Stereogum — The post This is Lorelei Covers Shane MacGowan & The Popes For SiriusXM appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — U2 are by far the biggest music act ever to come out of Ireland. The Pogues didn't actually come from Ireland — they were a London band — but they might've had more to say about Irish identity than any other band in history. U2 and the Pogues go ... more info

Stereogum — We found out in March that a star-studded Shane MacGowan tribute album was on the way, with legends like Tom Waits, the Jesus And Mary Chain, Primal Scream, and more. Now, we have the full tracklist, which also reveals other contributors like U2. Th... more info

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