District Conversations is where we chat with the people that make our city tick. Creators, curators, musicians, artists, comics, and much more, we just sit down, hit record, and then present it to you in all its off-the-cuff simplicity.

District Conversations

Leo Miyagee’s EP ‘Trust God, Love Yours, Do Bits In Life’ is the first release on new label, District Recordings.

Leo is a London-raised, Belfast-based, Zimbabwean artist.

According to him the narrative of the new EP is a diary of his own personal and spiritual growth during a time where he was obsessed over “who I am, where I’m from, who I want to be, as well as embracing my own roots and heritage in addition to the cultures I was raised and now live in”.

“Ultimately it deals heavily with my belief in God which has always been there and how it helped me through this existential crisis. The purpose of this whole thing was to show people it’s okay to sometimes feel discomfort and negative emotions and that they need tackle these emotions in a positive and productive way.”

Leo Miyagee -  Trust God, Love Yours, Do Bits In Life (DISTRICT001)

FYNCH - 'MIXVAPE' [District Recordings]

New Voices - Season One - Powered by Tower Records

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On Thursday 2 February, we hosted a live panel talk in Hen’s Teeth with photographer @elliusgrace, Doja Cat co-signed designer @rashhiiid, rising act @bricknxsty and artist/illustrator @fuchsiamacaree.



In college and school, there’s rarely discussion of the implications of burnout, how to manage time, budgets or how you can develop sustainable practices to ensure you are your best self. Basically all the non creative parts of being an artist or self-employed person. They came correct with the practices improving their work life balance after a period of reflection in January.



Hosted by Dylan Murphy.

Please drink Jameson responsibly.

Visit Drinkaware.ie for more info.

District Talks: Irish Freelancers on How to Up Your Game in the Creative Industries.

Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Kobina - Blisters
3. Kobina - It's Been Around
4. Drake - Marvin's Rooms (Kobina Late Edit)
5. Kobina - Tell Me
6. Kobina - Gas For
7. Kobina - Don't Take Me Like That
8. Untitled//Unknown
9. D'Angelo - Cruisin' (Kobina's Screw Outro)

For more tracks follow: https://soundcloud.com/kobina

Dubliner Mix 001: Kobina

1. Vendi - Reviendari [Body Parts]
2. Gavin Francis - Mockinberg [Unreleased]
3. Petre Inspirescu - Talking Waters [Mule Musiq]
4. Terje Bakke - Nibenay [Visionquest]
5. Breen - ??? [Forthcoming]
6. Frank & Tony - Call Me Rain [Scissor & Thread]
7. Worker Union - Hope Square [Walk & Talk Records]
8. Marcman - Dici [Paragram]
9. Paxton Fettel - Jets [Gretta Cottage Workshop]

Dubliner Mix 002: Breen

Mix recorded in Hangar Dublin during Greg Wilson's show on 7 February 2015 with The Building Society.

Photo credit: Omar O'Reilly

Dubliner Mix 003: Greg Wilson

Lorcan Mak is curating the 5th installment of our Dubliner Mix.

It's an hour long, weekend ready treat.

Check him out soundcloud/lorcanmak or instagram.com/lorcanmak

Dubliner Mix 005: Lorcan Mak

The seventh installment of the Dubliner Mix Series features a live recording of one of Ireland's finest selectors, Johnny Brennan, aka Bobofunk.


Dubliner Mix 007: Bobofunk

Mix & Fairbanks comprise of Gary O'Reilly and Rob Smyth, they're next up in our Dubliner Mix, part one of the 'Newbridge Takeover'.

Dubliner Mix 012: Mix & Fairbanks

Tracklist:

VHYCE - Just to Make me
Dr Packer - I Feel Acid
Lipps Inc - Funky Town
Dee-Lite - Groove is in the Heart(Reflex refix)
Gay Marvine - Lost in Music
Mix & Fairbanks - Why Does Everybody Have A Bomb?
TW Funkmasters - Love Money (Joey Negro Dubwise Revision)
Roland Clarke - I Get Deep(Late Nite Tuff Guy Remix)
Daft Punk - Burnin
Buzz Compass - Well
Juan Maclean - Happy House
The Whitest Boy Alive - Golden Compass(Fred Falke remix)

Dubliner Mix 015: Rob Le Nan

"I as a man don't live in fear, in the way women live in fear. And I never copped onto that."

