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    I Love This Band is an independent music podcast from Ireland. I explore why we love certain artists and why they're meaningful to us in our lives. Expect band profiles, interviews and special episodes. Now streaming: I Love This Band Presents Nirvana
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    Episodes (25)

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 6: Peace Love Empathy

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 6: Peace Love Empathy

    In the final episode of I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, I'm going back to the release of In Utero, the doomed tours and the final year of Kurt's life. Thank you for joining me on my Nirvana journey, see you soon!

    CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, Drug Use, Overdoses (please note there are no graphic descriptions in this episodes) 

    Books:
    Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azzerrad
    Nirvana: The True Story by Everett True
    Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross

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    Facebook:
    www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod
    Twitter: @lovethisbandpod
    Email: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com

     Music:

    Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for Creators
    Intro Theme :  Fecal Patter by ICEPOP,  specially composed for I Love This Band.

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    en-ieMay 09, 2022

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 5: Magnet Tar Pit Trap

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 5: Magnet Tar Pit Trap

    In the second last episode of the series (Part 5), I'm covering the aftermath of the Vanity Fair fiasco, Nirvana's iconic Reading '92 performance, Axl Rose Versus Kurt Cobain at the VMAs and of course, the making of In Utero. Join me in a fortnight for Part 6 where unfortunately, the series will end. 

    Books:
    Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azzerrad
    Nirvana: The True Story by Everett True
    Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross

    Article of note for you to read:
    Watch Nirvana ruin their own show in Buenos Aires by Joe Taysom

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    Facebook:
    www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod
    Twitter: @lovethisbandpod
    Email: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com

     Music:

    Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for Creators
    Intro Theme :  Fecal Patter by ICEPOP,  specially composed for I Love This Band.
    Outro Song:  (This is from Epidemic Sound)  A Solitary Man's Soul by Lars Eriksson

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    en-ieApril 18, 2022

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 4: Stay Away

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 4: Stay Away

    In Part 4, I'm talking about Nirvana's dizzying ascent to mainstream fame and notoriety, Nirvana on TV and media and Kurt and Courtney's wedding. P.S. Rest in Peace Taylor Hawkins.

    Books:
    Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azzerrad
    Nirvana: The True Story by Everett True
    Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross

    Get In Touch
    Facebook:
    www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod
    Twitter: @lovethisbandpod
    Email: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com

     Music:

    Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for Creators
    Intro Theme :  Fecal Patter by ICEPOP,  specially composed for I Love This Band.

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    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 3: Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 3: Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit

    In Part 3, I'm talking about the making of Nevermind and Nirvana's burgeoning fame. I also cover the beginnings of Kurt and Courtney's relationship. If you haven't heard the first 2 parts of this special series, please go back and join me for the full story! 

    Books:
    Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azzerrad
    Nirvana: The True Story by Everett True
    Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross

    Get In Touch
    Facebook:
    www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod
    Twitter: @lovethisbandpod
    Email: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com

     Music:

    Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for Creators
    Intro Theme :  Fecal Patter by ICEPOP,  specially composed for I Love This Band.

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    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 2: Love Buzz

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 2: Love Buzz

    Welcome Back. In Part 2, I'm telling the story of the early years of Nirvana. In this part, Kurt has moved to Olympia and the ball has started rolling. Nirvana release the album Bleach and go through various member changes. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, please go back and join me on this Nirvana journey.

    Books:
    Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azzerrad
    Nirvana: The True Story by Everett True
    Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross

    Get In Touch
    Facebook:
    www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod
    Twitter: @lovethisbandpod
    Email: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com

     Music:

    Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for Creators
    Intro Theme :  Fecal Patter by ICEPOP,  specially composed for I Love This Band.

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    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 1: Welcome to Aberdeen, Come as You Are

    I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Part 1: Welcome to Aberdeen, Come as You Are

    Welcome back to I Love This Band. I'm back for a special series.
    This is part 1 of a 6 part series on Nirvana.
    In Part 1, I'm tracing Kurt's origins from the sleepy town of Aberdeen to finding his punk rock mojo in Olympia. Part 1 is about the genesis of Kurdt and the beginning of the band that would become Nirvana.

