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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 just returned from a five-year musical hiatus with a brand new album, 'Double Fantasy'. On the 40th anniversary of his murder, Lennon: 40 Years On examines the legacy of a pop culture icon. Catch Lennon: 40 Years On in full by pressing the Play button below. A podcast by Sarah Stacey [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/12/07182600/Lennon-40-Years-On.mp3"][/audio]

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 fanbase via live shows but 2020 had other plans, so when that option was removed they started a podcast and released a zine before they even released a debut single. Pete spoke about the pressure that was there in The Strypes because they left school for the band, so they all felt that they really had to make it work. This time is different however, and not having a big label involved brings a sense of freedom to their decisions. The Zen Arcade were recording music when Level 5 kicked in but they hope to have a follow up to 'Don't Say A Word' for us in the next few months. You can hear the chat in full by pressing the play button on screen.

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 band for so long and writing music collectively, the former Strypes guitarist has found that when left to his own devices and being surrounded by computers, his music has taken on a different sound. Josh also told Paul about how singing became a huge thing when writing his new music because for the first time he couldn't hide behind someone else's vocals or blend in. He said it feels more exposed to be the sole vocalist but he has started looking at it as an instrument. Working with Paul Weller on his last three albums have taught Josh a lot too, he spoke about Weller's attitude to work and how when he's in the studio he never takes breaks and is involved in every aspect of the session. You can look forward to two new singles from Josh this year, and he's hoping to have an EP released early next year. You can hear the chat in full by pressing the play button on screen.

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 can skip through and pick out certain tracks, the album really benefits from being listened to in one uninterrupted sitting. She's spent lockdown working on the next couple of projects, but Róisín is not sure about music after that. She is very interested in pursuing her fascination with faces and venturing into film. One thing Róisín is sure of is that we will find a way to have live music back again in the next 12 months, and once we're back in the room we'll forget all about what's outside the door. You can hear the chat in full by pressing the play button on screen.

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 restrictions mean for the future of the band. They also picked out some of their favourite songs to play too, you can see the full playlist here: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/08/07193026/Fontaines-DC-Co-Host-050820.mp3"][/audio] You can hear the chat in full by pressing the play button on screen.

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 'CCTV' with 'Car Crash TV', 'Who Am I Supposed To Talk To Now' and 'You're Not the Answer'. The album will be released on the 17th April and you can catch them in The Button Factory for their rescheduled date on 18th September. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/18161009/08042020-COLUMBIA-MILLS.mp3"][/audio] Tune in to Paul McLoone Monday-Thursday from 10pm.  

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 started in 2014 by Shannon Delores O'Neill who was initially writing, singing and playing all the instruments herself. She then enlisted some friends to form the four-piece band who went on to win Best Live Act at the 2019 NI Music Prize. Sister Ghost's debut album is due for release later this year. You can hear The McLoone Sessions every Wednesday from 10pm.

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 pic.twitter.com/WN05PuRVbE — ASH (@ashofficial) February 15, 2020 The County Down band stopped by to perform 3 songs - 'Burn Baby Burn', 'Girl From Mars' and their new single 'Darkest Hour of the Night'. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/02/24183156/Ash-200220.mp3"][/audio] You can see Ash when they play All Aboard in Dun Laoghaire Harbour alongside Suede, Peter Hook and the Light, and our own Ed Smith. You can hear The McLoone Sessions every Wednesday from 10pm.

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 Accompanied by Cian Nugent, Aoife played three tracks from the album - 'Land of No Junction', 'Blow Up' and 'In the End'. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/02/13184915/Aoife-Nessa-Frances-120220.mp3"][/audio] Aoife will be launching the album with a gig in the Grand Social in Dublin on 21st February. You can hear The McLoone Sessions every Wednesday from 10pm.

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 town, The Snuts stopped by the Today FM studios for the McLoone Sessions. They treated us to fantastic performances of their songs 'All Your Friends', 'Juan Belmonte' and 'Maybe California' which you can hear right here: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/12/04194232/041119-MCLOONE-SESSIONS-THE-SNUTS.mp3"][/audio]   You can hear The McLoone Sessions every Wednesday from 10pm.