This week we’re joined by one of the most recognisable voices in Ireland. Emmet Kirwan talks the meaning behind Heartbreak, cat calling, toxic message boards and the return and success of Dublin Oldschool being made into a film.

Tara Stewart chats to him..

Emmet Kirwan discusses his spoken word, women living in fear and more - In Conversation 3

“(MF DOOM) had taken his mask off. I took a picture of him. I was so happy. And his manager grabbed me by the throat and said, 'give me your phone'. "

DJ and producer Jamal Sul steps up to the mic. 

He discusses his run in with MF DOOM's manager, honing his skills with Martin Clancy, and his new project Moving Still

Eric Davidson chats with him below.

Jamal Sul discusses his new project, encountering MF DOOM'S manager and more - In Conversation 5

"I often get down on site, and you're so involved in Excel sheets, and emails, and the next thing you see out the window is little tents popping up and you're like 'Oh yeah, there's people coming, there's going to be lots of people here!'"

Any Irish festivalgoer worth their salt will have attended Body&Soul in the past, and will know it's a special experience. These gatherings have a lot of moving parts and take months upon months of planning, so we sat down with Jenny Wren, head booker of Body&Soul to chat with Hannah O' Connell about the festival's 8 year history, its highlights and much more.

Music featured in this episode is 'Ice Cream Van (No Frills)' by Chease, from his District Mixtape, available here:
https://districtmagazine.bandcamp.com/album/district-mixtape-series-chease

Jenny Wren discusses being the head booker of Body & Soul - In Conversation 8

Seán Pussys is the founder of Pussys.club, a collective of young, LGBT-friendly Irish outsiders with a penchant for design, music, sportswear and pills.

He's been involved with Pilly Willy, an exhibition of gay club fliers from Ireland's past, as well as creating a subversive clothing line with the biggest seller being a rebranded Lidl bag and running a series of queer friendly club nights in Galway.

For more information on Pussys visit www.pussys.club, an online "magazine" that combines art, discussion, fashion, and cheap beer into a lifestyle publication for Ireland's disenfranchised youth.


For the 10th edition in our District Conversations podcast series we had Peter Simpson, head brewer at The Open Gate Brewery, in the studio, with Mat Kemp, creative director at Meatopia UK, on Skype from London joining in on the conversation.

We discussed beer, meat and what people can expect from GUINNESS X MEATOPIA.

GUINNESS X MEATOPIA will take place on Saturday, July 1 (4pm-10pm)
and Sunday, July 2 (1pm-6pm).

Tickets include six meat dishes, each paired with a taster serving of an
experimental brew and a specially brewed GUINNESS X MEATOPIA beer
will also be included in the price.

Tickets are available here: https://www.guinnessopengate.com/meatopia
now.

drinkaware.ie


Non-gabber music featured in this episode is by Kobina, from his District Mixtape, available here:
https://districtmagazine.bandcamp.com/album/district-magazine-mixtape-series-kobina

Seán Pussys of Pussys.club discusses Ireland's disenfranchised youth - In Conversation 9

“[Self-deprecation] is a way of reminding you of your own humanity and insignificance in the grand scheme of the universe. And that can be very grounding and freeing… but it can really easily slip into a dark depressive self-hate.”

Loah is a self-trained soul musician based in Dublin, but raised between Maynooth and West Africa. Last month she released her debut EP This Heart, a collection of compositions with her bilingual lyrics at the forefront of the release. 

Here she chats to our editor Eric Davidson about Irish people's inherent self-deprecation, the current Irish creative landscape, gigging at South by Southwest, and more.


