Off The Charts

About Off The Charts

Maria Coughlan and Bríain óg O'Sullivan introduce you to the bubbling talent that Ireland's music scene has to offer, as they chat with the nation's most promising bands and artists who are paving their own way in the Irish music industry.

Publisher

Maria Coughlan

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Aug 2022

Latest episode

16 Nov 2023

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Nov 2023

   Episode 15 - Ispíní na hÉireann

   Episode 15, the final episode of this installment of Off The Charts, is dedicated to the one and only Ispíní na hÉireann. This unbelievably talented and "not-so-traditional" trad band most certainly comes with the Bord Bia quality mark and are 100% Guaranteed Irish! They are not your run-of-the-mill Irish music group, they are hilariously funny yet their musical ability is in no way compromised - an Irish Tenacious D, you might say! Maria and Bríain óg had the best time getting to know Tomás and Padraig óg ('Póg') and got the chance to ask them where it all began, where they got the idea for their unique band name, and how they went about putting together their debut album 'The Hard Working Men'. To hear all this and more, go listen to the episode now! Follow Ispíní na hÉireann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ispini_na_heireann/ Find Ispíní na hÉireann on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6YCAc8ifcmt5DkvFvz8SBT?si=8tAv7g5RTs-sI5ckvAFp0Q Find Ispíní na hÉireann on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/isp%C3%ADn%C3%AD-na-h%C3%A9ireann/1644251618 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

2. 

   9 Nov 2023

   Episode 14 - Michelle Grimes

   Michelle Grimes is the queen we hail in Episode 14! This pop singer-songwriter from Co. Limerick is a force to be reckoned with. Between her alluring vocals and her infectiously charming personality, you would be putty in her hands! Maria and Bríain óg had the pleasure of getting to know Michelle on a more personal level and hearing all about her experience of being in a girl band at the young age of 19, the inspiration and message behind her self-titled debut EP, and her views on female empowerment as she navigates the music industry. Listen to the episode now to hear all this and more! Follow Michelle Grimes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellegrimesofficial/?hl=en Find Michelle Grimes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LOgWAGaYCp0tqiPdkp29C?si=u5x6byUoTOed018aMkl1qg Find Michelle Grimes on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/michelle-grimes/1473188878 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

3. 

   2 Nov 2023

   Episode 13 - The Rosecaps

   For Episode 13, we introduce you to...The Rosecaps (if you don't already know them, that is!) This indie-rock band hails from Co. Galway with its four members: Daniel O'Malley ("Dom"), Emmet Feerick, and brothers Shane and Daniel Fahy! Maria and Bríain óg sat down with Shane and Dom, and somehow amidst the mighty craic, spoke with them about how the band came to be, their all-inclusive song-writing process, and how they hit the festival scene for the first time ever this year, not only as performers but as attendees too! Listen to the episode now to hear all this and more! Follow The Rosecaps on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therosecaps/ Find The Rosecaps on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WPupwPo372KsGTiZXJgY8?si=whsf-z_0S1mghu1Y2zd4SA Find The Rosecaps on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/the-rosecaps/1552372240 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

4. 

   26 Oct 2023

   Episode 12 - Saibh Skelly

   Welcome to Episode 12 of Off The Charts podcast! This week we're proud to bring you Saibh Skelly, a budding pop artist from Dublin who is just 19 years old! With an ever-growing following on social media and an impressive catalog of releases, she is a rising star for sure. In this episode, Maria and Bríain óg chat to Saibh about her experiences of busking on the street, her headline shows and support slots to date, and how she uses her voice to encourage young people to mind their mental health and follow their dreams. Listen to the episode now to hear all this and more! Follow Saibh Skelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saibhskellymusic/ Find Saibh Skelly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5W6LDY0Fa5qK8fbDTe58Kq Find Saibh Skelly on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/saibh-skelly/1510770449 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

5. 

