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Dublin Digital Radio - ddr. Online community radio station representing a wealth of music, art and politics across Ireland. We are here to change that. Be surprised.

Dublin Digital Radio is an online digital radio station dedicated to providing a quality platform for the various communities striving to create a socially and culturally progressive city in a landscape netted with political stasis and tepid bureaucracy. We here at Dublin Digital Radio, believe it is time to break the mould with the medium of radio. The inanity of the licensed radios’ relationship

with advertisers, record labels, playlists and impartiality even when faced with the truth have no space on an online radio station that thrives on the medium it exists upon. Too long has the music scene in Ireland rip roared along without a radio platform to support it, to provide the link between what’s happening on the ground to the listener, the music lover that has been left behind by the cultural dearth on Irish national airwaves. Too long have social and political issues been silenced on the airwaves due to the puppet show of balance and too long off air are the days of the pirate radio when a degree of autonomy existed on the airwaves. DDR will be a platform for open ears delving into all that has been silenced, both musically and socially for too long. DDR will be a home in Ireland for all those with a passion for music, from the labels that are allowing the environment of independent Irish music to breathe to local DJ’s and music lovers, to those pushing the sound barriers on the classical end of things. DDR will be a space for conversations and debates, for stories and criticisms, a space to challenge all attempts to depoliticise culture. We want our listeners to fall in love again with radio and in the process creating a stronger environment for musicians, and listeners alike. Get your your router ready for DDR. Tune in every weekend.

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~JWY is a Dublin-based DJ with roots in Ghana, India, and Surinam. Her sound blends bass-heavy g...
07/04/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~
JWY is a Dublin-based DJ with roots in Ghana, India, and Surinam. Her sound blends bass-heavy genres like afro riddims, UKG, and grime. She’s supported artists like Amor satur and Jeff Mills, and performed at events like Open ear, Project 6 and AVA.
She founded to amplify female, non-binary, and trans creatives and co-founded , a collective focused on UKG and bass music through workshops and events.

JWY will be closing the Saturday night at the Alternating Current Festival in The Complex, bringing her dynamic, genre-defying sound to the stage.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~géis is an invocation, framing a mode of engagement where improvisation serves as an exploratio...
06/04/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

géis is an invocation, framing a mode of engagement where improvisation serves as an exploration of the potentialities and present components of a space; body, object, and atmosphere.

Originating from the Irish word for a spoken forewarning, spell, taboo, or blessing within mythology, géis or geasa have an essential function within narrative: commonly spoken by wise women or the othered or queered body, they initiate action and illuminate purpose within the temporality of a story. Here, the power of intention holds and echoes in action and activation of raw and sensitive sound weaving.

Featuring Elaine Malone, Eleanor Myler, and Méabh McKenna, this captivating performance will be part of the Alternating Current Festival at Pepper Canister Church.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~Odd Ned produces ethereal soundscapes and murky riddims using a mishmash of analogue and digita...
05/04/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

Odd Ned produces ethereal soundscapes and murky riddims using a mishmash of analogue and digital machines to do so, often blending unconventional sounds that defy genre expectations. He has released two full-length albums, a show running into its seventh year on DDR, and a number of oddball collaborations with his pals.

Odd Ned will take the stage at the Complex for Alternating Current. Utilising field recordings from the subterranean waterway and river network running under Dublin city centre, Ned’s performance will combine the hidden sonics heard in these tunnels with his own compositions to create a submersive listening experience.

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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~Is comharghrúpa ealaíontóirí iad Gliogar atá lonnaithe i gConamara. Bíonn siad ag léiriúocáidí ...
03/04/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

Is comharghrúpa ealaíontóirí iad Gliogar atá lonnaithe i gConamara. Bíonn siad ag léiriú
ocáidí ar fud na tíre, agus go háirid sa nGaeltacht.
Le linn Alternating Current 2025, beidh siad ag taispeáint saothar nua fís-fuaime darb
ainm ‘faoin tsráid’ a dtógfaidh an lucht féachana ar aistear do na áiteanna faoi cheilt i
mBleá Cliath atá faoinár gcosa, go háirid Mainistir Mhuire na meánaoise atá siar ó
Shráid Chéipil a bhfuil a teach caibidle fós ann faoi bhloc árasán.
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Gliogar are an artist collective based in Conamara. They perform and programme events
around Ireland, particularly rural in Gaeltacht areas.
For Alternating Current 2025, they will present a newly commissioned A/V work called
‘faoin tsráid’ which takes the audience on a journey to the hidden parts of Dublin beneath
our feet, in particular the medieval St. Mary’s Abbey just off Capel Street whose chapter
house still exists beneath an apartment block.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and


Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~Ian Nyquist’s work makes use of his experience as a composer, field recordist, and sound artist...
31/03/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

Ian Nyquist’s work makes use of his experience as a composer, field recordist, and sound artist to create dynamic sonic worlds.

