The Locals Only Podcast with Gavin Glass

Travis Oaks talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

Travis Oaks play their song ‘Love you more’ live on Radio Nova’s Locals Only followed by their EP ‘birdhouse blues’,which is pretty damn wicked. This refreshing four piece are Dublin based, with a unique sound it’s definitely memorable. Follow them on twitter @TravisOaksBandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join me in the pines talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

David Geraghty (BELLX1) is the mastermind behind ‘Join me in the pines’ ensemble, but where does the name for the band come from, it might be a bit more romantic than joining the lads down in the pub for a pint. Having just finished creating the film score for an Irish film your ugly too … playing ‘in the ground’ live in studio, you can listen back here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Young & the Union talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

Stephen Young & the union are the cream of the crop in Ireland when it comes to Americana/Folk-rock, following the release of their début album ‘Wilderness Machine’ in March 2011 the band have gone from strength to strength. Winning the MRU award for best Alternative-Country act in December 2012, while they continued to draw media and blog attention from the UK and US. Listen back here to hear them play ‘Blind leading the blind’ Live on Radio Nova’s Locals Only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buffalo Sunn talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

Buffalo Sunn are one of The Irish Times top 3 acts to of seen at the Electric Picnic 2014, they are up there alongside Sinead O’Connor and the Blades. This 6 piece rock and roll duo were know as Sweet Jane until October 2013. They are signed to the Reekus Records and are enjoying radio success in US as well as at home. Listen back here to hear them play the song ‘Ocean’ live in studio here at Radio Nova.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Byrne talks to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

Paul Byrne on his début album ‘Cruel & Tender Ways’ has “a powerful country-soul voice with his warm velvety tones takes us on a journey through life, love and relationships.” – breaking tunes. A founding member of the band ‘In Tua Nua’ working on early demo’s with Sinead O’Connor for the band their first single was released on U2’s Mother label. Listen back here to hear Paul live on Radio Nova’s Locals Only where he plays ‘Only You’ live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AudioKiss talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

AudioKiss released their new début album ‘really kind of moving’ and is available in Tower records and HMV. The album which contains previously released single “A little realisation” will also be released in Italy. Comprising of some of ‘In Tua Nua’s finest members, bassist Jack Dublin, front woman Christina Calls and Siobhan Mahon. This band delivers a hard sound with a classical pop sensibility interwoven through it. Listen back here to hear them preform live on Radio Nova’s Locals Only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thick as thieves talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

Thick as Thieves are one of Ireland’s most refreshing new acts – formed in May 2013, these guys are a force to be reckoned with. Originally the band were called “one of the boys” and following their success as OTB – 2 charted singles, an appearance at the Youth Music Awards and the Monaghan Fortstock Festival – they have re-created themselves. Their aim is to hit the international market and encourage new and up and coming acts. Listen back here to here ‘addicted’ and ‘somebody new’ on Radio Nova’s Locals Only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acrobat talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

This four piece Irish band Acrobat are from Dublin, formed in 2013 by Mark Healy (singer/guitarist) and bass player Naoise Morzadec, they went looking for a drummer to join them and found Dutch-Indonesian Jacob Koopman busking on Grafton Street before completing the line up with Heritage centre front man Conal McIntyre. Their EP was recorded in Westland studios and Exchequer Studios and released on their own record label Stoneship records. They preform ‘You move away’ live on Radio Nova’s Locals Only, listen back here for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiny Magnetic Pets talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

Tiny Magnetic Pets are made up of Paula Gilmer on Vocals, Seán Quinn: Synths/Vocals, Eugene Somers on Drums and Seamus Quinn on Bass & Electric Guitars. Jim Carroll from The Irish Times writes “Paula Gilmer and Sean Quinn’s new rig-out combines Krautrock grooves, 1970s electronica and oddball pop hooks” Listen back here to hear them talk to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only when they play ‘All Yesterday’s Tomorrow’s’ live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ayala talks to Johnny Bowe on Radio Nova’s Locals Only

London based singer/songwriter Ayala popped into talk to Johnny Bowe the last time she was playing in Dublin. She is currently releasing a new single ‘This Year’ and we are hoping that she’ll be back to visit us, here at Nova, again soon. You can here more from Ayala at http://musicofayala.com/ or listen back here to hear her perform ‘Don’t Fix it’ Live on Radio Nova’s Locals Only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.