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Tom Dunne brings you the most up-to-date music releases, gigs of the week and what’s really going on in the music industry.

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    • May 13, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Music with Tom Dunne

    Tom's guide to what went down at the Brit Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 9:12


    Tom joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder this week to discuss the fallout from the Brit Awards, Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam and more.

    Upside-down Tom Jones, guitar pedals and Nick Cave

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 13:04


    Tom Dunne joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to talk about 'The Pedal Movie', talk about Tom Jones' new album, as well as he's secret for staying tall in his 9th decade, and news about Nick Cave.

    Dave Grohl, Mick Jagger, Nick Cave and Aaron Lee Tasjan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 8:49


    Tom Dunne talked to Mark Cagney about the latest music news, including a Dave Grohl film and new music from Nick Cave and Aaron Lee Tasjan.

    "There are times you feel he's been close to a breakdown..."

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 9:44


    A documentary on the life of Kanye West is coming, and Tom Dunne previews it on this week's music slot.

    Paul Simon sells his catalogue to Sony

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 10:39


    Tom Dunne joins Kieran to go through the latest music news, including the story that Paul Simon has sold his extensive back catalogue to Sony.

    Cathal Coughlan, Lana del Rey and remembering Noel Bridgeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 10:55


    Tom Dunne brought Kieran new music from Cathal Coughlan and Lana del Rey, while also remembering the Waterboys' Noel Bridgeman.

    Tom is yearning for live gigs to return...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 9:10


    Tom Dunne joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to talk about the return of live gigs, the new Government scheme for Irish music, Arab Strap's new album, and some news about Kate Bush.

    Daft Punk, festivals returning and David Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 11:21


    Tom Dunne joined Sinead on The Hard Shoulder to discuss Daft Punk's split, new material from David Grey and the impending return of festivals in the UK.

    A year on from the death of Andy Weatherall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 8:00


    Tom Dunne joined Kieran to talk music, and reflected on it being a year since the death of Andy Weatherall.  Tom also had some news on some new gigs being streamed live this coming week.

    Westlife split from record label, The Pillow Queens and The Staves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 9:10


    Tom Dunne joined Kieran to give his views on Westlife splitting from their record label, music from The Staves, and the latest from the Irish group, The Pillow Queens.

    Glastonbury cancelled, Phil Spector and Biden's inauguration music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 10:32


    Tom Dunne joined Kieran, as he does every Thursday on The Hard Shoulder to discuss all things music. He spoke of his disappointment at the cancellation of Glastonbury, and his reaction to Phil Spector's death, and what can be said about his musical legacy. He was also also a massive fan of the music at Joe Biden's inauguration!

    A new Elvis Presley album and the return of 'Other Voices'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 9:46


    Tom Dunne joined Kieran, as he does every week on The Hard Shoulder, to discuss the latest music news. The iconic Elvis Presley releases a brand new album from beyond the grave, and 'Other Voices' returns in the form of a 5-day digital festival.  

    Music With Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 9:00


    Newstalk music guru Tom Dunne joined Kieran with his weekly insight into the world of music. This week he reviewed The Cribs new album "Night Network" and celebrated Irish band Fontaines DC's grammy nod.

    Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters and Tom's anger at changing Fairytale of New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 10:28


    Tom Dunne joined Kieran, as ever, to talk him through the latest in the world of music. Taylor Swift's long running battle for the right to her music was on the agenda, as were Tom's thoughts on BBC Radio 1's decision to change the lyrics of 'Fairytale of New York' by The Pogues, in order to not cause any offence to listeners.

    Ella Fitzgerald, The Style Council and the return of ACDC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 9:23


    More virtual gigs are taking place around Europe, as the music industry continues to react to the Covid-19 pandemic.  Tom Dunne told Kieran all about them on Thursday's edition of The Hard Shoulder. Meanwhile, ACDC have returned with new material, and The Style Council have a brand new album.

    Tom Petty at 70 and the death of Jose Padilla

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 9:38


    As ever, Tom Dunne joined Kieran on Thursday's edition of The Hard Shoulder to talk through the latest in music. The show remembered Tom Petty on what would've been the week of his 70th birthday, as well as hailing the impact of DI Jose Padilla on the genre of chillout music.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 9:01


    On Music with Tom Dunne this week, Tom talks about the Doves, Steo Wall and of course venues reopening - and how it will work now with Covid-19 measures. 

    Nick Cave reminds Ivan of Lewis Capaldi...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 10:18


    Tom Dunne joined Ivan once again to discuss the lack of women's music being represented on the radio, Nick Cave's new gig, and a new album from Margot Price.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 10:43


    Is live music in trouble? Ivan is joined by Tom Dunne to discuss, and he shares his album of the week. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 10:25


    Tom Dunne returns for his weekly music slot with Ivan. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 10:46


    Tom talks to Ivan about protest music, and shares his album of the week. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 12:36


    This week Tom Dunne talks Gavin James, Glastonbury, and Bleeding Heart Pigeons. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 11:16


    Tom Dunne returns for his usual music slot with Ivan, this week they discuss Q magazine, and Tom shares his album of the week. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 10:34


    Tom Dunne is back for his weekly supply of music. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 10:48


    Tom Dunne joins Ivan to talk about the week in music.  Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 12:01


    Tom Dunne reviews  the “Jersey 4Jersey” event which saw brightest stars from New Jersey come together remotely to put on a one-night concert to raise funds to help fight COVID-19 in the Garden State. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 11:56


    Tom Dunne returns for his usual slot with Ivan, and he speaks about the ways in which musicians are getting creative during this pandemic, from Bruce Springsteen to Lady Gaga. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 11:47


    Tom Dunne joins Ivan to chat through his album of the week, and they reflect on the passing of Country singer-songwriter John Prine, due to Coronavirus complications. Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 11:26


    Tom Dunne returns for his weekly chat about music with Ivan, and shares his 'album of the week'.  Subscribe to The Hard Shoulder podcasts below:     

    Rage Against The Machine will headline Electric Picnic

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 11:02


    The small issue of a General Election got in the way of their music chats over the last number of weeks, but Ivan and Tom Dunne were back face-to-face on this Thursday's edition of the Hard Shoulder. Rage Against The Machine, Bryan Ferry, Supergrass and more were on the agenda. Also, don't miss his reaction when he encounters the music of The Mary Wallopers...

