In a little change to the podcast this week, we've decided to present in a radio -playlist-style format. We have no interviews this week, but we packed in a ton of great music by various artists... and you won't be disappointed.

We are, however, taking a little hiatus on the podcast, from our original plans, so that we can get out and see more bands, interact with more people and hope to bring you more great music in the future. We hope you enjoy this episode and we looking forward to seeing you again soon, in the very near future.

Thank you for all your support so far, and keep up great support for the local music scene!

On episode five of the Discover Music NI Podcast, we are just by Limavady-based Dublin natives Jennifer and Killian, from Ember City  as they discuss their music, moving to home at the beginning of lockdown, and their musical influences. We nearly had a special guest join us, but their son went back to sleep.

We're joined this week by up and coming 19 year old singer/songwriter, Ethan Hollan, who will be discussing his upcoming single and has even furnished us with an exclusive track, due to be released in early 2022. 

This talented young man has big plans for the future and with the quality of music he's putting out already, not only are we unsurprised, but we're fully supportive!! 

Up and coming singer/songwriter Charlie Hanlon joins us on episode three  to discuss his music, his influences and his musical education and  influences from a very young age. And he also likes hummus.

We're also delighted to announce that Charlie gave us an exclusice  airplay of his next single, "Kids Today", which is due to be released  tomorrow, Friday 20th August 2021, so stay tuned!

Charlie also brought to us a new artist from Derry called Emét, with his  fantastic track "J.J. Johnston".

This week, on episode two of the podcast, we are joined by Aidan, Nino  and Matthew from Villa In France, a young up and coming alt-rock band  from the north coast.    

They'll be talking about the launch of their new, self-produced single  "Burned Out" as well as their recent nomination for the NI Music Prize  Best Single 2021 for "Faux Feelings".    

They've also brought recommended artist Maya Patterson to our attention  with her soulful vocals and emotive songwriting, which was also  co-produced by Aidan.    

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Enjoy!

We're back for season 2!!

Following the sucess of our first season of podcasts, we've delighted to  announce that we're back for a second season. Joining us for our maiden  voyage for the new series will be Darren Doherty from The Heathen Choir, discussing his new single and the upcoming release gig. 

We hope you enjoy, and don't forget to like and subscribe!!

For the final episode of season 1 of the Discover Music NI podcast, Kendo & Korky are joined by Strabane based hip-hop artist and rapper Danny Houston, AKA HcBaby. They’ll be discussing Danny’s influences his incredible production rate (15 albums in 17 years), and what it was like gigging with Snoop Dogg and Coolio… true story. We also have some great music from Hex Hue, Lapse, QN9nety, Paper Tigers and Neon Apathy.

On the penultimate episode of season one of the Discover Music NI podcast, we are joined by Andrew Patterson, who will be discussing, and playing his unique brand of alt-country folk-rock, his influences, and his encounter with Glen Hansard. We also have music from Brand New Friend, Wohn, Buffalo Bay and up and coming singer/songwriter Riley Holland.

On this week’s episode we’re joined by Emma and Marty from Revue, a roots/soul/folk acoustic double act from Belfast, who also try and ask us the hardest (if not the only question) we’ve been asked so far. We’ll be discussing their influences, gigs and even finding stardom in France. What will the answer be? We also have great music from Bläk Byrd, Hutch, Don Maple, Villa in France and Devil’s In The Detail.

On this week’s episode, we are joined by Danny and Tom from Modern Rome who will be talking about their music and how they got started as a band. We also have a great recommendation from them for another artist to check out, as well as some fantastic music from Ferals, Rory Nellis, Daisy Johnston, and No Oil Paintings.