resilience with an army of fans behind her. Here's our breakdown on this week's episode!
2021-04-1836 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play KylieAustralia's reigning monarch of pop music, Kylie has enjoyed a career spanning four decades with more hits and albums than we cna count! Hear us delve into her best bits and her career on this week's show!
2021-03-3027 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Lily AllenOne of Britain's most famous women in contemporary music, Lily Allen has seen it all, and drawn a cult following. She's had number-ones, multiple successful albums, tabloid harassment, a Mercury Prize nomination, a stalker and many more things thrown at her over the years. We delved into one of the most interesting women in pop on this week's show!
2021-03-2825 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Male Rappers"WHAT?! I thought Alexa, play... was all about women?!?!"
Yes, listener. It is. Fear not, this week we're talking about all the female pop songs that have been RUINED by male rap verses. Y'know that feeling when you want to sing the second verse, but some fella comes along with terrible lyrics? Yeah, we get you. Today we celebrated all those songs (rap verse-free) but gave a mention to one or two decent features along the way!
2021-03-2125 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Doja CatOur most controversial subject yet, this week we talked all things about multi-Grammy-nominated rapper/singer Doja Cat! Hear everything from before she blew up on TikTok with 'Say So' all the way up to now through the music and the scandal!
2021-03-2124 min
Léim Thart20 - Laoise: The Healthy EP, mental health and GravyAs one of Ireland's most exciting musicians, Laoise has built her platform on honesty, transparency and pure pop. With over 5 million streams to her name, she has just released the Healthy EP, where she's as vulnerable as ever. We talked about how life and her music has shifted over the last year, along with delving into the musical stories and gushing over some of our favourite artists!
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2021-03-0142 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Lady GagaMother Monster herself, Lady Gaga has achieved what few even dare to dream. With tens of millions of albums sold, 11 Grammys, an Oscar, playing the Super Bowl and multiple headline tours, she has risen to that rare level of superstardom. We delved into her music, her evolution and her controversies on this week's show.
2021-02-2537 min
Léim Thart19 - Ceolchoirm Seachtain na Gaeilge le EnergiaCroí-fhéile na Gaeilge, tá Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia ar ais linn agus réimse mhór imeachtaí ar fáil! Labhair le Aimée & Seán as Áras na nGael faoi cheolchoirm ar líne a bheidh ag craoladh ar an 13 Márta, chomh maith le roinnt den siamhsaíocht; Róisín Seoighe, Dara as damhsóirí Cairde agus Paddy Farrelly!
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2021-02-2220 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Little MixSince becoming the first band to win the X Factor in 2011, Little Mix have rarely had a dull moment, with 5 number 1 singles in the UK, multiple BRIT awards and their 6th album 'Confetti' released in late 2020. Today we delved into the world's biggest girl band from X Factor, all the way through albums, changes in management, controversies and Jesy Nelson leaving the band last December.
2021-02-1930 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Charli XCXKnown for hits like 'Boom Clap', '1999', 'I Love It' and 'Fancy', Charli XCX is one of the most versatile figures in the pop genre, who has changed over time and carved out her own lane as a singer, songwriter, TV executive and record label owner. This week, we looked into her music career, how her sound has changed and whether or not we think she is a boss!
2021-02-1031 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Irish Women In HarmonyFormed in 2020, the Irish Women In Harmony took the country by storm with their stunning cover of 'Dreams' by The Cranberries, all to raise money for Safe Ireland, and with over €250,000 raised, they're a force to be reckoned with! On top of this, they spread awareness of gender disparity in the Irish music industry, showing that an equal amount of talented Irish women are here, but not given the same opportunities.
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In this episode we dive into what we love about this super-group, and chat about some of its members' music!
2021-02-0732 min
Alexa, play...Alexa, play Dua LipaWhat isn't Dua Lipa doing? With 2 albums under her belt, including the critically-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated 'Future Nostalgia', you can't ignore her with hits like 'New Rules', 'Levitating', 'One Kiss', 'Don't Start Now' and 'Physical'. In the first episode of 'Alexa, play...', we delve into the music industry's woman of the hour!
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2021-01-2540 min
Léim Thart18 - Dagny: the new album, playing in Ireland and her Katy Perry story!One of Norway's best musical exports, Dagny has been releasing music since her 2015 breakout 'Backbeat', with a steady stream of pop hits up to the release of her debut album 'Strangers / Lovers' in 2020. No stranger to Ireland, she has played here multiple times with headline shows in Dublin, along with supporting The Coronas in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and Picture This for 5 nights in the 3Arena. On the episode, we talked about the making of the album, dream collaborations, inspiring Katy Perry and her plans for 2021!