Intro music is 'Leanin' On The Curb' by Chease, from his District Mixtape, available here
https://districtmagazine.bandcamp.com/album/district-mixtape-series-chease

Loah discusses Irish people's inherent self-deprecation - In Conversation 13

burner.

Irish hip hop wouldn't exist at the level it is today without Lethal Dialect. Any fan of the genre in this country should be aware of his legacy and the influence he has had on today's sound.

He recently took to Twitter saying "the bravado, the misogyny and the alpha male bullshit that accompanied the LD moniker was to be swiftly dropped", citing influences from Rubberbandits, Damien Dempsey, Tara Flynn, Una Mulally and the passing of a friend to suicide as the catalyst.

In this podcast Eric Davidson and Paul go into detail about removing the mask, feminism, where he stands now as an artist and setting an example for kids who could be in the same position he was.

This is District Conversations.

Paul Alwright AKA Lethal Dialect discusses bravado, misogyny and more - In Conversation 15

Last night Eric Davidson welcomed KOJAQUE into the RTE 2XM studio for Soft Boy Records take over.

He performs a brand new exclusive track, plus a favourite from his 'Sunday Roast' tape.

It's all ahead of his performance at District Magazine: Neighbourhood Watch Party this Saturday where he plays alongside Huva, Gaptoof, Nuxsense, Danny Rhymez and loads more.

Final tickets for that here: http://tinyurl.com/yca9n9s4

Kojaque live performance & interview w/ Eric Davidson on RTÉ 2XM

Kelly-Anne Byrne is one of Ireland's most loved and hardest working DJs. She's put in countless hours behind the clubs' decks and played music for multiple radio stations around Ireland, specialising in disco but never turning down a good tune from any genre.

We sat down with her last month to discuss her musical upbringing with Phantom 105.2, emigrating to New York to focus on playwriting and rediscovering DJing over, and finally focussing on the contentious issue of women in dance music.

Intro music is 'Crying Watching Simpsons' by Jake Hurley, part of his release 'Cartooniverse', available here:
https://districtmagazine.bandcamp.com/album/cartooniverse

Kelly-Anne Byrne discusses the contentious issue of women in dance music - In Conversation 17

At 29, [Noel Rock] is Fine Gael's youngest TD, and one of the youngest in the Dáil. He represents Dublin North West, and we're particular fans of his in the District office because he's taking a stand against ticket touting in Ireland. 

Through passing a private member's bill, he aims to make above-price ticket reselling a criminal offence, which means fans will be able to access tickets when touts can't profit from them, and there'll be no more paying out the nose for gigs. Here, Adam Heaton chats with him about his background, the contents of the bill itself, and some of the reasons Noel is so against ticket touting.

One of Ireland's youngest TDs discusses the battle against ticket touts - In Conversation 18

After plying their trade by putting on parties over the past couple of years, Pear have stepped into the label world, creating their own imprint.

Kicking off with their first release is r.kitt, who releases his debut EP 'Jigsaw'.

"Drawing deeply on influences from Chicago and distinct from the melodic emotion achieved by artists like Larry Heard, each track on this 12 is awash in feeling alongside some strong rhythms to provoke bodily movement. The melodies are deep and rich, the beats are banging and it sure feels good."

We're happy to premiere the second track on the B-side entitled 'Toms'.

“My music is about two things: emotion and dancing," says Robbie. "For me, the two are deeply connected. On the dancefloor, movement inspires feeling and feeling inspires movement. I want your mind and body to be lost in this experience. The Jigsaw EP is a map to get you there.”

Premiere: r.kitt - 'Toms' - Jigsaw EP [PEAR001]

Amidst the current ticketing crisis in Dublin, where popular concerts have sold out immediately only for the same tickets to appear on secondary ticketing websites minutes later for up to four times the price, we spoke with Ticketswap CEO Hans Ober about the origins of his Fan to Fan resale platform and how effective it's been in helping reduce touts and extortionate ticket prices in his native Holland. 

