Off The Charts with Fergal D'Arcy

Olly Alexander is beyond excited! His debut solo Years & Years album Nightcall is just out and he is back on stage. Olly headlines the Mother Pride Opening Party at The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks at the 2022 Festival in June. JUST PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/01/21144229/TDFM-J5-FULL-OLLY-ALEXANDER-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Olly also chatted about working with Kylie! And how honoured and emotional he was to see John and Johannes on Strictly dancing to 'Starstruck':

Press play and join Fergal D'Arcy for a real Christmas cracker! An annual tradition on the show is 'A Very Irish Christmas' and this year is very special. Listen to Lyra, Tom Grennan, Bressie, Hudson-Taylor, True Tides and Wild Youth. Featuring festive chats and loads of tunes. Courtesy of our friends at Joe.ie Wild Youth cover East 17 'Stay Another Day' - it is absolutely brilliant. Bressie and Louize from The Blizzards stun us with a cover of Yazoo's 'Only You' [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/12/23141913/A-VERY-IRISH-XMAS-SHOW-FULL.mp3"][/audio] True Tides take on Chris Rea's 'Driving Home For Christmas' and it is NOT to be missed. Fergal chats to Tom Grennan about his Irish Christmas connections and he plays live - he is exceptional. Lyra - a superstar in waiting - covers Shakin' Stevens 'Merry Christmas Everyone' and her own track 'The Magic Of Christmas' PRESS PLAY ABOVE TO HEAR THE FULL PODCAST  

Wild Youth are one of Ireland's most talented bands. They joined The Fergal D'Arcy Show for a chat and session and they took on one of The Fab Four's most celebrated tracks. Ireland's own Fab Four, Wild Youth cover The Beatle's 'Let It Be' and it is stunning. JUST PRESS PLAY ABOVE TO HEAR THE SESSION AND CHAT     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Wild Youth (@bandwildyouth)  

This cover of The Weeknd is absolutely stunning. LYRA is an Irish gem. The singer from Cork is a talent and tonic and we love having her on The Fergal D'Arcy Show. She popped into TodayFM Towers for a live session and chat with Fergal. Looking every inch the stunning pop star she sang her latest belter, 'Lose My MInd' and then a cracking cover of The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' Lyra brought in the New Year of 2021 by HERSELF. Thankfully, this NYE she will have other musicians to help! And in her usual fab, funny and frank way she described it as: I was like a lonely soldier last year! The closest contact I had was someone who was putting heated pads in my bra. Just me and the bra warmer and that was it! PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN TO THE FULL CHAT AND SESSION HERE [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/12/10134242/FULL-LYRA-SESSION-AND-INTERVIEW.mp3"][/audio] LYRA will play the NYE Countdown Concert this year and EP next year. Check out her website for more lyra.ie

Tom Grennan spent many childhood summers in Ireland. He always talks fondly of his time with his Irish family in Offaly. His latest song, 'Don't Break My Heart' is dedicated to his Irish cousin Alan who passed away in a car accident when he was only eighteen. As Tom says they were more than cousins, they were really like best mates. To lose him was a tragedy. I am always thinking of him. We were the two tight ones. The same age. I want him to live forever. I put him on the single cover. I know the world keeps turning but we always need to remember the ones we lose. He also chats about his super skills as seen in the Soccer Aid game (see below skinning James Bay!) Would he take the call from Stephen Kenny!!? He's even boxed with Beckham! Tom also cannot wait for his dates at the 3Olympia and Live At The Marquee in 2022! The singer popped into TodayFM Towers to play two live tracks, 'Don't Break My Heart' and his HUGE smash 'A Little Bit Of Love' - they sound INCREDIBLE. Mr @Tom_Grennan is definitely the star of this match! #SoccerAid 😄👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Lx2X2F4aEB — Tanya Efanova (@tanyatruefan) September 4, 2021

Written and recorded during lockdown this is James Arthur's most personal album. His 4th album is 'It'll All Make Sense In The End' and it even features a young boy which is the absolute bulb off him when he was a child. (left is a photo he posted on Instagram of him as a boy) James has spoken about his troubled childhood before and finding himself in foster care at one point. He puts all of his life into his music. James Arthur spoke to The Fergal D'Arcy Show about songs like 'Medicine' and it's meaning, to how he hopes to do more acting after his star turn in the 'September' video, and also how hiking and running have helped his mental health plus loads more: PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN TO JAMES ARTHUR CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/12/01144455/JAMES-ARTHUR-INTERVIEW.mp3"][/audio] Video for 'September' It's like a mini movie. (check out the homage to Goodfellas about 3mins in)

If James Blunt didn't have a 17-year career that has spawned over 23 million album sales he could have made it as a stand-up. He has proven that he can take the p*ss out of himself before anyone else can even start. It has made him the unoficial King Of Twitter with his dry and witty comebacks to trolls. I did already. https://t.co/TePcTaLGUx — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) February 25, 2021 During lockdown, while many other artists are doing mini-concerts from their homes, I thought I'd do you all a favour and not. — James Blunt (@JamesBlunt) March 25, 2020 Now, he has a brand new album and it is packed with 30 songs including live performances from Glastonbury and elsewhere, and four new songs. There was more than ONE you know!! James Blunt spoke to The Fergal D'Arcy Show and wait until you hear what album title he suggested!  PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE FULL JAMES BLUNT INTERVIEW [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/24142127/JAMES-BLUNT-FULL-INTERVIEW.mp3"][/audio]

Joel Corry is one of our favourite people. Officially a friend of The Fergal D''Arcy Show he is always so open and loves a chat. Bless my Mum she is still doing my washing! That is one thing I really need to improve on. My skills on how to do those things I am absolutely useless! Joel may not have household skills but he's got serious music skills. Megahits like Lonely, Head & Heart, Bed, and Out, Out to name a few are solid proof! He truly loves his Irish fans and is so buzzing about the recent gigs he played here - the first in 20 months! He also insists on playing a full THREE HOUR SET for his fans. Joel spoke to Fergal about his banging new track with Mabel, the reason his brother gave him the nickname "Jenga" his work with... BECKY HILL! (So exciting!) ...and laundry confessions! PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/11143541/JOEL-CORRY-FULL-FERG.mp3"][/audio] Check out Joel and Mabel's belting track: Check out 'Being Joel Corry' episode 1:  

