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 QuigleyGuests FeaturedDarach 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/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodSoundtracked:Epidemic Sounds for Creators Other Songs:ICE POP - Last Christmas Instrumental CoverDent May- I'll Be Stoned For ChristmasPatreonI Love This Band Patreon

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E18 I Love This Band Christmas Song Special with Various

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: @craicboimentalInstagram: @craicboimental Bandcamp: Craic Boi Mental Patreon: Craic Boi Mental Craic Boi Mental's Album: "Craic Magic" Out NowI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodPatreon: www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:

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

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 McCainScripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley My guest was Lynx O'LearyIn reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful informationFollow 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 PodcastTwitter: @ChantyandLynxInstagram: @MusesPodcastPodcast: Muses PodcastI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodPatreon: www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:

E16 Patti Smith with Lynx O'Leary of Muses

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 NealoIn reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful informationFollow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast. NealoTwitter: @nellydaSillaInstagram: @nealodasilla Bandcamp: NealoNealo's Album: "All The Leaves Are Falling" Out October 30th 2020 (Diffusion)I Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodPatreon:www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:

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

In the latest episode I&apos;m talking to author, podcaster and one of my favourite people on Twitter Darach Ó Séaghdha about The Pixies. In this episode, we&apos;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 SéaghdhaIn reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful informationFollow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast. Darach Ó SéaghdhaTwitter: @theirishfor // @darachos // @MotherfocloirInstagram: @MotherfocloirPodcast: The Motherfocloir PodcastDarach&apos;s Writing: Books:Motherfoclóir: Dispatches from a Not So Dead LanguageCraic Baby: Dispatches from a Rising LanguageTheJournal.ie Column "The Irish For": Read HereI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodPatreon: www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:

E14 The Pixies with Darach Ó Séaghdha

I&apos;m finally back after an extensive pause on the podcast. I&apos;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 WoodsIn reference to BLACK LIVES MATTER here is some helpful informationFollow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast. Butter Wouldn&apos;t Melt Facebook: @butterwouldntmelt.ie Twitter: @bwmpr_ieInstagram: @butterwouldntmelt.ieDwayne&apos;s Artists: Paddy MulcahySusie BlueMeljoannI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:

E13 PJ Harvey with Dwayne Woods

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 QuigleyI read the book Rage Against The Machine by Colin Devenish. My guest was Danny KilmartinFollow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast. Danny's writing:Golden PlecHeadstuffEject Mag I Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:The Sirens of The Lambs by Matt LargeNomad Life by Sarah, The IllstrumentalistThru The Wall by Matt LargeBehave by Rockin' For DecadesBurgess Hill by [ocean sounds]Beat The Odds by Rockin' For DecadesCan't Fake This by Rockin' For Decades

E12 Rage Against The Machine with Danny Kilmartin

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 QuigleyI read the book Gaga by Johnny Morgan and used the fansite Gagapedia.My guest was Clodagh McGinleyFollow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast. Follow Clodagh:Twitter: @clodaghmcginley // @zintwotonguesInstagram: @clodafoto Follow Motherfoclóir:Twitter: @Motherfocloir // @theirishforInstagram: @MotherfocloirPodcast: https://www.headstuff.org/motherfocloir/ I Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:Dayon- Don't Take To Me That WayBrendan Moeller- Sunshine RainNickolas Jones- Flower CrownFranz Bengtsson- Fashion Freak 5 Purple Dive- BlossomSture Zetterberg- Waste Of My Love

E11 Lady Gaga with Clodagh McGinley

In this brand new episode special of I Love This Band, I&apos;m celebrating St. Patrick&apos;s Day with a few friends who share their favourite bands and songs from Ireland. In light of a strange and usual St. Patrick&apos;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 QuigleyFollow the playlist I Love This Band: Songs We Talked About on Spotify for songs and artists mentioned in the podcast. Guests FeaturedKatie Ball (Just Mustard, on Trick Mist)Bernard O&apos;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/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sounds for Creators John and The Land of Plenty- Green FieldsBlood River- Great Greens of Sa PaThe Tap Room- Never Ever

E10 MINI EPISODE: St. Patrick's Day and Irish Music 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!

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

In episode 8, I&apos;m chatting to singer, dancer and all round performer Whip Girl about the magnificent Kate Bush. We talk about how it&apos;s okay to be a little out there and not conform to what&apos;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 QuigleyMy 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: SquickStarsFacebook: SquickInstagram: squickmusic Spotify: Kalikah - Zero Whip Girl - Enter The DarknessI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sounds for Creators 

E08 Kate Bush with Whip Girl

In episode 7, I&apos;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 AboutScripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer QuigleyMy guest was Carleigh Jenna of Witchkicker Follow Witchkicker:Instagram: witchkickerFacebook: witchkickerFollow Dublin Ragefest: Facebook: dubragefestInstagram: dublin_rage_festI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sounds for Creators 

E07 Debbie Harry and Blondie with Carleigh Jenna

In this episode, I&apos;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&apos;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 QuigleyMy guest was Katie Ball of Just Mustard. Listen to Just Mustard:Bandcamp: justmustardInstagram: justmustardFacebook: justmustardmusicI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sounds for Creators 

E06 Elvis Presley with Katie Ball

In the latest episode of I Love This Band, we're talking about the massive rock and roll institution that is The Rolling Stones. I chat with John Quigley about the impact of blues music on the band's sound, the rise of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards and the demise of Brian Jones. We discuss the infamous events of Altamont and the end of the swinging sixties -- almost like we were there ourselves!I recommend the book The Stones by Philip Norman which was a great help in getting the facts straight for this podcast. Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer QuigleyMy guest was John Quigley of Kelso. Listen to Kelso:Bandcamp: kelso2Instagram: kelsomusicFacebook: kelsomusicI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Nile's Blues Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Porch Blues Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/OctoBlues Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Heartbreaking Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

E05 The Rolling Stones with John Quigley

In the latest episode of I Love This Band, I speak with Aoife Ward about Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. We trace Nick Cave's history from The Birthday Party to the Bad Seeds, the creative process, how events in his life influenced his work and what The Bad Seeds mean to us. Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley My guest was Aoife Ward of the band Larry. Listen to Larry:Bandcamp: larrymusicInstagram: larryismybandFacebook: larryisabandPizza Pizza Records:Bandcamp: pizzapizzarecordsInstagram: pizzapizzarecordsI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:The Dark Glow of the Mountains By Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.bandcamp.com/)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

E04 Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds with Aoife Ward

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