Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations

Episode 33: The Snuts' Jack Cochrane

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Scottish rock band The Snuts are back with their best new music to date. Frontman Jack Cochrane catches up with Roisin about fatherhood and making the decision to move out of the city and back to their hometown in West Lothian, plus the highs and lows of being an independent act, the toxic culture of comparison in the music industry, and founding their own record label to help champion future generations of talent.

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Episode 32: Arlo Parks

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Arlo Parks immersed herself in the club scenes of New York, LA and London while working on her third album, Ambigious Desire, crafting songs about yearning, anonymity, exploring, chemistry and the "spaces in between". She and Roisin first met seven years ago when Parks was just 18 and releasing early singles such as "Cola", "Eugene" and "Black Dog", before she went on to win the Mercury Prize with her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams when she was just 21 years old. So there's plenty to catch up on, from the books, music and films she's been devouring to her songwriting process, life in LA with her girlfriend, and the intimate moments she's created at her live shows.

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Episode 31: Guy Garvey

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Are Elbow the UK's most dependable band? With 10 critically adored albums (including four UK number ones and a Mercury Prize winner), sold-out shows and without a blemish to their name, it certainly seems that way. Frontman Guy Garvey opens up to Roisin about marriage, fatherhood, his antics with the band and being hand-picked by The Cure's Robert Smith to headline the Royal Albert Hall as part of the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust shows. Also, his NSFW advice for life!

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Episode 30: Zach Top

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

He's one of the biggest breakthroughs in country music right now, but Zach Top isn't letting it go to his head. In just a few years, the Washington-born musician has won over millions of fans with songs such as "I Never Lie" and "Sounds Like the Radio", aided by his signature sense of humour, arresting voice and deft guitar-playing. Inspired by country legends such as George Strait, Top got his start in Nashville writing songs with other artists before releasing his breakthrough album Cold Beer & Country Music, followed by his Grammy-winning 2025 record Ain't In It For My Health. Ahead of a headline show for C2C festival at the O2 Arena in London, he chats with Roisin about his early influences growing up on a farm in Sunnyside, attending his first Grammy Awards, meeting his heroes, and why he feels it's important not to take himself too seriously.

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Episode 29: Producer Craig Leon

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Legendary producer Craig Leon is the man behind some of the most influential albums in punk, rock and new wave, working with bands including the Ramones, Blondie, Talking Heads, Suicide, The Fall and The Pogues. It's unsurprising, then, that he has some brilliant stories to share, from the time he saw Talking Heads play CBGB for the first time, to trying to sign Patti Smith, and watching the Ramones beat each other up onstage.

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Episode 28: Heated Rivalry special ft Jacob Tierney and Peter Peter

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Heated Rivalry, the Canadian show about the romantic relationship between rival ice hockey players Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, has become a bonafide TV phenomenon, making stars of its formerly unknown lead actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, as well as generating discussions on everything from how sex is depicted onscreen to homophobia in sport. It's also got a killer soundtrack thanks to creator and director Jacob Tierney's excellent music taste - from Feist to Wolf Parade and that iconic club scene using t.A.T.u's 2002 hit "All the Things She Said" - and original score composer Peter Peter. Both Jacob and Peter catch up with Roisin to talk about the runaway success of the show, and discuss why music is so integral to Heated Rivalry when it came to developing the relationship between Shane and Ilya.

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Episode 27: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Legendary metal band Megadeth are bowing out with their final album, the self-titled Megadeth, and a huge farewell tour. Frontman Dave Mustaine speaks with Roisin about why now was the right time to say goodbye and why he still wanted to have fun with this record. He also reflects on his colourful life, from his many health issues to the themes that informed some of the songs on the album, as well as explaining why he hates the perception of him as a "right-winger". It's a shorter-than-usual episode as Dave unfortunately ran out of time, but he and Roisin still got through plenty of subjects!

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Episode 26: Jill Scott

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Legendary Grammy-winning US artist Jill Scott returns with her first album in a decade, the extraordinary To Whom This May Concern. She and Roisin dive into the themes that informed the record, their mutual experiences in relationships, and Scott's efforts in raising her son as a single parent. She also reminisces about the times she spent dancing with Prince, her acting career, and owning her power as a woman.

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Episode 25: KT Tunstall

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In the last episode of Good Vibrations for 2025, Roisin chats with Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall about the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough album Eye to the Telescope, which propelled her to international fame back in 2005. They dive into the stories behind hit singles such as "Silent Sea" and, of course, "Suddenly I See", which provided the soundtrack for the opening credits of The Devil Wears Prada. KT also opens up about her famous Jools Holland appearance, her many years as a starving artist, and her uncomfortable feelings around her odd status as a "pop star" during the 2000s.

