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The District Music Podcast

District Music

27 episodes

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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Episodes

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

    · 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…

  2. Jazzy: The Irish DJ Making History

    · 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…

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

    · 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…

  4. 5 Moments That Made Fontaines D.C.

    · 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,…

  5. 5 Irish Acts Defining Irishness in 2026

    · 28 min · Episode 22 · Explicit

    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…

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

    · 35 min · Episode 21 · Explicit

    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…

  7. Gurriers’ Dan Hoff on Nobody’s Coming to Save You

    · 49 min · Episode 20 · Explicit

    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…

  8. The Great Slane Castle Gig Draft

    · 53 min · Episode 19 · Explicit

    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…

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

    · 24 min · Episode 18 · Explicit

    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…

  10. What Makes a Great Irish Songwriter? With Kabin Crew

    · 40 min · Episode 17

    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…

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

    · 27 min · Episode 16 · Explicit

    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…

  12. Raving Through the Ceasefire: Ciarán McMenamin on 'Skintown'

    · 28 min · Episode 15 · Explicit

    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…

  13. The Music Industry Vs AI w/ AaronfDesign

    · 24 min · Episode 14 · Explicit

    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…

  14. Our Top 5 Favourite Fontaines D.C. Tracks of All Time

    · 34 min · Episode 13

    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…

  15. Electric Picnic 2026 Debrief & Fontaines D.C. Are Playing Slane

    · 27 min · Episode 12

    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…

  16. Your Music Guide to Electric Picnic 2026

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 11 · Explicit

    Electric Picnic weekend is here. Rachel and Dray dive into the festival’s evolution from a 10,000-person boutique experiment to Ireland’s biggest music festival, revisit some legendary line-ups and pick the artists you…

  17. Happy Birthday Phil Lynott: A Chat With Thin Lizzy’s Visual Artist Jim Fitzpatrick

    · 54 min · Episode 10 · Explicit

    Phil Lynott would have turned 77 today. To celebrate, Rachel and Dray look back at the life, music and legacy of the Thin Lizzy frontman before sitting down with legendary Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick to talk…

  18. Away With The Fairies: The Irish Folklore Behind Fairy Music

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 9 · Explicit

    Fairies have shaped Irish folklore for centuries, but they've also left an unmistakable mark on Irish music. In this episode, Rachel Mae Hannon sits down with Luke Conroy of the Pisrógs podcast to uncover the strange…

  19. Live From All Together Now

    · 44 min · Episode 8 · Explicit

    Recorded live from the District Music Stage at All Together Now 2026, District music journalists Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan sit down with their colleague, District founder and editor Craig Connolly, to explore…

  20. Your Music Guide To All Together Now 2026

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 7 · Explicit

    Festival season peaks this week, so we're dedicating the whole episode to All Together Now 2026. We dive into the festival's origins, revisit iconic line-ups, spotlight the artists we're most excited to see, uncover…

  21. Sinéad O'Connor: Ireland's Most Misunderstood Icon

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 6 · Explicit

    On this week's District Music Podcast, Rachel and Dray mark the third anniversary of Sinéad O'Connor's death by exploring the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most influential and misunderstood artists. They discuss…

  22. What Makes a Great Live Performer? & How Live Gigs Have Changed?

    · 1 h 01 min · Episode 5

    This week on The District Music Podcast, Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan explore what separates a good live act from a truly unforgettable performer. They discuss stage presence, authenticity, spectacle, crowd…

  23. What Makes A Great Album? & Best Albums of 2026 So Far

    · 59 min · Episode 4

    This week, we're asking a big question: what makes a great album? We chat about everything from concept albums and cohesion to artwork, live shows and whether streaming has changed how we listen. We also share our…

  24. The Irish Traditional Music Revival: Why Is Everyone Playing Trad Again?

    · 53 min · Episode 3

    Trad is everywhere right now. Young people are packing sessions, folk artists are selling out venues, and Irish traditional music is finding new life through indie, hip hop, electronic music, and social media. But why…

  25. Vinyl to Virality, Radio to AI: What Shapes Music Now?

    · 50 min · Episode 2

    This week, Rachel and Dray catch up after a busy weekend before Rachel chats to music content creator and former broadcaster Joe Donnelly. From vinyl collecting and radio to AI and music discovery, Joe shares his…

  26. Festival Fever

    · 46 min · Episode 1 · Explicit

    Fresh from Forbidden Fruit and Beyond The Pale, Rachel and Dray break down the best sets, biggest surprises and most talked-about moments of festival season. They also take a journey through the history of Irish…

  27. Trailer

    · 1:23 · Trailer

    Why are we starting The Distrist Music Podcast? Who are Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan? Let's get in to it. From this week on, we will be encompassing contemporary music culture in Ireland and beyond. From legendary…

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