Richard Walters’ reworking of “No Need To Argue” out next week

July 9, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  Other News

Richard Walters, known in The Cranberries world for his collaborations on Noel Hogan’s side projects (Mono Band, Arkitekt), is releasing a “No Need To Argue” cover (the song) next 16 July.

A little preview was posted on Instagram today.
Pre-save here.


NNTA 30th Anniversary: SHM-CD details

June 29, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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” Urban Outfitters exclusive 7-inch vinyl

June 29, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

“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


AUDIO: Live in Basel 2007 as playlist on Dolores official YouTube

June 28, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Dolores O'Riordan

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


Official Music Video for “Zombie (Iain Cook Remix)”

June 27, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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!


NNTA 30th Anniversary: All versions now available to pre-order

June 27, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

…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!


The Berries Of Cran and their new zzzingle

June 26, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The Cranberries published on YouTube a couple of days ago and on Instagram and TikTok today, a 30sec video from 1994 recording promo liners for “Zombie”

FUN!


“No Need To Argue” 30th anniversary edition announced today

June 20, 2025  |  27 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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:

  • Freshly remastered audio by original producer Stephen Street
  • 2 new remixes by CHVRCHES’ Iain Cook
  • Never-released live recordings from Woodstock ’94
  • Unearthed “Zombie” demo
  • The complete MTV Unplugged performance

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!


Zombie & Sofa video teaser

June 19, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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…


Hire period contract regarding “Alf Garnett Suite”

June 17, 2025  |  5 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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)


KROQ 1993 Acoustic Xmas · Full 2nd night available to download

May 30, 2025  |  No Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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


Mike Hogan turns 52 today

April 29, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Other News

Happy Birthday Mike!


24 April 2025 · Message from The Cranberries

April 24, 2025  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The Cranberries have published a message on their socials today (Facebook, TwitterX, Instagram) regarding “Linger” being part fo the billions club!

Congrats.

Screenshot of EEIDI on Spotify today… and more than a billion streams for “Linger”


ilovelimerick.ie “The Cranberries classic Linger is set to reach 1 billion Spotify streams”

April 24, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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)


1st image: “No Baggage” vinyl (UPDATED)

April 5, 2025  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Dolores O'Riordan

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.


VIDEO: “50 years of promoting Ireland overseas”

April 3, 2025  |  Comments Off on VIDEO: “50 years of promoting Ireland overseas”  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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


PODCAST: “I Was There · The Cranberries at Cruise’s Hotel 1990”

March 27, 2025  |  Comments Off on PODCAST: “I Was There · The Cranberries at Cruise’s Hotel 1990”  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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.


Fergal Lawler turns 54 today

March 4, 2025  |  Comments Off on Fergal Lawler turns 54 today  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Happy Birthday Ferg!


ITW: 30 years ago on Saturday Night Live….. Fergal reflects

February 25, 2025  |  Comments Off on ITW: 30 years ago on Saturday Night Live….. Fergal reflects  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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


consequence.net “Classic MTV Unplugged episodes now streaming on Paramount+”

February 25, 2025  |  Comments Off on consequence.net “Classic MTV Unplugged episodes now streaming on Paramount+”  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Including The Cranberries!
Read the article on consequence.net


“Dreaming My Dreams With You” compilation out yesterday (UPDATED)

February 8, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

“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.


“No Baggage” to be released on vinyl for RSD25

February 6, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Dolores O'Riordan

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.


A little girl named Dolores…..

January 23, 2025  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Dolores O'Riordan

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!


15 January 2025 · Message from Steve DeMarchi

January 15, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Dolores O'Riordan

Published on Facebook


15 January 2025 · Message from Dolores O’Riordan (Estate)

January 15, 2025  |  Comments Off on 15 January 2025 · Message from Dolores O’Riordan (Estate)  |  by Axl  |  Dolores O'Riordan, The Cranberries

Dolores O’Riordan (Estate) have published a message on their socials (Facebook, Instagram, TwitterX)


15 January 2025 · Message from The Cranberries

January 15, 2025  |  Comments Off on 15 January 2025 · Message from The Cranberries  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The Cranberries have published a message on their socials today (TwitterX, Facebook, Instagram).


limerickpost.ie “Limerick acts unite on new Cranberries’ cover for mental health charity”