    Books:
    Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana by Michael Azzerrad
    Nirvana: The True Story by Everett True
    Heavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross

    Get In Touch
    Facebook:
    www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod
    Twitter: @lovethisbandpod
    Email: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com

    Patreon:www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpod

     Music:

    Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for Creators
    Intro Theme :  Fecal Patter by ICEPOP,  specially composed for I Love This Band.

    I Love This Band is written, hosted and produced by Jennifer Quigley

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    en-ieFebruary 20, 2022

    E18 I Love This Band Christmas Song Special with Various

    E18 I Love This Band Christmas Song Special with Various

    Welcome to the I Love This Band Christmas Special! In this episode, I'm talking about Christmas music. A variety of friends talk about their favourite Christmas songs and I ask the question, what is the purpose of Christmas music really?  Featuring contributions from folk from Motherfoclóir, Muses, Nothing Is Real and Juvenalia. 

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley

    Guests Featured
    Darach O'Seaghdha (Author, Motherfoclóir, Goin' Back by Dusty Springfield)
    Danny Kilmartin (Journalist, I Love This Band co-host, Jona Lewie- Stop The Cavalry)
    Chanty Lemieux (Muses Podcast, Dent May- I'll Be Stoned For Christmas)
    Jason Carty (Nothing Is Real: A Beatles Podcast, Paul McCartney- A Wonderful Christmas Time)
    ICE POP- (Musician, Jinx Lennon- Don't Lose A Stone For Christmas)
    Alan Maguire (Juvenalia Podcast, Surfjan Stevens, The Child With A Star On His Head)

    Social Media:
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Soundtracked:

    Epidemic Sounds for Creators

    Other Songs:
    ICE POP - Last Christmas Instrumental Cover
    Dent May- I'll Be Stoned For Christmas

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    en-ieDecember 23, 2020

    E17 Artist Spotlight Special: Craic Boi Mental and Individuality In the Irish Music Scene

    E17 Artist Spotlight Special: Craic Boi Mental and Individuality In the Irish Music Scene

    Welcome to the second Artist Spotlight Special of I Love This Band. In this episode, I'm talking to prolific Cork hip hop artist Craic Boi Mental. Having garnered so much traction online over the years, Craic Boi has not only been a unique voice in the Irish Hip Hop scene but in current Irish music in general. Craic Boi is driven, outspoken and not afraid to speak his truth.

     I talk to Craic Boi Mental about his new album Craic Magic, his different monikers over the years and navigating the music scene as an artist on the spectrum. We had a great chat and I hope you enjoy!

    Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Craic Boi Mental

    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Craic Boi Mental
    Twitter: @craicboimental
    Instagram: @craicboimental
    Bandcamp: Craic Boi Mental
    Patreon: Craic Boi Mental

    Craic Boi Mental's Album: "Craic Magic" Out Now

    I Love This Band:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpod

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    E16 Patti Smith with Lynx O'Leary of Muses

    E16 Patti Smith with Lynx O'Leary of Muses

    In this episode of I Love This Band, I'm talking to a co-host from one of my favourite podcasts about Patti Smith. Lynx O'Leary and I discuss Patti's life, career and music. We're talking about the role of muses in art, the romanticism of the 1970s punk era, poetry, punk rock and how Patti's music has informed our lives.

    I read the books Just Kids by Patti Smith and Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk by Legs McNeill and Gillian McCain

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Lynx O'Leary

    In reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful information


    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Lynx O'Leary and the Muses Podcast
    Twitter: @ChantyandLynx
    Instagram: @MusesPodcast
    Podcast: Muses Podcast

    I Love This Band:
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpod

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    E15 Artist Spotlight Special: Nealo, Hip Hop, Punk Rock and Changing Ireland

    E15 Artist Spotlight Special: Nealo, Hip Hop, Punk Rock and Changing Ireland

    Welcome to the first I Love This Band Artist Spotlight Special. Following Nealo's appearance in the History of Irish Hip Hop Documentary on Ireland's RTÉ channel, I discuss how the global popularity of the genre has translated itself on the island of Ireland.

    I talk to Nealo about the differences and similarities between audiences of hip hop and punk rock, why Irish people love rap so much and what home means to us all. We had a nice casual chat and it was a great way to kick off a new episode format. Hope you enjoy. More coming soon.

