More details published by Universal Music Japan here regarding the SHM-2CD to be released on 15 August 2025 that you can pre-order here (as already mentioned in a previous news).
EDIT: Tower Records also delivers worldwide.
Don’t pay attention to the cover as it is probably a mistake, and there likely to be an OBI as well. So the picture on UMJ is probably just for illustration purposes and should not reflect the real product.
Thanks to Stéphane for the link!
“Zombie” pressed on 7-inch vinyl pearl color, a Urban Outfitters exclusive to be released on 15 August 2025.
Side A
1. Zombie
Side B
1. Zombie (Edit)
Pre-order available only on urbanoutfitters.com
Price: $18.98
Posted a few days ago on the Dolores O’Riordan YouTube account, 12 tracks live in Basel in Switzerland on 15 November 2007. The show was broadcast on TV back then as you probably know and these audio tracks could be taken from the TV recording judging by the sound quality (?)
Anyway it’s now officially available without explanations for now. If someone knows why, please tell us. Just notice the supposed Dolores artwork probably made by shitty AI (like every AI pics for now) and which does not look like Dolores at all… not even close!
Special thanks to Lluis for the info!
EDIT:
Also available on Apple Music
The NNTA 30th Anniversary celebrations continue with “Zombie (Iain Cook Remix)” out today, both audio & video. The music video crafted from original film scans and never-before seen footage from the 1994 shoot premiered on YouTube just a couple of hours ago!
…and to be released on 15 August 2025.
Pre-order on shopus.cranberries.com and/or digital platforms.
EDIT:
There’s also a SHM-CD Japan version available for per-order on cdjapan.co.jp
Special thanks to Yau Daniel for noticing!
Big news today, the wait is over!
The Cranberries have announced on their website and socials the 30th anniversary of the album “No Need To Argue” …out of the blue and something like 8 months late, but hey come on, this is our Crans, we know ’em, 8 months late is not too bad!
To celebrate, an expanded 3LP edition will be released on 27 June, next week, via Island/UMe. Watch the unboxing on YouTube. Already available for pre-order, the edition includes:
Additionally a 2 LP Deluxe Edition, 2 CD Deluxe Edition, Single CD, Single LP and Digital Deluxe will be released on 15 August 2025 and available for pre-order on 27 June.
There is also new merch available on the official website.
“WE MISS AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DOLORES!” … Can you spot?
Simply brilliant and a really classy thing to do. Thank you for this!
The Cranberries shared on Instagram an animated version of the cover with the famous sofa alone used for the promo cds in 1994 (Zombie & NNTA).
The 11 sec. teaser also includes the “Zombie” audio and comes with a link to sign-up to the official newsletter… and with sofa emoticons around!
Sofas everywhere these last couple of days!
Something’s coming…
The Cranberries shared on their Instagram Story only (meaning available for 24 hours) a photo of the contract (edit: a dispatch note, sorry for the mistake) when “Alf Garnett Suite” was hired for a week in July 1995.
If you have no idea what “Alf Garnett Suite” is/means, it is in fact the official name of the sofa appearing on a few photo sessions with the band. The couch is mainly known on the album covers of EEIDI and NNTA… but not exclusively. It was hired quite a few times for The Cranberries (at least 3 or 4 times) and was also used by the band Supergrass in their video for “Alright” as well as a metal band who decided to burn it in a music video. Fuckers! So unfortunately this piece of The Cranberries History no longer exists… TRAGIC!!
Possibly appearing for the first time on the British television sitcom “Till Death Us Do Part” aired on BBC1 from 1965 to 1975 where Alfred Edward Garnett is the main character (now you know where the name comes from), maybe this sofa and armchairs suite was not unique and a few copies made in the good old days could still exist and be around somewhere; wouldn’t it be nice! (as another famous band said)
FOR COMPLETISTS ONLY as most of these performances have been in circulation for years already!
KROQ 4th Annual Acoustic Christmas · 12 December 1993
Full 2nd night, including The Cranberries, available to download on guitars101.com
Special thanks to Sergei
Happy Birthday Mike!
