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The Paul McLoone Show
by Today FM
With so much music now out there, how can you be sure that you're only hearing - and hearing about - the best of it? This is where Paul comes in, with three hours jammed full of old and new independent and alternative classics, reliably chosen by a man who knows a thing or two about great tunes. Always an education, always a pleasure.
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New measures to crack down on illegal puppy selling
Pete Wedderburn Pete the Vet is back to discuss new measures to crack down on Illegal Puppy Selling Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com…
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Lennon: 40 Years On - Podcast Special
Explore Lennon's enduring influence on his birthplace of Liverpool, his adopted city of New York, and go on a journey that separates the man from the myth. John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building on 8 December 1980. He was 40 years old. The former Beatle had...
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Pete O'Hanlon Chats About How Being In The Strypes Taught Him To Take A Different Approach To Music
As part of a 'That Was Then This Is Now' special, Pete O'Hanlon of The Zen Arcade joined Paul on the show to talk about their first single, and the life lessons learned with The Strypes. This time around, the lads in The Zen Arcade are taking a different approach. They had planned to build up a...
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Josh McClorey On Working With Weller And Life After The Strypes
This Friday, Josh McClorey will release his second solo single 'Crazy', and it's not what you would expect a Josh McClorey track to sound like. Josh caught up with Paul for a chat about creating music in his shed in Cavan, and what he learned from working with Paul Weller. After being based in a...
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Róisín Murphy Chats About Her New Album And What The Future Holds
Fresh from the release of her fifth studio album 'Róisín Machine', Róisín Murphy caught up with Paul to chat all about the sound of the album, and what the future holds. 'Róisín Machine' was ten years in the making and sees Róisín team up with her long-time collaborator Parrot. While she says you...
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Fontaines D.C. Share Their Favourite Songs And Talk About What's Next For The Band
Fresh off the release of their second album 'A Hero's Death', Tom and Deego from Fontaines D.C. stopped by Today FM to chat with Paul McLoone. They talked about the making of 'A Hero's Death', how it feels to be neck and neck with Taylor Swift for the number 1 album spot, and what Covid...
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The McLoone Sessions: Columbia Mills
Wednesday night is traditionally the night for The McLoone Sessions but they have been put on pause under the current restrictions. They make a return tonight thanks to one we already had in the bag - a brand new session from Columbia Mills. They gave us a preview of their upcoming 2nd album…
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The McLoone Sessions: Sister Ghost
This week Sister Ghost were in studio for the McLoone Sessions and performed three songs - 'Bruised Fruit', 'Backwards' and 'Fake Friends Run This Country'. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/03/06164727/040320-THE-MCLOONE-SESSIONS-SISTER-GHOST.mp3"][/audio] Sister Ghost was...
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The McLoone Sessions: Ash
Following the release of the specially compiled 'Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years of Ash', Paul's guests on the McLoone sessions this week were Ash! Teenage Wildlife: 25 Years Of Ash is out now and available from @GoldenDiscs #TeenageWildlife 2CD https://t.co/wjVyG4dOs6 2LP https://t.co/Wua9neJXG8...
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The McLoone Sessions: Aoife Nessa Frances
Off the back of the release of her debut album 'Land of No Junction', Aoife Nessa Frances stopped by the Today FM studios for The McLoone Sessions. Myself and @ciannugent doing a @PMcLoone session today pic.twitter.com/RaGcIsr653 — Aoife Nessa Frances (@Aoife_N_Frances) February 7, 2020…
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The McLoone Sessions: The Snuts
It's been a big year for The Snuts! The Scottish band made a big impact on the festival circuit, as well as completing their own headline tour across the UK and Ireland. They also went on tour with their pal Lewis Capaldi which included a night in Dublin's Olympia Theatre. While they were in…
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The McLoone Sessions: The Murder Capital
Ahead of the release of their debut album 'When I Have Fears', The Murder Capital stopped by the Today FM studios for The McLoone Sessions. They played four tracks from the album - 'Don't Cling To Life', 'Feeling Fades', 'For Everything', and 'Green and Blue'. You can hear them here: [audio...
