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The District Music Podcast

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  • Dónal Lunny’s Legacy, Macklemore’s Palestine Concert & Jazzy Makes History

    October 27, 2026 · 27 min

    Rachel and Dray return with three major stories shaping Irish music. They reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Dónal Lunny and how he revolutionised traditional music, unpack Macklemore’s star-studded Palestine benefit concert in Dublin…

  • Jazzy: The Irish DJ Making History

    October 22, 2026 · 20 min

    From Crumlin to becoming the world’s most-listened-to female DJ on Spotify, Jazzy’s rise has been nothing short of extraordinary. Ahead of her landmark 3Arena headline show, we’re joined by one of Ireland’s biggest musical exports to trace…

  • Fontaines D.C. vs Liam Gallagher, Other Voices & Ireland's Underground Rap

    October 20, 2026 · 34 min

    This week on the District Music Podcast, Rachel and Dray get stuck into the latest happenings in Irish music and beyond. Fontaines D.C. have released their fifth album, Dopamine Chamber, but Liam Gallagher isn't exactly singing their…

  • 5 Moments That Made Fontaines D.C.

    October 15, 2026 · 32 min

    How did five lads from Dublin become one of the biggest bands in the world? This week on the District Music Podcast, Rachel and Dray chat about the Fontaines D.C. Dopamine Chamber listening party hosted by District, and also trace five…

  • 5 Irish Acts Defining Irishness in 2026

    October 1, 2026 · 28 min

    Rachel and Dray pick five acts capturing a changing idea of Irish identity. From sean-nós and ancient keening to internet rap, electronic experimentation and massive trad sessions, these artists prove there’s no single way to sound Irish…

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  • The VMAs 2026, U2 Go Back to School & Oasis Ticket Panic

    September 29, 2026 · 35 min

    This week, Rachel, Dray and Criag unpack the biggest stories in music. Did the VMAs finally feel culturally relevant again? They get into Madonna’s huge night, Taylor Swift making VMA history, RAYE’s standout performance and the moments…

  • Gurriers’ Dan Hoff on Nobody’s Coming to Save You

    September 25, 2026 · 49 min

    Gurriers are back with Nobody’s Coming to Save You, out this Friday, September 25. Dan Hoff joins us to talk about making the record, where the band are at now and what comes next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • The Great Slane Castle Gig Draft

    September 24, 2026 · 53 min

    Thin Lizzy, Bowie, Queen, Springsteen, Oasis, Madonna, U2 and more. Rachel, Dray and Craig take turns drafting artists from Slane Castle history to create their dream bill, with plenty of questionable picks, stolen favourites and arguments…

  • Traitors, GTA VI Album, FC 27 & €100 Culture Vouchers

    September 23, 2026 · 24 min

    We’re catching up on some of the biggest stories from the week, from The Traitors to the music behind two of gaming’s biggest releases. We get into GTA VI’s 34-track album, the 120-track FC 27 soundtrack and the Government’s proposed €100…

  • What Makes a Great Irish Songwriter? With Kabin Crew

    September 17, 2026 · 40 min

    What makes Irish songwriting so special? In this episode of the District Music Podcast, brought to you by An Post as part of the Making Better Happen campaign, Rachel and Dray explore the words, stories and voices behind some of Ireland’s…

  • Oasis Return to Slane, CMAT Takes on SNL & Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour

    September 15, 2026 · 27 min

    This week on the District Music Podcast, Rachel and Dray unpack Oasis’ return to Slane Castle and the history tying the band to Ireland’s most iconic live venue. They look at CMAT’s latest international milestone on SNL UK, before getting…

  • Raving Through the Ceasefire: Ciarán McMenamin on 'Skintown'

    September 10, 2026 · 28 min

    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…

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About the show

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.