Read the article on ilovelimerick.ie
Also includes 2 recent photos of Noel:
Noel with ILL’s Richard Lynch and Jodie Lee (Noel’s niece now working for I Love Limerick)
Most of record shops have now received their orders for Record Store Day next weekend (12 April 2025) and photos/videos of many vinyls are being shared on socials these days. The first image in real life of “No Baggage” was shared in a video posted on Instagram by user spinmeroundrecords two days ago. Special thanks to them!
UPDATE · 12 APRIL
Today’s the D-DAY!
Find your local participating store here.
All the pics now added below. Click for larger view.
Tourism Ireland this week celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Meitheal” (Ireland’s tourism trade event). To commemorate the milestone they released a promotional video featuring Irish archival footage from advertising campaigns over the years… and one more time including “Dreams” by The Cranberries as soundtrack. Iconic!
Watch it on YouTube
Show description: “A new podcast documentary series by The Tenth Man that takes listeners behind the scenes of some of music’s most iconic gigs. Through interviews with fans, musicians, promoters, and insiders, I Was There reconstructs the untold stories of legendary shows that changed the cultural landscape forever.”
Episode 3 (24 March 2025) dedicated to The Cranberries.
Listen on streaming platforms, links here.
Happy Birthday Ferg!
30 years ago The Cranberries performed on Saturday Night Live! Fergal reflects…
More of Fergal’s interview to be shared by Mus’d Up on socials soon.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGfd37ShBW7/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musdup/video/7475072007286033672
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t__plAk0sBo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/635450456092237
“Dreaming My Dreams With You” a brand new 7-track album/compilation released yesterday on most streaming platforms (Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music…). Possibly something in the same style as the “Wrapped Around Your Finger” EP… and just in time for Valentine’s day (?)
Let’s wait for a possible official announcement….
Special thanks to Spuddy on Twitter/X for the info!
UPDATE · 13 FEBRUARY
It was announced on The Cranberries socials today (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
All platforms and links here.
Dolores’ 2nd solo album “No Baggage” will be released for the very first time on vinyl (transparent violet) for Record Store Day on 12 April 2025. The official RSD25 release list has dropped today and the LP was also confirmed/announced on Dolores’ socials (Facebook, Instagram) run by her family.
Quantity: 2100
More details on the dedicated page.
Emmett Gleeson shared today on the Facebook public group Limerick City Citizens, a photo of his late brother Liam where you can see in the background a very little Dolores, more or less the same as the “In The End” inside photo. In the comments you can read possibly 1978!
Dolores,
We miss your presence today
Although it’s been some seven years
Our love for you grow stronger
❤️
Forever
Photo: Alessandro Penso
As announced by Kellie Lewis on Instagram, the music video for “102” will be out at midnight tonight. The tribute song to Dolores is already available as audio on streaming platforms for 3 months.
UPDATE – 15 JANUARY
It’s out on Kellie’s YouTube channel
Two minutes of the Garvey sisters belting out “When You’re Gone” by The Cranberries on “Bad Sisters” season 2 episode 5 (starts at 26:15). The video was shared last month on YouTube on the official account of Apple TV. Season 2 is now streaming on Apple TV+
Special thanks to DoloresORiordanSpain for noticing!
Noel turns 53 today, Happy Birthday!
Pictured below just 4 days ago performing with The Coronas in Dublin.
Photo credit: Wolff
Another great share on dimeadozen.org today.
Please note that you have to be a member of the site to view the page and download.
A rare performance from The Cranberries recorded at Rosengarten Musensaal in Mannheim (Germany) on 7 June 1993 supporting the band Hothouse Flowers on their “Songs From The Rain Tour 93”
6 songs out of 18 were broadcast on the SWF3 radio station.
Special thanks to ElvisP for sharing this gem and Luis Hernández for noticing.
Special thanks to Cranberries Italia for sharing the first images of the book “A River Runs Through It”. Noel chose the album “Life Sparks” by Woodstar. More details about the book in the previous post here.