Questions by Craig Connolly

Find out more about Ticketswap here: www.ticketswap.ie

Hans Ober [Ticketswap CEO] - Conversations 19

IDGAF

Wade In The Water

Hot And Cold (interlude)

W.O.R.D

Crisis

'From Cardboard Gangsters to back working at Lidl' 

Ryan 'Linco' Lincoln a rapper and actor from Ballymun. He is one third of Dublin rap crew 5th Element and has recently starred in two critically acclaimed feature films Cardboard Gangsters & Kissing Candice. 

In this podcast fellow Dublin MC Mango sat down with Linco to discuss his music and views on the current state of hip hop in Dublin, the foundations laid by Workin' Class Records in the early 00's and his budding acting career. 


This is District Conversations.

Linco discusses Ballymun, acting & Irish rap - In Conversation

Ahead of his exhibition 'Small Pile of Stones' in South William tonight, Wednesday October 25, we catch up with Daniel Leland Crook to discuss working on the cover of Issue 003 with Hodgy, his creative relationship with Mark William Logan, and his own beautiful but often harrowing work.

This is District Conversations.

LA artist Daniel Leland Crook discusses vulnerability & authenticity - In Conversation

Prymary Colours step up with a quick mix of original tracks, including two unreleased bangers. It's all ahead of their set at Tall Tales with H&G Creations this Sunday in a secret location.

Tickets here: https://hgcreations.yapsody.com/event/index/103586?ref=directory_search

Tracklist
1. Savannah
2. Grooved Up (Unreleased)
3. Victorious (Unreleased)
4. Free From Judgment
5. People In Glass House
6. Carnival

H&G Mix'17

Dubliner Mix 021: Prymary Colours

Craig speaks with 'Notorious' director Gavin FitzGerald about the upcoming release about Ireland's biggest star; Conor McGregor. They speak about the early meetings between FitzGerald and McGregor, how the Mystic Mac nickname was apt back in 2012, the dedication in bringing the film to life and what Gavin's hopes are upon its release. 

This is the District Conversations Podcast. 

Notorious is out on limited release of just two days, starting from Wednesday November 1.

Gavin FitzGerald discusses directing the new Conor McGregor documentary - In Conversation

Dublin Digital Radio presenter and hip hop DJ Staxx Lyrical has provided us with 45 minutes of alternative hip hop, beats and some more weird, low key goodness.

Pick up a copy of District Magazine's Guide to Dublin City in 250 locations around the capital to read Staxx Lyrical's 10 Irish hip hop artists to keep an eye on in 2018.

Tracklist:

ARM CANDY - Sunday Morning

Peter Brien - Can I Lie With U (feat. Célia Tiab)	  

King Krule - Czech One

Luke James - Drip (feat. A$AP Ferg)

Tyler, The Creator - See You Again (feat. Kali Uchis)

IAMDDB - Selfless

Wyvern Lingo - I Love You, Sadie (Mix & Fairbanks Remix)

Mahalia - Hold On (feat. Buddy)

Nonzus Magnus - Louis V

Yaeji - Drink I'm Sippin On

Graeme S x IAMDDB - You Don’t Know Me

Rejjie Snow - Flexin’ (feat. Ebenezer)

L33 - Positive Force

Tortured Soul - Why (DJ Spinna Remix)

Brand New Heavies - Sometimes (Nuyoricans Meet The Heavies Remix)

DKVPZ - Não olha pro lado

Shy One - Rid Of You (feat. Aisha Zoe)

Opal People - Dumb

Pepe Bradock	- Lara

Ron Blanco & TRP - Live Slow

Nosaj Thing - U G

MC PINTY - Ceasors

Nick Holder & Jemeni - No More Dating DJs (Pete Rock Main Mi

Ryan Scullin - There and Back Again

Just Wondering X Riddle - Worth It (Staxx Lyrical Blend)

Waxolutionists - Back in the Basement

Deniece Williams - Free

Dubliner Mix 022: Staxx Lyrical

"This mix has pretty much everything I have been listening to over the last while, plus favourite tracks I have been collecting over the last while, with some unreleased stuff from my self and other producers in Dublin."

