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The untold story of Irish post-punk

From the Irish Independent’s article “‘Utterly radical, subversive and alien’: the untold story of Irish post-punk” by Dean van Nguyen. While Irish post-punk only flirted with the mainstream and struggled to crossContinue readingThe untold story of Irish post-punk

Posted-onFebruary 10, 2021June 6, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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The avant-garde glory of Virgin Prunes

The avant-garde glory of Virgin Prunes | Watch four concerts from 1983

Posted-onJanuary 15, 2017June 6, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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The Strange Fruit of Irish Rock – The Sunday Times Culture (2004)

Two-page article and interview with Gavin, Dik and Dave-id by Michael Ross. From The SundayTimes Culture supplement, October 3, 2004. “Long before they had a band, they had a nameContinue readingThe Strange Fruit of Irish Rock – The Sunday Times Culture (2004)

Posted-onOctober 23, 2010August 16, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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Virgin Rebirth – Sunday Independent Life (2004)

Gavin Friday writes exclusively for the Sunday Independent’s LIFE supplement about the Virgin Prunes. From September 26, 2004. “The year was 1972 when I, Fionan Martin Hanvey, first befriended DerekContinue readingVirgin Rebirth – Sunday Independent Life (2004)

Posted-onOctober 23, 2010August 16, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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The Virgin Prunes – interview – The Bob (1983)

“‘Pagan Love Song’ is saying, emotionally people have feelings for somebody, and instead of just going for it, they go all around this trip. But by the time they get there, it’s lost. ‘Pagan Love Song’ is just sort of… be savage.” … Continue readingThe Virgin Prunes – interview – The Bob (1983)

Posted-onOctober 20, 2010October 20, 2010By lineBylineEditor
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Virgin Prunes – Masterbag #11 (1982)

This issue of Masterbag – the news magazine of the independent wholesalers – features a 3-page article written by Claude Bessy with pictures by Colm Henry and additional quotes takenContinue readingA Beginner’s Guide to the Virgin Prunes – Masterbag #11 (1982)

Posted-onOctober 6, 2010August 16, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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L’Attimo – Rockerilla magazine #33 (1983)

Four-page article and interview entitled ‘L’Attimo’ (“The Moment”) from Italian Rockerilla magazine issue 33, April 1983. Rockerilla: “What do you think of the Italian audience?” Mary: “Very excitable. In VeniceContinue readingL’Attimo – Rockerilla magazine #33 (1983)

Posted-onOctober 5, 2010August 16, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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L’impossibilità di essere “normali” – Mucchio Selvaggio magazine #63 (1983)

Two-page article entitled “The impossibility to be ‘normal’” from Italian Mucchio Selvaggio magazine #63, April 1983, written by Federico Guglielmi. Mostly biographical details and discography, some quotes. Gavin: “The BeastContinue readingL’impossibilità di essere “normali” – Mucchio Selvaggio magazine #63 (1983)

Posted-onOctober 5, 2010August 16, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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Les Gens de Dublin – New Wave magazine #20 (1983)

Two-page feature in French ‘New Wave’ magazine, issue 20 from 1983 written by Patrick Rognant. It mainly covers the Prunes’ history, memorable shows and releases interspersed with brief quotes fromContinue readingLes Gens de Dublin – New Wave magazine #20 (1983)

Posted-onOctober 5, 2010August 16, 2022By lineBylineEditor
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Virgin Prunes à la mode – Gloria magazine (1983)

Fashion spread from Gloria (feb/march 1983), a French magazine. Article by Patrick Rognant, photos by Philippe Djanoumoff, styling by Alain Foucher. Clothes by Karl Lagerfeld, Thierry Muglier and Claude Montana.Continue readingVirgin Prunes à la mode – Gloria magazine (1983)

Posted-onOctober 4, 2010August 16, 2022By lineBylineEditor

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