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Episode 24: Flipturn

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Formed at high-school in Florida, Flipturn are the fast-rising indie-rock band causing a storm on both sides of the Atlantic. Their second album, Burnout Days, stars songwriting that oscillates between abstract and diaristic, bolstered by tight, prodigious musicianship and a chemistry between members that shines through on record. In the penultimate Good Vibrations episode of 2025, frontman Dillon and bassist Maddy tell Roisin about growing up in their small town and life on the road. Dillon also opens up about how his partner inspires his most romantic songwriting, and his experiences dealing with addiction in his family.

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Episode 23: Ella Eyre

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

British pop singer Ella Eyre returned in 2025 with her first new album in a decade, Everything, in Time. She and Roisin chat about the record's themes of love and self-worth, her newfound confidence, and why she feels "sad" about her rise to fame as a teenager with her No 1 UK hit with Rudimental, "Waiting All Night". She also opens up about why her plans to be single after ending a seven-year relationship were scuppered, her positive experiences of therapy, and the vocal surgery that left her "learning how to speak again".

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Episode 22: Jon Bon Jovi

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:00:00 GMT

New Jersey rocker Jon Bon Jovi thought his touring days could be over as he struggled to recover from a crucial but risky vocal surgery. Now he and his band are back and preparing to head out on their first major tour in four years, including a residency at New York's Madison Square Garden and three nights at Wembley Stadium in London. He and Roisin discuss how he felt opening up about such a tricky time in the band's documentary, 'Thank You, Goodnight', their recent album 'Forever (Legendary Edition)', and his joy over his growing family. Also, his views on today's new music (a Chappell Roan fan, it turns out) and what he made of the Oasis reunion, and the moment he finally teamed up on record with his childhood hero, Bruce Springsteen!

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Episode 21: Zara Larsson

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Zara Larsson has entered a new era. The Swedish pop star got her first taste of fame when she was just 10 years old, after winning the Swedish version of Got Talent back in 2008. Her single “Lush Life” catapulted her to international attention aged 17, the first of a series of hit singles including “Ain’t My Fault”, “Girls Like” with Tinie Tempah and “Ruin My Life”. Her fifth studio album, the dazzling Midnight Sun, was released in September 2025 ahead of her spot opening for Tate McRae on her Miss Possessive Tour. Still riding that high, she chats with Roisin about her pop girl status, the support she’s received from her peers and why she can’t help but fire back at the haters.

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Episode 20: Bret McKenzie

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Bret. Brit? Britney? Oscar and Grammy-winning Flight of the Conchords star, composer, musician and actor Bret McKenzie is back with his new album Freak Out City, a lush, psychedelic trip of a record that takes its cues from The Beatles and ELO. In this episode, he regales Roisin with tales of his touring misadventures (heard the one about the tour manager who misplaced $5,000?), explains why bakeries are dangerous territory for a Conchord ("baguette?") and reveals how a mischievous Sir Ian McKellen got him scolded by Peter Jackson on the set of The Hobbit. He and Roisin also discuss the perils of dating in a small town, the weird briefs he gets while composing music for Hollywood blockbusters, and whether he and Jemaine Clement are working on a FOTC reunion...

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Episode 19: Taylor Swift special ft Professor Stephanie Burt

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Professor Stephanie Burt is described by The New York Times as "one of the most influential poetry critics of [her] generation", and in 2024 made headlines around the world when she offered a class at Harvard University titled "Taylor Swift and Her World". Her new book, Taylor's Version, is inspired by that course and offers in-depth critical studies of Swift's body of work for a wider audience. As the pop star releases her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, Professor Burt tells Roisin about how she first became drawn to Swift's songwriting and why she believes it's possible to make comparisons between her work and the poetry of Alexander Pope or William Wordsworth. She also picks her favourite Swift songs (currently) and unpacks "the two sides" of Swift: the relatable and aspirational.

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Episode 18: Kojey Radical

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Kojey Radical doesn't rush greatness. His debut album, 2022's Reasons to Smile, received a spot on the Mercury Prize shortlist and plenty of critical acclaim to boot. Three years later, he's back with an even better work, Don't Look Down, which develops its predecessor's themes of fatherhood, Blackness, co-parenting, love, success and self-doubt. Seven years since they first met, he opened up to Roisin about why he's struggled to make relationships work and why, despite his fantastic career, he's still hit by feelings of imposter syndrome. They also dived into the making of Don't Look Down, which features an astonishing who's-who of some of the most talented musicians working today.

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Episode 17: Jehnny Beth

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Jehnny Beth's fearless approach to her art has made her one of the most formidable and daring musicians of her generation. With longtime partner and co-producer Johnny Hostile, she adopted a DIY attitude to new album You Heartbreaker, You, slashing and burning anything that made them feel "bored". She and Roisin talk about the judgement and shame she felt growing up bisexual in Poitiers, France, her evolving attitude to relationships and monogamy, and why she doesn't think humanity is that evolved at all when it comes to love. They also realise that Jehnny was this* close to being Roisin's French teacher while working in Enfield, London, before her music career took off!

