Dave Fanning is one of Ireland's longest-standing and (if you're an indie fan) best DJs. I listened to him all the time in my mid-to-late teens, and still count myself as a fan. Through his show I was introduced to loads of bands which I still follow to this day -- The Go-Betweens, R.E.M., The Smiths, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Half Man Half Biscuit, etc. etc. etc. He's a radio legend in this part of the world -- he was even the first DJ to back U2, and the listeners of his show got to choose their very first single from a selection of songs!!!!

I was recently asked to go on his show and talk about one of my all-time favourite albums, and select a few tracks from it. As this was probably the coolest thing that's ever happened to me (book sales and film deals be damned -- when one of your musical teen idols invites you onto his show, that's something to REALLY boast to your friends about!!!) I immediately said yes!! After surprisingly little thought (considering the amount of albums I've listened to over the years), I picked "Trompe Le Monde" by The Pixies. The interview (which will be spread out over nearly half an hour) will be airing sometime between 7.20pm and 8.00pm on Wednesday, October 31st -- yes, Halloween!!!! You can listen live on RTE radio 1 if you live in Ireland, or online by going to their web site and using the Listen Live option if you live elsewhere in the world (just make sure you get the time difference between your country and Ireland right!! As a guide, we're 5 hours ahead of East Coast America). Click here for the site: RTE RADIO 1

I really enjoyed the interview, and I don't THINK I came across too fanboyish!! Have a listen on Halloween and decide for yourself ...