From breakthrough artists to iconic music moments, The District Music Podcast dives into the people, sounds and stories driving music culture in Ireland and beyond. Hosted by District Magazine's head music journalists Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 33:46
This week, Rachel, Dray and Criag unpack the biggest stories in music. Did the VMAs finally feel culturally relevant again? They get into Madonna’s huge night, Taylor Swift…
Sep 25, 2026 · 49:21
Gurriers are back with Nobody’s Coming to Save You , out this Friday, September 25. Dan Hoff joins us to talk about making the record, where the band are at now and what comes…
Sep 24, 2026 · 52:56
Thin Lizzy, Bowie, Queen, Springsteen, Oasis, Madonna, U2 and more. Rachel, Dray and Craig take turns drafting artists from Slane Castle history to create their dream bill, with…
Sep 23, 2026 · 23:39
We’re catching up on some of the biggest stories from the week, from The Traitors to the music behind two of gaming’s biggest releases. We get into GTA VI’s 34-track album, the…
Sep 17, 2026 · 40:10
What makes Irish songwriting so special? In this episode of the District Music Podcast, brought to you by An Post as part of the Making Better Happen campaign, Rachel and Dray…
Sep 15, 2026 · 27:23
This week on the District Music Podcast, Rachel and Dray unpack Oasis’ return to Slane Castle and the history tying the band to Ireland’s most iconic live venue. They look at…
Sep 10, 2026 · 27:57
Dray chats to actor and writer Ciarán McMenamin about Skintown , his semi-autobiographical story of youth, rave culture and escape in 1990s Northern Ireland. Set in Enniskillen…
Sep 8, 2026 · 24:21
On this episode we talk about all the latest headlines in the music zeitgeist. Dray talks about his experience at the wrestling-music hybrid event 'Clash At The Quays' as well as…
Sep 3, 2026 · 34:28
Fontaines D.C. have gone from Dublin post-punk hopefuls to one of the biggest bands in the world. This week, we look back at their rise and rank our five favourite tracks of all…
Sep 1, 2026 · 26:37
This week, Rachel and Dray catch up on Electric Picnic 2026 before getting into one of the biggest Irish gig announcements in years: Fontaines D.C. are heading to Slane. Plus,…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:02:20
Electric Picnic weekend is here. Rachel and Dray dive into the festival’s evolution from a 10,000-person boutique experiment to Ireland’s biggest music festival, revisit some…
Aug 20, 2026 · 53:52
Phil Lynott would have turned 77 today. To celebrate, Rachel and Dray look back at the life, music and legacy of the Thin Lizzy frontman before sitting down with legendary Irish…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:09:13
Fairies have shaped Irish folklore for centuries, but they've also left an unmistakable mark on Irish music. In this episode, Rachel Mae Hannon sits down with Luke Conroy of the…
Aug 6, 2026 · 44:25
Recorded live from the District Music Stage at All Together Now 2026, District music journalists Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan sit down with their colleague, District founder…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:11:38
Festival season peaks this week, so we're dedicating the whole episode to All Together Now 2026. We dive into the festival's origins, revisit iconic line-ups, spotlight the…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:05:08
On this week's District Music Podcast, Rachel and Dray mark the third anniversary of Sinéad O'Connor's death by exploring the life and legacy of one of Ireland's most influential…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:00:33
This week on The District Music Podcast, Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan explore what separates a good live act from a truly unforgettable performer. They discuss stage…
Jul 9, 2026 · 58:59
This week, we're asking a big question: what makes a great album? We chat about everything from concept albums and cohesion to artwork, live shows and whether streaming has…
Jul 2, 2026 · 53:21
Trad is everywhere right now. Young people are packing sessions, folk artists are selling out venues, and Irish traditional music is finding new life through indie, hip hop,…
Jun 25, 2026 · 50:13
This week, Rachel and Dray catch up after a busy weekend before Rachel chats to music content creator and former broadcaster Joe Donnelly. From vinyl collecting and radio to AI…
Jun 18, 2026 · 46:11
Fresh from Forbidden Fruit and Beyond The Pale, Rachel and Dray break down the best sets, biggest surprises and most talked-about moments of festival season. They also take a…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:23
Why are we starting The Distrist Music Podcast? Who are Rachel Mae Hannon and Dray Morgan? Let's get in to it. From this week on, we will be encompassing contemporary music…
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