The Radio Nova Podcast

Mama Martin – Winners of the Hogs and Heifers battle of the bands

Winner of the Hogs and Heifers battle of the bands 2014 are Mama Martin. This four piece are a new wave delta rock group with a bluesy edge. These guys are open to anything and everything, their self managed and are going to make good use of the 2,000 € worth of recording time they won at Temple lane recording studios. Well done to Mama Martin and if you want to hear more just click on the link and listen back here.

The Bonnevilles – Hot Press band of the week

Blues, Rock, Punk, Grunge Rockabilly and Surf all describe the sound of The Bonnevilles and have been mixed well enough to make something unique. According to RICK SAUNDERS The Bonnevilles Good Suits and Fightin’ Boots easily ranks high on my short list of best albums of the year…. They are Hot Press of the week this week on Radio Nova’s Locals only. Listen back here for a short blurb and their track 10,000.

Revolution – Hogs and Heifers

Anton and Kieran from the band Revolution won their heath in the Hogs and Heifers battle of the bands competition, these guys cover the four different types of rock from all decades and are big Foo Fighters fans. They preform a Foo Fighters cover ‘My Hero’ live on Radio Nova’s Locals Only, listen back here to hear the lads talk to Johnny Bowe.

Ham Sandwich – Hot Press band of the week

Ham Sandwich are an Irish indie rock band from county Meath. The band released their new single ‘Illuminate’ in Ireland on April 4, 2014 which can be heard on this podcast. The band consists of Niamh Farrell on vocals, Podge McNamee on vocals and guitar, Darcy on guitar and piano David McEnroe and John Moore on bass guitar and Ollie Murphy on Drums.

I draw slow – Hot Press band of the week

According to the Independent this 5 piece roots American Outfit I draw slow are … one of the most beguiling and singular acts currently on the circuit.

The Black End – Hogs and Heifers

Black end won their heath at the the Hogs and Heifers battle of the bands competition on the 8th of May 2014. They came in to talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only the following Sunday. These guys are no strangers to metal/rock, from Poland and living in Ireland for over 10 years. They play the song ‘9’ live in studio and keep listening for the song next to me …

Children of the Son – Hot Press band of the week

Children of the son – is made up of 3 Irish Brothers from Wicklow; Jack, Art and Max Matthews. They recently recorded 5 songs with record producer Warren Huart in LA. They play Pop/Rock and as Warren Huart said ‘I think its going to be phenomenal. My guess is a major will pick it up. I can almost guarantee it. And I got to work with one of the best young bands in the World’.

Robby Krieger of The Doors

Join Radio Nova with Robby Krieger, an American guitarist and founding member of the music band "The Doors". Krieger wrote or co-wrote many of the Doors' songs, including the hits "Light My Fire", "Love Me Two Times", "Touch Me", and "Love Her Madly".

Zach Filkins One Republic

On Radio Nova today, Zach Filkins, an American musician and lead guitarist of the pop rock band "One Republic" talks about what to expect from the band as they preform at the Olympia theater, as well as less people showing up to music shows due to financial troubles.

Dead Cat Bounce – Discoverdale

Dead Cat Bounce – Discoverdale on Radio Nova. The band was an Irish comedy band made up of Demian Fox, Shane O'Brien and James Walmsley. Based in Dublin, but touring all over the world, the group performed all-original comedy songs in variety of musical styles.