   19 Oct 2023

   Episode 11 - Isaac Butler

   Off The Charts returns for its third installment with Episode 11! This episode brings Isaac Butler to your attention, a 27-year-old independent singer-songwriter from Dublin. Due to headline his own show in The Academy on December 1st, Isaac is going from strength to strength. Maria and Bríain óg catch up with Isaac and pick his creative brain about his time in LA, the development of his songwriting skills and his honest approach to his subjects and lyrics, and his collaboration with producer to the stars, Philip Magee. Listen to the episode now to hear all this and more! Follow Isaac Butler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacbutler1/?hl=en Find Isaac Butler on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WNQZiST6bmusWFp51hV7p?si=o8UfdMKxQIOP3DjBj3QEmA Find Isaac Butler on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/isaac-butler/1318470389 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

6. 

   23 Mar 2023

   Episode 10 - Somebody's Child

   Somebody's Child is the star of Episode 10! Cian Godfrey - the man behind the moniker - is an indie rock/indie pop artist from Dublin, living in London where he is pursuing his music dreams. Maria and Bríain óg sit down with Cian and chat with him about his upcoming self-titled debut album, his study at BIMM Institute in Dublin, and his impressive list of achievements and tour experience to date. Tune in to hear all this and more! Follow Somebody's Child on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somebodyschildartist/ Find Somebody's Child on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5b84ozqhKiJG9LN1IjVac1?si=ybXztlpQTXiDvuw-jiwc1g Find Somebody's Child on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/somebodys-child/1426279980 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

7. 

   16 Mar 2023

   Episode 9 - Columbia Mills

   Episode 9 features the hilariously funny Fiachra and Ste from Dublin-based indie rock band Columbia Mills. These two lads were a barrel of laughs! Maria and Bríain óg have "the bantz" with the pair and pick the brains of their musical minds, discussing their latest album 'Heart of the Nation' released in October 2022, their most recent UK & Ireland tour, and what has influenced the band's captivating sound. Tune in to hear all this and more! Follow Columbia Mills on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/columbiamills/ Find Columbia Mills on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/03eJ5Pqar7taN8EomeFAMm?si=1-b2jZWWRe-Ho_qkoZ4F2Q Find Columbia Mills on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/columbia-mills/885778323 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

8. 

   9 Mar 2023

   Episode 8 - Rachel Grace

   Episode 8 and we'd like to like to introduce you to Rachel Grace from Co. Wexford. If you don't already know her, she's sweet, charming, and has vocals that would melt butter! Maria and Bríain óg have a great chin-wag with Rachel and ask her about her multiple performances at the Ruby Sessions, how she built her confidence as a singer-songwriter through several talent competitions, and how she's now getting ready to release her debut album. Tune in to hear all this and more, including a stunning vocal performance from Rachel for our 'Self Expression Session' segment! Follow Rachel Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelgracemusicwx/ Find Rachel Grace on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11C3abcecqcl2uCRYXEQw1?si=nseaAYalTLmLn_cOZCz31A Find Rachel Grace on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rachel-grace/4013671062 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

9. 

   2 Mar 2023

   Episode 7 - Dylon Jack

   For Episode 7 we bring you the sensational Dylon Jack, the 23-year-old alt-pop artist from Co. Clare. Maria and Bríain óg get giddy with Dylon and chat to him about the experience he's gained through supporting modernlove. on their tour, his attention to detail in the songwriting process, and his other loves outside of making music. Tune in to hear all this and more! Follow Dylon Jack on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisdylonjack/?hl=en Find Dylon Jack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w2XbK1zFmXTMEKBjSu7ZG?si=UlfaXgoSTdOCpDjghgCF9A Find Dylon Jack on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dylon-jack/1517181902 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

10. 

    23 Feb 2023

    Episode 6 - Basciville

    And we're back! We're delighted to bring you the second installment of Off The Charts, and we're picking up where we left off as we give you Episode 6! Episode 6 showcases the talent of Wexford duo, Basciville. Basciville is comprised of two brothers, Cillian and Lorcan Byrne. Maria and Bríain óg chat to Cillian about growing up in a musical family, setting up their independent label & production house and their various bodies of work - past, present and future. Tune in to hear all this and more! Follow Basciville on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basciville/ Find Basciville on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZhOsXRDhOCpltOXWRPABn?si=6go0RWdgRqWv1AwTrDNSQg Find Basciville on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/basciville/1087694355 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast

11. 