Homegrown DJ and producer Moving Still steps up for the next Dubliner Mix.

Dubliner Mix 023: Moving Still

We're happy to present the third premiere from the Dublin Digital Radio Compilation in aid of Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH).

ddr. have assembled a dream team of homegrown left of field electronica for their first musical release, "From oddball electronics to squelchy electro and straight up jams this is a little snippet of the sounds coming from Dublin". 

All money raised from the sales of this compilation will go towards the ICHH organisation in Dublin.

"ICHH is a volunteer-led, non-government funded organisation offering a seven days per week outreach and advocacy service supporting our homeless. They currently have approximately 200 volunteers that offer empathy and compassion as well as practical support to those that need it most."

Listen to Sias aka Frank B's contribution for the first time.

www.ichh.ie

Premiere: Sias - 'Code For A Wish' [DDR001]

Kojaque once again joins Eric Davidson in the RTÉ 2XM studio, and this time he brought vocalist and Soft Boy Records co-founder Kean Kavanagh, a full band and rapper Luka Palm, all to perform two tracks.

He also discusses dedicating a video to the late Paul Curran, the importance of spoken word in his music, plus the rapid fans on his tour.

He plays Button Factory on March 28.

Kojaque interview & performance of 'Eviction Notice' & 'Politicksis' w/ Eric Davidson on RTÉ 2XM

MIXVAPE

no money down.

stupid.

nite nite.

cycle.

With HEADS we take a look at contemporary Dublin through the lens of the people who live here.

There are a few heads that make Dublin tick, The people who carve out a place for art and culture here. It's the heads that inspire each other to push the boundaries, whether it's discussing an idea that'll never come to fruition over a pint, or partnering up with another like-minded Dubliner to make things happen.

From poetry and rap, to design, fashion and food, these people make things happen in the Dirty Old Town.

For episode 002 Niamh Craven spoke with rapper Mango, one half of the industrious Dublin grime duo Mango X MathMan. For this conversation Mango hones in on what it means to be from the capital and how retaining the cultural elements that make it tick are paramount. 

HEADS is created with Ace & Tate, eyewear for every side of you. 
www.aceandtate.com

HEADS: Mango

District Magazine Issue 005: Roots
Conversations Podcast with Craig & Eric

Launch party October 19
Sugar Club

While you swines have been out enjoying the unseasonable October weather we've been working our collective backside off on Issue 005: Roots. 

An estimated one million hours of work have gone into this issue and we've finally gotten the finished article into our hands. 

Craig and Eric speak to Niamh Craven about the contents of the issue and what to expect from the launch party at The Sugar Club on October 19. Doors are at 7pm and there's seven hours of fun to be had.

District Issue 005 Launch Special Podcast

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.

For Episode 1 we interview Lullahush, the producer for Aoife McCann's Æ MAK project and a 2018 participant at the Red Bull Music Academy in Berlin. He gives us a glimpse inside Funkhaus and the 20th edition of the Academy.

This series is brought to you by Tower Records, get Christmas sorted at towerrecords.ie, or visit one of their Dublin city centre locations.

Lullahush discusses his time in Funkhaus at RBMA - New Voices Episode 1 w/ Tower Records

"I know that I won't survive if I only rap."

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.

In Episode 2, Aaron Toohey (http://bit.ly/2FzPvBq) welcomes Bobby Basil and close collaborator Adam Shanahan into the studio to discuss the recently announced 'Isaac Nelson' album, Bobby's debut full-length dropping on January 11.

This series is brought to you by Tower Records, get Christmas sorted at towerrecords.ie, or visit one of their Dublin city centre locations.

Photography: HK Stuart
Music: Marcus Woods

Bobby Basil discusses his forthcoming debut LP - New Voices Episode 2 w/ Tower Records

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.