He usually only chills on Sunday but the singer Craig David took time out to talk to The Fergal Darcy Show on a Wednesday and they had a ball! Craig has teamed up with best friend and equally supremely talented singer-songwriter MNEK for new track 'Who You Are' The man who started as a DJ working on his tracks in the libarary at college has come so far! He desrcibes having to hustle his music before scoial media was even a thing. 25 UK top 40 singles (16 of them top 10), nine UK top 40 albums (five of them top 10) and amassed over 5 billion streams worldwide. PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEW [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/11/10141219/PODCAST-CRAIG-DAVID-FULL.mp3"][/audio] Watch Craig chatting with Fergal here:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Today FM 💛 (@todayfm) Check out the stunning performance on 'Strictly Come Dancing' here:  

It's the 20th anniversary of when Coldplay supported U2 at Slane. Is it time they played there as Headiners? Guy Berryman and Will Champion would love to see it happen. The beating heart of Coldplay joined The Fergal D'Arcy Show and have such found memories of that time they played in 2001 that if a petition can get started they will play the iconic venue! Wouldn't that be great! Let's try and petition! If you can start some kind of movement, then I will sign that definitely! The band are celebrating the release of their brand new album, 'Music Of The Spheres' today. It contains the smash hit Higher Power and the collab with megaband BTS. Guy and Will sat down with TodayFM's Fergal D'Arcy and chatted all about everything from practicing in the toilets as an early band t playing the biggest venues in the world and a brilliant story all aboput going to Bono's gaff. They literally jumped in a taxi and said "Can you take us to Bono's ghouse please?" and the driver knew it straight away! LISTEN TO THE CHAT HERE - JUST PRESS PLAY [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/15151223/COLDPLAY-FULL.mp3"][/audio] They also released the lyric video to album centrepiece 'Let Somebody Go' a collab with Selena Gomez:  

The UK Baddie and The Barbie. That's how Nicki Minaj describes this hugely anticipated solo single from ex Little Mixer Jesy Nelson. Her debut single ‘Boyz' samples Sean “Diddy” Combs classic anthem “Bad Boy 4 Life”. She tells The Fergal D'Arcy Show about her stomping debut track, finally feeling free, the movie like video that accompanies the song, what plans are next, and ...sexy golf! PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN TO FULL CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/10/13134911/JESY-NELSON-FULL.mp3"][/audio]   Check out the video which is just like a mini movie!: You can also check out The Fergal D'Arcy Show chat recently to Jade from Little Mix HERE

It is hard to believe Lorde is still only 24 years old. In 2013 she took over the world with her album Pure Heroine and it's equally world conquering lead single Royals. Time magazine even named her among the Most Influential Teenagers in the World. She is now a certified superstar with numerous Grammy awards, over 12 million albums sold worldwide and over 10 billion streams. She is a phenomenon who blazed a trail for talent like Billie Eilish and counts Taylor Swift as a very dear friend. The Fergal D'Arcy Show was delighted to catch up with her. Ella spoke about her need to get back to Ireland , the home of her Father (she had planned but then the pandemic hit) she talks about nature inspiring her new album Solar Power and why she chose to leave social media. Wise beyond her years she is always so interesting and we were so happy she chatted to the show.  JUST PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE FULL CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/22151320/FD-2109-LORDE-FULL-INTERVIEW-with-sting.mp3"][/audio] Check out the excellent new single, 'Mood Ring': 'Solar Power'- the lead single is fantastic:

It's 10 years since Little Mix formed. 10 years since they worked their black magic on the music industry. In that time they've sold over 50 million records worldwide, over 3 billion YouTube views, and 12 billion streams and this year won 'Best British Group' at the BRIT Awards. In November they release 'Between Us' a celebration of that time together. This ain't no heartbreak anthem! Fergal D'Arcy chatted to Jade about their time together, being known for being the hardest working band in the business, keeping the pregnancy news secret even while making the music videos! new babies: the births of Perrie and Leigh-Ann being only a WEEK apart! and her reaction to the pregnancy news, "I didn't get the memo!" going to Adam Lambert's house party, her new 'Ladyship' title, going on tour with a "nursery in tow"! and LOADS more. Grab a cup of tea, a glass of whatever you like, take a walk or a drive and just enjoy ! She is a breath of fresh air! WE HEART JADE.   [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/17153231/JADE-LITTLE-MIX-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio]

David Guetta could arguable be called The King Of Dance Music. So, when he describes Becky Hill as a "very rare Queen of dance music" you take notice. The Fergal D'Arcy Show spoke to Becky Hill about: Her brilliant new album 'Only Honest At The Weekend' Her return to playing live at festivals in UK Overcoming insecurity. Her pride in doing what she loves and loads more JUST PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE FULL CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/15132635/FULL-BECKY-HILL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Becky Hill, aka Rebecca Claire Hill, British singer, songwriter and Voice UK Number One artist from Worcestershire performs live on stage during the Camp Bestival in Lulworth. (Photo by Dawn Fletcher-Park / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)

We think Lyra is The Big Deal in Irish music! So, it's appropriate that she is appearing as a Judge on the show 'The Big Deal' on Virgin Media Television. It's the channel's BIG Saturday night show. It involves contestants accepting a cash deal or taking a chance to go further in the competition. “Are you going to take the deal or are you going to take a chance?!” Her fellow judges are Jedward, Boy George, Deirdre O'Kane and Aston Merrygold. Lyra was in fab form as she chatted to Fergal D'Arcy who was live from the Autumn Air festival in Mitchelstown, Cork: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/10164424/LYRA-AUTUMN-AIR-.mp3"][/audio] Making waves across the water Lyra performed at the Reading & Leeds Festival recently. Her performance was described as show-stopping. In July she also appeared at Latitude Festival and supported Kodaline in Belfast. Last weekend she played the Neighbourhood Weekender in Warrington England. This weekend LYRA opens the Main Stage at TRNSMT (pronounced Transmit) Festival on Sunday in The UK – Next Sunday she plays The Isle Of Wight Festival. She is delighted to be back in front of a human crowd! LYRA has also co-written the lead track along with Grammy award winning Bill Whelan on the new Riverdance animation movie – the single called “Light Me Up” will be released to coincide with the worldwide date of the movie in March 2022. ✨Meet the Judges: Lyra ✨ "I want somebody who's going to come out and make my jaw drop to the floor!" Introducing @thisislyra as one of the amazing judges of #TheBigDeal 😍 The Big Deal, starts Saturday at 8pm on Virgin Media One & Virgin Media Player.#TheBigDeal pic.twitter.com/F3rhAPOGXp — Virgin Media Television (@VirginMedia_TV) August 31, 2021

