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I Love This Band
by Jennifer Quigley
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
Episodes
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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NEW SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT: I Love This Band Presents Nirvana, Coming 20th February 2022
New series on the life and times of the band Nirvana and their leader Kurt Cobain coming 20/02/2022 I Love This Band: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpod Instagram: @ilovethisbandpod Theme Song Fecal Patter by ICE POP (specially composed for I Love This Band) Support the show
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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E05 The Rolling Stones with John Quigley
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...
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E04 Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds with Aoife Ward
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...
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E03 The Clash with Danny Kilmartin
In this episode, I chat to Danny Kilmartin about the iconic and ground breaking punk rock band The Clash. We discuss the culture of 1970s Britain and its influence on the band. We also discuss the band's genre hopping and love affair with reggae. We talk about the dynamic between Mick Jones and…
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E02 Jim Morrison and The Doors with Lynne Zombie
In this episode, I speak with Lynne Zombie about Jim Morrison and The Doors. Jim Morrison and The Doors alike, have been elevated to cult status during the past few decades and seem to divide music fans all over the world. We discuss the cult of Jim Morrison, the man versus the myth —and what…
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E01 Poly Styrene and X Ray Spex with Ursula Sam
In the very first episode of I Love This Band, I talk to my good friend Ursula Sam about X Ray Spex and their charismatic lead singer Poly Styrene. In this episode, we discuss what X Ray Spex mean to us and how Poly has become one of the most underrated and inspiring icons of 1970s punk rock. We...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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
HOSTED BY
Jennifer Quigley
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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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