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Paul McLoone Celebrates Radiators 'Ghostown' Turning 40
Pete Holidai joined Paul McLoone in studio to mark his bands classic album turning 40 years old. The Radiators released 'Ghostown' back in 1979 and it has really stood the test of time, still sounding relevant in today's Dublin scape and indeed the punk revival happening at the moment means this...
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Jonathan Bree In The McLoone Sessions
Jonathan Bree is the enigmatic musician who wears a white mask and produces dreamy character lead music. The New Zealander was in Ireland at Whelans Dublin and we were delighted when Jonathan and his band came in to record especially for The Paul McLoone Show. You can listen to the session by...
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Mattiel In Session
A session that fuses bluesy riffs with garage rock. How does that sound? To us, it's heaven and we're delighted to share it with you. Mattiel was in town recently and because we're such massive fans of her new album Satis Factory we thought that we must get this musician In Session for The Paul...
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The Divine Comedy | The McLoone Sessions
The Divine Comedy are frankly a sensation. Their new album 'Office Politics' was released in early June and we were delighted to invite the band in for a McLoone Session. It’s the follow-up to the acclaimed top ten 2016 album ‘Foreverland’. Neil will play four UK and Ireland instores this June as...
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Otherkin | The Paul McLoone Sessions
Otherkin are just gearing up to release their second album, a UK tour in September is calling and they are getting tonnes of radio play across the water. The boys came in to record a McLoone Session and boy did they! The studio walls could hardly contain them. Thanks to Gavin Blake on sound, have…
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Peluche | The Paul McLoone Sessions
Listen to the amazing Peluche in session for The Paul McLoone Show. The trio were in Dublin recently on their UK and Irish tour and popped in to record three tracks for us. You can listen to the session by clicking play button above. The Paul McLoone Show Monday to Thursday 9pm [audio...
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Listen To Soda Blonde Sensational McLoone Session
[audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/06/19214521/SODA-BLONDE-SESSION-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] We were delighted to invite Soda Blonde into The McLoone Sessions. The band are a bit of a sensation with truly outstanding vocals from Faye O'Rourke. Bye bye Little Green Cars and well hello...
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Shirley Manson Discusses 'Taking The Power Back' For Women In Music Industry
'I think any festival that doesn't follow suit, I don't think we should buy their tickets' she also goes on to say 'we have to get smart and start with the money, you want to facilitate change, start with the money'.
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The Waterboys In The McLoone Sessions
The Paul McLoone Show has a treasure trove of sessions recorded over the 10 years on air, this particular session will be one that is added to the treasure. Pure gold from The Waterboys. We moved our gear out of Marconi House for a sunny day in May and recorded the band in their gorgeous…
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The Specials On The Paul McLoone Show.
The Specials Ehh.. Special On The Paul McLoone Show aired on Thursday night, ahead of their appearance on The Graham Norton Show! Paul McLoone went backstage in Dublins Olympia Theatre earlier this month to have a chat with Horace and Lynval of The Specials. They talk about creating the new album...
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Listen To This Sensational McLoone Session By Old Hannah
Old Hannah have recorded a very special album 'Borealis' and we were delighted they came in to record for The McLoone Sessions. Last week they had a launch party in Sligo and this Friday they celebrate the album with a launch gig in The Grand Social Dublin. Have a listen to this session and get...
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Poised For The Top - Fontaines DC Chat With Paul McLoone
Fontaines DC are the band of the moment. This isn't hype, we have been there since day one and watched their hard work turn heads everywhere. The electric connection between Grian, Carlos, Curley, Deego and Tom, is a current we can all see and one that has the band poised for greatness. It's one...
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Amazing Session By Galway's Slyrydes
[audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/03/21162134/SLYRYDES-SESSION-.mp3"][/audio] The McLoone Sessions happen every Wednesday and are full of live music goodness. These boys came over from the West to record this session and it is one of our favourites of 2019. Listen to the sesh...
