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On today's episode we’re bringing you the second installment of a mini-series of conversations from Zara Hedderman that explore the various practicalities, challenges and, of course, the joys of running a record label in Ireland. In the first episode, we heard from Leitrim-based Willie Stewart of Nyahh Records, who shared great insights into the label’s catalog and more, since that episode has come out there’s been announcements of exciting forthcoming releases to come from Nyahh so do keep a...

On today’s episode, we are focused on something different - an initiative first started in February 2019, called ‘Me & My Music’ ‘Me & My Music’ brings together Musicians and Students in secondary schools across the countryThe workshop series teaches students the fundamentals of songwriting and allows them to create an original composition over the course of a school day.They also get the chance to meet a professional songwriter and learn more about the music industry and their ...

In the first of a series of interviews focused on Irish record labels, today Zara Hedderman brings us an in-depth chat with Willie Stewart of Nyahh Records.Based in County Leitrim, Willie Stewart started Nyahh Records in 2021 and it’s described as a “home for sound collectors, noise makers and music builders”. A musician and member of Woven Skull, a filmmaker and no stranger to working within the realm of record labels having operated the Hypnagogic Tapes label, Stewart has been connected to ...

On today's episode of the IMRO Podcast we're delighted to bring you an in-depth interview with Moonchild Sanelly.For the uninitiated, Moonchild is a South African singer, songwriter and designer, one of the biggest in fact - she's collaborated with everyone from Beyoncé to Gorillaz, developing a sound she’s dubbed 'Future Ghetto Funk'.Originally from Port Elizabeth, Moonchild grew up in a musical family - her parents loving jazz, her brother a hip-hop producer, and her cousins were kwaito dan...

On today’s episode of the IMRO Podcast, we have insights and expertise from Brian d’Souza.Brian is an award-winning sound artist, DJ, music producer and live performer with a masters in music psychology and sound designIn 2007, he founded the playlist curation and music strategy company Open Ear, going on to work with thousands of brands around the globe including Nike, Google, Dr. Martens, Selfridges, UEFA, Tate Modern, and many more.In a wide-ranging conversation with Danny Carroll, Brian t...

On today's episode of the IMRO Podcast we meet Ahmed With Love. Releasing music since 2019, he’s quickly made a name for himself as a versatile and creative storyteller collaborating with like minded peers in Rory Sweeney, E The Artist and Bricknasty to name a few. He spoke with Danny Carroll back in September, just after staging Clash At The Quays as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. A unique gathering of musicians and wrestlers, the evening featured performances from Negro Impacto, E...