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 mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/01/06182427/The-Murder-Capital-140819.mp3"][/audio] If you like the sound of that, you can catch The Murder Capital in Crane Lane in Cork on 15th August, The Thomas House in Dublin on 16th August, and John Cleere's Bar & Theatre in Kilkenny on 17th August.

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 celebration fits perfectly. You can buy special anniversary copies of 'Ghostown' now released on Double CD for the occasion. Click play above to listen to Paul chat with Pete about creating the album and more. The Paul McLoone Show Monday to Thursday 9pm - Midnight. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/07/26151034/RADIATORS-PODCAST-PETE-HOLIDAI.mp3"][/audio]

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 clicking the link above The McLoone Sessions Wednesdays 9pm [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/07/24212904/JONATHAN-BREE-SESSION.mp3"][/audio]

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 McLoone Show. We weren't disappointed. Listen to the podcast now.

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 well as 11 dates this October, including a show at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre on 6th October. Listen to the podcast of the session by just pressing play! The McLoone Sessions every Wednesday 9pm [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/07/10165412/THE-DIVINE-COMEDY-SESSION.mp3"][/audio] Neil expertly narrates the quirky and alliterative story of ‘Norman and Norma’, a heroically normal couple from Norfolk to a typically sophisticated and emotive 80’s influenced soundscape. “I didn't want my couple to go quietly into that goodnight, and I wanted to have some reason behind why I chose their names.” Neil reflects. “Then it occurred to me that they might find new life and vigour in joining one of those historical re-enactment societies. The idea of Norman and Norma donning helmets and chainmail and hurling themselves into bloodthirsty medieval combat brought a smile to my face.” Office Politics is a 16 track tour de force full of inventive, timeless music peopled with a typically irreverent cast of characters. “It has synthesizers. And songs about synthesizers,” Neil says. “But don’t panic. It also has guitars, orchestras, accordions, and songs about love and greed.” But Office Politics central characters are the machines. Or ‘Infernal Machines’ as one track rages. “I do try to make normal records,” Neil says with a smile. ”But it always seems to wander off into odd territories.” And for that we should be thankful. Neil Hannon and co also recorded a special version of 'Becoming More Like Alfie' from 1996 'Casanova'. The Divine Comedy will play the following UK and Ireland headline tour dates. Ticket links can be found at www.thedivinecomedy.com October 2019 Sun 6th - Dublin, Bord Gais Energy Theatre Mon 7th -  Belfast, Ulster Hall Tue 8th - Cork, Opera House Thu 10th - Glasgow, Old Fruitmarket Fri 11th - Birmingham, O2 Institute Sat 12th - Oxford, O2 Academy 1 Mon 14th - Bristol, O2 Academy Tue 15th - Leeds, Metropolitan University (Leeds Beckett University) Wed 16th - Brighton, Dome Thu 17th - London, Eventim Apollo Fri 18th - Manchester, Albert Hall

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 a listen to the session by clicking the play button above. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/07/04185817/OTHERKIN-SESSION.mp3"][/audio] The Paul McLoone Show Monday to Thursday 9pm The McLoone Sessions happen every Wednesday. Our latest single On & On is out now. We threw the rule book out the window for this one, and there is still so much more to come. Listen now at the link below, and keep your eyes open for another announcement this afternoon xxStream: https://t.co/TvnmlWVgbd pic.twitter.com/DJjQ2BlclM — OTHERKIN (@OtherkinOK) May 24, 2019

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 mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/06/27171329/PELUCHE-SESSION-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] A small but appreciative crowd were treated to a tight, supremely funky show by Peluche at the Sound House @thesoundhouse_ @pelucheband pic.twitter.com/doSujQry65 — J. John Foyle (@JJohnFoyle) May 17, 2019

[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 there to Soda Blonde! They play Knockanstockan this July and are about to announce more dates shortly. Check out the session by clicking the play button above. Also look at the gorgeous video here! The McLoone Sessions every Wednesday 9pm 👋🏼 Farewell #LittleGreenCars, Hello @SodaBlonde 🔥4/5 members of LGC now make up #SodaBlonde and they dropped in to perform their debut single in their first radio session as SB! Enjoy 🔥🇮🇪The @PMcLoone Show - #FirstForMusic - 9pm-Midnight (Mon-Thu) pic.twitter.com/0bGNPVDbPR — Today FM 💛 (@TodayFM) June 19, 2019  

'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'.