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2021-01-2247 min
Léim Thart17 - Christmas SpecialLe bliain cosúil le 2020 ag druidim chun deiridh, breathnóimis siar ar bhuaicphointí phodchraoladh Léim Thart i mbliana, chomh maith le míreanna nua faoi na rudaí is fearr faoin Nollaig!
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With a year like 2020 coming to an end, we're going to reflect on some Léim Thart podcast highlights of the year, along with new segments all about out favourite parts of Christmas!
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2020-12-1729 min
Léim Thart16 - Fortúne Igiebor: The 'Disruption & Order' InterviewOn this episode upcoming Irish artist Fortúne Igiebor talked to me about his debut EP 'Disruption & Order', his Netflix recommendations and how he would be as a DJ!
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Ar an episode seo, tháinig an ceoltóir Fortúne Igiebor isteach le labhairt faoina chéad EP 'Disruption & Order', moltaí Netflix agus cén ceol a thaitníonn leis éisteacht le!
2020-08-2826 min
Léim Thart15 - The Dream Irish Music Festival with Conor O'NeillReturning guest Conor O'Neill of the Sunday Soundtrack Podcast joined me via Zoom where we talked about our favourite thing, Irish music! With all festivals cancelled in 2020 we looked at some of our favourite Irish tracks and built our dream music festival!
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2020-07-301h 05
Léim Thart14 - Lady Gaga - Chromatica Review with Dean O'ReillyLady Gaga has well and truly returned to the Dance/Pop genre with her 6th album, Chromatica! I got fellow Little Monster Dean on to talk our way through the album and everything Chromatica!
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Tá Lady Gaga go deimhin fillte ar an seánra Damhsa/Pop lena 6ú halbam, Chromatica! Labhair mé agus leantóir Gaga mhór eile, Dean, isteach le labhairt faoi chuile rud Chromatica!
2020-05-2954 min
Léim Thart13 - Charli XCX - how i'm feeling now ReviewMade from her house in LA on lockdown throughout April and May, Charli XCX has released her fourth album 'how i'm feeling now' and this is one of the most unique music releases of quarantine because of it being made over 6 weeks from within her own walls. Here's my full review of her best album yet!
2020-05-1524 min
Léim Thart12 - Dua Lipa - Future Nostalgia ReviewDua Lipa has just released her new disco-inspired second album 'Future Nostalgia'. I heard the album a few days early and have been playing it non-stop ever since! In my first solo podcast episode, here's a track-by-track review of what I think will be a big album for Dua!
2020-03-3031 min
Léim Thart11 - Things to do in self-isolation le Póilín Nic Géidigh (BEO)Sa chéad eipeasód beo de Leim Thart (déanta ar Instagram Live), labhair mé le Póilín faoi rudaí gur féidir déanamh fada's go bfhuil féin-aonrú ar siúil. Bhí cluichí, imeachtaí agus moltaí ó éisteoirí againn! Tá an t-eolas ar fad ón eipeasód ar fáil anseo smarturl.it/leimthartbeo
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In the first ever live episode of Léim Thart (done via Instagram Live), me and Póilín talked all things to do in self-isolation! There were games, activities along with suggestion from listeners! All things from the episode are available as a resource pack here smart
2020-03-2436 min
Léim Thart10 - Ag Taisteal an Domhain le NiamhAr feadh 6 mhí anuraidh, chuaigh aoi rialta ar Léim Thart, Niamh Ní Chróinín, ag taisteal timpeall an Domhain, ag tabhairt cuairte ar an Nua Shéalann, Fiji, an Astráil agus Meiriceá Theas! D'iarr mé uirthi é ar fad a achoimriú go 5 buaicphointe agus théis cúpla cinne deacair, labhraímear faoi sa stiúdeó!
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Frequent guest on Léim Thart, Niamh Ní Chróinín, went travelling around the world for 6 months last year, visitng New Zealand, Fiji, Australia and South America! I asked her to condense it all do...
2020-01-1709 min
Léim Thart09 - Tebi Rex talk their album & rate colleges by sexiness!One of the most unique acts coming out of this country at the moment, Tebi Rex came in to not only talk about their recent debut album and their upcoming headline show, but also chatted about their time in Maynooth University and how they'd rate each college by sexiness! We strayed off-topic many times and it made for an even more wholesome chat!
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Tháinig scoth-cheoltóirí na hÉireann faoi láthair, Tebi Rex isteach le labhairt faoi ábhair idir a n-albam nua-eisithe agus a gceolchoirm atá ar na bacá...
2019-10-1144 min
Léim Thart08 - Brónagh & Bean-Sídhe le AoifeTháinig Aoife ó Animism Productions isteach le labhairt faoina seó puipéid: “Brónagh agus an Bean-Sídhe” mar chuid d’Fhéile Idirnáisiúnta Puipéadóireachta Bhaile na Manach!