Don't worry it wasn't a diamond encrusted bottle of Bulmers or a bottle of 'Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 1990 Millennium Cuvee Methuselah' The Script are a decent bunch of lads. Not decadent wasters. THIS was for the entire crowd at a gig. ALL. EIGHT. THOUSAND. OF. THEM. Infact it holds the record for the largest round of drink ever bought! That is just one of the outstanding stories Danny O'Donoghue revealed in his chat with TodayFM's Fergal D'Arcy for The Script Special On TodayFM: Danny also opens you about his parents passing away on the same day years apart on Valentine's Day, The healing power of music and his beaming pride at being an Irish band in the world and why their Irishness it is so important to him, Mark and Glen Danny chats about why so many people who have tattooed one of their most powerful song lyrics on their body! Plus, a brilliant story of how a bacon sarnie inspired one of their most famous songs and so he wouldn't lose it he started singing it into his phone in the shop! Finally Danny plays a very special edition of The Grand National quiz... called Ah Sure It's Grand National! (there's a surprise for the Temple Street charity) Press Play to Listen to The Script Special With Fergal D'Arcy  [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/09/09154518/FULL-PODCAST-THE-SCRIPT.mp3"][/audio]   The Script will play The 3 Arena on June 14th and 15th 2022 and they have an accompanying 'Tales From The Script' greatest hits album out October 1st 2021:

Two of The Best Producers in the world ASSEMBLE! And create an absolute banger! Joel Corry and Jax Jones have joined forces like Captain America and Iron Man alongside Saweetie (gotta be Loki?) and Charli XCX (Black Widow!?) to create a formidable superhero music team! Their new track 'Out Out' is a glorious bop of epic beats. Fergal D'Arcy caught up with Joel and Jax (minus the spandex!) and they discussed making music, DM sliding, final playing live, hearing your music all over the world (Joel went to No. 1 in Papua New Guinea and had to find it on a map!!) and loads more. These two are absolutely buzzin' you're gonna love this chat! PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE FULL CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/08/19154928/FD-1908-JAX-JONES-AND-JOEL-CORRY-EDITED.mp3"][/audio] Listen here to 'Out Out':  

On August 16th The Fergal D'Arcy Show took a trip down memory Slane. TodayFM celebrated one of the world's greatest concert venues with live music from The Academic, Roisin O, Ruth-Anne and Irish Women In Harmony and True Tides covering some of the biggest artists to appear on the hallowed Slane stage. We also spoke to Scott Gorham from Thin Lizzy about being the VERY first band to headline this amazing venue back on August 16, 1981. And very special guests were Lord Henry Mountcharles and his son Alex, who conceived this revered rock n roll space and continue it's legacy to this very day. Plus, LOADS of your own Slane memories. So, join The Fergal Darcy Show and take a trip down memory Slane. PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE FULL SHOW [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/08/19143551/SLANE-ROCKS-40-YEARS-SPECIAL-POD.mp3"][/audio] Scroll down to see photos and videos from the big day.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Today FM 💛 (@todayfm)     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Today FM 💛 (@todayfm)     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Today FM 💛 (@todayfm) Alex Cunningham (son of Lord Henry) alongside The Academic and Fergal D'Arcy Fergal D'Arcy ready to rock the show outside Slane!  

The fabulous Grace Chatto and Clean Bandit have done it again. They just can't stop making bangers and their magic dust appears all over their new track. It's called 'Drive' and it also feature Topic and Wes Nelson. Grace had a LOT of fun making the video and describes how brilliant it was to work with the former Love Island contestant who is fast becoming an authentic music star. The video was so much fun to make. Wes is in his truck so oblivious to anything going on in the back just driving to the sun! I called him to ask him to be on this track and Wes Nelson is such a great singer. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/08/18145152/FD-1808-GRACE-CLEAN-BANDIT-TAGGED.mp3"][/audio] Check out the brilliantly fun video: We never had Wes Nelson down as a Trucker!

Sam Fender is back with new music. Seventeen Going Under is a coming of age track taken from his upcoming album of the same title set for release on October 8. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/30120410/SAM-FENDER-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Speaking to Fergal D'Arcy, Fender describes it as a celebration of life and surviving. He also revealed he's a big fan of Irish acts Inhaler and Fontaines D.C. going on to describe a night out in London with the latter and their shared love of a pint of Guinness! Catch the full chat by pressing the play button on this page.    

Mimi Webb had has had a super year, is super talented and super sound! Of COURSE she also has Irish Grandparents! We can claim this absolute star as our own! The 'Good Without' hitmaker told Fergal D'Arcy about her Irish relations including her Irish Grannies and Gran Aunt. All her Dad's cousins are in Ireland and they run a family fish and chip shop! Plus, she talks about the success of 'Good Without' (70 million streams and counting) what a crazy year it's been, and her upcoming mini-tour plus loads more (Her first proper headline tour kicks off in Dublin, Ireland at Academy 2 on Thursday October 28 2021) PRESS PLAY TO HEAR THE FULL EXTENDED INTERVIEW [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/07140724/FD-0507-MIMI-WEBB-UNEDITED-.mp3"][/audio] Here is her new track 'Dumb Love' the follow up to her MEGAHIT 'Good Without'

Martin Garrix is a superstar DJ in his own right. 3-time No.1 DJ on the DJ Mag Top 100! He became the youngest DJ to headline the huge Ultra Music Festival at the age of only 17! He's worked with Dua Lipa, Macklemore, Bebe Rexha, Ed Sheeran, Major Lazer & more The list of achievements are endless... oh and he's only TWENTY FIVE! But when two musicians from Dublin, who happen to be in the world's biggest rock band agreed to collaborate with him on the Euro 2020 Anthem he was star struck himself! He also chats about 'Area 21' his massive animation/music project with Major Lazer and getting back to playing live. And he chats about his hero Tiesto. (Listen to Fergal chat to Tiesto about the time he became a great mentor to Martin Garrix here)  PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN TO FULL CHAT WITH MARTIN [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/30141231/FD-2806-MARTIN-GARRIX.mp3"][/audio] Martin told Fergal Darcy that it was an honour to work with Edge and Bono and he talks about the process of making the song which they had to keep secret after it was finished in 2019! I was so excited and stoked. Bono and Edge came on board after I sent them a rough demo. Bono changed all my lyrics hahaha!! I loved it and it felt so organic.