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Episode 16: Bimini

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Musician, DJ, author and Drag Race UK star Bimini was a standout contestant on the 2025 series of Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, taking part in gruelling challenges alongside fellow celebrities such as musician Lucy Spraggan, dancer Louie Spence and former Love Island contestant Adam Collard. Bimini had plenty to reflect on after their time in the show, while also discussing their recent remix of Anastacia's "Left Outside Alone" and the poignant interpretation of it - plus their ADHD diagnosis, views on gender and non-binary identity, and whether they have plans to write another book. Also, the Shakespearean appeal of reality TV.

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Episode 15: Caity Baser

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Caity Baser is spearheading a new wave of brilliant, bratty Gen-Z pop, but it wasn't an easy journey to get here. Her 2025 EP There, I Said It shows her at her most vulnerable, confessional self, delving into themes of trauma, healing, betrayal and love. In this candid conversation, she opens up to Roisin about how she's perceived by the public... and the side they don't know so well.

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Episode 14: Tim Minchin

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Tim Minchin is an Australian musician, composer, lyricist, actor, director, writer and comedian. He wrote the lyrics and music to the Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage musical Matilda, as well as for the 2022 film adaptation starring Emma Thompson and Stephen Graham. In 2019, he co-produced, wrote, directed and starred in the comedy drama series Upright with Milly Alcock, returning for a second season in 2022. His latest album, Time Machine, was released in July 2025 to critical praise and a No 11 spot in the UK charts. In this revealing conversation, Tim speaks with Roisin about his fascinating career to date, his opinions on social shaming, religion and celebrity, his conflicted views on arts criticism and how he's depicted by critics, and why he enjoyed the divided reactions to his 2020 single 'I'll Take Lonely Tonight', about choosing fidelity over the opportunity to have sex with someone else.

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JADE at Montreux Jazz Festival

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

In this special one-off episode filmed at Montreux Jazz Festival, pop star JADE sat down with Roisin to speak about her thriving solo career, the pop icons who have inspired some of her recent singles, the place of politics at music festivals, her first dates with boyfriend Jordan Stephens, and her upcoming debut solo album, That's Showbiz Baby.

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Episode 12: Ólafur Arnalds

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Ólafur Arnalds is the renowned Icelandic composer behind works including his 2010 album ...And They Have Escaped the Weight of Darkness, and

2018'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.

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Episode 11: Iwan Rheon

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Welsh 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".

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Episode 10: Giggs

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:00:00 GMT

UK 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.

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Episode 9: Skin (Live!)

Fri, 23 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Skunk 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.

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The Great Escape (from our schedule)

Fri, 16 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 8: Kate Nash

Fri, 02 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Kate 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.

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Out Of Office: ON

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 02:00:00 GMT

A brief pause while we work on our next episode of Good Vibrations starring the brilliant Kate Nash.

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Episode 7: Chesney Hawkes

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

British 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.

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Episode 6: Billy Duffy

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:18:03 GMT

After 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.

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Episode 5: Hans Zimmer

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Oscar and Golden Globe-winning composer Hans Zimmer caught up with Roisin about his new documentary film, Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert, and reflected on his staggering career to date, as the man behind scores for films such as Inception, Gladiator, The Lion King and Dune.

Hans also discussed how he managed to overcome both stage fright and vertigo with some help from friends Johnny Marr and Pharrell, and shared the story behind his romantic on-stage proposal to his partner in 2023.

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Episode 4: Banks

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

American musician Banks shot to international fame upon the release of her critically adored 2014 album Goddess. Over a decade later, she has produced a string of successful albums including 2016's The Altar and III (2019), with her latest album, Off with Her Head, released at the beginning of 2025.

On Good Vibrations, she opens up about the making of her new record, overcoming feelings of anxiety and doubt, her recent move to Seattle from her hometown of Los Angeles, and the very awkward first date with her now-fiancé, Drew Snider.

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Episode 3: Ben Barnes

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

British actor and musician Ben Barnes is known for starring roles in The Punisher, Shadow & Bone, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Critic.

On the latest episode of Good Vibrations, he talks about venturing into music with his debut album, Where the Light Gets In, the themes behind the project and the joy he found during the recording process, while also reflecting on his acting career to date, dubious Wikipedia entries and a painful childhood memory.

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Episode 2: Nao

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In the second episode of The Independent's new podcast, Mercury Prize and Grammy-shortlisted neo-soul/funk artist NAO opens up about the themes and influences behind her brilliant fourth album, Jupiter, as well as her battles with chronic fatigue syndrome and views on motherhood, body image, the pressures of touring and society's obsession with youth.

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Episode 1: Ludovico Einaudi

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In the first episode of Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations The Independent's new podcast, renowned Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi talks about his prolific career as he releases his latest work, the stunning album The Summer Portraits, which was inspired by his memories of childhood.

As well as offering fascinating insights into the making of the record, which was recorded in part at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London, he opens up about the painful family history that inspired his single 'Rose Bay', along with his attitude towards criticism, and his excitement about the long-awaited Oasis reunion.

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Welcome to Roisin O'Connor's Good Vibrations

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:00 GMT

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.

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