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Manic Street Preachers and The Breeders

Lauren Laverne and Colin Murray present coverage of the Biggest Weekend, including performances from Manic Street Preachers and The Breeders.

Lauren Laverne and Colin Murray host the indie rock royalty summit, featuring a full set from Manic Street Preachers. First formed in 1986 and now a restless institution, the band are celebrating the release of their thirteenth album, the anthemic Resistance Is Futile, with which they have reached the number two spot for the fifth time. They are returning to Belfast, where they have played many times over the years, including a 'legendary' gig at the Limelight in 1990.

Also featuring songs from the set of the reformed Breeders, lead by sisters Kim and Kelley Deal and Josephine Wiggs. After an extended hiatus, they have just released their fifth album, All Nerve. The Breeders are Ohio-based and first formed by Kim Deal as a side project from The Pixies. They released their debut album Pod in 1990.

1 hour

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:26

    David Holmes

    I Heard Wonders

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Lauren Laverne
Presenter Colin Murray
Executive Producer Mark Cooper
Executive Producer Mike Edgar

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