Ed Sheeran is back and he's bad! The superstar singer officially releases his comeback single 'Bad Habits' today. To celebrate this awesome news and a brilliant new track Ed Sheeran spoke to Fergal D'Arcy on TodayFM: Highlights include: Opening two mins are about getting fit giving up the booze etc! "Two bottle of wine Teddy is gone!" Taking his music in a dancier direction. "Everyone needs a dance right now!" Really excellent Social Media wisdom that hits home - "If you see a friend take a selfie ask if they're okay" Sponsoring the Wexford team at some point to keep the whole family happy! Learning his work routine from Eminem! Taking up art he calls himself Jackson Bollock! (take a bow, Ed)  PRESS PLAY TO LISTEN TO FULL CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/25134418/Fergal-ed-Sheeran-PODCAST-USE.mp3"][/audio] Check out the video here:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Today FM 💛 (@todayfm) The creepily brilliant 'Bad Habits' video:

Wild Youth's Conor O'Donohoe is afraid of one thing when they make a live festival music return. It's not the queue for the toilets! It's not losing the ability to carry four pints from the bar! It's not hitting a bum note! What I'm really worried about Fergal is the crowd NOT singing back the songs! It's our first chance to play our new songs to a crowd and that is so exciting but we hope they'll know the tunes! Conor tells Fergal D'Arcy all about Ireland's first music festival in SIXTEEN MONTHS. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/24143520/FD-2406-conor-wild-youth.mp3"][/audio] The gig will take place at Royal Hospital Kilmainham Dublin on Saturday July 3rd. It will be the country's first music festival in almost 16 months. The event will have a capacity of 3,500 in pods. 500 free tickets have been set aside for frontline health care workers as a gesture of thanks for their hard work and dedication during the pandemic. Rapid testing will take place beforehand with social distancing at 1 metre during the concert. Denise Chaila, Sharon Shannon, Wyvern Lingo and Lyra are also set to perform with Gavin James topping the bill and The 2 Johnnies doing MC duties on the day.

It's been too long. James Vincent McMorrow played the first live outdoor gig in over a year. At The Fergal Darcy Show we had our own milestone. Gavin James playing his brand new single 'Sober' LIVE in studio. An actual human being doing a mini-gig to himself and Fergal! WHAT A TREAT Just Press Play To Listen To The Full Chat And Live Session [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/11140729/GAVIN-JAMES-PLUS-LIVE-SESSION.mp3"][/audio]   Live sessions BACK on #TodayFM - yeeeeoooowwwww! 🎶💛 And what a lovely way to kick back in to gear with @GavinJames & this soothing version of 'Sober' 🗣️🇮🇪#GavinJames #FergDarcy @FergDarcy #IrishMusic pic.twitter.com/0V83w7IhgS — Today FM (@TodayFM) June 11, 2021

Perrie Edwards. Jade Thirlwall. Leigh-Anne Pinnock. Little Mix are a force to be reckoned with... Three ladies who were inspired by strong women and want to be the ones to inspire the next generation.  When you are career driven and so passionate about what you do. People put a lot of pressure on  women especially in this industry and sometimes you are told to either choose a career or family. Why can't we be BOTH? We are strong women! I was really worried at first about telling my management. I am so lucky they were amazing. Fergal D'Arcy chats to Perrie Edwards about the importance of being a strong woman in a tough industry,  new remake of Confetti, escaping injury wearing angel wings! (they weighed a stone!) working with David Guetta, and loads more. Press play to listen to the full chat here: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/02152632/FD-0206-PODCAST-FULL-LITTLE-MIX-PERRIE.mp3"][/audio]     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Perrie Edwards 🖤 (@perrieedwards)

Sigrid is officially one of our own. She's not Irish. She's from Norway. Yet, she was taken into the hearts, minds and soul of Irish people the last time she played in Ireland live. I think we adore her spirit. That gig still stays with me it was so special. It felt like a homecoming gig. I love playing in Ireland so much! She also LOVES walking. That's an Irish passport alone!  Sigrid chats to Fergal D'Arcy - press play here to listen: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/02135844/FD-0106-SIGRID-INTERVIEW-2021.mp3"][/audio] Watch chat here:   Sigrid loves Ireland so much that her favourite show ever was at Dublin's 3Arena! 🇮🇪 💛@thisissigrid joined @FergDarcy for a chat about why she feels such a connection with Ireland. pic.twitter.com/irY1cyQDsn — Today FM (@TodayFM) June 1, 2021

Our two favourite people and patron Saints of The Fergal D'Arcy Show!! When Anne-Marie and Niall Horan announced they were working on a song together, the collective response was "YESS!!!" Of course we want two of the music industries soundest heads on a song. It made perfect sense. The result is the fabulous, 'Our Song' They had an absolute ball with Fergal D'Arcy having the chats about spotting each other at parties too working in a studio together, how Our Song came about, the reason Niall was refused admission to Anne-Marie's trailer during video shoot... (warning: chat may involve nudity!) Plus the dog who got fired from the shoot! Ann-Marie is so honest open and an inspiration to so many she speaks very candidly about visiting Therapy once lockdown hit and it inspired the album title. Have a listen to this specially extended podcast: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/06/02141854/FD-3105-FULL-NIALL-AND-ANNMARIE.mp3"][/audio] Watch video here:   Niall Horan & Anne-Marie are SUCH good craic! 😂💛 Our two fav superstars @NiallOfficial & @AnneMarie joined @FergDarcy to chat about some of the hilarious BTS of their recent video involving a useless acting dog! 🐶👀🎶 🗣️🔊 Full 10min chat here: https://t.co/KpLRwv6mvj pic.twitter.com/M5TWnjatcd — Today FM (@TodayFM) June 2, 2021