In Episode 3, Nnic speaks about being a classically trained vocalist, her work in the fashion world, she breaks down her track 'Pillars' (that's hit over 260,000 plays on Spotify) and she talks working with some of the most talented names in Irish music.

This series is brought to you by Tower Records, get Christmas sorted at towerrecords.ie, or visit one of their Dublin city centre locations.

Music: Marcus Woods

Nnic discussing love, community & uncertainty in her music  - New Voices Episode 3 w/ Tower Records

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.

"People tell you that when you’re kid, ‘You can be whatever the fuck you want to be!’, but do they really mean it? You can only really be who you want to be when you have that belief that you can."

Ahead of his sold out launch of his record ‘October Year’, we invite homegrown rapper Nealo and comedian Tony Cantwell into the studio for a special extended edition of New Voices. They go deep, discussing drug use in modern hip hop, not being thrown off by on stage setbacks & appreciating what you have in life.

Music: Marcus Woods
Powered by Tower Records

Nealo & Tony Cantwell - New Voices Episode 4 w/ Tower Records

“I don’t want to be just stuck in one box. I want to try and find out as many things as I can about myself and do as much as I can with the little time that I have on this earth."

In this new podcast series we sit down with musicians on the rise, artists with a story to tell, even at this early stage in their careers.

For this edition we welcome Tolu Makay into the studio. Tolu is a Dublin-based singer-songwriter and spoken word artist and on this episode she discusses spreading positivity not only through her creative work, but in every facet of her life. She also speaks about how her academic career overlaps into her sound.

Music: Marcus Woods
Powered by Tower Records

Tolu Makay discusses promoting self-worth & ambition  - New Voices Episode 5 w/ Tower Records

You’re listening to The District Podcast, our regular series of roundtable discussions and panel chats. We’ve a very special edition this week.

It was a year ago to the month when we interviewed Dublin hero Damien Dempsey about topics as wide ranging as depression, DMT and Irish hip hop. In that interview he also teased at a new record that would feature artists as diverse as Kate Tempest, Sinead O’Connor, The Dubliners, Maverick Sabre and Paul Alwright.

'Union' is out now and Eric Davidson & Craig Connolly caught up with Damo ahead of his series of shows in Vicar Street on December 12, 21, 22 & 23rd. 

Just a note, we recorded this podcast in a hotel lobby, so excuse some of the background chat and one very loud coffee machine at one point.

Music (as always) by Marcus Woods

Damien Dempsey on his new collaboration record - The District Podcast #1

This month you’ll notice District’s GUIDE magazine around the city has gone through a temporary change. For one month only, it will be called GiVE. We’re proud to be linking up with our pals in Collective Dublin to help launch their most ambitious exhibition to-date.

From December 13-16 in The Copperhouse Gallery, they’ll bring together 18 uniquely talented artists who have each donated an original piece of work to be auctioned on opening night, as well as a limited edition print to be sold in editions of 50.

Each print is priced at €50 with 100 per cent of the funds being donated to Inner City Helping Homeless (ICHH). Their aim is to raise in excess of €55,000.

In this episode we catch up with exhibition curator Mark William Logan as well as having a quickfire chat with Molly Keane, Cormac Dunne, Decoy, Domino Whisker, Frame on South William St, Greg Purcell, Aches, Sinead Bailey Kelly, Sean O’Rourke & Kevin William Flynn to discuss what GiVE is and why they're involved.

Photography: Molly Keane
Music (as always): Marcus Woods

Mark Logan & a host of artists discuss this weekend's GiVE exhibition - The District Podcast #2

To celebrate International Women’s Day and promote the importance of equality in electronic music, H&G Creations will be hosting a free pop-up Glitter Tits crash course in the Bernard Shaw this Sunday.

It’s sold out, but we caught up with Sinead Bailey Kelly and Dee Young, the founders of H&G Creations to discuss their Glitter Tits programme aimed at creating a supportive environment no matter your gender, sexuality or race. 

