Listen "TPOE 226 Choice Music Prize 2021 Preview With John Barker"
Episode Synopsis
The Choice Music Prize for best Irish album released in 2021 takes place this Thursday, March 3. The nominees are:
Bicep – Isles (Ninja Tune)
Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill - In the Game (Rosaleen Records / Rosa Productions)
For Those I Love - For Those I Love (September Recordings)
Orla Gartland - Woman on the Internet (New Friends Music)
HousePlants - Dry Goods (Bone China Records)
Kojaque - Town’s Dead (Soft Boy Records)
Elaine Mai – Home (Elaine Mai)
Saint Sister - Where I Should End (Saint Sister)
Soda Blonde - Small Talk (Velveteen Records)
Villagers - Fever Dreams (Domino)
As is our annual tradition, John Barker, formerly of Totally Irish drops by to run through the shortlist and try and decide who will, or should, or indeed won't, win the Choice Prize.
Music used during the show:
Bicep - Apricots
Mick Flannery and Susan O'Neill - Baby Talk
For Those I Love - Birthday/The Pain
Orla Gartland - More Like You
HousePlants - Window Pane
Kojaque - No Hands
Elaine Mai - Mother
Saint Sister - Any Dreams?
Soda Blonde - Terrible Hands
Villagers - The First Day
Note: There's a little bit of technical hiss during the second half of the pod. V annoying but it doesn't last too long so hopefully it's OK? Sorry....
Bicep – Isles (Ninja Tune)
Mick Flannery & Susan O'Neill - In the Game (Rosaleen Records / Rosa Productions)
For Those I Love - For Those I Love (September Recordings)
Orla Gartland - Woman on the Internet (New Friends Music)
HousePlants - Dry Goods (Bone China Records)
Kojaque - Town’s Dead (Soft Boy Records)
Elaine Mai – Home (Elaine Mai)
Saint Sister - Where I Should End (Saint Sister)
Soda Blonde - Small Talk (Velveteen Records)
Villagers - Fever Dreams (Domino)
As is our annual tradition, John Barker, formerly of Totally Irish drops by to run through the shortlist and try and decide who will, or should, or indeed won't, win the Choice Prize.
Music used during the show:
Bicep - Apricots
Mick Flannery and Susan O'Neill - Baby Talk
For Those I Love - Birthday/The Pain
Orla Gartland - More Like You
HousePlants - Window Pane
Kojaque - No Hands
Elaine Mai - Mother
Saint Sister - Any Dreams?
Soda Blonde - Terrible Hands
Villagers - The First Day
Note: There's a little bit of technical hiss during the second half of the pod. V annoying but it doesn't last too long so hopefully it's OK? Sorry....
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