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Trouble Pilgrims In Session For Paul McLoone
Trouble Pilgrims are no stranger to The Paul McLoone Show and we were delighted to have them come in to record a session for us in Marconi House. Have a listen to the tracks Reach Long Way To The Sun Hole In The Head [audio...
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Jealous of the Birds In The McLoone Sessions
With a new single 'Wisdom Teeth' out this week, Jealous of the Birds came in to record especially for the McLoone Sessions. Have a listen to the gorgeous session above. Join Paul McLoone Monday to Thursday 9pm.
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Ash In The McLoone Sessions
Ash kicked off 2019's McLoone Sessions in style last week. We love the boys and were delighted they came into Marconi House to record especially for Paul. Have a listen to the session above. This week in session we have The Mighty - Stefan Murphy of The Mighty Stef. He is now releasing music as...
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Roisin Murphy Describes Irish House Parties In The 70's
We had an Irish radio exclusive last night on The Paul McLoone Show, one of our best musical exports from Arklow, Roisin Murphy, took over the show and brought us on a musical mystery tour of sounds and artists that inspire her. With tales if Arklow in the seventies, her amazing back story…
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Roisin Murphy On What The Future Holds
Roisin Murphy tookover The Paul McLoone Show, before she chose the songs, she had a big chat with Paul about her future plans, how this year has been for her, her Irish heritage, clubbing, family and so much more. Have a listen to the interview above, settle in and enjoy! Thanks again to Roisin…
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Spies In The McLoone Sessions
Spies were Paul McLoone's guests in session last week. Having just released their debut album 'Constancy' to great reviews. We were delighted to have them in for The McLoone Sessions and you can listen to this above. They play The Button Factory Dublin on Dec 14th
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THUMPER In The McLoone Sessions
The McLoone Sessions feature the best of new Irish and international acts every Wednesday. This week it was the turn of loud rock merchants Thumper who recorded a blistering session for the show. THUMPER are a noise-pop quintet from Dublin, delivering bubblegum pop through a wall of sonic death....
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Engine Alley Live In Session
This past September, Engine Alley released their long awaited lost third album Showroom. They celebrated the release with a barnstorming, roof-blowing, sell out show at The Workmans Club Dublin. We invited the band in for the McLoone Sessions and you can listen to that recording by clicking the...
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The Kinks Dave Davies Chats With Paul McLoone
To say Dave Davies is a legend of the music business would be an understatement. One of the founding members of The Kinks alongside his brother Ray Davies. Dave is perhaps best known for his iconic guitar riffs on 'You Really Got Me', & on, 'All Day And All Of The Night'. The Kinks sound-tracked...
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Galway Band Dott In The McLoone Sessions
The McLoone Sessions, every Wednesday regular as clock work, with a penchant for Irish music! This week it was the turn of Dott who we invited in to record for The Paul McLoone Show. The tracks recorded are How Do I Feel Leave Tonight You Don't Have To Dott are taking a breather after a whopper...
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Lovely Session From David Kitt
David Kitt recorded this session in his own studio especially for The Paul McLoone Show, it features 3 beautiful tracks. Like Lightning Lessa Lit A Candle Betys y Coed Click the link above to listen to the session in full. Tonight's #McLooneSession features @David_Kitt Join @PMcLoone from...
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This Is Mighty From Lisa O'Neill
Every Wednesday we air The McLoone Sessions, this week it was the turn of Lisa O'Neill, who tomorrow releases her fourth studio album, and her first on a record label. Lisa signed to Rough Trade off shoot River Lea. Her new album 'Heard A Long Gone Song' is getting critical acclaim, and we have…
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A Glimpse Into Rock 'N' Roll History
BP Fallon is amongst many things a musical legend, a singer/songwriter/performer/DJ and photographer. He joined Paul McLoone for a chat about his first ever photography exhibition! You can listen to their amazing chat by clicking the button above. Many thanks to @bpfallon for being on the show...