Luke Pritchard from The Kooks recalls the moment he was chased through Temple Bar! It was crazy. I was a teenager myself being chased by a load of screaming teenagers and it was such a surreal moment. I was like, Oh am I famous now! After the release of their debut album 'Inside In/Inside Out' they became a band for a whole generation of fans in the mid noughties. On the 15th anniversary of it's release the band kick off a very special tour at The Olympia in Jan 2022 (see below) PRESS PLAY TO HEAR FULL CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/05/28140847/FULL-LUKE-KOOKS-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio]   🔥🔥Second date added for 28th January! Tickets on sale now at https://t.co/MexjRoGqKh 🚀🚀 https://t.co/f1A4qv0Q28 — MCD Productions (@mcd_productions) May 28, 2021 Fergal Darcy and Luke backstage at The Olympia the last time the band played in Dublin. It is one of their favourite venues.

Tom Grennan is one of the soundest blokes on the planet. He told Fergal D'Arcy how a collab with the world's biggest DJ and Producer cam about and he is as honest as can be: There I was just having an aul scroll through Instagram while I was on the toilet as you do and I seen a DM from Calvin Harris and I was like "WHAAAAAAT??" So, he just says "you wanna do a song with me?" and I'm like Yeaaaaah!! And here we are with this summer smash on our hands! It's gonna be massive! I call him Big Calv now!" What a ledge! Any bs merchant would have said, "Yah I was just checking my new vinyl Japanese import while sipping a Pimms on my sundeck when Calvin pinged me" NOT TOM. Sound out.  TO LISTEN TO FULL CHAT JUST PRESS PLAY [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/05/26140114/TOM-GRENNAN-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Tom is very proud of his Irish roots and loves to big up the Offaly massive. He spent many summers in his childhood in Shannonbridge and talks very fondly and funnily about it with Fergal D'Arcy on TodayFM. Tom also spoke about his smash hit 'Little Bit Of Love' and acting in the video himself. He studied theatre in College and hopes to one day break into movies - you heard it hear first! Tom Grennan Oscar nominee why not!     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tom Grennan (@tom.grennan)

He held his own with superstar Dermot Kennedy. Not many people can say that, but Michael Moloney is not many people. This teenager from Mayo is a superstar in the making. The Crossmolina native had Ireland in the palm of his hands on the Toy Show. His stunning tribute to his late father Emmet alongside his surprise singing partner Dermot Kennedy was one of the highlights (see below). He joined Fergal Darcy on TodayFM on the release of his debut single: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/05/21140432/MICHAEL-MOLONEY-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Michael wrote and recorded the song in Windmill Lane Recording Studios. Working with Grammy Nominated producer, arranger and music composer Gavin Murphy who has worked with Niall Horan, Van Morrison, Gregory Porter, and Kodaline. "It was just amazing to be in Windmill Lane with Gavin. I was walking around in pure joy. I saw a really nice Steinway piano and started playing it and Gavin says to me, "You know David Bowie and Prince played on that!" I was like whoa okay wow!" 'All That I Do' The debut single 'All That I Do' released today on the anniversary weekend of his Dad's passing. We are DELIGHTED to present the debut single from Michael Moloney! 'All That I Do' is out now! Go listen; https://t.co/kHJ1kSnsyu pic.twitter.com/Wk1XrtVlAf — Universal Music Irl (@UniMusicIreland) May 21, 2021 Michael and Dermot on The Toy Show has been viewed more than 1.2 million times.

It's not unusual for The Fergal Darcy Show to have the world's biggest music guests but we still pinch ourselves that we got to talk to a true legend. Sir Tom Jones is a phenomenon. Over 100 million records sold. Thirty six Top 40 hits over a career of five decades. Grammy, Ivor Novello and Brit Awards adorn his shelves. And best of all he was BFF's with the 'King of Rock and Roll' himself the beyond iconic Elvis Presley. And now as one of the Judges on The Voice he has re-invented himself again. Wow. So, surely he had done enough in his career? OH NO. I wasn’t so well a couple of years ago. When I came out of hospital, I saw the doctor and he said that, taking my age into account, it was time to slow down. Well, really, that was like a red rag to a bull. And from that moment, 'Surrounded By Time' was born. And now it has gone straight to Number 1 in The U.K. The Welsh Whirlwind is back and better than ever. He tells Fergal D'Arcy the story behind the songs. All of them carefully chosen by him from The Waterboys outstanding opus 'This Is The Sea' to Bob Dylan's 'One More Cup Of Coffee' he has tried like a legendary Actor entering a famous role to inhabit the songs in the same way. He also tells the story of Prince Philip as a fan. And his amazing story of how he stopped his dad from going back down the coal mines. Put the kettle on. Put the feet up. You are in for a treat: [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/05/07144730/FD-0507-TOM-JONES-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Here is the Sir Tom selected album track-list:  

It is a moment engrained in the folklore of Ireland written into the history of Slane gigs forever! The irony is that nobody actually recorded it happening! If it happened today we would be inundated with videos but this was 2001. Moby was the support for u2 and Ireland were playing Holland in a World Cup qualifier in Dublin. The game was so big at the time it was shown live at the request of the crowd! Moby was a HUGE Father Ted fan and decided that Ardal O'Hanlon should sing My Lovely Horse to over 80,000 mad Slane fans! I just had this idea. Wouldn't it be amazing if Dougal (Ardal) could play My Lovely Horse with me to the crowd. Ardal said yes but he aloo said he was watching the game. So, I did one of the most indulgent rock stars things I've ever done and sent a helicopter to pick him up! Moby tell Fergal D'Arcy the inside story on that Slane moment. He also reveal a very cool secret David Bowie told him once about his classic song 'Heroes' - The two were New York neighbours for years and became very good friends. David once sat down with him and revealed the origins of one of music's greatest anthems. Brand new album Reprise is out May 28 and features many of his biggest songs but remade with an Orchestra! It also features a stunning remake of his smash hit Natural Blues featuring the unmatchable vocals of  Gregory Porter and Amythyst Kiah that is out now: There's also a new documentary called Mobydoc:

