The Music Quiz: Greta Thunberg appears in a music video by which US rock band?
Plus: Which UK rock band recently unveiled their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
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The Music Quiz: What is the birth name of Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny?
Plus: Punk band The Skids formed in which Scottish town?
The Music Quiz: How many times have Irish albums been nominated for the Mercury Prize?
Plus: Which album by Gemma Hayes was nominated for the Mercury Prize?
The Music Quiz: What is Patti Smith’s middle name?
Plus: Which John Grant album features vocals by Sinéad O’Connor?
The Music Quiz: Coles Corner, Lady’s Bridge, Truelove’s Gutter and Hollow Meadows are album titles referencing which UK city?
Plus: Lewis Capaldi released a cover version of which song by Britney Spears?
The Music Quiz: On Human League’s album Octopus, which British comedian is namechecked in a song title?
What is the birth surname of Irish singer-songwriter Gavin James?
The Music Quiz: Rock band Biffy Clyro formed in which Scottish town in 1995?
Plus: Which now-defunct Irish band included journalists/authors Anna Carey and Patrick Freyne?
The Music Quiz: According to Rolling Stone, which song is Taylor Swift’s most romantic?
Plus: Addison Rae’s 2024 major label debut single namechecks which well-known soft drink?
The Music Quiz: Which famous Taylor is the title of a track Taylor Swift album The Life of a Showgirl?
Plus: By which name is Hayden Silas Anhedönia professionally known?
The Music Quiz: Who is the poet namechecked on CMAT’s Communion?
What is the name of Harry Styles’ ‘sexual wellness’ brand?
The Music Quiz: The title of Wonderwall was inspired by a solo album by which Beatle?
Plus: In 2002, Oasis requested the British army to withdraw a recruitment video that used which song?
The Music Quiz: The Undertones’ Top Twenty features lines from which T Rex hit?
Plus: The Bear includes which former member of hip-hop collective Odd Future?
The Music Quiz: The Cranberries song Yeats’ Grave quotes from which of the great man’s poems?
Plus: What was the original name of Kilkenny alt-metal outfit Kerbdog?
The Music Quiz: Which Co Meath town is mentioned in CMAT’s song The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station?
Plus: Madonna’s 2005 song, Hung Up, samples which ABBA song?
The Music Quiz: How much were the tickets for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium?
Plus: Which Beatles song did Elvis Costello introduce as an “old northern English folk song”?
The Music Quiz: Which rocker’s DNA is to be sold in limited edition ‘Liquid Death’ cans after his demise?
Plus: Who are known as the ‘Terror Twins’?
The Music Quiz: Rufus Wainwright once played himself an episode of which classic TV comedy?
In honour of Canada Day next Tuesday, a celebration of musical greats who hail from the Great White North
The Music Quiz: What early ’60s song did Lennon & McCartney wrote for the Stones?
Plus: Cotswold Rail locomotive #47828 is named after which punk rocker?
The Music Quiz: Where are the brackets placed in this U2 song title?
Plus: From which song on Lou Reed’s 1973 album, Berlin, did Mike Scott choose the name of his band?
The Music Quiz: What is Sam Smith’s middle name?
Plus: Special Pride edition including questions on Elton John’s tattoo and kd lang’s tribute band
The Music Quiz: Which Queen song recently broke one billion streams on Spotify?
Plus: What’s the fruit on the famous cover of The Stone Roses’ 1989 debut album?
The Music Quiz: Uptown Funk namechecks which popular actor in the first verse?
Plus: Who made Grammy Awards history by actually refusing a gong?
The Music Quiz: How many Grammy Awards has Beyoncé won to date?
Plus: What time did The Monkees board the Last Train to Clarkesville?
The Music Quiz: US duo Twenty One Pilots covered which Damien Rice song?
Plus: By which name is Amethyst Amelia Kelly better known?
The Music Quiz: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star in a movie about a husband-and-wife tribute act to which music institution?
Plus: What did Iggy Pop call his 1980 autobiography?
The Music Quiz: Which Dublin pub forms part of the title of a song on Mark Pritchard and Thom Yorke’s new album, Tall Tales?
Plus: Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon is better known professionally as?
The Music Quiz: What is the name of the Irish whiskey distillery backed by Bono?
Plus: What is the title of the debut album by Lexi Jones, the 24-year-old daughter of Iman and David Bowie?
The Music Quiz: Who was Woman of the Year at the 2025 Billboard Women in Music beano?
Plus: Which Sopranos actor appears in the music video for the Beastie Boys’ Make Some Noise?
The Music Quiz: David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane was inspired by which Evelyn Waugh novel?
A highly readable special quiz to tie into the Cúirt International Literature Festival
The Music Quiz: Adolescence star Ashley Walters once belonged to which Brit garage group?
Plus: Who directed young David Bowie in a 1969 ice-cream commercial?
The Music Quiz: What is the name of Sabrina Carpenter’s latest fragrance?
Plus: Which folk artist recently covered The Spice Girls' Say You’ll Be There?
The Music Quiz: Sinéad O’Connor’s Famine borrows lyrics from which Beatles classic?
Just in time for St Patrick’s Day, an all-Irish musical quiz
The Music Quiz: Under which professional name does singer Natalie Renée McIntyre perform?
Plus: In a forthcoming production, which play by William Shakespeare will feature reworked music from Radiohead’s 2003 album Hail To the Thief?
The Music Quiz: Which breakfast cereal inspired the title of David Bowie’s Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)?
A special query into all things the Thin White Duke, to tie in with the Dublin Bowie Festival from February 27th to March 2nd
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