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The District Music Podcast

District Music
All Together Now
Irish Fairy Folklore
Electric Picnic
Sinéad O'connor
Irish Traditional Music
Irish Music Scene
Harp
Forbidden Fruit
Beyond the Pale
Irish Hip Hop

From breakthrough artists to iconic music moments, The District Music Podcast dives into the people, sounds and stories driving music culture in Ireland and beyond. Hosted by District Magazine's head music journalists Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan.

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Latest Episodes

Dray chats to actor and writer Ciarán McMenamin about Skintown, his semi-autobiographical story of youth, rave culture and escape in 1990s Northern Ireland. Set in Enniskillen during the summer of the 1994 IRA ceasefire, Skintown captures a generatio... more

On this episode we talk about all the latest headlines in the music zeitgeist. Dray talks about his experience at the wrestling-music hybrid event 'Clash At The Quays' as well as attending the Frost Children afterparty. This segways into a chat about... more

Fontaines D.C. have gone from Dublin post-punk hopefuls to one of the biggest bands in the world. This week, we look back at their rise and rank our five favourite tracks of all time, from early Dogrel anthems to the reinvention of Romance. Plus, we ... more

This week, Rachel and Dray catch up on Electric Picnic 2026 before getting into one of the biggest Irish gig announcements in years: Fontaines D.C. are heading to Slane. Plus, Olivia Rodrigo launched her own women-led festival, the music world pays t... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Fitzpatrick
Celebrated visual artist known for Thin Lizzy artwork and Che Guevara print
Self/Various Irish art projects
Episode: Happy Birthday Phil Lynott: A Chat With Thin Lizzy’s Visual Artist Jim Fitzpatrick
Luke Conroy
Impromptu host/guest, co-host of Pisrógs podcast
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Episode: Away With The Fairies: The Irish Folklore Behind Fairy Music
Craig James Connolly
Founder of District Magazine
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Episode: Live From All Together Now
Joe Donnelly
Music content creator and former broadcaster
Rascals Brewing Company (marketing)
Episode: Vinyl to Virality, Radio to AI: What Shapes Music Now?

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Rachel Mae Hannon
Host of The District Music Podcast
Dray Morgan
Host of The District Music Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Decent stroll tbh

    Smart young minds doing great things for Irish music and culture

    Apple Podcasts
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    mellowedface
    Ireland3 months ago

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Happy Birthday Phil Lynott: A Chat With Thin Lizzy’s Visual Artist Jim Fitzpatrick
Q: What was the process like for creating the Vagabonds of the Western World cover?
Fitzpatrick explains the practical workflow of sending roughs via courier, using a photographic negative process, and iterating with the record company and Phil Lynott until the artwork matched the band's evolving vision.

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A music-focused discussion show that blends personal experiences with sharp industry observations, covering Irish and international scenes. Episodes revolve around what makes a great album, the revival of traditional Irish music, and timely questions about promotion, curation, and technology's impact on creativity. The conversations tend to center on craft, authenticity, and the cultural moments shaping listeners, with a strong sense of community and identity around Ireland's evolving music landscape. A standout aspect is the hosts' balanced mix of nostalgia and forward-looking analysis, plus occasional debates about streaming, concept albums, and live storytelling that invite listeners to weigh both history and innovation when discovering ... more

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2. Luke Conroy
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