Julia Michaels has worked with the world's biggest stars from Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez to P!nk. The list of co-writing superstars is a who's who of the world's most famous artists. Did I mention Dua Lipa, Britney Spears, Shawn Mendes, Ed Sheeran and Niall Horan? The best. What a wonderful man! Julia stans our Niall! Now, the multi-Grammy nominated multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter finally releases her highly anticipated solo debut. 'Not In Chronological Order' (she calls it NICO!) dropped today and it is filled with according to Julia "songs for every situation from revenge to being in love it's all there" Julia Michaels tells Fergal D'Arcy a gorgeous story about Niall Horan. They did the song 'What A Time' together. This story just reaffirms how much of a sounder we already know he is: I sent him my song and twenty minutes later he sent me a video of him playing it on the guitar! When we finally met in the studio and I started crying because that song meant so much to me he just gave me this big hug. He is the most genuinely beautiful person I have met in a longtime! JUST PRESS PLAY TO HREAR THE FULL CHAT [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/30144334/JULIA-MICHAELS.mp3"][/audio]  

Gavin James has some very exciting news. "I'm delighted to be the first to present Today FM’s new 'weekly show, ‘Whose Show Is It Anyway’. I’m really looking forward to sharing some of my favourite tunes! I can't believe they allowed me to take over the station. It's bananas I love it!!” The multi-million selling superstar is no stranger to the Today FM audience. In September 2019, the singer/songwriter attracted thousands of punters when he headlined Today FM’s Sound Garden Stage at Electric Picnic. Gavin James will kick off the series this Sunday, 25th April. ‘Whose Show is it Anyway’ will give listeners the chance to hear a range of surprise guests every Sunday from 12-1PM. He told fergal D'Arcy just how delighted he is to be taking part, what he's been up to lately, why he won't be running around like a mad yoke when gigs restart after just consuming chicken and potatoes for the last year! And he will tell Fergal about serenading his doggy Bruce! (see below) [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/23140726/FD-2304-GAVIN-JAMES-FULL.mp3"][/audio]   From musicians to comedians and more, each week, Today FM will reveal a different celebrity guest who will take control of the station for one hour and present their very own show.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Gavin James (@gavinjameslive)    

The Cranberries guitarist Noel Hogan reveals the uniqueness of his latest song collaboration: I have written long distance before but eventually you do end up in the studio. Bronagh and I have never actually met in person! It has been a massive challenge but just goes to show what can be done. A mutual friend suggested that Noel and Bronagh hook up virtually and chat tunes! That fateful suggestion gave birth to a brand new joyous track, called 'Cry Baby' This will be Noel’s first release since The Cranberries released Grammy-nominated In the End in April 2019 – the band’s eighth and final studio album, which they had been working on prior to Dolores’ premature passing in January 2018. The two national music treasures spoke to Fergal D'Arcy as part of his brand new 'All Irish' show now airing every Sunday from 8-9am just before Weekend Breakfast. In a specially extended warm and engaging chat Noel and Bronagh reveal the challenges of making a song virtually, getting gigs going again, trying to adapt in a pandemic, Bronagh on 'Brassic', Noel's future projects and loads more 'Crybaby' is available for download and streaming now. Have a little goo here:  

Kilkenny might be famous for a small ball but it's a platinum disc that gets the headlines these days. The cat who got the cream is Robert Grace. And well he deserves this moment. His perfectly timed smash hit single 'Fake Fine' went platinum in March. From GOLD to PLATINUM 🤯 can’t believe I have a platinum selling record ♥️ thank you so much for streaming & downloading Fake Fine!! Love you guys ❣️❣️ pic.twitter.com/owvM5DQBl9 — Robert Grace (@Robert_Grace) March 21, 2021 The super talented Irish musician is working from home like so many people and juggling the bringing up of two small children while forging a pop career! He spoke to Fergal Darcy all about what is next from livestreams to vaccines to new single 'The Hurt You Gave Me' to his hugely regarded and viral remixes, mash-ups and so much more [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/09143121/FULL-ROBERT-GRACE-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio]  New Single: 'The Hurt You Gave Me' Check the stats. Mind blowing. And getting better. Robert Grace is gonna be huge.

Olly Alexander is fearless. At 18, he left the village he grew up in and headed for London determined to make it as an Actor or Singer. It is that life experience that drew him first to the role of Ritchie in Channel 4's record breaking drama 'It's A Sin' (the show had the most views of any box set on the All 4 platform - 18 million and counting and the show also helped HIV testing increase by over 600%) I instantly related to Ritchie. The show was an amazing experience for me. It was so important to understand this period of time and there is still stigma attached to it today. I learned so much about queer history and I love Russell T. Davies. 'Queer As Folk' meant so much to me growing up and when I met him I asked him about his other show 'Years & Years' which he named after us!! I loved that! Olly is fearless yet again, this time with his leap into solo work. 'Starstruck' is his first single without Emre and Mikey and as 'Years & Years' as a solo project. Olly Alexander chats to Fergal D'Arcy all about meeting his heroes Elton John and Ian McKellen, how he has been dealing with Lockdown, bringing joy to the Tik Tok masses, the importance of LGBTQ awareness and loads more [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/08134014/PODCAST-FULL-OLLY-ALEXANDER-YEARS-AND-YEARS.mp3"][/audio] The new single, 'Starstruck' is an absolute belter. Have a listen!  