At Alternating Current 2025, Ian Nyquist will perform live at Pepper Canister Church. His performance, *A Dirge for Dublin City*, will weave together diverse elements such as sorrowful soundscapes, field recordings, and AI-generated vocals to evoke themes of alienation and the disconnect of urban life.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~wav is a DJ and producer known for her energetic, genre-blending sets. With her DIY night, Stre...
28/03/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~
wav is a DJ and producer known for her energetic, genre-blending sets.

With her DIY night, Stretch, she creates unforgettable dance moments while supporting underrepresented talent and fostering unique dance experiences.

Her music combines hard drums with global rhythms, and she’ll be releasing new tracks in 2025 on Flood (IE) and Air Texture (USA), continuing to push the boundaries of dance music.

At Alternating Current 2025, Lúnasa will bring her high-energy, genre-defying sound to the stage, as always challenging the limits of dance music.

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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”
~ 1- 4 May ~

Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~ E the Artist’s work recontextualises contemporary black club genres at their loudest, brashe...
25/03/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

E the Artist’s work recontextualises contemporary black club genres at their loudest, brashest and most intense.

Rejecting any expectation of ‘palatability’ E, fuses multiple elements. E’s music combines dance and rap styles from jungle to grime with power electronics and extreme metal to shed any pretence of ‘palatability’.

At Alternating Current 2025, E the Artist will put this sonic maelstrom on full display at The Complex, offering a rambunctious perspective on the Urban Scores theme.

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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~ will perform live at Alternating Current 2025, bringing his ecstatic energy to The Complex.By ...
24/03/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

will perform live at Alternating Current 2025, bringing his ecstatic energy to The Complex.

By now, heads will be well familiar with Mohammad’s mixture of North African and Middle Eastern music, and last year’s album “I Am Kurdish”, summed up his unique brand of party well.

Between AC 2025’s intellectual musings and mind-expanding sonic reflections, Mohammad is guaranteed to get hips shaking at The Complex.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”
~ 1- 4 May ~

Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Contributor Detail ~ is a researcher, curator and musician based in Rotterdam. Her work is concerned with bri...
22/03/2025

~ AC 2025 Contributor Detail ~

is a researcher, curator and musician based in Rotterdam. Her work is concerned with bringing people together around practices of listening, archiving, and rehearsing alternative urban, technological and ecological futures. Katía is part of Loom .ooo curates the context programme for Rewire festival and Ultima festival, and is research tutor at the Studio for Immediate Spaces.

While her work spans architecture, media research and sound, Katia’s contribution to Alternating Current 2025 will be in the form of a host and panelist in Flux Studios, exploring themes that consider relationships between people and physical space.

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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

Join the march tomorrow Saturday 22 March at 1pm calling on the Irish government to impose sanctions and an end to Isra...
21/03/2025

Join the march tomorrow Saturday 22 March at 1pm calling on the Irish government to impose sanctions and an end to Israeli genocide in Palestine. ddr. will be broadcasting the speeches from the demo. Please join the demo in solidarity with the people of Palestine if you can.

is a true darling of Ireland’s musical underground & alternative music landscape. A polymath of electronic music, he’s ...
21/03/2025

is a true darling of Ireland’s musical underground & alternative music landscape. A polymath of electronic music, he’s had notable experimental pop releases like ‘Post-Human Potential’ on Soft Boy Records and
‘Fizzy Lifting Drinks’. In recent years he has fronted the no-nonsense rock band, Really Good
Time, while under his Wastefellow moniker he has released experimental club music and film
scores.

For Alternating Current, Wastefellow will present a one-off performance. Tackling the Urban
Scores theme, he will channel an environmental soundtrack from the late 21st Century, for a
Dublin flattened to an endless Carrol’s. Expect Wastefellow’s usual reflective brilliance to come to the fore.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”
~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with
and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~ Landless are a four-piece folk quartet blending traditional and modern sounds, captivating aud...
16/03/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

Landless are a four-piece folk quartet blending traditional and modern sounds, captivating audiences with their enchanting harmonies. Consisting of Lily Power, Méabh Meir, Ruth Clinton, and Sinéad Lynch, they have quickly gained recognition for their emotionally charged music. Their second album, Lúireach, named Folk Album of the Year 2024 by The Guardian, reimagines timeless songs of love, loss, and mystery.
Their upcoming performance at the Alternating Current Festival promises to be an unforgettable showcase of their powerful blend of tradition and innovation.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~ Lara Gallagher is an Irish sound artist specializing in live electronic performance, interacti...
13/03/2025

~ AC 2025 Artist Detail ~

Lara Gallagher is an Irish sound artist specializing in live electronic performance, interactive installations, and theatre. With her innovative approach, she has received commissions from prominent ensembles such as Crash Ensemble and Kirkos Ensemble, and has presented her work at esteemed events including New Music Dublin and the Lightmoves Festival.

