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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.
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- Yesterday44 min
Why Does Music Make Us Feel Everything? A Chat With Music Psychotherapist Clare Burtchaell
Why do we listen to sad songs when we’re heartbroken? Why can one track transport us back years? And why does live music make us feel connected to complete strangers? Rachel sits down with music psychotherapist Clare Burtchaell, founder of Echo Music Therapy, to explore the fascinating psychology behind our relationship with music, from emotional healing and creativity to identity, memory and the pressures of the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago21 min
Is The Billboard Over?, Stevie Wonder and Korn Hit Dublin
Rachel is away so Dray and Aaron will play. This episode we look at the relevancy of the charts and how the algorithmic holes have led us away from he billboard. We also look at two legendary acts who landed in Dublin this week in Stevie Wonder and Korn. Finally we wrap up by looking at the next generation of music who are set to play Irish stages very soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Rachel Chinouriri: I Think I Spoke Too Soon
Rachel Chinouriri joins the District Music Podcast to talk about her new album I Think I Spoke Too Soon, the emotional release of songwriting and finding confidence in her sound. Fresh from performing at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain, she reflects on touring with some of pop’s biggest names, what it really means to be a pop star and her love for Irish audiences. Plus, unexpected hobbies, backstage rituals and a chaotic round of quick-fire questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Dónal Lunny’s Legacy, Macklemore’s Palestine Concert & Jazzy Makes History
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, and celebrate Jazzy becoming the first female DJ to headline the 3Arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago20 min
Jazzy: The Irish DJ Making History
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 the journey behind her success. From becoming the first Irish woman in 14 years to top the Irish Singles Chart to taking her sound to dancefloors around the world, we get into the music, the milestones and the moments that made it all happen.We talk breaking records, finding her feet in the industry, representing Ireland on the global stage and what comes next for an artist who’s already rewritten the rulebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago34 min
Fontaines D.C. vs Liam Gallagher, Other Voices & Ireland's Underground Rap
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 praises. We unpack the new record, the Oasis frontman's latest comments and the bigger question: is guitar music looking to the past or pushing towards the future?Elsewhere, Other Voices has unveiled its 25th anniversary Church and Music Trail lineups, and we're taking a closer look at the next generation of Irish artists making serious noise underground.From Dingle's intimate stages to Ireland's emerging rap scene, we're asking what's next for Irish music, and whether the industry is doing enough to support the talent coming through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago32 min
5 Moments That Made Fontaines D.C.
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 defining moments in the band's extraordinary rise. From Mercury Prize nominations and the cultural impact of Skinty Fia to the reinvention of ‘Starburster’, sold-out arenas and their upcoming Slane Castle headline show, we explore how Fontaines D.C. have conquered international stages without compromising their Irish identity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 1, 202628 min
5 Irish Acts Defining Irishness in 2026
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 anymore. The common thread? Taking where we’ve come from and making it feel completely of the moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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