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Léim Thart

by Ruairí Egan

Léim Thart is the podcast for the latest in music. Here you'll find a curated lineup of interviews with the hottest artists. Whether they're chart-toppers, BRIT Award winners, or being nominated at the GRAMMYs, you'll find them on Léim Thart, alongside album reviews, and segments in Irish and English on a range of subjects!///Is é Leim Thart an podchraoladh le gach rud ceol a chloisteáil. Éist le hagallaimh, léirmheasanna, agus míreanna i nGaeilge agus Béarla ar do rogha ábhair!

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  1. 63 - Aidan Jones Shares the 'Overkill' Deluxe EP

    Edinburgh's Aidan Jones is the latest in the Léim Thart hotseat! I've been playing his music non-stop for over a year now and felt like we needed to sit down and talk through his EP 'Overkill' which has just received a deluxe release in time for the summer. Originally released in December, the EP...

  2. 62 - Leigh-Anne Talks Debut Album & Touring in Ireland!

    Leigh-Anne has found her wings. Since starting her solo career in the summer of 2023, her legion of listeners have patiently waited, and now her debut solo album 'My Ego Told Me To' is finally here, dropping on Friday 20th February. She sat in on Léim Thart to fill me in on this new era, and the...

  3. 61 - Best of 2025 with Jacob Alon, DUMBPHONE, Aidan Jones, George Lyons & Tebi Rex

    What a year it's been for music! We've had an abundance of great tunes and albums throughout 2025, and I've wrapped it all up into this very special Best of 2025 episode taking you through the pinnacle of music this year. I'll also be joined by Jacob Alon, DUMBPHONE, Aidan Jones, George Lyons &...

  4. 60 - Goodbye, Tebi Rex.

    It's been a great decade of music and community from Kildare's No. 1 inter-racial Hip-Hop duo, Tebi Rex. Since forming in Maynooth University, the pair have cultivated a community of loyal listeners who have all grown up together, sold out shows all over the place, and probably played your...

  5. 59 - Benjamin Steer: New Single 'Miracle', Songwriting, and Inspiration

    Loved talking to singer-songwriter Benjamin Steer for Léim Thart about his 2025, and his brand-new single 'Miracle'. He's just played The Academy Dublin supporting Arthur Hill on a tour which includes the legendary Brixton Academy in London. We talked about Stromae, a clash of accents when you're...

  6. 58 - Léim Thart LIVE with Jamie Duffy!

    Today's Léim Thart episode is with Monaghan composer Jamie Duffy, recorded live with an audience at the Róisín Dubh Galway to celebrate the release of his debut album, which is freshly landed at #1 on the Independent Albums Chart in Ireland, and #7 All Albums. I loved speaking to Jamie about it…

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  7. 57 - RuthAnne on Brand-New Album & Book!

    Dublin's own RuthAnne is on Léim Thart today! A major Irish figure of music and the industry, she has been in the game since co-writing 'Too Little Too Late' for JoJo at 17 years old. Since then, she has accumulated over 12 billion streams as a writer, and earned GRAMMY & BRIT Award nominations....

  8. 56 - 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…

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  9. 55 - Jacob Alon: Debut Album 'In Limerence' & Touring with Olly Alexander

    Scotland'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...

  10. 54 - 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...

  11. 53 - Lady Gaga 'MAYHEM' Review with Dean O'Reilly

    Lady 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,...

  12. 52 - 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...

  13. 51 - 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…

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  14. 50 - 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…

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  15. 49 - 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…

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  16. 48 - 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...

  17. 47 - Charli xcx Review: Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat

    Charli 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…

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  18. 46 - 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…

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  19. 45 - Leah Kate plays the 'Super Over' Tour Games

    American 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...

  20. 44 - Astrid S on New Album 'Joyride' & Drivers Licences

    Norwegian 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...

  21. 43 - Fred Roberts talks 'Sound Of My Youth' EP & Underwater Tunnels

    One 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...

  22. 42 - Dua Lipa 'Radical Optimism' Review

    4 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…

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  23. 41 - 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...

  24. 40 - Caity Baser on the BRIT Awards, 'Still Learning' Mixtape & Tour

    BRITs 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',...

  25. 39 - Will Linley: Magic, Mullets, and Moustaches

    South 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...

  26. 38 - Baby Queen survives the Quarter Life Crisis

    After 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…

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  27. 37 - Post-Party do a Lap Around The Sun

    Indie-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...

  28. 36 - 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...

  29. 35 - 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...

  30. 34 - Wild Youth talk 'Seventeen', touring & working with JC Stewart

    Back 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...

  31. 33 - Ryan McMullan: debut album 'Redesign' & the huge world tour

    A 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...

  32. 32 - Tove Styrke: the new album 'HARD' & touring with MARINA

    I 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...

  33. 31 - Ocean Tisdall welcomes us to the Crying Room

    Absolutely 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…

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  34. 30 - 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! Follow Ruairí Egan / Léim Thart HERE

  35. 29 - Aimée: new single ‘Nobody Else’, meeting Max Martin & the power of Swedes

    A 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,...

  36. 28 - LYRA's 'Lose My Mind' gets a Shane Codd Remix

    A 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…

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  37. 27 - 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...

  38. 26 - Fia Moon talks 'By Now', her new single

    Fresh 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 Follow Ruairí Egan / Léim Thart HERE

  39. 25 - Kara Marni brings us her State of Mine EP

    I'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! Follow Ruairí Egan / Léim Thart:...

  40. 24 - 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! Follow Ruairí Egan / Léim Thart HERE

  41. 23 - Arracht: Léiritheoir Cúán Mac Conghail

    Shuigh 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...

  42. 22 - Lea Heart: the self-titled EP, gigging, and TikTok

    Lea 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…

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  43. 21 - Billie Eilish: Happier Than Ever with Cian & Conor

    With 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! Follow Léim Thart - @leimthart

  44. 20 - Laoise: The Healthy EP, mental health and Gravy

    As 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…

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  45. 19 - Ceolchoirm Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia

    Croí-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...

  46. 18 - 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,...

  47. 17 - Christmas Special

    Le 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! // With a year like 2020 coming to an end, we're going to reflect on some Léim Thart podcast highlights of the...

  48. 16 - Fortúne Igiebor: The 'Disruption & Order' Interview

    On 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! Follow Fortúne Igiebor here /// 6NTn1LnBw0yJjMmU36cy Ar an episode seo, tháinig an ceoltóir Fortúne Igiebor isteach le labhairt…

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  49. 15 - The Dream Irish Music Festival with Conor O'Neill

    Returning 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! ~ Listen to our Spotify playlist...

  50. 14 - Lady Gaga - Chromatica Review with Dean O'Reilly

    Lady 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! /// Tá Lady Gaga go deimhin fillte ar an seánra Damhsa/Pop lena 6ú halbam, Chromatica! Labhair mé agus...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Léim Thart is the podcast for the latest in music. Here you'll find a curated lineup of interviews with the hottest artists. Whether they're chart-toppers, BRIT Award winners, or being nominated at the GRAMMYs, you'll find them on Léim Thart, alongside album reviews, and segments in Irish and English on a range of subjects!///Is é Leim Thart an podchraoladh le gach rud ceol a chloisteáil. Éist le hagallaimh, léirmheasanna, agus míreanna i nGaeilge agus Béarla ar do rogha ábhair!

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