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

Stereogum — Right now, Bruce Springsteen is back on tour with his E Street Band; they blew the mind of Stereogum’s own Chris DeVille a few weeks ago. Last night, Springsteen came to Nowlan Park in Kilkenny, Ireland, and he and his band took the opportunity ... more info

Consequence Of Sound — From a tribute concert honoring O'Connor and The Pogues' Shane MacGowan that took place at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday. Sinead O’Connor’s Daughter, Roisin Waters, Sings “Nothing Compares 2 U” in Tribute to Mother: Watch Scoop Harrison more info

Consequence Of Sound — Cat Power, The Mountain Goats, Glen Hansard, Dropkick Murphys, and Amanda Palmer will honor the Irish icons in March. Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan NYC Tribute Concert Announced Paolo Ragusa more info

Stereogum — Last year, we lost two great Irish icons. In July, Sinéad O’Connor passed away at the age of 56, and the Pogues leader Shane MacGowan made it all the way to 65 before dying in December. O’Connor and Macgowan were friends and occasional collab... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Cave paid tribute to his late friend with an essay published by The Guardian, praising MacGowan’s talents and recalling their friendship. Nick Cave Remembers Shane MacGowan in Thoughtful Obituary: “He Had Effortless, God-Given Talent” Jo Vito... more info

Stereogum — Nick Cave has written a eulogy for the Pogues’ Shane MacGowan, who passed away late last month at age 65. Cave performed “A Rainy Night In Soho” at MacGowan’s funeral a couple weeks ago, and the tribute to his late friend was just publishe... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Family and friends celebrated MacGowan's life at his favorite Irish pub following his funeral. Shane MacGowan Left Behind $12,000 Dollars for Funeral Bar Tab Scoop Harrison more info

Consequence Of Sound — Marking the group's first time playing together since 2014. The Pogues Reunite and Perform “The Parting Glass” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch Scoop Harrison more info