Léim Thart

Edinburgh's Aidan Jones is the latest in the Léim Thart hotseat! I've been playing his music non-stop for over a year now and felt like we needed to sit down and talk through his EP 'Overkill' which has just received a deluxe release in time for the summer. Originally released in December, the EP tells a full story as a time capsule, and racked up over 100,000 streams independently...

Leigh-Anne has found her wings. Since starting her solo career in the summer of 2023, her legion of listeners have patiently waited, and now her debut solo album 'My Ego Told Me To' is finally here, dropping on Friday 20th February. She sat in on Léim Thart to fill me in on this new era, and the incoming tour which starts this April right here in Dublin at the 3Olympia Theatre! Having rele...

What a year it's been for music! We've had an abundance of great tunes and albums throughout 2025, and I've wrapped it all up into this very special Best of 2025 episode taking you through the pinnacle of music this year. I'll also be joined by Jacob Alon, DUMBPHONE, Aidan Jones, George Lyons & Tebi Rex to talk through their songs which made the list. Listen to the Best of 2025 Longlist HERE Liste...

It's been a great decade of music and community from Kildare's No. 1 inter-racial Hip-Hop duo, Tebi Rex. Since forming in Maynooth University, the pair have cultivated a community of loyal listeners who have all grown up together, sold out shows all over the place, and probably played your Fresher's Ball while they're at it. This is their 3rd time coming onto Léim Thart, having pre...

Loved talking to singer-songwriter Benjamin Steer for Léim Thart about his 2025, and his brand-new single 'Miracle'. He's just played The Academy Dublin supporting Arthur Hill on a tour which includes the legendary Brixton Academy in London. We talked about Stromae, a clash of accents when you're international, and even an obligatory mention of the new ROSALÍA album! The new single is released is...

Today's Léim Thart episode is with Monaghan composer Jamie Duffy, recorded live with an audience at the Róisín Dubh Galway to celebrate the release of his debut album, which is freshly landed at #1 on the Independent Albums Chart in Ireland, and #7 All Albums. I loved speaking to Jamie about it, as well as a few live tracks with Claire on cello, which you'll hear in the episode. Recorded b...

Dublin's own RuthAnne is on Léim Thart today! A major Irish figure of music and the industry, she has been in the game since co-writing 'Too Little Too Late' for JoJo at 17 years old. Since then, she has accumulated over 12 billion streams as a writer, and earned GRAMMY & BRIT Award nominations. Now 20 years into her career, she has a brand-new album 'The Moment' out October 10th, and her book...

Kilkenny dance duo 49th & Main have just dropped their long-awaited debut album 'Happy Tears', to wide acclaim and to the delight of their fast-growing base of listeners. With over 200 million streams, 2.2 million monthly Spotify listeners, multiple BBC Radio 1 - backed releases & listed in the NME 100, the pair have become one of the most popular acts in music coming from Ireland...

Scotland's newest folk hero Jacob Alon sat in on Léim Thart to share their stunning debut album 'In Limerence', released on the 30th May. With captivating otherworldly lyrics, and a voice that in the words of Annie Mac can crack the most cynical of hearts wide open, Jacob has been winning over audiences everywhere since first releasing music last autumn. Having recently finished a tour with Olly A...

Bringing lush neo-soul to us is Lizzie Berchie as she shares her brand-new EP 'Night Shift', which comes out on the 23rd May. The 7-track project is filled with stunning vocals, tight harmonies, and the relatable story of an artist who balances full-time work with the music career. I loved having her on to learn all about it! On the live scene, following support slots for Mahalia and Loyle Carner,...

Lady Gaga has well and truly returned with 'MAYHEM', her first pop album in FIVE years following 2020's 'Chromatica'. Following our review of that album, I invited Dean O'Reilly back onto Léim Thart with me to give initial thoughts on this new era for Gaga. Producers on the album include Gaga, Andrew Watt, Cirkut, and Gesaffelstein.  This album follows the critical success...

I'm thrilled to FINALLY welcome my friend Paddy Keyes onto Léim Thart with his brilliant debut EP 'Over & Over'. After several years of releasing indie-pop bangers, the Sligo-native, Dublin-based artist has shared his first body of work with the world. We got to dive into the journey so far, some track details, and what to expect this year! Keyes explores past experiences of various relationships...

I'm thrilled to welcome British singer-songwriter Jo Hill onto Léim Thart with her stunning debut album, girlhood. The album is a testament to Jo’s exceptional songwriting prowess, drawing inspiration from iconic legends like Queen, Boney M, The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Joni Mitchell, while also echoing the influence of contemporary acts such as Big Thief, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves. Sh...

