I can’t see Nick Cave. The Australian singer is talking from his home in London, favouring the telephone because he is convalescing from the flu. “The whole of London is infected with this thing,” he says with a sigh. In the popular imagination, Cave has jet-black hair, a high forehead, an indomitable stare and, over … Read more
Bruce Springsteen, Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Kate Moss among stars on Shane MacGowan tribute album The Journal Hozier joins Jessie Buckley on new MacGowan tribute album RTE.ie Hozier, Jessie Buckley and Bruce Springsteen record Shane MacGowan tribute album BBC 20th Century Paddy – The Songs of Shane MacGowan WLRFM.com Bruce Springsteen, Kate Moss and Johnny Depp to appear on … Read more
The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72. In a statement shared on social media, the band paid tribute to Ranken, describing him as “drummer, founding member, and heartbeat of The Pogues” and “forever a true friend and brother”. The message, which was signed off by fellow Pogues founding members Spider Stacy, Jem Finer … Read more
I was born in 1965. There were bombing campaigns and extreme anti-Irish racism where we were growing up in west London. It was the water we swam in at the time and I look back now and think, No wonder I grew up a bit angry. When I was 14, it was the 10th anniversary … Read more
Midway through his interview with Brendan O’Connor (RTÉ Radio 1, Saturday and Sunday), Bono confesses to a failing that has been evident to listeners since he’s been on air. “I’m not very succinct,” the U2 frontman says by way of explaining his convoluted answers to O’Connor’s questions. The host seems happy enough to let his … Read more
James Fearnley Opens Up About His Complex Relationship with Shane MacGowan James Fearnley Opens Up About His Complex Relationship with Shane MacGowan In an emotional podcast, Pogues accordionist James Fearnley has opened up about his complicated relationship with Shane MacGowan, the band’s iconic frontman. Fearnley admitted, “Maybe I hated him because I loved him so … Read more
POGUES hero James Fearnley has opened up about his complicated relationship with Shane MacGowan and admitted: “Maybe I hated him because I loved him so much as well.” The legendary accordion star wept as he spoke of his fraught friendship with iconic singer-songwriter Shane, who passed away in 2023 after a battle with ill health … Read more
irish Humor and Heritage Take Center Stage in Holiday Radio Specials This holiday season, radio waves carried the sounds of laughter, music, and heartfelt reflections on Irish identity. Two standout programs offered unique perspectives on family, culture, and the enduring spirit of the Emerald Isle. A Jazzy Family Affair “David O’Doherty and His Dad Do … Read more
THE widow of Pogues legend Shane MacGowan has revealed she would have no complaints if she never met anyone else. Victoria Mary Clarke first met Shane in a London pub when she was just 16 — but they only married in 2018. 5 Victoria Clarke and Shane MacGowan married in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty … Read more