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Pogues star to fix rotten teeth

4680 days ago
Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada The Pogues star Shane MacGowan is seeking professional help to replace his rotten teeth in a bid to embark on a Hollywood film career. more info

Shane MacGowan had to be propped up by Dillon

4820 days ago
ContactMusicShane MacGowan was so drunk while filming the video for 'Fairytale of New York' that Matt Dillon had to hold him up.The Irish hellraiser enlisted the... more info

The Pogues, O2 Arena, London

4824 days ago
The Independent It’s two years after the Pogues’ now rescinded “farewell” tour, and Shane MacGowan appears refreshed in an unexpected way. The traditional jug of a nameless liquid unlikely to be water appears by his side, and no one would suggest he’s sob... more info

Hillsborough Charity Single: Odds On For Number No.1?

4827 days ago
ContactMusicThe Justice Collective - featuring stars like Robbie Williams, Shane MacGowan and Paul McCartney – are amongst the favourites to get to number one... more info

Shane MacGowan found 'female side' on Fairytale in New York

4831 days ago
ContactMusicShane MacGowan displayed his ''female side'' when writing 'Fairytale of New York'.The singer worked on the words for The Pogues Christmas hit - about... more info

Iggy Pop, Patti Smith and Tom Waits to set sail on Johnny Depp's pirates album

4838 days ago
Guardian MusicSon of Rogue's Gallery, a compilation of songs from the seafaring tradition, will feature a grizzled crew including Keith Richards, Michael Stipe, Nick Cave and Shane MacGowanIggy Pop, Patti Smith, Tom Waits and the Pogues' Shane MacGowan are among t... more info

Christmas gifts 2012: the best music books

4846 days ago
Guardian MusicDorian Lynskey chooses the best music books in what's been a vintage yearIn his memoir Waging Heavy Peace (Penguin), Neil Young has some sound advice for his guitar-slinging peers. "Writing is very convenient, has a low expense and is a great way to... more info

Kirsty MacColl: the great British songwriter who never got her due

4906 days ago
Guardian MusicShe wrote incisive lyrics, sang exquisite harmonies and graced arguably the greatest Christmas single ever. Yet Kirsty MacColl has somehow been erased from the story of British pop. Will the re-release of her first four albums finally change that?Nex... more info

Six Songs of Me: Andy from the Von Pip Musical Express

4954 days ago
Guardian MusicThe music blogger picks the songs that mean the most to him as part of our Six Songs of Me projectI'm Andy from The Von Pip Musical Express; an award winning music blog, bringing together the best new music, interviews, reviews and free downloads. We... more info

Readers recommend: songs about beer - results

4986 days ago
Guardian MusicThis week's playlist slaked a major thirst for beer in song, be it sad, profound, lost or bellowingRR commenter Pairubu, who suggested this topic, sings the praises of beer, "the most convivial of drinks". Yet our request last week for your favourite... more info

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