Manx Radio Live Lounge

Multi-genre group Dusty Plankton launch their brand new album, WHALE NOISES FOR THE ELECTRONICALLY BLIND, tonight at the Rovers Return.  But before the gig, Christian, Al, Seb, Jonny and Nell took the time to pop in to see Christy in the Live Lounge to tell us all about it - and to share some excellent Firsts.

Christy finds out about the musical project 'Empire Of', a duo comprising a singing poet and a multi instrumentalist producer. Using vintage equipment and retro sounds, Georgia and Cosmic make dark, dreamy, trippy sounds that are perfect for these shortening days.

Despite one member only  being 15, new group Crawlboard have already cemented themselves on the scene as a real Band To Watch. Their debut single 'Is It You?' is accomplished, mature and very much Their Sound. Members Bram, Leo and Conrad joined Christy to tell us more about their music, their plans and more.

Christy celebrates the thriving trad scene on the Island, catching up with Ruth Keggin about her international tour with harpist Rachel Hair , we also have new music from the youth supergroup Scran , we hear about a songwriting contest linked to the Cooish Manx Language Festival and the lead single from Davy Knowles ' new acoustic album - all of which makes for a folk'in good show! 

Young musician Elijah Scothern has already been in a number of successful bands on Isle, including Glitch256 and The Internal Affair but is now on to his 2nd solo album. He talks Christy through his songwriting process, shares his Firsts and more.  

JorDMC joined Christy in the Live Lounge to chat about everything from international gigs to meeting his musical heroes in a shed on the Isle of Man. He also  shared details of his forthcoming debut solo EP and revealed his Firsts.

IOM based tribute acts Kinrage and System of a Dhoon join Christy to talk about their upcoming gig at the Villa Marina and share their love for all things Rage and SOAD.

Christy chats with Francesca May and Andrew Johnson, catching up on their multiple new music releases, hearing about their Firsts and also getting an exclusive live play of a previously unheard single. 

We catch up with Aaron Harwood about his debut album 'The Great Silence' , speak to Paul Kelly and Jon Lightfield about the Jon Paul Project and learn more about all our guests musical background by hearing their Firsts. 

The Celtic Gathering is back! Featuring international performances, local musicians, workshops, Ceilidhs and more, Yn Chrunniaght starts Monday July 24th and is going to be a belter. Chloe Woolley and Jo Callister tell Christy D all about it.   

In the Saturday Live Lounge, Christy has a catch up with rock pals Harry Radford and Geoff Murphy , fresh from a European Tour with Call Me Amour and enjoying international success with their latest singles. They talk touring, songwriting, play an early single live for us and reveal their "No.1s"

Jack Wolter from Penelope Isles has been back on the rock for TT with his solo project Cubzoa, but he's also joined forces with Brighton pals The Leaning for an IOM tour. They all popped by the Live Lounge to chat with Christy and play a stunning rendition of one of their harmony drenched songs. 

Every year there is an annual celebration of music that essentially aims to take it back to the streets - and offices, schools and anywhere you can think of! Christy D wanted to find out more & there was one person who she knew would have all the gen. Little did she know though, that the conversation would end up with her entering the competition herself...

Christy catches up with Judith Ley, our Eurovision Correspondent, who is live in Liverpool soaking up the Eurovision vibes

Callum Brew tells Christy about the event he's organised to celebrate homegrown original music while also raising money for a charity that's close to his heart - Isle Listen. 

Jack Doyle and Callum Rowe from Sound Records tell Christy all about this year's Record Store Day releases - what they're excited about, what everyone else is excited about and how you're most likely to get the vinyl that you're looking for... 

Shennaghys Jiu is a traditional Music and Dance Festival, based in Ramsey, Isle of Man, taking place across the Easter weekend. Juan Garrett tells us all about the festival itself and what we can expect - from ceilidhs to art exhibitions, workshops to supergroup gigs. Find out the latest on their Facebook here . (Music clips: Mera Royle 'Cornaa' and Trip 'The Storm')

Christy catches up with rock/punk crossover band Swarf Damage , whose self-titled debut album is released on 21st April. Mike , Dan and Blake tell us about their origins, reveal their secret love of the Spice Girls and Bananarama and more... Follow the band on Bandcamp here

Christy was joined in the Live Lounge by Zo Henley, who's come to the music scene somewhat late in life but has embraced it with everything she's got! We heard songs from the album, chatted about the recording process with Zo and producer/musician Gyp Buggane, drummer Ste Henthorn and fiddle player Juan Maddrell and we were treated to a live acoustic rendition of single 'Caged'.&nb...

We hear about new musical collective 'Highwayves' from singer and lyricist Brad - and he treats us to an acoustic version of upcoming single Plastic.

Prolific singer-songwriter Ian Thompson has released another excellent new single, 'Starting Today'. He joined Christy in the Live Lounge to chat about his music, explain the meaning behind the song and to play two tracks live for us, with Sammy J saxophonist accompanying him. 

2022 has been epic for music! We've tried to give just a flavour of that in this special Live Lounge, which first aired on 17th December. Playing some of the best music from the past 12 months, from near and far, and hearing from the artists themselves.  A special thank you from Christy for all your support and involvement this year, here's to another brilliant one in '23.  D...

In the Live Lounge this evening, Christy catches up with Sean, Kevin and Jo from the Villa Gaiety, to look back at an incredible past year of music and the arts, and look ahead to what we can expect from the crew in 2023.

After hearing about him via some messages that were sent in by appreciative fans, Christy caught up with Torin! , who is now based in Ireland, to find out about his music. Find him on Youtube here:  https://youtu.be/lTiGLICatKc  

Christine Collister stopped by to chat to Christy about upcoming gigs, her new album, also previewing a brand new song and playing live for us in the studio.