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Aoife from Animism Productions came in to talk about their puppet show “Brónagh agus an Bean-Sídhe” as part of the Monkstown International Puppet Festival!
2019-09-2706 min
Léim Thart07 - Longitude 2019 Review with Dylan & ConorAfter a packed out weekend at Longitude Festival, I brought in Dylan & Conor to look back at this year's festival and find out what they'd love to see there next year.
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Tar éis deireadh seachtaine gnóthach ag an bhféile Longitude, chaith mé, Dylan agus Conor súil siar ar fhéile na bliana seo agus súil chun tosaigh ar fheabhsúcháin don bhliain seo chugainn.
2019-07-1933 min
Léim Thart06 - Grá Liam Gallagher do Taytos le Niamh Ní ChróinínLe Liam Gallagher ag seinm in Irish Independent Park i gCorcaigh Dé Domhnaigh, caithfimid súil siar chuig tweet a sheol sé ag léiriú grá do na criospaí is Éireannaí atá ann, Taytos!
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With Liam Gallagher playing in the Irish Independent Park in Cork on Sunday, we’ll take a look back on a tweet he sent declaring his love for the most Irish of crisps, Taytos!
2019-06-2103 min
Léim Thart05 - Erica-Cody talks Leoness, Game of Thrones and her merch lineRising star of the Irish music scene Erica Cody dropped in to talk about everything from her debut EP ‘Leoness’ and her ‘Don’t Touch My Hair’ campaign to why she fangirled over Samantha Mumba and the best spot in Dublin to get a chicken fillet roll!
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Tháinig réalt úr-nua i gceol na hÉireann Erica Cody isteach le labhairt faoi chuile rud idir a céad EP ‘Leoness’, a feachtas 'Don't Touch My Hair', a grá do Samantha Mumba agus an áit is fearr i mBaile Átha Cliath chun chicken fillet roll a fháil!
2019-06-0736 min
Léim Thart04 - Sraith físe meabharshláinte RCSI & IADT le Caoimhe Ní ChathailLe déanaí, rinne mé guthú ar fhís faoin meabhairshláinte mar chuid de sraith físe le RCSI agus IADT, dírithe ar dhaoine óga. Bhí comhrá agam faoi le Caoimhe Ní Chathail ar a clár, Blas, ar BBC Raidió Ulaidh. Is féidir mo cheann (Bulaíocht) a fheiceáil ag http://bit.ly/bulaiocht . Tá na físeáin iomlán ar fáil ar www.spunout.ie/rcsi.
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Recently, I did voice-over for a video on mental health as part of a video series aimed at young pe...
2019-05-3106 min
Léim Thart03 - Electric Picnic: Line-up 2019 le Niamh Ní ChróinínLe Electric Picnic ar an mbealach, agus na ticéid ar fad díolta sular fógraíodh é, tháinig Niamh ó Raidió Rí-Rá isteach chun an chéad chuid den line-up i mbliana a phlé!
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With Electric Picnic 2019 on the way, and the tickets sold out before it was even announced, Niamh from Raidió Rí-Rá came in to have a chat about the first batch of this year's line-up!
2019-05-2304 min
Léim Thart02 - Vox Pop: Bounty Easter EggThis Easter, there was one thing that divided opinions more than any other; a Bounty Easter Egg! On this episode, find out what some students thought about this new Easter Egg! Do you think an egg like this should exist?
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Bhí rud amháin a scair tuairimí i rith na Cásca i mbliana os cionn rud ar bith eile; Ubh Chásca Bounty. Ar an gclár seo, éist le cad a cheap roinnt mic léinn faoin Ubh Chásca nua seo! An gceapann tú gur chóir go mbead...
2019-05-1002 min
Léim Thart01 - Jailbreak 2019 - Cad é? le Anne & GráinneInniu, tháinig Anne agus Gráinne isteach sa stiúdeó le labhairt faoin turas a bheidh á ghlacadh acu mar chuid de Jailbreak 2019! Labhraíomar faoi gach rud bainteach le Jailbreak, cén fáth a bhfuil sé ann agus phléimear na ráflaí faoi cá mbeidh na cailíní ag dul!
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Today, Anne and Gráinne came into the studio to talk about Jailbreak 2019 which they'll be undertaking soon! We talked everything about Jailbreak, why it's organised and discussed rumours behind where their mystery destination is!
2019-05-0907 min
Léim ThartFáilte go Léim Thart! Fáilte go Léim Thart, podchraoladh úr-nua lán le míreanna spéisiúla ón gclár Raidió Rí-Rá! Éist isteach ag www.rrr.ie nó ar an aip.
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Welcome to Léim Thart, a new podcast full of the best segments from the Raidió Rí-Rá show! Tune in at www.rrr.ie or on the app
2019-03-3100 min