The sound on Eric’s mic was a bit weird by the way, but you didn’t come here to listen to him, did you?

Music is by Marcus Woods.

H&G Creations are supporting DJs of every gender, sexuality & race - The District Podcast #3

Bounce, a club night for adults with intellectual disabilities creates a fun, safe and accessible space for people of all abilities to socialise with their friends and dance the night away in a mainstream club environment.

Ahead their first Dublin event, with Dublin Dance Festival, this Friday in Button Factory Bounce residents DJ Vixen, DJM & DJ Mikey went back-to-back for a 40-minute hip hop and R&B mix to give us a taste of Friday's event.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2200778360235780/

Photo Credit: Natasha Lydon, Gerald Glynn, Nigel Farag by AMW Visual

Dubliner Mix 020: DJ Vixen, DJM & DJ Mikey [Bounce]

Earlier this month it was announced that from July 5-7 the third annual GUINNESS X MEATOPIA will transform the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, home to beer innovation and experimentation at St. James’s Gate, into a festival devoted to beer, food, fire and music.

In the run up we invited Ian Colgan, Guinness Beer Sommelier and Peter Simpson, Head Brewer at Guinness Open Gate Brewery to the podcast studio for a conversation about open flame cooking, the growth of Guinness X Meatopia and the Guinness Open Gate Brewery itself.

Listen below, or get it anywhere you stream your podcasts.
Please enjoy Guinness responsibly.
Visit drinkaware.ie for more information

Guinness Open Gate Brewery's Peter Simpson and Ian Colgan Guinness X Meatopia

Con O'Brien, aka K-One, is an accomplished artist who's work has taken him all over the world. Currently based in Amsterdam, he was back in Ireland recently to paint. We met him in Cork for a conversation ahead of his involvement in the Lucozade Energy Sessions last month.

We discuss how emigration influenced Con as an artist, street art and graffiti's inherently transient nature and how he moved from the streets to the design studios.

Street artist, illustrator & designer K-One - The District Podcast #4

At the District Magazine Issue 006 launch we had a series of panel discussions, brought to you in association with Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. With the help of @audiohausdublin we recorded the talks and now here's the first one.

The future of music media in Ireland is hosted by District's Eric Davidson and features Shane McAuley [Soul Doubt Magazine], Kelly Doherty [Gadget and the Cloud], Bounce, the P.R.O [Slight Motif] and Dylan Murphy [Mabfield].

The future of Irish hip hop media [Live] - The District Podcast #5

Craig Connolly is joined by DJ/producer r.kitt, Sam Greenwood from The Building Society and Sohotsospicy from Thrust to talk about the impact club closures in Dublin is having on the electronic and hip hop communities and what can be done to keep to prevent the city turning into one giant hotel.

Putting on parties in a city that’s bleeding clubs [Live] - The District Podcast #6

Deputy Editor Hannah O'Connell is joined by Fionnula Moran, Taz Kelleher and Ayuba Salaudeen to talk about the landscape of sustainable fashion in Ireland.

Vintage fashion and sustainability [Live] - The District Podcast #7

Deputy editor Hannah O'Connell is joined by rap connoisseur and author Dean Van Nguyen and breakthrough DJ Mona Lisa to talk about the ever-growing presence of female artists in Ireland's hip hop and rnb scene.

Female Representation ISSUE006

For this special edition of the District Conversations Podcast Craig Connolly was joined by acclaimed musician and horror fanatic Matthew Nolan to discuss his score of the 1922 Scandinavian horror masterpiece Häxan. The debut screening of this will take place on November 1st at the Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda. 

Häxan is one of many events that make up the inaugural edition of Púca with the likes of Just Mustard, Æ MAK, David Keenan, Pillow Queens, Kormac, Lisa O'Neill and many more performing between the October 31 and November 2 across the festival venues in Trim, Athboy and Drogheda. 

Tickets and further information are available from pucafestival.com

Matthew Nolan talks debuting his Häxan show and Púca Festival

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