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Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations
Welcome to Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations
Season 1, Ep. 1
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The Independent’s Music Editor Roisin O’Connor is bringing you a new fortnightly podcast that delves into the lives of artists, touching not only on their music, but on the experiences and events that shape their lives and work. Welcome to Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations.
The first episode will star renowned Italian pianist and composer Ludovico Einaudi, the artist behind albums including 2001’s I Giorni and 2006’s Divenire, and the scores for films such as This is England (2006) and The Father (2020). Other upcoming guests include The Cult guitarist Billy Duffy, Mercury Prize-shortlisted R&B artist Nao, British actor and singer Ben Barnes, Nineties pop icon Chesney Hawkes, and critically acclaimed US alt-pop artist BANKS.
Get the inside scoop from music artists direct from them in this chilled, open interview series.
Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.
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12. Episode 12: Ólafur Arnalds
33:48||Season 1, Ep. 12Ólafur Arnalds is the renowned Icelandic composer behind works including his 2010 album ...And They Have Escaped the Weight of Darkness, and2018's Re:member, as well as the scores for award-winning shows such as Broadchurch (2015) and Defending Jacob (2020). His latest work, A Dawning, is a collaboration with the late Irish artist Eoin French, known to many as Talos, who died before they could finish the record together. Arnalds completed it with help from friends, family and loved ones, intending it to serve as testament to his friend and collaborator's talent and unwavering spirit.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.
11. Episode 11: Iwan Rheon
35:12||Season 1, Ep. 11Welsh actor and musician Iwan Rheon shot to international fame in series including E4's Misfits, HBO's blockbuster show Game of Thrones, and Prime Video's Those About to Die. Now poised to release his first album in a decade, I Just Wish I'd Never Gone to Space, he opens up about his musical influences, the themes behind the record, and why he'd like to try his hand at comedy after receiving critical praise for a string of "weirdos" and "dark characters".
10. Episode 10: Giggs
24:38||Season 1, Ep. 10UK rap legend Giggs joined Roisin on Good Vibrations to talk about his new single "Gorgeous" and how he gets over writer's block. He also opened up about why he initially hesitated before sharing his son's own music with his followers, and reflected on some career highlights ahead of a busy summer. Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.
9. Episode 9: Skin (Live!)
33:50||Season 1, Ep. 9Skunk Anansie formed in London in 1994 and quickly asserted themselves as one of the UK's most pioneering and radical rock bands. They're now back with their new album, The Painful Truth, recorded during a tumultuous period for the band and individual members.In a live recording of Good Vibrations, lead singer Skin spoke about the making of the album, the band's history-making headline slot at Glastonbury Festival in 1999, and her views on the modern music industry.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.
The Great Escape (from our schedule)
00:41|Hey guys! We're taking a short break this week, as I'm running around at The Great Escape festival in Brighton, where The Independent has a stage, and also getting ready for Eurovision this weekend!But, all is not lost. I'm speaking to Skin from Skunk Anansie LIVE on stage at The Great Escape, and we'll be recording that episode and releasing it right here for you to listen to.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.
8. Episode 8: Kate Nash
35:42||Season 1, Ep. 8Kate Nash shot to fame in 2007 with her hit single “Foundations”, which featured on her No 1 debut album Made of Bricks. The Brit Award winner has since released further albums including 2013’s Girl Talk and her latest record, 2024’s 9 Sad Symphonies. In a typically candid chat, she spoke with Roisin about her recent tour mishap, her headline-generating Butts for Tour Buses campaign, her issues with today’s music industry, and the very special performance she has planned for Mighty Hoopla 2025. Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.Out Of Office: ON
00:33||Season 1A brief pause while we work on our next episode of Good Vibrations starring the brilliant Kate Nash.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.
7. Episode 7: Chesney Hawkes
35:53||Season 1, Ep. 7British pop singer Chesney Hawkes first shot to fame in 1991 when he was just 19 years old, with his debut single “The One and Only” turning him into a global teenage heartthrob.In this candid and frequently emotional conversation with Roisin, Chesney opens up for the first time about a childhood trauma that inspired a song on his new album, Living Arrows, and reflects on his early experiences in the spotlight. *This episode contains themes that listeners may find upsetting.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.
6. Episode 6: Billy Duffy
39:20||Season 1, Ep. 6After headlining sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall and the Roundhouse in London with his band The Cult for their 40th anniversary, Billy Duffy sits down with Roisin to talk about his early days as a key figure on Manchester's punk scene, hanging out with Morrissey and Johnny Marr, his bandmate Ian Astbury's "new lease of life", and his surprise forays into reality TV.Subscribe to The Independent's music newsletter, Hear This Now here, to get your weekly dose of the news, artists and features grabbing Roisin's attention.