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 rehearsal space in Dublin. The Waterboys have a brand new album out called 'Where The Action Is', they are on tour and will be playing The Late Late Show this coming Friday. The Paul McLoone Show #FirstForMusic Monday to Thursday 9pm Thanks to Gavin Blake and Peter Cooney for their work on this McLoone Session. Check out this very special #McLooneSession from @Waterboys You can hear the full session on the show tonight, join @kellyannebyrne2 from now until midnight. pic.twitter.com/3ADvhXohBl — Today FM 💛 (@TodayFM) May 29, 2019

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 'Encore' and how they combined the two distinct sounds of The Specials. How blessed they are to have Terry Hall back writing and touring with them. Covering topics from Me Too, feminism and Black Lives Matter, this chat is an extensive insight into the World of The Specials. The Paul McLoone Show Monday - Thursday 9pm - for the very best music. Check out this live vid from the legendary 100 club featuring Saffiyah Khan

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 yourselves down to see them on Friday if you are in Dublin. Check out the video for 'Follow' The Paul McLoone Show Monday to Thursday 9pm - Midnight. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/04/25155539/old-hannah-session-paul.mp3"][/audio]

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 week until Debut album 'Dogrel' is released on Partisan records. The momentum leading up to the release on April 12th has seen the band play multiple venues across Europe, venture across the Atlantic to New York and make nine appearances in six days in Austin at SXSW. "Fontaines DC were the most talked about band" at the SXSW industry showcase writes Alex Thomson in Gigwise,  "They make 2019 punk for a politically-motivated, geared up generation. Their songs do have a direct line to small town ears though, with lyrics that convey an aspiration to fight for better things. Their live performance is a magnetic riot at every turn. It’s hard to ignore." Here they are (without Curley) in studio with Paul. Back in 2017 they came in to record for The McLoone Sessions. Check that out here. Fontaines DC Liberty Belle 2017 Here's a playlist of their song choices as part of the live radio show alongside their own songs. Fontaines DC play All Together Now in August, Vicar Street on Dec 7th & Dec 8th. https://open.spotify.com/user/todayfmradio/playlist/03AFgpHqZrj7QY8vbdcUmn?si=iR1Xl_ztQraNmWcOALfHVg [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/04/04203303/FONTAINES-DC-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio]  

[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 above and you can see them this Saturday in Galway at the Roisin Dubh or on May 4th in Whelans Dublin. The McLoone Sessions Wednesdays 9pm

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 mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2019/03/11144824/TROUBLE-PILGRIMS-MCLOONE-SESSION.mp3"][/audio] The guys are playing a gig in Dublin soon. Make that pilgrimage! The McLoone Sessions Every Wednesday 9pm

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.

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 Stefan Murphy.  Join Paul McLoone Monday to Thursday 9pm.  

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, moving to Northern England and jumping into a rave culture scene, joining Moloko, to having a family. Roisin's musical DNA is very clear to see with her song choices.  Have a listen to the takeover podcast by clicking the link above.  I have made a handy playlist from the show here, including some of my favourite Moloko and Roisin Murphy tracks as extras.  The Paul McLoone Show Supporting Irish Music Nightly

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 for taking time out to meet us and create a really special radio programme. The Paul McLoone Show  Monday to Thursday  9 - Midnight 

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   

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. With a reputation for raucous and frenzied live shows, and penchant for howling feedback and pounding rhythm, each show is an exercise in unpredictability. The five piece band from Dublin were just in London at the showcase Music From Ireland event.  Expect to hear a lot more from them in 2019     Tonight we play our first ever London show in @ShacklewellArms w/ @justmustard + @Bicuriousband Doors 7.30Adm. £5 ♥️🔥 pic.twitter.com/PMvLFDQrjk — T H U M P E R (@thumper666) November 21, 2018

