Pillow Queens

Banríon’s second EP Dare to Crush is a bit bangin’. These tracks - ‘Departure Party’ in particular - wouldn’t sound out of place being performed on the roof of the high school at the end of classic 90’s teen film 10 Things I Hate About…

It's that time once again! We're making a list and we've checked it twice, but all of the stuff below is definitely nice. As is tradition here at HeadStuff, before we get to our international picks from this past twelve months, we are…

Crank up the music, it's NO ENCORE. Dave Hanratty is joined by guest co-host Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens fame to deliver the very best in throwback rock anthems, specifically of a '90s vibe. That main event arrives in honour of the new…

Every end-of-year list is going to open with some variation of “Well, this year was shite, but the tunes were great”, so it already feels trite to deliver that sentiment. However, that sentiment is unavoidably true. This year was shite, but…

Having established herself as one of Ireland’s finest young songwriters with her debut EP Hollowed Out Sea, Ailbhe Reddy finally makes her highly anticipated return after four years with her debut full-length release Personal History. A…

In the first of a new album-focused series, Pillow Queens break down long-awaited debut In Waiting - out now, do go listen ASAP - track by track. NO ENCORE's Dave Hanratty caught up with Sarah Corcoran and Pamela Connolly from the band…

Has Kanye Dropped The Album Yet? The truth is we don't know, folks. Certainly not at time of writing, anyway. But let's forget all that for now and welcome back Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens fame, now officially a WOMAN OF THE YEAR. A…

The NO ENCORE boys are back - well, two of them, at least. With Daithí away, Dave and Craig will play. On the agenda; the new Ed Sheeran album, Craig's festival trip abroad and the current state of The Strokes, and one Song of the Week…

Dublin Is Sound was just one of the many fantastic events being held across the country over the weekend to celebrate Record Store Day here in Ireland. An all-ages, alcohol free, midday gig in The Grand Social featuring some of this…

Dave indulges himself in all kinds of ways following the success of his Picture This expedition. Craig and Daithí look on, concerned. Elsewhere on NO ENCORE this week - Sarah Corcoran of Pillow Queens stops by to chat their new single…