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Nov 11, 2020

'In Waiting' The debut album from Pillow Queens named among Rough Trade's top 100 albums of 2020.

Oct 5, 2020

Guardian UK Pillow Queens: 2020's most exciting indie-rockers on Catholicism, coming out and community

Sept 25, 2020

Irish Times: In Waiting review – An emotional masterpiece

★★★★★

Sept 25, 2020

NME: ‘In Waiting’ review: debut that takes you right to the heart of modern Ireland

★★★★

June 11, 2020

Metro UK: ‘F*** it, the world needs new music’: Pillow Queens on God, queerness and dropping a debut album during a pandemic

Sept 24, 2020

Dublin Inquirer: Pillow Queens Won’t Wait for the Spin to Die

All we can and should do is admire In Waiting — a classic Irish guitar music debut, a proud affirmation of queerness, the power and the peril of organised religion, and a love letter to Dublin

Sept 14, 2020

"It's The Right Time For Us" The Inspirational Rise Of Pillow Queens

Pillow Queens are an all-female band from Ireland whose astonishing rise has been fuelled by a distinctive lo-fi sound and a preference for darker, and at times political, lyrics.

Sept 18, 2020

Review | “There’s something arrestingly heart-on-sleeve about In Waiting” Pillow Queens – In Waiting

There’s something arrestingly heart-on-sleeve about In Waiting.

June 11, 2020

Pillow Queens announce debut album “In Waiting”

Channeling wrought emotion through a sea of 90s grunge and indie-rock sounds, the Irish four-piece (from Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare) forge a powerful noise that is all their own – but meant for everyone. Pillow Queens offer a cathartic experience filled with camaraderie and solidarity…..

June 11, 2020

Irish Rockers Pillow Queens Announce Debut Album, Release New Single “Handsome Wife”

Classic grunge meets woozy indie-pop, “Handsome Wife” itself is a wealth of joy—a catchy and upbeat summer anthem perfect for cloud gazing and daydreaming….

June 11, 2020

Form Presents New Music: Pillow Queens

Pillow Queens played a packed out show for us at London’s Shacklewell Arms back in October 2019 and we’ve loved them ever since. They’ve just announced their debut album featuring tracks Gay Girls, HowDoILook and Brothers plus new single Handsome Wife…

June 11, 2020

TLMT’s The Week Featuring New Music From Pillow Queens

Pillow Queens have returned with the sonically vivid step forward of ‘Handsome Wife’. Taken from the group’s upcoming debut record In Waiting, the track is the band’s most expansive to date…

June 10, 2020

Dublin band Pillow Queens announce new single

Dublin four-piece band, Pillow Queens, have announced that they are set to release a brand new single. The track, Handsome Wife, is set to be released this Friday, June 12th. Taking to Instagram, they shared the news with fans…

March 26, 2020

Check Out Pillow Queens New Video For ‘Ragin’

The compelling and heartbreaking video for Pillow Queens’ ‘Ragin’ follows the central character through a morning where everything falls apart scored by band’s ability to capture the emotional pathos of the song’s lyrics through a music that is filled with instant hooks….

February 02, 2020

Meet Pillow Queens – The Irish Band Talks Using Music to Explore Identity and Social Change

Dublin’s Pillow Queens write songs that hit like an elbow to the gut, each a harder jab than the last. It’s been that way since the quartet dropped their first EP, Calm Girls in 2016….

October 31, 2019

Dublin’s Pillow Queens stop time with anthemic new song “Brothers”

Pillow Queens, a Dublin-based queer indie-punk band, know how to pull at your heartstrings. “Brothers,” their new single premiering above, is an unabashed tribute to the men in their lives…

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We shall go to the ball! So excited to actually GO

We shall go to the ball! So excited to actually GO to a festival this year. Big love to @othervoiceslive for making it possible in a safe environment, we love you very much. The lineup is huge. We’re so lucky to be a part of such an incredible community in Ireland. And the good news is, everyone gets to tune in from the comfort of their own homes! Stock up on supplies for hot whiskeys and join us for the highlight of 2020. #OV2020

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We’re so delighted to announce we are playing @o

We’re so delighted to announce we are playing @othervoiceslive this year and it’s a particularly special one. The beautiful surroundings of Dingle broadcast straight to your home. No matter where you are in the world, you’ll have the best seat in the house. More info coming soon.

Incredibly grateful to @roughtrade for naming 'In

Incredibly grateful to @roughtrade for naming 'In Waiting' amongst their Albums of the Year for 2020. We're in incredible company (including the stunning Punisher by @_fake_nudes_, Jump Rope Gazers by @lizstokedstokes, Songs and Instrumentals by our lord @adriannelenker and ofc A Hero’s Death by @fontainesband)

Thank you for supporting us releasing an album in the weirdest year that ever did year. Fingers crossed for a bunch of tours as soon as we’re allowed.

📷 photo was taken before lockdown when pints weren’t illegal xox

just a couple of autumnal queens in New York last

just a couple of autumnal queens in New York last year 🎃

Ahhhh this just gets better and better!!! Massive

Ahhhh this just gets better and better!!! Massive thanks to @bbc6music who have made ‘In Waiting’ their album of the day! The support for our album has been incredible we couldn’t be happier! Keep requesting us on da radio! PQ world takeover 2021 baby!

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY! @bbc6music have only gone and

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY! @bbc6music have only gone and added Holy Show to their A-LIST! Request it t fuck. We're gonna be STARS!

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Styling: @sarahelisabethaustin
Shouts to @indigoandcloth for the sweet threads 😘

Say hello to your @irishtimesnews cover stars baby

Say hello to your @irishtimesnews cover stars baby.

There’s a big ole feature by @unamullally in today’s Ticket supplement featuring @atticaaudio, @caatdolan, @peterashmore, @lisadonegal, @gemmahayesofficial and more! Pick up your copy!

Wee promo for the album

Wee promo for the album

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'Gay Girls' Features on Soundtrack of Irish Film, Dating Amber

'Gay Girls' Features on Soundtrack of Irish Film, Dating Amber

Go watch Dating Amber now! Our song Gay Girls features in one of the (best) scenes and we’re really proud to be…

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