How about a 4K remaster release!
The 7″ vinyl was shipped early (it was supposed to be shipped today) and many fans already received it this week. First images appeared on discogs and a few fansites. Special thanks to them.
It never stops! Hot Topic added 3 more t-shirts and 1 hoodie to their Cranberries licensed collection this month. Urban Outfitters (Europe) just added 1 t-shirt, same for Urban Outfitters (USA) but a different shirt than the one in Europe, and the BPM (Basic Pleasure Mode) store based in UK has 1 t-shirt as well. Will there be more like this each month!?
Zombie Face · T-Shirt
From S to XXXL
Price: $24.90 to $28.90 (depending on size)
Group Photo · Boyfriend T-Shirt
From S to XXXL
Price: $24.90 to $28.90 (depending on size)
Zombie · Girls Baby T-Shirt
From S to XXXL
Price: $28.90 to $32.90 (depending on size)
Group Photo · Hoodie
From S to XXXL
Price: $54.90 to $58.90 (depending on size)
1995 Tour Graphic Tee
From S to XXL
Price: $29
Paper People Basic Pleasure Mode · Navy T-Shirt
From XS to XL
Price: £34
The Cranberries Tee
From XXS to XXXL
Price: £30
A new book will be launched next week about the Limerick music scene. “A River Runs Through It” by Keith Kelly features photos of musicians holding their favorite albums alongside famous Limerick landmarks, including our dear Noel Hogan among many other local artists.
The book will go on sale on 1 December 2024 exclusively in Limerick in O’Mahonys Booksellers, Steamboat Music, Downbeat Records and People’s Museum. No information yet about the book being available for national and international readers!
More details on live95fm.ie
To celebrate Singles Day 2024, “Linger [Iain Cook Remix]” is coming to vinyl, limited to 1,500 numbered units and to US only. Available to pre-order on the official store of Island Records. Ships on 29 November 2024. (edit: now available for shipping internationally, as announced by the band on socials)
Side A: Linger [Iain Cook Remix]
Side B: Linger
Price: $16.90 + shipping
After 3 T-Shirts recently sold in their stores and online (2 of them are now out of stock), the American fast fashion store “Hot Topic” just added 2 more Cranberries tees, both one-side print… and still under official license!
Layered Logo · Green Boyfriend T-Shirt
From S to XXXL
Price: $24.90 to $28.90 (depending on size)
EEIDI Album Cover · Black T-Shirt
From XS to XXL
Price: $24.90 to $26.90 (depending on size)
As reported in several Irish media today, Kellie Lewis – who was mentored by Dolores on The Voice of Ireland 2014 – released a new single called “102” to pay homage to Dolores and her “magic here on earth” as she explained to Hot Press
“She believed in me and I miss her everyday. I’ve tried to write many songs in honour of Dolores but it took some time to compose the perfect tribute. I feel grateful that I ever had the chance to experience Dolores’ magic here on earth.
She was incredibly kind and funny and talented beyond belief. A true rock star, I was honoured to ever share space with her. Everything I feel is in 102; it spilled out of my heart and into this song. Writing it was healing, making it was healing, listening to it was healing.”
The lyrics and orchestration of the song are likely to convey powerful and raw emotions for fans among us who share Kellie’s sense of loss, as this sumptuous “ode to Dolores” embodies the impact she had on the lives of those who either simply listened to her, or those who were blessed to know her.
The Dolores O’Riordan Estate posted the below message on Facebook
I Love Limerick describes the track as “not just a tribute – it’s a reflection of admiration, inspiration, and the lasting impact of an unforgettable friendship.“
Most striking review comes from Éire Look on Instagram
“102” is available on streaming platforms and YouTube (audio)
“Life Of The Record” interviewed Fergal Lawler and Stephen Street for the 30th anniversary of “No Need To Argue”. Listen to the audio and/or read notes and transcript.
The album was released on 3 October 1994.
Below an original advert published in the UK newspaper “NME” in October 1994.