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 link above.    next gigs : Kilkenny-Set Theatre Fri 28 Dec. / Dublin-Workman's Club Sat 29 Dec @SetKilkenny @WorkmansDublin @Rollerkilkenny @daveGildedALM pic.twitter.com/G32zeEGYOU — Engine Alley (@EngineAlley_) November 8, 2018 Kilkenny band Engine Alley cut through the prevailing grey of early '90s Dublin with their colourful, flamboyant take on post punk surreal rock. in 1992 they released their debut LP, A Sonic Holiday, which was awarded Hot Press Album Of The Year and is regularly acclaimed as among the best ever Irish albums. Infamy, In a Different Kind of Way, Mrs Winder, Beautiful and Song for Someone are a few of the perfect compositions they left in their wake - as well as their equally fine second album Shot in the Light (1995). Showroom is a selection of twelve previously unreleased songs from the band’s heyday including the single, No Guitar, and tunes like Pictureshow and live favourite Car on Fire. The Irish Times called Showroom “….. a snapshot of a terrifically talented band in their prime”. Hot Press said of the LP, “When measured against much of Irish “rock”, then and now, it’s baffling this never saw the light of day, back in the day. But at least it’s finally here. Inventive, fun, and very, very good” Singer Canice Kenealy, guitarist brother Brian Kenealy and bassist best pal Eamonn Byrne are still active as a spontaneous live attraction with their ultimate drummer Paul O’Byrne.

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 the sixties and are as important to modern day music as The Beatles are in terms of songwriting, social commentary and capturing the era in a musical time capsule.  Paul McLoone was able to grab a few minutes - down a phone line - to chat with Dave Davies about the 50th Anniversary reissue of 'The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society', this album wasn't a commercial success but over time has been recognised as a truly brilliant piece of work.  Check out this BBC appearance from back in 1968. Dave and Paul chat about the possible reunion of The Kinks, something which did seem about as likely as Oasis getting back together! Yes the Davies wrote the book on feuding brothers in bands.  But all that seems a distant memory as Dave confirms they will be doing something, he just isn't sure what as of yet. They chat about Dave's solo music releases and of course about the sixties and the space The Kinks occupied in that era.  Click the link above to hear the full chat, please keep in mind the line was not perfect, but we couldn't pass up the chance to talk to Dave Davies.  If you like click this link to hear an interview from 2017 between Paul McLoone and Ray Davies.  https://www.todayfm.com/Music/Interview-Exclusive-Paul-McLoone-meets-Ray-Davies

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 round of touring including Other Voices Ballina and touring with Dreamwife and We Are Scientists. But rest assured they will be back touring and releasing tunes in early 2019.  The Paul McLoone Show - Monday to Thursday, 9pm - Midnight.   Make sure you tune into @TodayFMtonight to hear the live session we recorded for the fantastic @PMcLoone It'll be on at some stage between 9pm and 12am. We had so much recording it so we can't wait to hear it ourselves!!! 😎🤟🎧🎉🦄#mcloonesessions pic.twitter.com/l4fQ7J1MRK — Dott (@dottmusic) November 7, 2018

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 9pm#SupportingIrishMusic pic.twitter.com/iboVUoMH9w — Today FM (@TodayFM) October 24, 2018

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 had a sneaky listen here in Marconi House and can attest to it being very very special indeed.  Lisa came into record especially for the show, you can listen to the session by clicking the link above. The McLoone Sessions Wednesdays 9pm  #SupportingIrishMusic   Trust us when we say, tonight's #McLooneSession is very very very special@lisaoneillmusic recorded 3 songs especially for @PMcLoone 9pm #MusicSpecialist #IrishMusic pic.twitter.com/G4ky9DJeHm — Today FM (@TodayFM) October 17, 2018

