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Random music news for Tuesday, December 1, 2020

December 1, 2020November 30, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Clash, Drake, Elon Musk, Foo Fighters, Grammys, Halsey, Headbangers, Leonard Co, Pogues, Radio, Shane McGowan, The Weeknd, Turntables, Vinyl

One more month left in this horrible year. Hang in there. Here’s music news for December 1, 2020. Halsey has

Here’s the first trailer for the new doc on The Pogues’ Shane McGown

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Documentary, Johnny Depp, Julien Temple, Pogues, Shane McGowan

Shane McGowan is one of the most interesting characters in the history of Ireland. Known equally for his poetic lyrics

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Random music news for Monday, October 5, 2020

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Apple, David Bowie, Elton John, Gene Simmons, iPhone, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Motley Crue, Music Festivals, Nikki Sixx, Ozzy Osbourne, Pogues, Rolling Stones, Shane McGowan, Tomoko Sauvage

I was behind an SUV on the weekend that sent mixed messages. Right next to a Jesus fish was a

Random music news for Thursday, November 29, 2018

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Audi, Autonomous Vehicles, Beck, California Wildfires, Coding, Disney, Drake, Hedley, Jacob Hoggard, Johnny Depp, Madonna, MusicMonster, Pavarotti, Playlist, Ron Howard, SendMusic, Shane McGowan, Silverchair, Soundcloud, Spongebob Squarepants, Spotify, Stephen Hillenburg, Stevie Woinder

On this day in 1972, Atari released Pong. It became the first successful commercial video game. As for music news

Random music news for Tuesday, November 27, 2018

November 27, 2018November 26, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments A&B Sound, Apple, Bluetooth, Christmas Music, Drake, El Mocambo, Headphones, Jason Sniderman, Kurt Cobain, Malcolm Gladwell, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Rick Rubin, Rihanna, Shane McGowan, Spotify, Supreme Court

Any news from Mars yet? Just checking. Maybe someone up there needs music news for November 27, 2018. Here are

Random music news for Friday, September 7, 2018

September 7, 2018September 6, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Al Roker, Beats Headphones, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, Eldon John, iPhone XS, Johnny Depp, Shane McGowan, The Pogues

Woke up in Vancouver today ready to cover the Skookum Festival. Watch this space for more. Meanwhile, here’s some music

Random Music News for Tuesday, January 16, 2018

January 16, 2018January 15, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Air France, Dave Grohl, David Bowie, DPRK, Facebook, Foo Fighters, France, Keith Richards, North Korea, Plagiarism, Pogues, Rock is Dead, Shane McGowan, Vanda and Young

Now that Blue Monday is behind us, we can concentrate on getting through the second half of what’s been (generally)

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The Other Christmas Song Featuring the Pogues’ Shane McGowan

November 29, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Christmas, Pogues, Priests, Shane McGowan

“Fairytale of New York” by the Pogues wasn’t designed as a Christmas song, but it’s become the most beloved alt-rock

Someone Made an Entire Documentary on Shane McGowan’s Teeth

September 10, 2016September 9, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Dentistry, Pogues, Shane McGowan

No one–and I mean NO ONE–in the history of music has been more, um, dentally-challenged that Pogues singer, Shane McGowan.

Why Do So Many Artists Record Christmas Music? For the $$$, Of Course

December 22, 2015December 22, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Christmas songs, Fairyta, Mariah Carey, Pogues, Shane McGowan, Slade

I recently did a radio interview on the subject of Christmas music. “Why are so many musicians recording Christmas songs

Random Music News for Monday, December 21, 2015

December 21, 2015December 21, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Angola, Apple, Chris Martin, Coldplay, Conspiracy Theories, Ericsson, Gene Simmons, Katy Perry, Kim Kardashian, Madonna, Meek Mike, Moones, Nicki Minaj, Pogues, Scott Weiland, Shane McGowan, Teeth, Tommy Black

If the price of oil is below $35, why is the price of gas still so high? Just askin’. Now,

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