Stereogum — American original Tom Waits doesn't. make new music too often anymore. He'll reportedly appear on an upcoming Shane MacGowan tribute album, but that'll be a rare thing. He hasn't released an album since 2011's Bad As Me, and he doesn't seem to be in ... more info

Stereogum — In late 2023, the music world was shaken by the death of the Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan. Now, Bruce Springsteen, the Jesus And Mary Chain, Primal Scream, and more are teaming up for a tribute album called 20th Century Paddy – The Songs Of Shane... more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds released Murder Ballads. PJ Harvey! Shane MacGowan! Kylie Minogue! Read our classic Cave Q&A: The post Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Released “Murder Ballads” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magn... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Shane MacGowan (Pogues). And happy Christmas—we love you, baby. Read our review from the final MacGowan-led Pogues tour: The post Happy Birthday Shane MacGowan (Pogues) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, the Pogues released Hell’s Ditch. Sayonara, Shane. Read our review from the final Pogues tour with Shane MacGowan: The post The Pogues Released “Hell’s Ditch” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Shane MacGowan (Pogues). And happy Christmas—we love you, baby. Read our review from the final MacGowan-led Pogues tour: The post Happy Birthday Shane MacGowan (Pogues) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — Hozier was the musical guest for the second time on Saturday Night Live this weekend, 10 years after he first took Studio 8H to church. He performed his No. 1 hit “Too Sweet,” and — because he’s Irish and it was the Christmas episode — h... more info

Stereogum — Last year, the legendary Pogues leader Shane MacGowan passed away at the age of 65. Last month, the Pogues announced plans for a 2025 tour, where they’ll welcome some “special guests” and perform the classic album Rum, Sodomy & The Lash in f... more info

Stereogum — The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan died almost a year ago to the day. He had a lot of health issues towards the end of his life, and the Pogues retired from touring in 2014. Today, however, the band has announced their first tour in over a decade,... more info

Stereogum — An Post, Ireland’s postal service, is putting some of the country’s most beloved music legends on a new series of stamps. The Iconic Irish Voices series features stamps with portraits of four musical artists, all of whom have died over the pas... more info