I caught up with my good friends Fish Go Deep for a chat about their rich musical journey from Sweat in Sir Henrys to worldwide respect as DJ's and producers.
This young Cork artist is doing big things. Stevie chatted to him on the week he releases his 9 track "Glowchild" project!
Stockholm based producer Mark O'Sullivan is corkman who has had an amazing musical journey, plus he's also now a highly respected UEFA A Coach. The interview is preceded by a tribute to my friend Andrew Mac Donagh, aka DJ Fork, who died last week. We all miss you man xx
The amazing Cosha (formerly Bonzai) chats to Stevie about her musical journey, ahead of her debut album"Mt. Pleasant" which is out this week
At only 12 years of age, MC Tiny is one of Irelands best young prospects. An MC, actor and all round character, he is one of many young artists being nurtured in The Kabin Studio, on the northside of Cork city, by GMC. We talk about his story so far, including his work with the other young rappers and actors in the Kabin, his acting roles and his inspirations!
Cork producer Bantum talks about his musical journey and collaborations with some of Irelands finest artists!
Senita has been a notable figure in the music scene here for many years now, and she has a very interesting musical journey. Check out her current projects including the X Collective and the Points of Intersection podcast on DDR!
Aoife Nic Canna is one of Irelands most respected DJ's, and she's been running nights and DJing at clubs and events since the whole club scene started here. A very capable radio presenter too, Aoife has also made some great music documentaries and she continues to be an important voice in the music scene here.
One of Irelands foremost soul artists, Danny G has just released a great album called the "The Lookout". Stevie and Danny talk soul, vinyl, influences, social issues, the music community and much more!
Cork girl Aoife Ahern has come a long way since her first days clubbing here as a teenager. She has been on the road with some of the biggest names in music, and has been up close and personal with everybody from Beyonce and Prince, to Daft Punk and Michelle Obama. She is currently Tame Impalas tour manager too!
One of Irelands foremost music promoters talks about his journey from buying hip-hop records as a teenager to putting on some of the biggest names in hip-hop, soul and jazz in Ireland through his 20 years at the helm of Choice cuts.
Stevie catches up with one of his favourite artists and one of Irelands finest singers, who has just released the stunning "Used to be" single ahead of her debut album. Meet Tolü Makay!
He played with Phil Lynott, Van Morrison, Detroit Emeralds and more, and he somehow ended up living in Cork. Stevie chats with Jerome Rimson on this weeks episode.
It's apt that i'm dropping this episode on International Women's Day, as I've loads of respect for these two powerhouses of the arts, music and cultural landscape. Recorded in The Kino last December, I chatted to Avril Stanley of Body and Soul festival and Edel Tobin of Waterford Walls and the Walls project. Thanks to the Kino for hosting us and best of luck to the Good Room promotions team in their future ventures.
Jim was the boss of legendary Cork version of indie record shop Comet Records. Stevie, who worked there, talks first about his own love of records shops. Himself and Jim discuss the origins of Comet, the scene in the 90's, the rise of dance music, bootlegging regional local anthem Ball and Chain, buses to death metal gigs in Dublin, visits to the shop from Scooter, Nick Cave and Cornershop, the end of Comet and the changes to the industry at the time, plus much more!
Stevie speaks to Zeenie Summers, a Dublin based singer/songwriter originally from Nigeria, and owner of the FelAÀ Boutique