MOJO GOGO IN THE 2FM SESSION - MONDAY, NOV 28
The Donegal lads were the winners of the North section of Play on the Day gigs run by 2fm and Hot Press to pick the bands to play on Arthur's Day 2011. Mojo GoGo formed in Derry in November 2010. In February 2011, they recorded 'The Rounce' EP. It was described as "Simple, clean, packed with fantastic, thick melodies and hooks" by Goldenplec with "hair standing choruses".
Having toured incessantly over the next few months, Mojo GoGo holed themselves up in their native Donegal to write for their next release. In July 2011, they recorded the 'Cheats, Chicks and Powders' EP with Frank Kearns of SALT Studios, Dublin. Having been mastered by Richard Dowling (Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney), the three-track digital download is a risky venture into an edgier, heavier sound for the band.
http://www.mojo-gogo.bandcamp.com
BATTLE STATIONS - TUESDAY, NOV 29
Cormac Battle 'The Chuck Norris of Rock Radio' is in for Dan tonight. Get ready to be led astray for two hours with Master Battle....
ADMIRAL BLACK IN THE 2FM SESSION - WEDNESDAY, NOV 30
Shaun Mulrooney, A.K.A Admiral Black released his debut album 'Phantasmagoric' in Ireland this month. The founder member of Humanzi, hangs out in the darkest corners of Berlin, marrying krautrock and 60s garage influences, with scuzzy guitars, rattling drums and a growling vocal. On a visit back to Ireland to launch the album and play a few exciting live shows, we got Sean and band in to make some noise for Dan.
www.myspace.com/admiralblackmusic
WASHINGTON IN THE FIVE-TRACK SHUFFLE - WEDNESDAY, NOV 30
Megan Washington is an Australian musician and songwriter who records and performs under the single moniker Washington. She sings and plays piano and guitar.
Washington won two 2010 ARIA Music Awards, Best Female Artist and Breakthrough Artist, and received a further three nominations: Album of the Year, Best Adult Alternative Album for I Believe You Liar and Single of the Year ('How to Tame Lions').
www.washingtonmusic.com.au/
JIMMY CLIFF LIVE AT MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL 2011 - THURSDAY, DEC 1
The Jamaican reggae meggae star with some of his top tunes live at Europe's most prestigious live music event.
Recorded by the Montreux Jazz Festival exclusively for the Eurosonic Partnership of the EBU.