January 15, 2025  |  Comments Off on limerickpost.ie “Limerick acts unite on new Cranberries’ cover for mental health charity”  |  by Axl  |  Other News

Read the article on limerickpost.ie


limerickleader.ie “Limerick musicians release song for charity to honour DOR’s anniversary”

January 15, 2025  |  Comments Off on limerickleader.ie “Limerick musicians release song for charity to honour DOR’s anniversary”  |  by Axl  |  Other News

Read the article on limerickleader.ie


7 years

January 15, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Webmaster  |  The Cranberries

Dolores,

We miss your presence today
Although it’s been some seven years
Our love for you grow stronger

❤️
Forever

Photo: Alessandro Penso


TheHand “7 years without Dolores O’Riordan”

January 14, 2025  |  Comments Off on TheHand “7 years without Dolores O’Riordan”  |  by Axl  |  Other News

Published on Facebook and Instagram


Video for “102” by Kellie Lewis out at midnight (UPDATED)

January 14, 2025  |  Comments Off on Video for “102” by Kellie Lewis out at midnight (UPDATED)  |  by Axl  |  Other News

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


Web Band tribute to Dolores O’Riordan

January 13, 2025  |  Comments Off on Web Band tribute to Dolores O’Riordan  |  by Axl  |  Other News

As announced on Instagram, on 19 January 2025 at 9pm, will be broadcast the traditional tribute to Dolores O’Riordan by Cranberries Brasil and Web Band. The broadcast will be on their YouTube channel.


Limerick artists and Corpus Christi School join forces on charity single “Animal Instinct”

January 13, 2025  |  Comments Off on Limerick artists and Corpus Christi School join forces on charity single “Animal Instinct”  |  by Axl  |  Other News

Emma Langford on socials (Facebook, Instagram)


“Empire Records” OST new colored 2LP edition

January 10, 2025  |  3 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

More details and pre-order on interscope.com
Ships on 21 February 2025


“Bad Sisters” TV series featuring “When You’re Gone”

January 6, 2025  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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!


Happy Birthday to Noel Hogan, 53 years old today

December 25, 2024  |  Comments Off on Happy Birthday to Noel Hogan, 53 years old today  |  by Axl  |  Noel Hogan, The Cranberries

Noel turns 53 today, Happy Birthday!
Pictured below just 4 days ago performing with The Coronas in Dublin.

Photo credit: Wolff


AUDIO: FM Broadcast recorded in Mannheim in June 1993

December 23, 2024  |  Comments Off on AUDIO: FM Broadcast recorded in Mannheim in June 1993  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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.


BOOK: “A River Runs Through It” first images featuring Noel Hogan

December 17, 2024  |  4 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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.


The “Beneath The Skin” concert recorded in Paris turns 25 today!

December 9, 2024  |  5 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

How about a 4K remaster release!


BLACK FRIDAY: 20% off storewide on the official store

November 29, 2024  |  Comments Off on BLACK FRIDAY: 20% off storewide on the official store  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

Title says it all. Shop directly on https://thecranberries.shopnylonmerch.com


“Linger [Iain Cook Remix]” single vinyl first images

November 29, 2024  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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.

  • Discogs:

  • John Massaro on Facebook group DOR And TC Collection:


More and more Cranberries tees in fast fashion stores

November 28, 2024  |  4 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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


New book on Limerick’s music history featuring Noel Hogan

November 22, 2024  |  2 Comments  |  by Axl  |  Noel Hogan, The Cranberries

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


“Linger [Iain Cook Remix]” to be released on 7″ vinyl in the U.S.

November 12, 2024  |  4 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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


2 more Cranberries T-Shirts in Hot Topic stores

November 3, 2024  |  Comments Off on 2 more Cranberries T-Shirts in Hot Topic stores  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

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)


Kellie Lewis releases a Dolores tribute song

October 17, 2024  |  4 Comments  |  by Webmaster  |  Other News

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)


ITW: Fergal & Stephen Street on “Life Of The Record”

October 3, 2024  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

“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.


“No Need To Argue” turns 30

October 3, 2024  |  1 Comments  |  by Axl  |  The Cranberries

The album was released on 3 October 1994.
Below an original advert published in the UK newspaper “NME” in October 1994.


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