GoldenPlec
Weekly musical musings from John Loftus & Stephen Byrne, with all the last news, reviews from the Irish music scene and beyond. There also fascinating interviews with fantastic guests and stimulating insights from guest contributors.
Episodes

Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
42 min
On this week’s episode we review new albums from Phoebe Bridgers and Really Good Time, and the latest EP from Malaki.
There's the usual mix of news and views, we look forward once again to Ireland Music Week, and we pay our respects to Cat Dowling, William Orbit and Frank Beard.
You can listen to all the music that features on the podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MJHLIDI73y3IkiTJl1iTM?si=0555cc3d529c482e

Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
51 min
On this week’s episode we have the usual news and views, we review 'Music, Fashion, Film' the new album from Charli XCX, the debut EP from Joe Butler, along with singles from Qbanna, Lyterian and Ezra Williams.
We also shine a light on another selection of acts from this year’s Ireland Music Week lineup, and pay our respects to Glen Hansard and DJ Kavinsky.

Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
41 min
On this week’s episode we have the usual collection of music news and unique views.
We review the new EP from Othrwld, along with singles from Sadhbh Keane, Ahmed with Love and a superb collaboration between Sloucho & Gemma Dunleavy.
We also shine the light once more on some of the up and coming Irish acts performing at Ireland Music Week later this year.
And remember you can enjoy all the music featured on the podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MJHLIDI73y3IkiTJl1iTM?si=3c8e6e43fdf343f7

Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
33 min
On our latest episode we review Loveland the brand new album from Suki Waterhouse, along with singles from smythy, Darkroom Data, Niall Tarmey and Foam Buffalo
We also take another look forward to this year’s Ireland Music Week, and there's the usual round-up of all the latest music news that matters and our unique takes on those stories.

Jul 15, 2026
Jul 15, 2026
37 min
This time out we review the debut album from mary in the junkyard, along with singles from chalk, Khakikid and Really Good Time.
We also have our first preview of this year’s Ireland Music Week lineup, and our regular mix of news and opinions from the world of music.

Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
56 min
On this week’s episode we give you our thoughts on recent live shows from The Cure and Paul Weller.
We review 'swings and roundabouts' the stellar debut new album from Goldbug, along with singles from Gurriers, Phoebe Bridgers, SOAK and the very unexpected team up between Snow Patrol and Kylie.
John Barker of TILT fame also joins us to share his thoughts on his favourite music of the year so far.
Don't forget you can enjoy all the music featured on the podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MJHLIDI73y3IkiTJl1iTM?si=c8bed6923341481e

Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
39 min
On this week’s show we review the brand new album from CMAT’s most famous fan Olivia Rodrigo, along with the debut EP from Limerick band Theatre. And speaking of Limerick, Olivia Chau will be joins us with her best of the year so far. We’ll also lend our ears to new singles from Eels, Sorcha Richardson, Interpol and Leah Whearty.

Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
50 min
On this week’s episode we review the new album from Francis of Delirium, and we also lend our ears to new singles from Gilla Band, Sarah Crean, Morgana and Mischa and the Bear. Our man in the trenches, James Hendicott, tells us all about his visit to the Slam Dunk Festival, and if that wasn't enough Jason Collins joins us with another retro review, this time he takes a fresh look at Massive Attack's seminal debut album Blue Lines.

May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
44 min
On this week’s show we review new EPs from Bleech 9:3 and Sofia and the Antoinettes. Niall Swan joins us to give us the lowdown on his time in Brighton at The Great Escape, and we lend our ears to the latest singles from Reevah, Gurriers and Mary in the Junkyard.

May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026
31 min
On this week’s show we review new albums from Kneecap and Lemoncello. We’ll also be giving you our views on the latest singles from Boards of Canada, The Last Dinner Party, Fat Dog, and Really Good Time. And we’re delighted to be joined by Jason Collins who will be looking back on Orbital’s album ‘In Sides’ which has just celebrated it’s 30th anniversary.