Lara will perform at Alternating Current further showcasing her unique and groundbreaking approach to musical performance.
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Alternating Current 2025 “Urban Scores”

~ 1- 4 May ~
Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux
Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and

Artwork by:

~ Mel Keane is an artist and designer from Dublin. He has performed and published music under his given name, as Frog o...
04/03/2025

~ Mel Keane is an artist and designer from Dublin. He has performed and published music under his given name, as Frog of Earth, and as a member of the ensemble Princ€ess. Since the release of his LP Airs on the Dublin label in 2025, which explored Irish vocal and sacred music traditions, he has been developing research and work centred around the pipe band tradition in Ireland.

For Alternating Current 2025, he will present a commissioned work incorporating software instruments, an analogue mono synth, and custom acoustic pipe instruments.

~ Alternating Current 2025 - Urban Scores ~

1~ 4 May

Pepper Canister Church | The Complex | Flux

Dublin, Ireland

Tickets via Resident Advisor ~ link in bio

This festival is funded by the and in collaboration with and
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Artwork by:

Up at midday on ddr. It’s with a guest takeover - .percussion is an electronic music producer based out of dublin.His m...
15/02/2025

Up at midday on ddr. It’s with a guest takeover - .percussion is an electronic music producer based out of dublin.
His music is inspired by artists such as aphex twin, squarepusher, SOPHIE and A.G. Cook, and blurs the lines between electronic genres such as jungle, techno, dnb, idm and hyper-pop.
Active since 2023, cable.percussion has gathered some local attention for his unique sound and high-energy live sets, particularly because his music is produced and played live using only hardware (no DAW / laptop) and also for his novel take on 303 sequencing (famous acid bass synth) which can be found throughout his music.
Recently cable.percussion released his first full-length album 303 Mechanics with a local Irish braindance label called Aduaine, which was shortly followed by an EP called XYZ released with Icelandic label Intellitronic Bubble

🚨 NEW SHOW 🚨 Saturday at 2pm on ddr. Famous Dublin record label. In the mirror world we play music 🎶 Yes, you can dance...
15/02/2025

🚨 NEW SHOW 🚨 Saturday at 2pm on ddr.
Famous Dublin record label. In the mirror world we play music 🎶 Yes, you can dance and sing in the mirror world 🌍 but you cannot stay. You cannot stay. 🪞 Did you ever get lost in a hall of mirrors? 🪞 😱 ?

A gorgeous Valentine's Day mixtape - lessons in loving - from .pickering_ Love is for everyone. Listen in one and all!
14/02/2025

A gorgeous Valentine's Day mixtape - lessons in loving - from .pickering_

Love is for everyone. Listen in one and all!

ddr. new studio Launch - live radio line up! ✨ Introducing our live radio shows and performances for our Imbolc event ! ...
31/01/2025

ddr. new studio Launch - live radio line up! ✨ Introducing our live radio shows and performances for our Imbolc event ! Come and see our new studio get put to use with some of the regular Saturday ddr. crew , ddr. residents from elsewhere in the schedule , and some special guests!

✨ Bringing chill tunes for lazy transes, Small Trans Librarians Méabh and Greta are gonna guide you into St Brigids day

✨ Getting Away With It and are on air as usual on Saturdays , will be broadcasting a special show of their own productions ✨

PERFORMING LIVE in the ddr. studio -

✨ aka Polyp presents original ambient music
✨Dream pop star will perform live as well as co-hosting Getting Away With It
✨Beatboxer will be in studio , if you saw him perform at our Dabke 🇵🇸 party, you know it’s not to be missed
✨ and .mckenna present a 45-minute sonic journey in honor of Saint Brigid’s Day. This immersive soundscape blends hypnotic drones, experimental compositions, and ethereal harp improvisations, accompanied by readings of Saint Brigid’s prayers. The sacred meets the avant-garde in a celebration of imbolic
✨ddr. radio stars will be hosting throughout out the day too , so be sure to gawk in studio window at them

There’s also a full programme of talks and radio in the gallery space , flash tattoo by .hood , Brigids cross making and food by and , merch , so come on down to tomorrow 12pm / 8pm to hang out!

You can tune in on listen.dublindigitalradio.com if you can’t be there in person , experience the new studio from afar ✨ bigí linn !

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