Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations

Ólafur Arnalds is the renowned Icelandic composer behind works including his 2010 album ...And They Have Escaped the Weight of Darkness, and 2018's Re:member, as well as the scores for award-winning shows such as Broadchurch (2015) and Defending Jacob (2020). His latest work, A Dawning, is a collaboration with the late Irish artist Eoin French, known to many as Talos, who died before they could fi...

Welsh actor and musician Iwan Rheon shot to international fame in series including E4's Misfits, HBO's blockbuster show Game of Thrones, and Prime Video's Those About to Die. Now poised to release his first album in a decade, I Just Wish I'd Never Gone to Space , he opens up about his musical influences, the themes behind the record, and why he'd like to try his hand at comedy after receiving crit...

UK rap legend Giggs joined Roisin on Good Vibrations to talk about his new single "Gorgeous" and how he gets over writer's block. He also opened up about why he initially hesitated before sharing his son's own music with his followers, and reflected on some career highlights ahead of a busy summer. Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here , to get your weekly dose of the...

Skunk Anansie formed in London in 1994 and quickly asserted themselves as one of the UK's most pioneering and radical rock bands. They're now back with their new album, The Painful Truth, recorded during a tumultuous period for the band and individual members. In a live recording of Good Vibrations, lead singer Skin spoke about the making of the album, the band's history-making headline slot at Gl...

Hey guys! We're taking a short break this week, as I'm running around at The Great Escape festival in Brighton, where The Independent has a stage, and also getting ready for Eurovision this weekend! But, all is not lost. I'm speaking to Skin from Skunk Anansie LIVE on stage at The Great Escape, and we'll be recording that episode and releasing it right here for you to listen to. Subscribe to The I...

Kate Nash shot to fame in 2007 with her hit single “Foundations”, which featured on her No 1 debut album Made of Bricks. The Brit Award winner has since released further albums including 2013’s Girl Talk and her latest record, 2024’s 9 Sad Symphonies.  In a typically candid chat, she spoke with Roisin about her recent tour mishap, her headline-generating Butts for Tour Buses campaign, her iss...

A brief pause while we work on our next episode of Good Vibrations starring the brilliant Kate Nash. Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here , to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

British pop singer Chesney Hawkes first shot to fame in 1991 when he was just 19 years old, with his debut single “The One and Only” turning him into a global teenage heartthrob. In this candid and frequently emotional conversation with Roisin, Chesney opens up for the first time about a childhood trauma that inspired a song on his new album, Living Arrows, and reflects on his early experiences in...

After headlining sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall and the Roundhouse in London with his band The Cult for their 40th anniversary, Billy Duffy sits down with Roisin to talk about his early days as a key figure on Manchester's punk scene, hanging out with Morrissey and Johnny Marr, his bandmate Ian Astbury's "new lease of life", and his surprise forays into reality TV. Subscribe to The Indepe...

Oscar and Golden Globe-winning composer Hans Zimmer caught up with Roisin about his new documentary film, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert, and reflected on his staggering career to date, as the man behind scores for films such as Inception, Gladiator, The Lion King and Dune. Hans also discussed how he managed to overcome both stage fright and vertigo with some help from friends Jo...

American musician Banks shot to international fame upon the release of her critically adored 2014 album Goddess. Over a decade later, she has produced a string of successful albums including 2016's The Altar and III (2019), with her latest album, Off with Her Head, released at the beginning of 2025. On Good Vibrations, she opens up about the making of her new record, overcoming feelings of anxiety...

British actor and musician Ben Barnes is known for starring roles in The Punisher, Shadow & Bone, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Critic. On the latest episode of Good Vibrations, he talks about venturing into music with his debut album, Where the Light Gets In, the themes behind the project and the joy he found during the recording process, while also reflecting on his acting career to date,...

In the second episode of The Independent's new podcast, Mercury Prize and Grammy-shortlisted neo-soul/funk artist NAO opens up about the themes and influences behind her brilliant fourth album, Jupiter, as well as her battles with chronic fatigue syndrome and views on motherhood, body image, the pressures of touring and society's obsession with youth. Subscribe to The Independent's music newslette...

In the first episode of Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations The Independent's new podcast, renowned Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi talks about his prolific career as he releases his latest work, the stunning album The Summer Portraits , which was inspired by his memories of childhood. As well as offering fascinating insights into the making of the record, which was recorded in part at the famed A...

The Independent’s Music Editor Roisin O’Connor is bringing you a new fortnightly podcast that delves into the lives of artists, touching not only on their music, but on the experiences and events that shape their lives and work. Welcome to Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations .  The first episode will star renowned Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, the artist behind albums including...