Organisation: Pixies

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Donal Ryan on the music, books and TV shows that shaped him

In advance of his visit to Kinsale, author Donal Ryan tells Des O’Driscoll about some of his favourite music, books and TV shows through the decades.

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A Question of Taste: Sean McDonnell

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Whenyoung hope to be Limerick’s next big thing

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Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club go back-to-basics with latest LP

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Clash of cultures: The alternative Ireland-Denmark confrontations

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Angel Olsen is the indie heroine we desperately need

A Question of Taste with Michael Carr

Michael Carr is originally from Dublin, but has lived in Cork for 16 years. He co-runs Blue Monkey PR agency, looking after a variety of clients, and also presents The Green Room on Cork’s 96FM on Saturdays at 6pm.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

Stevie Scullion had his music appetite whetted at Oasis

“MY FIRST gig was Oasis at the Limelight in Belfast,” says Malojian’s Stevie Scullion. 

Thu, 20 Oct, 2016

Album review: Pixies, Head Carrier

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Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Scene + Heard: What's going on around the country

COMEDY CAPERS: Cork Comedy Festival is under way, with numerous venues across the city hosting the likes of Kevin McAleer, Jason Byrne, and Dermot & Dave over the next few days. 

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Looking back on Nirvana's seminal album 'Nevermind' on its 25th anniversary

It’s a quarter century since Nirvana released their seminal album. Jonathan deBurca Butler looks back on a game-changer that’s still well worth a listen

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Ten must see acts to catch at Electric Picnic

From LCD Soundsystem to Brian Deady, Ed Power offers his selection of must-sees for Stradbally

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016

No frills, just epic songs from perfect Pixies at the Marquee

Boston indie legends Pixies brought the curtain down on the 2016 series of Live At The Marquee shows with the kind of pure rock mastery the world has come to expect of them.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2016

The hot 100: The big tickets for summer 2016

Sat, 04 Jun, 2016

Time to tune into Television again

Tom Verlaine has his own theory as to why New York was such a hotbed of creativity in the mid-70s, writes Ed Power

Fri, 05 Jun, 2015

Sweet 16th birthday for electronic music as Gaeilge

Cian Ó Cíobháin celebrates another milestone in his popular radio show, writes Don O’Mahony

Tue, 28 Apr, 2015

Live at the Marquee: Young and old all fall for Lana Del Rey

Given that it must have been a hellish week for Marquee promoter Peter Aiken, at least he might take a smidgen of solace from last night’s sold-out show for Lana del Rey. It’s a reminder that there really is life after Garth.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Neil Young has already found a replacement bassist for Billy Talbot after the Crazy Horse founding member suffered a "mild stroke".

Fri, 04 Jul, 2014

Review: The Prodigy – Live at the Marquee

When I told a friend I was going to see the Prodigy at The Marquee, I admitted that I wasn’t quite sure if I had seen them before or not. “You haven’t seen them so,” he replied. “You’d remember.”

Thu, 03 Jul, 2014

Ham Sandwich now earn a crust

Ham Sandwich have come from small beginnings to being in big demand for live performances including Electric Picnic and as support to Pixies and Arcade Fire.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2014

Live at the Marquee moshers go to heaven

Pixies unleashed a glorious aural assault opening with their monster track ‘Debaser’ where David Lovering absolutely leathered into his drum-kit for some pounding rhythms to announce the arrival of the frantic foursome.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2014

Glasto opens for business

Thousands of music fans are expected to descend on a Somerset farm in England today as Glastonbury throws open its gates to revellers.

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Flatley and Richard strike a chord

Ever wondered what would happen if the Peter Pan of Pop met the Lord of the Dance? Wonder no more — it ends with lots of money going to charity.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: While Arcade Fire line up in Marlay Park, Dublin, on June 29 with the Pixies for support, those who get to see them in London tomorrow will be treated to an undercard headed by Lorde.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014

Coronas, Pixies and Lana del Rey sold out in Cork

Organisers of the Live at the Marquee gigs in Cork city have announced that the Coronas, Pixies and Lana del Rey are among some of the acts who have sold out.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Live at the Marquee 2014

From vintage family entertainers, to gossamer pop stars via angst-slathered indie rockers, this year’s Live at the Marquee line-up is among the most eclectic yet.

Fri, 09 May, 2014

The hot 100 picks for the summer

From food to festivals, movies to music, our critics reveal their top picks for summer.

Sun, 04 May, 2014

Reviews

Album: The Pixies - Indie Cindy

Wed, 30 Apr, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS:

Fri, 28 Mar, 2014

Bob Dylan, Imelda May and Lana Del Ray join Live at the Marquee lineup

Lana Del Ray, Bob Dylan and Imelda May will join the Live at the Marquee series of concerts in Cork city this summer.

Thu, 13 Feb, 2014

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Live music: Whelan’s Ones To Watch - Whelan’s, Dublin

Wed, 15 Jan, 2014

Review

CD review: The Pixies

Thu, 09 Jan, 2014

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS:

Fri, 20 Dec, 2013

Arcade Fire to headline Friday at Glastonbury

Canadian band Arcade Fire have revealed they are among the headliners for the Glastonbury festival next summer.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2013

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS:

Fri, 13 Dec, 2013

Pixies confirmed for Cork and Dublin dates

Pixies will play Cork and Dublin as part of their summer tour next year, it was announced today.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Miley announces Irish tour dates

Miley Cyrus is bringing her Bangerz tour to Ireland.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2013

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Singer, opera composer and champion of African music, Damon Albarn can now add radio presenter to his list of talents.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2013

Scene & Heard

KURT COBAIN:

Fri, 20 Sep, 2013

Are we living through the dying days of rock music?

ONE of the strangest sights at the recent Electric Picnic festival was the mass exodus from the main stage ten minutes into the swoonful noise-rock of My Bloody Valentine.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2013

Scene and Heard

GIG WISE:Christy Moore has announced a return to Leeside, playing at Cork Opera House with Declan Sinnott on Thurs, Nov 7.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2013

Scene and Heard

MUSIC NEWS: Cillian Murphy has made his directorial debut with a music video for Manchester band Money.

Fri, 05 Jul, 2013

Pixies' first new music video in nine years: 'Bagboy'

The Pixies released their first music video in almost a decade - just a few weeks after losing a member.

Wed, 03 Jul, 2013

Pixies to play second date in Dublin

Pixies have added a second date at the Olympia Theatre for November 19.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013

Pixies future in doubt as bassist Deal quits

The future of iconic rock act Pixies is in doubt today after it was revealed that bassist Kim Deal is to leave the band.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2013

Called to the bar

Arthur’s Day promises top-class pub gigs. Tanya Sweeney recalls some great stories from Irish pubs

Wed, 26 Sep, 2012

Pixies 'struggled' to regain good

The 'Here Comes Your Man' band – who split in 1993 and reunited in 2004 for a series of concerts and have been playing live ever since - frequently forgot sections of their songs when they first got back together.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2011

Rocking Rat Girl memoir

KRISTIN Hersh knew she’d made it in the music business the night she found herself wearing her contact lenses on stage.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2011

TV not to miss

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Sat, 23 Jul, 2011