The Iveagh Gardens series will return in 2024 it has been announced.
Pillow Queens are announced for the outdoor series next summer on Saturday July 13th 2024.
Tickets on sale Thursday December 21st at 9am from Ticketmaster.
The Dublin indie-rock band released a fine new single recently called ‘Suffer’ – a song about the emotional fallout of “an unraveling of a once-cherished relationship,” with Northern Soul, along with Alt-J, Hozier, Feist, Black Pumas, stated influences. It’s the band’s first single of their new era, post-Leave The Light On album.
Sugababes also play the outdoor venue and shows from the following artists at the Iveagh Gardens were also announced:
Sugababes – 5th July
Glen Hansard – 6th July
Christy Moore – 11th July
Pillow Queens – 13th July
Passenger – 14th July
Damien Dempsey – 19th & 20th July
Paloma Faith –21st July
About Pillow Queens
Formed in 2016, Pillow Queens–made up of Pamela Connolly (lead vocals, guitar, bass), Sarah Corcoran (vocals, guitar, bass), Cathy McGuiness (vocals, lead guitar) and Rachel Lyons (vocals, drums)–burst onto the scene with their debut demo EP Calm Girls, leading to a string of UK and Irish dates and festival appearances. The release of their follow up EP State of the State prompted Hot Press to write the band is, “currently lauded by any critic worth their salt.” Their debut album In Waiting arrived in 2020 and received praise from The Guardian, who called them “2020’s most exciting indie rockers,” NPR, NME, and The Line of Best Fit, they were named a Band To Watch by Stereogum, received an Irish Album of The Year nomination and made their first U.S. national television appearance remotely on the Late Late Show with James Corden.
Taking the world by storm, the band went on to tour North America, UK and Europe, play at SXSW and open for Phoebe Bridgers in Glasgow. Upon the 2022 release of their sophomore album Leave The Light On, Pitchfork wrote, “Pillow Queens make the kind of noise that tends to flourish live, roared back by the faithful: burnished heartland euphoria, defiant lyricism bolstered by ragged harmonies, lashings of pride, and an unabashed love of crescendos.” The Guardian added, “Sonically, the album evokes the work of Americana-influenced alt-rock musicians such as Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten and even the Killers – a sound that is both epically transcendent and comfortingly gritty.” DIY Magazine raved about the band’s evolution, stating, “‘Leave The Light On’ swaps this sense of personal heritage for introspection, pairing delicate self-reflection with sounds far grander than their previous release,” and the band once again received an Irish Album Of The Year nomination, as well as made their debut in-person late night TV show appearance, once again on the Late Late Show with James Corden. Now, in late 2023, Pillow Queens are ready to return with more, as they only continue to reach new heights.
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