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Nealo

    In reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful information


    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Nealo
    Twitter: @nellydaSilla
    Instagram: @nealodasilla
    Bandcamp: Nealo

    Nealo's Album: "All The Leaves Are Falling" Out October 30th 2020 (Diffusion)

    I Love This Band:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Patreon:www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpod

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    en-ieOctober 02, 2020

    E14 The Pixies with Darach Ó Séaghdha

    E14 The Pixies with Darach Ó Séaghdha

    In the latest episode I'm talking to author, podcaster and one of my favourite people on Twitter Darach Ó Séaghdha about The Pixies. In this episode, we're discussing bilingualism in pop music, the changing music scene since the 1980s and the lasting legacy of one of the most influential alternative rock bands of all time. 

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Darach Ó Séaghdha

    In reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful information


    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Darach Ó Séaghdha
    Twitter: @theirishfor // @darachos // @Motherfocloir
    Instagram: @Motherfocloir
    Podcast: The Motherfocloir Podcast

    Darach's Writing:
    Books:
    Motherfoclóir: Dispatches from a Not So Dead Language
    Craic Baby: Dispatches from a Rising Language

    TheJournal.ie Column "The Irish For": Read Here

    I Love This Band:
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Patreon: www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpod

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    Epidemic Sound for Creators:

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    E13 PJ Harvey with Dwayne Woods

    E13 PJ Harvey with Dwayne Woods

    I'm finally back after an extensive pause on the podcast. I'm chatting to Dwayne Woods about PJ or Polly Jean Harvey. In this episode, we discuss life and career of PJ Harvey and also how the music scene has changed for women since the 1990s. We talk feminism, formative years and the many reinventions of Polly.

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Dwayne Woods

    In reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful information


    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Butter Wouldn't Melt
    Facebook: @butterwouldntmelt.ie
    Twitter: @bwmpr_ie
    Instagram: @butterwouldntmelt.ie

    Dwayne's Artists:
    Paddy Mulcahy
    Susie Blue
    Meljoann

    I Love This Band:
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

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    E12 Rage Against The Machine with Danny Kilmartin

    E12 Rage Against The Machine with Danny Kilmartin

    Danny's back to talk with me about Rage Against The Machine. We delve into how politics, art and music can come together in a positive and powerful way. We talk about Tom Morello and Zach De La Rocha's backgrounds and how their histories led them down the path of revolution. We talk about what the band means to Danny, what he thinks of criticisms about them and of course, we talk about some bomb tracks.

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    I read the book Rage Against The Machine by Colin Devenish.
    My guest was Danny Kilmartin

    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Danny's writing:
    Golden Plec
    Headstuff
    Eject Mag

    I Love This Band:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Music:

    Epidemic Sound for Creators:
    The Sirens of The Lambs by Matt Large
    Nomad Life by Sarah, The Illstrumentalist
    Thru The Wall by Matt Large
    Behave by Rockin' For Decades
    Burgess Hill by [ocean sounds]
    Beat The Odds by Rockin' For Decades
    Can't Fake This by Rockin' For Decades

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    E11 Lady Gaga with Clodagh McGinley

    E11 Lady Gaga with Clodagh McGinley

    Welcome to a brand new episode of I Love This Band for Spring 2020. In this episode, I'm talking to Clodagh McGinley of Motherfoclóir about her love of Lady Gaga. We talk about Gaga's rise to fame in the late 00s, comparisons to Madonna, career highs and lows and why we think Gaga is more powerful than she's given credit for. 

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    I read the book Gaga by Johnny Morgan and used the fansite Gagapedia.
    My guest was Clodagh McGinley

    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Follow Clodagh:
    Twitter: @clodaghmcginley // @zintwotongues
    Instagram: @clodafoto

    Follow Motherfoclóir:
    Twitter: @Motherfocloir // @theirishfor
    Instagram: @Motherfocloir
    Podcast: https://www.headstuff.org/motherfocloir/

    I Love This Band:

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Music:

    Epidemic Sound for Creators:

    Dayon- Don't Take To Me That Way
    Brendan Moeller- Sunshine Rain
    Nickolas Jones- Flower Crown
    Franz Bengtsson- Fashion Freak 5 
    Purple Dive- Blossom
    Sture Zetterberg- Waste Of My Love

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    E10 MINI EPISODE: St. Patrick's Day and Irish Music Special with Various Guests

    E10 MINI EPISODE: St. Patrick's Day and Irish Music Special with Various Guests

    In this brand new episode special of I Love This Band, I'm celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a few friends who share their favourite bands and songs from Ireland. In light of a strange and usual St. Patrick's Day which is full of anxiety, I decided to pull something together to lift all our spirits. Céad míle fáilte agus Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona Daoibh.