    Music With Tom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 10:00


    In this weeks music slot Tom Dunne shares his memories of Larry Gogan with Ivan on this evenings Hard Shoulder. He also explains why Ray Charles is making a come back.

    Tom Dunne picks the best Halloween tunes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 9:24


    Tom Dunne looks at great Halloween music and gives us his album and gig of the week on the Hard Shoulder

    Music With Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 11:40


    Every Thursday Tom Dunne joins Ivan for his weekly look at whats hot in the world of music. This week Nick Cave, Mick Flannery and Dermot Kennedy.  

    Music with Tom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 10:38


    Every Thursday on The Hard Shoulder Newstalks music expert Tom Dunne joins Ivan to discuss whats hot and whats not in the world of music. This week Fontaines DC,  Divine Comedy and Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly - Rock'N'Roll Dream Tour.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 10:00


    Well every week Music Guru Tom Dunne joins Ivan to discuss whats hot in the music world this week. On this evenings show Tom discusses the 40th anniversary of the walkman, "Tools" new album and the sad passing of Daniel Johnston.   

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 10:00


    On this evenings Hard Shoulder Tom Dunne joined Ivan for his weekly look at the world of music. This week Tom discussed Lana Del Ray's new album, Monty Python and Christy Dignam.   

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 13:00


    Every Thursday Newstalks music guru Tom Dunne joins Ivan to  advice Ivan on what to lend an ear to. This week Eurovision comes to Netflix, Woodstock and Sleater- Kinney's new album. 

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 0:13


    Every week Ivan is joined by Newstalk's Music Guru Tom Dunne who takes a look at what's happening in the world of music. This week, Tom and Ivan pay tribute to the late Brendan Grace, "A Bath Full Of Ecstacy” by Hot Chip is Tom's Album of the week and The Villagers and Aldous Harding set at the Iveagh Gardens is Tom's gig of the week. 

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019


    Every week Ivan is joined by Newstalks music guru Tom Dunne to take a look at whats happening in the world of music. This week Glastonbury music festival that opened its doors, Vampire Weekend come to Dublin and Prince is Toms album of the week.   

    Travel Thursday: Listener Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 11:22


    As always on a Thursday on The Hard Shoulder we try and give you a little bit of inspiration for your travels plan. On this weeks travel Thursday week Michelle Jackson author of The Novel Traveler answers questions sent in to "The Hard Shoulder".     

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 12:20


    Every Thursday Ivan is joined by music guru Tom Dunne to discuss the week in music. This week Ed Sheeran creates his own brand of tomato ketchup, Madonna released a new album and Liam Gallagher comes to Cork.   

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 13:18


    Newstalks music guru Tom Dunne joins Ivan to discuss what hes keeping an ear out for in the world of music. This week he discusses the death of Philomena Lynott, Bruce Springsteen and Fleetwood Mac.   

    Moves like Jagger, Lazarus and Garbage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 11:27


    Every Thursday Tom Dunne joins us to talk about the week in music. This week Mick Jagger, “A Lazarus soul” and Shirley Mason.   

    lazarus mick jagger shirley mason
    "I actually love watching the Eurovision competition, because I sometimes bet on it when it's on"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 11:16


    Tom Dunne joins us to talk about the week in music every Thursday.  This week he spoke to Ivan about the upcoming Eurovision song contest and Ireland's, Sarah McTernan's, chances in the competition.  Vampire Weekend's, Father of the Bride is Tom's album of the week and Better Oblivion Community Center is the gig of the week.

    Music with Tom Dunne - Prince, Dolores O'Riordan & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 11:01


    As always on a Thursday Ivan is joined by Tom Dunne to discuss his weekly whats hot in the world of music.

    Music with Tom Dunne

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 10:57


    As always on a Thursday Ivan is joined by Tom Dunne to discuss his weekly whats hot in the world of music. This week Beyonce, Edwyn collins and Camillie O'Sullivan.  

    Dick Dale, Jenny Lewis and the genius of Partridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 12:28


    Tom Dunne joins Ivan to discuss the death of Dick Dale, the godfather of surf guitar. Jenny Lewis wins his award for album of the week for her new offering 'On The Line', while Sharon Von Ettin's gig in Vicar Street is his 'Gig of the Week'. Meanwhile, Tom can't wait to recommend Alan Partridge to Ivan as his 'Tip of the Week'.

    "Northern Ireland were, in that era, pound for pound, better than the Irish bands"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 10:35


    Tom Dunne was hard at work this week, rifling through his music collection coming up with the Best of Northern Ireland to share with Ivan this week. There's also news about the lineup for Electric Picnic this year.

    Ryan Adams, Fatboy Slim, and Tom watched 'LeavingNeverland'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 11:40


    Tom Dunne has more news from Ryan Adams, reports back to Ivan after watching 'Leaving Neverland', talks about Fatboy Slim's upcoming gig and lets Ivan know that 'Tipp Classical' the follow up to the hugely successful 'Feile' last year, is on its way!

    Music with Tom Dunne - Taylor Swift, Podcasts & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 13:07


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    Music with Tom Dunne - A Star is Born, ABBA & more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 13:13


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