I Love This Band is a podcast based in County Louth, Ireland. I Love This Band is a musical history and chat podcast that explores why we love certain artists and why their music is important to us in our lives. Each episode profiles a different band with a different guest and can be any genre.
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 AzzerradNirvana: The True Story by Everett TrueHeavier Than Heaven by Charles R. CrossGet In TouchFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodTwitter: @lovethisbandpodEmail: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com Music:Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for CreatorsIntro Theme : Fecal Patter by ICEPOP, specially composed for I Love This Band.Support the show
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 AzzerradNirvana: The True Story by Everett TrueHeavier Than Heaven by Charles R. CrossArticle of note for you to read:Watch Nirvana ruin their own show in Buenos Aires by Joe TaysomGet In TouchFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodTwitter: @lovethisbandpodEmail: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com Music:Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for CreatorsIntro 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 ErikssonSupport the show (https://www.patron.com/ilovethisbandpod)
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 AzzerradNirvana: The True Story by Everett TrueHeavier Than Heaven by Charles R. CrossGet In TouchFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodTwitter: @lovethisbandpodEmail: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com Music:Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for CreatorsIntro Theme : Fecal Patter by ICEPOP, specially composed for I Love This Band.Support the show (https://www.patron.com/ilovethisbandpod)
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 AzzerradNirvana: The True Story by Everett TrueHeavier Than Heaven by Charles R. CrossGet In TouchFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodTwitter: @lovethisbandpodEmail: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com Music:Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for CreatorsIntro Theme : Fecal Patter by ICEPOP, specially composed for I Love This Band.Support the show (https://www.patron.com/ilovethisbandpod)Support the show (https://www.patron.com/ilovethisbandpod)
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 AzzerradNirvana: The True Story by Everett TrueHeavier Than Heaven by Charles R. CrossGet In TouchFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodTwitter: @lovethisbandpodEmail: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.com Music:Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for CreatorsIntro Theme : Fecal Patter by ICEPOP, specially composed for I Love This Band.Support the show (https://www.patron.com/ilovethisbandpod)
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 AzzerradNirvana: The True Story by Everett TrueHeavier Than Heaven by Charles R. Cross Get In TouchFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodTwitter: @lovethisbandpodEmail: ilovethisbandpod@gmail.comPatreon:www.patreon.com/ilovethisbandpod Music: Soundtrack : Epidemic Sound for CreatorsIntro Theme : Fecal Patter by ICEPOP, specially composed for I Love This Band.I Love This Band is written, hosted and produced by Jennifer QuigleySupport the show (https://www.patron.com/ilovethisbandpod)
New series on the life and times of the band Nirvana and their leader Kurt Cobain coming 20/02/2022I Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodTheme SongFecal Patter by ICE POP (specially composed for I Love This Band)Support the show (https://www.patron.com/ilovethisbandpod)
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
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:
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:
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:
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 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'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:
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 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't Melt Facebook: @butterwouldntmelt.ie Twitter: @bwmpr_ieInstagram: @butterwouldntmelt.ieDwayne's Artists: Paddy MulcahySusie BlueMeljoannI Love This Band:Facebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Epidemic Sound for Creators:
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
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
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 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'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
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!
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 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
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 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
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 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
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/
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/
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 Joe Strummer — and Joe's passion for activism and socialist politics. Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley My guest was music writer Danny Kilmartin.Danny's writing:Golden PlecHeadstuffEject MagSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusic:Clean Soul Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Dub Eastern Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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 the music of The Doors means to us. We discuss his forays into the occult, spirituality, groupies, free love and his demise due to drink and excess. Scripted, Edited and Hosted By Jennifer Quigley My guest was Lynne Zombie @lynnezombieSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ilovethisbandpodInstagram: @ilovethisbandpodMusicMiles Beyond by Quincas Moreira Under a Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtWmOWu_g3QThere's Probably No Time By Chris ZabriskieUnder a Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/https://chriszabriskie.com/
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 trace the inspiration behind British alternative music, the impact of immigrant culture on the genre and how little girls should be heard not just seen. Oh Bondage, Up Yours!Scripted, Edited, Hosted and Recorded by Jennifer QuigleyMy guest is Ursula Sam. Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovethisbandpod/Music Used:Too Cool Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 LicenseCGI Snake by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under an Attribution License. https://chriszabriskie.bandcamp.com