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast.

    Guests Featured

    Katie Ball (Just Mustard, on Trick Mist)
    Bernard O'Rourke (Writer, Journalist, Film maker on Horslips)
    Simon Byrne (Vertigo on Si Beag Si Mhor)
    Mary McDonough (On Kneecap)
    Eammon McChargue- Early (On The Dubliners)
    Alan Anderson (Podracer, On Whipping Boy)
    Francis Watters (Future West, On We, The Oceanographers)
    Sophie Coyle (On Watercress)
    Jinx Lennon (on James Connolly by Liam Weldon)


    Social Media:
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Music:

    Epidemic Sounds for Creators 
    John and The Land of Plenty- Green Fields
    Blood River- Great Greens of Sa Pa
    The Tap Room- Never Ever


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    E09 MINI EPISODE: I Love This Band Recap Special with Various Guests

    E09 MINI EPISODE: I Love This Band Recap Special with Various Guests

    This is a special mini episode which is a tribute to those who've contributed to the project. I'll be taking a hiatus until I create what will be Season 2. In this episode, I recap my favourite moments of the season so far.

    Featured:
    Ursula Sam (Poly Styrene and X Ray Spex)
    Danny Kilmartin (Joe Strummer and The Clash)
    Lynne Zombie (Jim Morrison and The Doors)
    Aoife Ward (Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds) 
    John Quigley (The Rolling Stones)
    Katie Ball (Elvis Presley)
    Carleigh Jenna (Debbie Harry and Blondie)
    Whip Girl (Kate Bush) 

    Thank you for listening to Season 1 of I Love This Band. Please share, subscribe, review and tell your friends!

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    E08 Kate Bush with Whip Girl

    E08 Kate Bush with Whip Girl

    In episode 8, I'm chatting to singer, dancer and all round performer Whip Girl about the magnificent Kate Bush. We talk about how it's okay to be a little out there and not conform to what's cool. We discuss how Kate has gathered fans from all sorts of genres from rap to punk to heavy metal.

    I recommend the fan site Kate Bush Encyclopedia.

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Whip Girl.

    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast. 

    Follow $quick:
    Twitter: SquickStars
    Facebook: Squick
    Instagram: squickmusic

    Spotify:
    Kalikah - Zero
    Whip Girl - Enter The Darkness

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    Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod
    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Music:
    Epidemic Sounds for Creators 


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    E07 Debbie Harry and Blondie with Carleigh Jenna

    E07 Debbie Harry and Blondie with Carleigh Jenna

    In episode 7, I'm talking about Debbie Harry and Blondie with Carleigh Jenna of the Dublin metal band Witchkicker. We talk about punk rock definitions, the importance of the DIY community, New York in the 70s and why we love Blondie.

    I recommend Face It by Debbie Harry which helped me put together this episode.
    Follow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Carleigh Jenna of Witchkicker

    Follow Witchkicker:

    Instagram: witchkicker
    Facebook: witchkicker

    Follow Dublin Ragefest:
    Facebook: dubragefest
    Instagram: dublin_rage_fest

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    Music:
    Epidemic Sounds for Creators 

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    E06 Elvis Presley with Katie Ball

    E06 Elvis Presley with Katie Ball

    In this episode, I'm chatting to Katie Ball of Just Mustard about none other than Elvis Presley. We discuss his early life in Tupelo and Memphis, how blues and gospel influenced his musical career — and the calculated transformation of a poor country boy into a pop culture icon. Katie discusses what Elvis means to her and how he's been there her whole life.

    I recommend the book Elvis: A Lonely Life by Ray Connolly which helped me put together the story for this podcast.

    Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley
    My guest was Katie Ball of Just Mustard.

    Listen to Just Mustard:
    Bandcamp: justmustard
    Instagram: justmustard
    Facebook: justmustardmusic

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    Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod

    Music:
    Epidemic Sounds for Creators 

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