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Danish Band Iceage | Post Punk Perfection
Iceage were in Ireland recently to play a gig at The Workmans Club. The post punk band by all accounts were simply deadly. Front man Elias Bender Rønnenfelt trademark intense energy a highlight for anyone who loves their music with a sense of danger. The band had just arrived off the boat from...
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Truly Beautiful Session From Hedge Schools
Hedge Schools are one of our favourite bands on the show and finally we managed to get Pat in to record for the show. This session is really beautiful you can have a listen to it by clicking the link above. Track titles Lighthouse Lights Out Navigate Oncoming It was a downright pleasure ....
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Derry Band CheryM Live and Loud
Cherym pronounced CHAIR M, are a young punky band from Derry, some amazing talent rocketing out of Paul McLoone's hometown at the moment. The band came in to record especially for Paul. They have just joined show favourites Ash, Ryan Vail, Rosborough Wood Burning Savages and a heap more being...
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Australia's Hottest Rockers In Session
The amazing Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever band arrived into town a few weeks back and popped into Marconi House to record a blistering session for Paul McLoone. The Australian 5 piece have been touring Europe extensively to promote their debut album 'Hope Downs' which has become a firm…
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Villagers In The McLoone Sessions
Conor O'Brien and Villagers are back, the release of their latest album imminent. In fact 'The Art Of Pretending How To Swim' will be released in just 3 weeks time! Villagers came into record a special McLoone Session and you can listen to the tracks by clicking the link above. Check out the...
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Have You Heard Roisin Murphy's Podcast?
Paul McLoone picked up the phone and had a chat with Irish superstar Roisin Murphy about her latest adventure into podcasting, plus of course they caught up about her latest releases, touring and collaborations. Listen to their chat above, don't miss the part where she promises to takeover The…
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Whenyoung in The McLoone Sessions
The Limerick natives have just released a cover version of Dreams by The Cranberries to honour their hero Dolores O’Riordan. Listen above to their session for Paul McLoone. They are playing at Electric Picnic on Other Voices Stage and also making an appearance at Fat Puppy Party on Saturday night...
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Gavin Glass In The McLoone Session
Gavin Glass is one of our faves and an all round sound guy. He came in to record for Paul recently. Have a listen to the podcast above. Don't forget his album is out now. The McLoone Sessions air Wednesdays 9 to Midnight. @GavinGlassMusic playing a blinder of a set @whelanslive tonight! Well done...
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We Cut Corners In Session
We Cut Corners recorded a gorgeous session for Paul McLoone. It includes latest single The Specialist. THE SPECIALIST is the lead song from the group's anticipated fourth L.P, IMPOSTORS, due for release in October, 2018. Their first three albums were all nominated for the CHOICE MUSIC PRIZE Album...
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Melts in The McLoone Sessions
Melts are a new band on the Irish music scene. Some of them you may know from being a part of the now disbanded North Sea! Melts seem to have a case full of tunes to showcase and we were delighted to bring them in to record for #TheMcLooneSessions. You can listen to the session by clicking the...
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Paul McLoone Meets Johnny Marr
Paul McLoone met Johnny Marr when he came to Dublin to launch his album. They talk about the meaning of his new album 'Call The Comet', how he fronts his band, the legacy of The Smiths and singing those songs live. Have a listen above. Paul McLoone Monday to Thursday 9 to Midnight...
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Join Me In The Pines Record Beautiful Session For Paul
David Geraghty best known as one member of Bell X1 has another band, Join Me In The Pines. They first released an album called 'Inherit' back in 2014 and now are releasing more stunning music. Join Me In The Pines joined us at Marconi House to record a truly special session. You can listen to all...
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With so much music now out there, how can you be sure that you're only hearing - and hearing about - the best of it? This is where Paul comes in, with three hours jammed full of old and new independent and alternative classics, reliably chosen by a man who knows a thing or two about great tunes. Always an education, always a pleasure.
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