The fearsome foursome that is Pillow Queens have just announced the imminent arrival of their debut album and some Spring tour dates at home and across the water.
Events currently taking place throughout the world only serve to stoke a fire under the likes of Pillow Queens, who find themselves continually inspired by a Dublin that is no stranger to fighting social injustice.
To celebrate the tour announcement, the band have collaborated with Dublin visual artist David Balfe to create a unique accompaniment for Liffey, one of the great tracks from that new album, In Waiting.
The band reached out to their fans, friends and family and asked them to submit photos of themselves. David then incorporated these hundreds of self-portraits to create his stunning visuals.
Watch the video for Liffey:
Pillow Queens’ songs of togetherness and unity ring out louder than ever before and In Waiting – out on Friday of next week – will demonstrate that commitment.
In their short lifespan as a band they’ve released two demo EPs, performed on a successful string of Irish and British dates and festival appearances, had playlisting from BBC 6 Music, and found themselves opening for the likes of American Football and Pussy Riot, as well as stadium performances opening for IDLES and Future Islands.
With all this under their belt, the band began working with Mercury Prize nominated producer Tommy McLaughlin for their single Gay Girls – which received a nomination for the RTE Choice Music Prize song of the year, as well as International pickup from NPR’s World Cafe and KEXP. The song also found its way into the heart of actor Cillian Murphy and his BBC6 mixtape show.
2019 saw Pillow Queens venture into mainland Europe, as they lit up the Eurosonic festival and completed a string of tour dates opening for Soak. The tour was a messy and joyous affair captured beautifully in the DIY video for the band’s summer single How Do I Look.
The band were then invited to perform a live session for KEXP at Iceland Airwaves, then further shows in NYC and LA, before SXSW 2020 beckoned. Tour dates are being rescheduled for 2021.
Pillow Queens are: Pamela Connolly – Vocals, guitar, bass | Sarah Corcoran – Vocals, guitar, bass | Rachel Lyons – Drums, vocals | Cathy McGuinness – Lead guitar, vocals
Pre-order the album HERE
Tour dates:
19.02 Listowel Mike the Pies
26.02 Dublin Button Factory
04.03 Kilkenny Set Theatre
05.03 Galway Roisin Dubh
06.03 Limerick Dolans
11.03 Belfast Ulster Sports Club
12.03 Dundalk Spirit Store
13.03 Derry Sandinos
25.04 Glasgow Stereo
26.04 Manchester Yes
28.04 London The Lexington
29.04 Brighton Green Door Store
30.04 Liverpool Arts Club Loft
04.05 Birmingham Sunflower Lounge
06.05 Bristol Crofters Rights