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 tonight, telling the stories surrounding his photographs featured in his exhibition which opens tomorrow @Hensteethstore Dublin. #TheCameraAndI @TodayFM pic.twitter.com/w7kdt5XQI2 — Paul McLoone (@PMcLoone) October 10, 2018 BP has worked at The Beatles' Apple Records, was a publicist to T.Rex and Led Zeppelin, released music with Jack White, managed former New York Doll Johnny Thunders and joined U2 on their ground-breaking Zoo TV tour. Living in the now, he has decided to exhibit some of the photographs from his private collection. These photographs are incredibly special, capturing some of the biggest Irish and International music icons over the past four decades. BP Fallon:The Camera and I, a solo exhibition, opens at Hen's Teeth in Dublin on Thursday October 11th and runs until Thursday October 18th. BP Fallon: The Camera and I is an access-all-areas invitation into BP's world.  BP's first ever solo exhibition of photography features 14 iconic portraits of some of the world's most loved and renowned musicians. The Camera and I gives the viewer a rare glimpse into the lives and intimate moments shared with BP Fallon's friends, collaborators and peers, all of whom are music icons. If you love good music, join the revolution on The Paul McLoone Show, Monday to Thursday 9 to Midnight.  BP Picked 3 Images for the show to have a chat about. Ronnie & Keith Taken in Moscow in 1998 by @bpfallon who is chatting with @PMcLoone about his photography exhibition which opens tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/25awN3nV7c — Today FM (@TodayFM) October 10, 2018    Sinead & Shane Want to discover all about this amazing photo of Sinead O'Connor & Shane MacGowan?@bpfallon is joining @PMcLoone tonight to chat about his 3 top images from his photography exhibition @Hensteethstore 9pm #MusicSpecialist pic.twitter.com/eVwLgUmbn6 — Today FM (@TodayFM) October 10, 2018 Phil Lynott Taken in Castlebar, this image of the legend Phil Lynott captured by @bpfallon in 1982. Listeners can win this too! @PMcLoone pic.twitter.com/EgmBUfmNUq — Today FM (@TodayFM) October 10, 2018

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 Scotland before recording this session for Paul McLoone. Understandably tired from a tour bus with less than ideal sleeping arrangements, they chilled out and prepared to record. Safe to say, they had the biggest base amp we have ever seen in studio. It was taller than me, yes yes, fine, I am not exactly tall. But still! A few coffees later, sound check complete, the electricity crackled in our studio and Gavin Blake and myself knew we were in for a good session.  You can listen to the session by clicking the button above. The band released their fourth studio album earlier this year 'Beyondless'.  The McLoone Sessions Wednesdays 9pm 

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 . https://t.co/APQTKZLRIJ — Hedge Schools Music (@Hedge_Schools) September 18, 2018

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 nominated for Northern Ireland Music Awards for Song of the Year 2018.  Listen above to their session for Paul McLoone. Join Paul weeknights 9pm for the very best in local and international alternative music.  

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 favourite on The Paul McLoone Show.  You can listen to their session by clicking the link above. The Paul McLoone Show Monday to Thursday, 9 - Midnight. 

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 stunning new video for new single 'Hurt' here. The Paul McLoone Show Monday - Thursday 9pm - Midnight. 

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 Paul McLoone Show in the very near future. We cannot wait!  Read more about the Heineken Sync Sessions here. Listen to Roisin's first episode with Groove Armada by clicking this link;  Roisin Murphy Sync Sessions Episode One Tom @GrooveArmada was so lovely and interesting to talk to, from jazz funk to @djHarveymusic, from making dance albums before anyone thought of such a thing, to running a festival, oh and Ibiza! https://t.co/croWxcU0y3 — Roisin Murphy (@roisinmurphy) August 20, 2018   Heineken® Live Your Music Presents   The Sync Sessions with Róisín Murphy    A brand-new six-part podcast series which explores the power music has to bring us together with some of the world's most inspiring artists    Debut episode featuring electrofunk superstar duo Groove Armada     Tuesday, 7th August: International pop icon Róisín Murphy has teamed up with Heineken® Live Your Music to create a new music podcast titled The Sync Sessions. The debut episode, released today on multiple podcast apps including the iTunes and Android players, features electrofunk superstars Groove Armada. Hosted by Murphy, the show explores the music's power to connect us with new people, fresh perspectives and life changing experiences.    The Sync Sessions with Róisín Murphy, a six-part podcast series with one episode released each month, sees Murphy interview international artists and take a deep dive into their own personal musical journey to date. The artists will also choose ten genre-spanning tracks that were hugely influential in their career and explore the amazing things that can happen when music brings people together – at a gig, a festival, in the studio, anywhere. These songs will then be added to The Sync Sessions playlist on Róisín's own Spotify channel for listeners of the podcast to check out.  