Her new track is filmed in a pub. (member them!?) It's a cracking duet with Tom Grennan about stealing a moment with a glance and then taking a chance! However, Ella Henderson really misses the buzz of her buddies and the pure joy of the pub. This record and everything about it has been a really positive time for me. Fingers crossed we can get out of lockdown soon and see our friends and just enjoy being with each other. This song is getting everyone excited to get back boozing and back in the pubs again! 2x BRIT Award-nominee, No. 1 debut album with ‘Chapter One’ and over a billion streams, all by the age of 25. Now signed to Rudimental’s label, Major Toms, she continues to be one of the UK’s most in-demand writers and vocalists. She told Fergal D'Arcy all about her new track, the music that influenced her growing up, getting Tom Grennan as a perfect replacement for James Arthurs "dodgy tattoos helped!" , how she wrote her smash hit debut 'Ghost' with Ryan Tedder in TWENTY MINUTES over burgers!!!   and loads more [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/01140225/FD-0104-ELLA-HENDERSON-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] This video will have you yearning for a few scoops with your mates!! 'Let Me Take You Home' - Ella Henderson & Tom Grennan

Zara Larsson landed her first number 1 single aged 15. Her platinum-certified 2017 album, 'So Good,' retains the accolade of “the second-most-streamed debut on Spotify by a female artist ever,” eclipsing 5.5 billion streams. She has powered out bangers like 'Lush Life', 'I Would Like', 'Symphony', 'Never Forget You', and 'Ruin My Life' - and she is still only TWENTY THREE.   . @ZaraLarsson on giving out relationship advice via DM 🥰 She caught up with @FergDarcy to talk new music, new album & perceived song meanings! #ZaraLarsson pic.twitter.com/ljSF2EydEH — Today FM (@TodayFM) March 24, 2021 Honest, raw, fierce and focused her young age belies a serious maturity. FOR FULL CHAT SEE BELOW She tells The Fergal D'Arcy Show about working on her new music and album, shy fans sliding into her DMs for dating advice, using her experience training in the Royal Swedish Ballet in her new video, lockdown life and loads more [audio mp3="/radio-cms/uploads/2021/03/24142749/FD-2403-ZARA-LARSON-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] 'Talk About Love' features her real life boyfriend dancer Lamin Holmen.        

Maisie Peters has come a long way. From setting up her own YouTube and busking regularly in her teens to amassing over 500 million streams - and she is still only TWENTY! She is in awe at how brave she was at that age and says she would never be able to do it now: I was a busker when I was about 14 or 15! I busked outside Brighton Library doing Disney covers so kids would dance and I'd get the money from their Mothers!! Busking is something everyone should do because it teaches you so much. It was scary when I think about it I could never do it now. A business head on her at such a young age. Is there anything she can't do???!! She still hasn't past her driving test. PHEW! She is not superhuman after all!! Listen to the warm revealing chat with one of the rising stars of music here. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/18150519/MAISIE-PETERS-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Her new single is called 'John Hughes Movie' and although she was born long after most of his movies were released the song is a tongue-in-cheek reference to real life and movies. "This ain't no John Hughes movie where the girl gets the guy" The music video is a tribute to 80s High School horror flicks with added Zombie "f*ckboys" Read her brilliant behind-the-scenes Insta post on making the video:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Maisie Peters (@maisiehpeters)

In January 2020 things looked very different for Marcus O'Laoire. The Dublin based entertainer and DJ was excited to open his new bar Anti Social in the Liberties in Dublin. They opened with a bang, and things were looking good. Then, due to Covid, six short weeks later they had to shut their doors.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Anti Social (@antisocial.dublin) While there have been periods where Anti Social could open over the past year, they have been shut for months on end. Marcus says, "The love that we have felt for the brief little windows that we have been able to open has been humbling, incredible and beautiful." Catch the full chat between Marcus and Fergal D'Arcy by pressing the Play button below. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/15160348/FD-1503-MARCUS-O-LAOIRE.mp3"][/audio] All this week Today FM is teaming up with Guinness Raising The Bar and sharing the best, fun-filled stories of Irish pubs and their people. One year on from when so many pubs had to shut their doors we are looking forward to when our pubs can safely reopen their doors.

Dua Lipa has scooped Best Pop Vocal Album at this year's Grammy awards for Future Nostalgia. Dua also stole the show with an incredible performance of ‘Levitating (Feat.Dababy)’ and ‘Don’t Start Now’ with the performance already racking up over one million views on YouTube. Dua Lipa caught up with Fergal D'Arcy to chat all about her big night, catch the full interview by pressing the Play button below.   [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/15140524/FD-1503-DUA-LIPA-CHOPPED.mp3"][/audio]

Haim have made history as the only all female rock group nominated for The Grammys 'Album Of The Year' This should have happened years ago. On Sunday they will hope to make more history by winning! Their album Women In Music P3  album (the name of which has a very funny meaning behind it!) has been getting rave reviews and even Taylor Swift insisted on getting involved! One of our favourite shows we EVER played was at The Olympia! I got the drunkest I think I've ever been. The time of my life and I remember everything!! Este and Alana from Haim tell The Fergal D'Arcy Show about getting drunk in Dublin, the Olympia being one of the best gigs of their lives, dream journals, depressing birthdays, The Grammys, Taylor Swift and so much more!! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/12145807/FD-1203-HAIM-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio]   see you on the grammys stage on estes birthday march 14th 8pm ET/5pm PT @CBSTVStudios @RecordingAcad pic.twitter.com/FWuERubkLW — HAIM (@HAIMtheband) March 7, 2021   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by HAIM (@haimtheband)

Joel Corry has absolutely nailed the last two years. Let's look at his song smash hit checklist: 'Sorry' ✅ 'Lonely' ✅ 'Head & Heart' ✅ And now 'Bed' ✅ His tracks have taken over streaming and radio playlists. The new tune 'Bed' is a collab with the fantastic Raye (a friend of the Fergal Darcy Show check out her interview here  )And also David Guetta (check out when Fergal spoke to him here ) Speaking to Fergal Darcy, Joel said that he has been a big fan of his fellow countryman Ed Sheeran for a long time and is the opportunity ever came up for them to work together it would be a dream. Maybe he'll slide into Ed's DMs? For Head & Heart MNEK slid into Joel's DMs and then for 'Bed' he slid into Raye's DMs. There's a lot of sliding into DMs!! Hahaha! But I wasn't gonna slide into David's DMs. HE'S DAVID GUETTA!! So, I asked Raye for his email!! Bit more professional Hahaha! Joel Corry chats to Fergal D'Arcy about DM sliding, missing a live crowd, current plans, hoping 'Bed' creates a baby boom! and why he is buzzing about life right now!! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/05133133/JOEL-CORRY-EXTENDED-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio]  

