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

Stereogum — For at least the past 20 years, real lyric heads have known that the Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle and the the Hold Steady’s Craig Finn are two of the best writers — arguably the two best writers — operating in the indie rock sphere. Darn... 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

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 — Paul Simon, LCD Soundsystem, and many more also appear on the collection the Talking Heads frontman curated for NPR. David Byrne’s Christmas Playlist Includes The Pogues, Phoebe Bridgers, and 100 gecs: Stream Abby Jones more info

Consequence Of Sound — All proceeds will benefit Dublin Simon Community, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness. The Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York” Receives Charity Vinyl Reissue Eddie Fu 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

Consequence Of Sound — Watch impromptu performances of "Dirty Old Town" and "Fairytale of New York" Mourners Honor Shane MacGowan by Singing Pogues Songs on the Streets of Dublin: Watch Jo Vito more info

Consequence Of Sound — The duo paid tribute to the late Pogues frontman, even getting the crowd to dance in the process. Glen Hansard and Lisa O’Neill Cover “Fairytale of New York” at Shane MacGowan’s Funeral: Watch Abby Jones more info