The Independent — "Fairytale Of New York" by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl has reached one million sales, 25 years after it was first released. more info

The Independent — It’s two years after the Pogues’ now rescinded “farewell” tour, and Shane MacGowan appears refreshed in an unexpected way.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

ContactMusic — Shane 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

The Independent — 'Tis the season to hear the same songs repeated endlessly on the radio and none has been played more regularly in the past two years than "Fairytale of New York", according to new research. more info

Guardian Music — Catch up with the last seven days in the world of musicMust read1. Fairytale of New York: the story behind the Pogues' classic Christmas anthemTwenty-five years after its release, the duet about a couple who have fallen on hard times is still conside... more info

Guardian Music — Son 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

Guardian Music — (IML)Billy Connolly once called the Dubliners "folk music's Rolling Stones", but the rousing wild men of the Irish traditional scene sadly never reached their 50th anniversary in the same lucrative style. The death of Barney McKenna earlier this yea... more info

Guardian Music — Twelve years after it first began, the Longplayer is only beginning its thousand-year voyage. Join us on Monday to watch Caitlin Moran and John Lanchester discuss the mindbending implications of this extraordinary musical eventAt midnight on the 31st... more info

Guardian Music — Dorian 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

The Independent — Festive favourite "The Fairytale Of New York" is back in the charts 25 years after it was first released. more info