Microdisney

Microdisney
Origin	Cork, Ireland
Genres	Alternative rock
Years active	1980-1988, 2012
Associated acts	The Fatima Mansions, The High Llamas, Stump, Stereolab
Past members	Cathal Coughlan Sean O'Hagan Nick Montgomery Jon Fell Dave Galvin Chris McCarthy Aisling Hayden Rob McKahey Ed Flesh Tom Fenner Steve Pregnant James Compton

Microdisney was an Irish musical duo, formed in 1980 by Cathal Coughlan (keyboards, vocals) and Sean O'Hagan (guitar).

During their career, Microdisney recorded for Kabuki, Rough Trade and Virgin record labels. Albums also included the early compilation Love Your Enemies (also known as We Hate You South African Bastards!), Everybody Is Fantastic and The Clock Comes Down The Stairs. After signing to Virgin Records, they released two more albums Crooked Mile and 39 Minutes. In 1988, Microdisney disbanded.

Microdisney began recording in their native town of Cork, Ireland. Their first few singles, including "Pink Skinned Man", were released on indie label Kabuki records (the label which was also home to Irish artists such as Roger Doyle, Kissed Air and Five Go Down To The Sea). One of their earliest recordings from this period is a live performance of "National Anthem" released on Reekus records (featured on "Kaught at the Kampus EP"). The group moved to Cricklewood London, and signed to Rough Trade, with John Porter (producer of The Smiths) producing some tracks on their debut album, Everybody is Fantastic. This album featured most of their earlier session work from 1983 and some newer songwriting ("Dolly", "Escalator in the Rain", "Sun"). It was also during this time that the band became acquainted with John Peel, who championed their music, and gave them the first of several "Peel Sessions" (they recorded a total of three Peel sessions during 1984 alone).

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