This HAS to be the most innovative method ever to release music. Imagine a band inventing an actual 'Dream Machine' Back in the throes of the first major lockdown and with tour dates scrapped, the band created a concept that will blow your mind. They created a website that people signed into and was able to read the faces of all their fans. The more people closed their eyes the more music appeared until we had thousands dreaming of the music and ONLY THEN did it appear on the streaming services! THE FUTURE IS NOW. Listen to Dave from the band tell Fergal D'Arcy all about this futuristic concept and how the band are doing since new album Dreamland was released (Produced by studio superstar Paul Epworth (Adele, Florence & The Machine, Rihanna to name a few) He also reveals the VERY famous person who sat in on a studio session and surprised all of them! If you haven't heard their belter, 'Heat Wave' that is killing it in the Irish charts right now - check it out below. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/04141216/GLASS-ANIMALS-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] DREAM MACHINE IS LIVE. THE MORE OF YOU ON THERE WITH YOUR EYES CLOSED, THE MORE YOU WILL HEAR. https://t.co/wpWelVnd5c team work makes the dream work pic.twitter.com/aey77iyqkP — Glass Animals (@GlassAnimals) July 29, 2020

Rag‘n’Bone Man returns three years after his ground breaking, award winning debut, ‘Human’ His 2017 debut ‘Human’ was a phenomenal success. 4x platinum which shot to No. 11 in it's first week of release in the UK. It then became the fasted-selling album by a male artist for the entire decade and earned him BRIT and Ivor Novello Awards. Now, he's back with new track 'All You Ever Wanted' and a brand new album 'Life By Misadventure' released on April 23rd. And as he says himself his new sound is more Rock 'N' Roll than what he has sounded before. This is the first time I've done a guitar led record and I am mega pleased. Myself and the lads tried to record as a band to give it that live feel and to imagine the audience and the fans there with us as we recorded it Rory and his band opened Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway with a stunning live version of new track. He tells The Fergal D'Arcy Show about the last few years coming back and feeling the music again, the fear of going temporarily deaf!! (he lost his hearing and freaked) the newest member to his family; being a doting Dad to  his two-year-old son Reuben, missing live gigs so much, and planning rejections! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/03125009/RAG-N-BONE-MAN-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Rory tells Fergal D'Arcy about the amazing music video for the new single. Have a look here:  

⬇️ CONGRATS! You've found Monday's Axa Plus rewards card!  Gavin James has a new track and he is absolutely beaming about it. Made with international duo KOLIDESCOPES comprised of musician/producers Johnny Courtidis and Dan Dare (what an amazing name!) I met the lads for pints of Guinness and wrote 3 songs. I've known them a long time, we had been friends for years so it made sense to write some music! It was an amazing three days. Johnny and Dan are the guys behind the Joel Corry smash hit 'Head & Heart' and they've worked the same magic on this new song 'All For You' Gavin told Fergal D'Arcy all about making the tune, chats warmly about his Uncle Paddy that passed away recently, and keeping himself busy. Where else would you find a sounder man in music to chat to? All this and he does the chat in a onesie! [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/19142413/GAVIN-JAMES-CUT.mp3"][/audio]

Two smash hits in the last year in Ireland alone – his own track ‘Mood’ and Clean Bandit’s 'Tick Tock'. In the US and worldwide he has had similar success. He has tens of millions of followers across social media and millions of monthly stream listens. And Golden Landis Von Jones is still only 20 years old! 24KGoldn is a superstar in the making. However, he is only in this for one reason. His fans. And his ascent to fame has been strange because he's a world famous rapper without been able to go anywhere!! I see all these numbers but what does that even mean. My music has impacted people in real life. That's what I've been missing out this whole year. Can't go to shows, can't see my fans so to finally meet some meant so much to me! The Fergal Darcy Show chatted to 24KGoldn  about his rapid rise to fame,  brand new single "3, 2, 1" and hugely anticipated debut album plus loads more.   [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/19132832/24K-GOLDEN-FULL-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio] Check out the video for brand new track "3,2,1"  

Griff is only 19 years old yet she has the world at her feet. Chosen by MTV and the BBC sound poll as one to watch for 2021 she is hot on the heels of Dua Lipa to be the world's hottest female solo electronic pop star. Described by NME as a "Phenomenon" Born to Chinese and Jamaican parents, she began making music by borrowing her brother’s Logic: teaching herself how to produce songs in secret from her classmates. She talks about her identity and it's influence on her music: When I was younger, I often felt like I was never Black enough to be Black or Chinese enough to be Chinese; you're in this weird middle-ground. As I’ve grown older, and actually over lockdown especially, I’ve definitely taken a lot of time to reflect on my identity She tells Fergal D'Arcy about how her life and identity has informed so much of her songs. Griff reflects upon how she tries to tell a story, like how her parents would regularly foster kids growing up and those brothers and sisters influenced her so much. She also tell Fergal about her hero Taylor Swift reaping praise on her. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/10143542/FD-1002-GRIFF-DONE.mp3"][/audio] Superstar Taylor Swift was quick in her praise for Griff when she heard her and Maisie Peter's take on 'Exile' I’m a huge fan of these two already but seeing them create magic in the studio together just makes me even more excited to hear what they do in the future - absolutely love this, what a gift 🎁🥺🥰 https://t.co/hTTIhuM3pq — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) December 17, 2020 Woaaaahh!! Thankyou so much ❤️ — Griff (@wiffygriffy) December 17, 2020 Her brand new song 'Black Hole' is a dark pop anthem and it is already so self assured The Fergal Darcy Show is convinced that it and her will be huge. We can't wait for her to take over the world! Also - check out what she can do with a bin bag!! You asked, I deliver ⏰⏰ #againsttheclock pic.twitter.com/lrqUsD6GNG — Griff (@wiffygriffy) February 7, 2021    

Ava Max has been keeping very busy during lockdown. She joined Fergal D'Arcy to chat about her new music and the incredible reaction her debut album Heaven & Hell has received.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by AVA MAX (@avamax) To catch the chat in full press the Play button below. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/02/04151337/FD-0302-AVA-MAX-PODCAST.mp3"][/audio]