A force in pop music, GRACEY has been in our years for almost a decade as a singer and songwriter. She has featured on releases with The Chainsmokers, Clean Bandit, Craig David, Jax Jones and KSI. In addition, she co-wrote 'PSYCHO' for Anne-Marie & Aitch which landed Top 5 in the UK singles chart, Jonas Blue and RAYE’s platinum-selling ‘By Your Side’ + others for Meghan Trainor, Rita Ora, Marshmel...

Today on Léim Thart, we have a re-issue of my 2022 chat with Ryan McMullan. At the time, he was about to release his debut album 'Redesign'. However, he then postponed release citing poor mental health. Fast-forward to 2024 and 'Redesign' has just been released much to the delight of a very patient fanbase, with an even bigger and better tour to go along with it! On this episode, you'll hear all a...

Victor Ray is the UK's newest standout voice of R&B and Pop, with the release of new single ‘Still The Same’. It arrives alongside the news that his biggest headline show in London to date, at KOKO in November has sold out. The single is the first taste of new music since the release of his ‘I TRIED.’ EP in the summer, the final in a series of releases documenting Victor’s extraordinary rise o...

Charli xcx has FINALLY treated us to the follow-up of her summer-defining album 'BRAT' in the form of a remix album, entitled 'Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat', which features a star-studded line-up of collaborators, such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lorde, The 1975, Bon Iver, Caroline Polachek, Tinashe, Julian Casablancas of The Strokes, and The Japanese House. With 'BR...

Making her return to Léim Thart, Dublin pop artist Aimée has a new banger, the heartfelt 'Passenger Seat' takes us through a comforting journey dedicated to her late mother, as a trip down memory lane is set to slick pop production. Written with Gabrielle Aplin and Ash Howes (Kylie Minogue, Atomic Kitten), Aimée describes her latest offering as her ‘best therapy session yet’ written for everyone w...

American popstar and TikTok sensation Leah Kate joined me recently while in Dublin for her 'Super Over' Tour, which boasted even bigger crowds than ever as she made her way across Europe. I got to know her and her music through playing a few quick-fire games, including some podcast-exclusive content right here just for you :) No stranger to the stage, she has toured alongside Madison Beer, Hayley...

Norwegian superstar Astrid S has blown the world of pop music away with a staggering 5 billion streams of hit songs such as "Hurts so Good", "Think Before I Talk" and "It's OK If You Forget Me". Her second album, the newly-released 'Joyride', reflects her growth as an artist, inspired by car journeys with her Dad. They listened to bands like The Killers, Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, and HAIM - early m...

One year on since his first Léim Thart, Fred Roberts has gone from strength to strength with the release of his debut EP 'Sound Of My Youth'. With over a million streams to date, packed-out headline gigs, and a summer full of festivals ahead, we sat down for a much-needed catch-up on all things music... and sleeper trains. and underwater tunnels. Lead single Sound Of My Youth was written in LA on...

4 years since her last album, and continuing her reign at the top of the muisc world, we have finally been treated to Dua Lipa's third album 'Radical Optimism' 🦈 Following the juggernaut disco-infused 'Future Nostalgia', Dua worked with the aim to build a new psychedelic, Britpop-inspired record. Did she succeed? Here is my full review. Since 2020, Dua Lipa has remained at the forefront of pop cu...

Making a grand return to Léim Thart, one of my favourite guests is Bandon Beyoncé LYRA! Having freshly released her self-titled debut album, we just had to catch up and discuss all the new music. Hear her talk about working with Lady Gaga's producer, keeping a song from David Guetta, and the juiciness of a live show! The debut album is a comprehensive reflection of the Irish pop- dance sensation t...

BRITs Rising Star nominee Caity Baser is still learning, good thing she has a mixtape about it! With over 200 million streams to her name to date, and collaborations with both chart-topper Joel Corry, and Sigala, Baser has wowed sold-out audiences far and wide with hits like 'Pretty Boys', 'X&Y', 'Friendly Sex', and 'I'm a Problem'. With her new mixtape 'Still Learning' out now, and her bigges...

South African pop newcomer Will Linley has just kicked off his sold-out European tour with a show in Dublin's Whelan's, to a raving reception from the crowd. Before taking to stage, we sat to talk about his tour plans, his new 'Magic' EP, along with what is on the way for the 22-year-old! Having shared stages with the likes of P!nk and Maroon 5, the tour will leave audiences wowed...