  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 of EP.  All this before embarking on a big tour of the UK before returning home to play The Workmans Club Dublin on November 2nd, Dolans Limerick 3rd November and Cyprus Avenue Cork on 4th November. We love them, and this McLooneSession is pretty purely brilliant...!  The McLoone Sessions Wednesdays 9pm  

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 to you sir! New Opus Pocus album available via mail order now! #gavinglass #localsonly #opuspocus #whelans pic.twitter.com/eBn5iCpxet — Shane Alger (@AlgerShane) July 13, 2018 About his latest Album.  Opus Pocus. What the hell does that mean? Let’s break it down. Opus is Latin for work. Pocus speaks of conjuring, and magic. We’re talking about a work of magic, which is what the new long player from   Gavin Glass surely is. A deliberate step away from his folk-rock roots into more experimental, and interesting, territory, while retaining his old school song writing nous. We’re a long way from Gavin’s last effort, 2015’s universally acclaimed Sunday Songs. The new record is twain in two: Side A is entitled ‘Opus Pocus, Side B is ‘Algorhythm & Blues’. Gavin used the term Opus Pocus in the studio (his office for the last ten years as one of Ireland’s most in-demand record producers) to describe the relentless, oft-times impossible, artistic striving towards perfection, towards creating that magic work. “It’s something I’ve come to realise only recently, we put too much emphasis on crafting the perfect record, the perfect piece of art, second guessing ourselves and wallowing in self-doubt. In reality, the beauty is always in the cracks, the perfection is in the imperfection, music is this great healer and Opus Pocus is about learning to embrace that idea.” The album is mixed in a way that bleeds each song into the next, using widescreen interludes designed to tempt the listener off the beaten track and in to the long grass. “I wanted these interludes, the music in between the music, to represent the idea of technology, and how, despite its power to connect, it can leave us feeling alone and alienated. Judged, ranked and graded by our own volition.” The lyrical content, the equal of Glass’s compositional and production skills, ranges from the enforced maturity brought on by parenthood to the realities of city life for Dublin’s Generation Xers as middle age encroaches, and the devastation wrought by a parent disappearing in to Alzheimer’s. If you’re after some ‘moon in June’ action, seek it elsewhere, although there are a few love songs thrown in, just in case. The two singles – ‘Break Your Daddy’s Heart’ and ‘Thirty Somethings’ – have already picked up a deservedly hefty amount of airplay from the national broadcaster, both topping the Irish radio airplay charts.

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 of the Year Check out the podcast above and join Paul weeknights from 9 for all your alternative music needs!    We're in session tonight on the @PMcLoone show on @TodayFM playing some new songs, captured by audio-alchemist @gavinblake!Tune in x — wecutcorners (@wecutcorners) August 1, 2018

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 press play button above.  The Paul McLoone Show Monday to Thursday, 9 to Midnight  #TheMusicSpecialist    Hadn't heard Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever until now on @PMcLoone show, pure class, playing Whelans next month, do ya's need support then or whats the craic? @rollingbcf — MELTS (@wearemelts) July 25, 2018

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 #TheMusicSpecialist #FirstForMusic      Come with me, evaporate... #CallTheComet pic.twitter.com/Q0NhlEeILb — Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) June 15, 2018

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 three tracks above. Thanks as always to Gavin Blake for his job mastering the sound.  Track Names  Bring Me Love Small Change They Must Never Know