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VIP Interviews with Adam Cunningham
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Listen in to the full interviews from Sundays VIP show.
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Carrie Baxter | The Soul of the Industry
Dec 100:16:41Tap to summarizeFrom a passion for writing to becoming an accredited lyricist. A pass-time singer as a child to a praised vocalist. Stemming from a musically diverse home, all paths led her own genre of sound, resulting in over 80 million streams on Spotify and almost half a million monthly listeners. This is Carrie Baxter - backstage on the Very Irish Playlist, with Adam C.
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Calum Agnew | Our Local Hero on the Rise
Jun 23, 202500:10:29Tap to summarizeCalum Agnew hit the ground running after topping the competition at the Hot Press 'A New Local Hero' in the Academy. With more releases to come and a live night on May 8th in Whelans (which we should totally go to by the way, see you there), get to know the origin story of our 2024 Hero and how he looks so dapper on stage! Find Calum Agnew everywhere @calumagnewmusic and don't forget to get tickets to see him and his band (with surprise trumpets maybe??) on May 8th
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KINGFISHR | Their Debut Album & Selling out the 3 Arena
Jun 8, 202500:08:55Tap to summarizeFrom adding another date to their SOLD OUT 3 Arena concert at the end of the year, and their debut album arriving on August 22nd, to looking for strong men in the middle of a festival crowd and performing from their shoulders, Kingfishr have claimed and tamed the music scene as well as the hearts and ears of millions of listeners worldwide. Eddie, Fitz and McGoo join Ollie (Adam) backstage on the Very Irish Playlist to somehow put into words all the incredible success that they've experienced and what's still to come. Find all things Kingfishr, including nabbing tickets for their upcoming shows and pre-ordering their debut Album 'Halcyon' dropping August 22nd, on kingfishr.ie
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April | Addictive sounds, lessons learned, and Victory Royales
May 10, 202500:11:06Tap to summarizeAs a long time feature of The Very Irish Playlist, it feels only right to finally go backstage with Kilcullen raised and VIP Track of the Week songwriter, April. Jet-setting back and forth between the UK and LA with her music was her most recent schedule before returning to Ireland and catching up (and playing games) with the family. Ahead of her is a project that promises her characteristic addictive sound - currently labelled "An Axe to Grind." Busy, to say the least! So we took our window when we could and got in a chat. Find April everywhere @themonthapril
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JC Stewart | The 'Tomorrow' EP & Headline European Tour
Feb 9, 202500:07:36Tap to summarizeJC Stewart, returning after his two year artistic reset, is ready to take over Europe once again from streams online to seats and stages. 'Tomorrow' was the EP that solidified the Londonderry talent's newly refined sound, having the likes of Two Door Cinema Club, and more, knocking on his door in Portrush to contribute to his music - "it was a really class time!" Celebrating this, as well as the general excitement to get back out and see his fans in the many places he hasn't been before, comes his newly announced headline tour in March! But why the yellow Tayto cheese & onion instead of red? Do they really taste better? Get these hard answers and thrilling updates from JC himself, backstage on The Very Irish Playlist with Adam C. For all things JC, including his upcoming tour dates and tickets, head to iamjcstewart.com and @jcstewart on social platforms.
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Lee Brady | From All-Ireland Champion to Headlining Shows
Dec 2, 202400:09:28Tap to summarizeHe's an All-Star and All-Ireland Champion. He released his debut single 'Heed The Call' to major success and he's our One-To-Watch act for 2025. He loves Chinese food, and he's just an all-round lovely, humble guy with a sweet dog. These things and more are the discoveries you'll make as we go back stage with Northern Ireland's own, Lee Brady. Find all things Lee Brady @LeeBradyMusic
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Miranda Faul | All falling into place
Nov 9, 202400:11:52Tap to summarizeMiranda Faul, with her draw-you-in sound paired alongside tantalizing vocals, didn't take too long to stand out as a fresh talent you had to hear. Already becoming solidified in the live music scene and continuing to produce re-playable tracks back to back, Adam met with Miranda backstage to find out all about the Dublin talent. Get ready to stream her debut EP 'Rise & Run' on Spotify and for more on her headline Whelans gig, AND all things Miranda, follow @miranda_faul on Instagram!
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LYRA | The LYRA Winter Olympics are ready
Oct 13, 202400:09:27Tap to summarizeLYRA dips back in for a quick chat on the V.I.P to tell us all about her latest release 'The Ending', as well as her fashion-fabulous time topping the headlines at Paris Fashion Week, more releases to come in NEAR future, and her winter tour! Tickets available now at www.lyra.ie
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Jamie Duffy | The Viral Soundscape Composer from Monaghan
Aug 29, 202400:13:55Tap to summarizeJamie Duffy features backstage on the Very Irish Playlist to chat with Adam, delving into his exposure of diverse musical beginnings thanks to his grandparents, and the start of his viral music career. With his debut song matching the same opening numbers as Hozier's 'Take Me to Church', Jamie's life changed rapidly from being not just a young student at college (and enjoying the nightlife), but now also an artist with listeners in the millions finding and celebrating his sound. For all things Jamie Duffy find him across social media @jamieduffyy and jamieduffymusic.com
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