    8 Sept 2022

    Episode 5 - Dan Elliott

    Episode 5 of Off The Charts features one of Cork’s finest singer-songwriters, Dan Elliott. Maria and Bríain óg have plenty of banter chatting to Dan about gigging (including his first experience in the Olympia Theatre), his confessional songwriting style, and who he’d love to jam with in a songwriting session. Tune in to hear all this and more! Follow Dan Elliott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danelliottmusic/ Find Dan Elliott on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dLzUdRMj98vlujdLFSyOj?si=4Oeu9G6xTNGMya8lzHezZQ Find Dan Elliott on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dan-elliott/1334276141 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

12. 

    1 Sept 2022

    Episode 4 - modernlove.

    In Episode 4 of Off The Charts we chat to Cian McCluskey, drummer for the sensational indie-pop band modernlove. Maria and Bríain óg catch up with Cian and ask him about signing with their label Akira Records, where the band name 'modernlove.' came from, the journey to releasing their debut EP 'Monochrome Blue' (September 2021), and how the band was already working on their next EP (which was since released and titled 'Oh My Mind'). Tune in to hear all this and more! Follow modernlove. on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernlove_band/?hl=en Find modernlove. on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2u17Ej1u0JHyRsstmofsrh?si=SGKRN_t6Tzqlck0DfNtArQ Find modernlove. on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/modernlove/1432862334 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

13. 

    25 Aug 2022

    Episode 3 - Emma Langford

    Episode 3 of Off The Charts gifts listeners with the chance to get to know Emma Langford, a solo singer-songwriter from Limerick. Maria and Bríain óg sit down with Emma and ask her all about her success and accolades as a folk artist, the making of her 2020 album 'Sowing Acorns', and the challenges she faced with her vocals as a teen. Tune in to hear all this and more! Follow Emma Langford on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmalangfordmusic/ Find Emma Langford on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ruX5ljySMbkobTaFQPtPi?si=JBdKSx_yQuaKB4xQJLrjwg Find Emma Langford on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/emma-langford/150156466 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

14. 

    18 Aug 2022

    Episode 2 - FIELDS

    Episode 2 of Off The Charts features a chat with FIELDS frontman, Seán O'Brien. FIELDS is a six-piece alternative band, the members of which hail from counties Monaghan, Cavan and Longford. Maria and Bríain get to know Seán and speak about the band's first album 'The Silence of Staying In', where the inspiration for their music comes from and what advice he would give to other artists who are just starting out in their music careers. Tune in to hear all this and much more! Follow FIELDS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldstheboys/ Find FIELDS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/59EbnytPtNzdW8tXcPadu4?si=V_GJndzfSFy-7K0iC1xaJA Find FIELDS on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fields/1056294360 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

15. 

    11 Aug 2022

    Episode 1 - Bedrooms

    Episode 1 of Off The Charts kicks off with Bedrooms, a Dublin-based indie quartet. Maria and Bríain chat with Dane (bass) and Fionn (lead guitar) about how the band came to be, discuss their first EP 'Afterglow', and what it was like working with renowned UK artist and producer Bill Ryder Jones. Tune in to hear all this and much more! Follow Bedrooms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedroomsband/ Find Bedrooms on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oSlmMI7BdwBr5iQXeHgYB?si=DbXC1QZ4RISZQHmNqQpoLg Find Bedrooms on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ie/artist/bedrooms/1465664089 Follow Off The Charts on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offthechartspodcast/

16. 

    5 Aug 2022

    Off The Charts Trailer

    Maria Coughlan and Bríain óg O'Sullivan give a little taste of what's to come on 'Off The Charts', the brand new podcast that features conversations with some of Ireland's most promising bands and artists.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

29 ratings

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