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GoldenPlec

GoldenPlec

Weekly musical musings from John Loftus & Stephen Byrne, with all the last news, reviews from the Irish music scene and beyond. There also fascinating interviews with fantastic guests and stimulating insights from guest contributors.

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  • 23 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 45 min
  • English

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  • #3
    February 15 · 51 min

    The GoldenPlec Podcast - Episode 3

    On this week's episode we review new releases from A.S. Fanning, Rosie Carney, Dystopian Novels and Annika Kilkenny. Ailbhe Reddy joins us to discuss her excellent new album Kiss Big, and we’ll also have another selection from our Plec Picks for 2026.

  • #2
    February 5 · 56 min

    The Golden Plec Podcast - Episode 2

    On this week's episode we have a fascinating interview with the legend that is Mike Garson, David Bowie's longest serving musical collaborator, ahead of the Dublin Bowie Festival. We also look back at the All we Have are Days festival which took place in Limerick over the St. Brigid's weekend, and we have our usual mix of news, reviews, and more Plec Picks for you to discover.

  • #1
    January 28 · 43 min

    The GoldenPlec Podcast - Episode 1

    The GoldenPlec music blog goes to places it's never been before. Join John Loftus and Stephen Byrne for the first taste of their weekly musical musings. This week they debate the merits or otherwise of the Choice Music Prize shortlists, lend their ears to new releases including Ailbhe Reddy's new album Kiss Big, and shine the light on a selection of our Plec Picks for 2026.

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