Happy belated Birthday, Noel!

Noel celebrated his 45th birthday on Sunday. Happy Birthday!

Noel & Fergal interview in Peru, Discuss new upcoming albums

As reported by Dolores O'Riordan Spain and Cranberries World, during an interview in Peru promoting The Cranberries final tour date of the year, Noel and Fergal revealed details of the band's upcoming albums:

They announced a tentative release time for the the previously announced album of reworked songs with the Irish Chamber Orchestra, May 2017. (This, again, is tentative, it's best to lower your expectations and add about 3-6 months to these release dates). The big news is that along with reworked versions of some of the band's best songs, the album will also include 3 brand new songs!

The other big news is that they said they are writing songs for an all new album with all original songs! They hope to record it after a promotional tour for the acoustic album!

2017 looks bright for The Cranberries!

D.A.R.K. Screen Print from Pledge Music canceled completely

E-mail I received this morning:

"Hi, 

Thank you for your patience waiting for your Signed Screen Print from D.A.R.K.

Unfortunately, not enough orders were placed to meet the requirements for a minimum run to be manufactured and we will therefore be refunding you for this item. We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and will process your refund ASAP.

If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service team via your order here - pledgemusic.com/pledges.

Kind regards,

PledgeMusic"

Can't say I'm shocked by this one, but it's a shame as it sounded like a cool and unique item. Oh well, at least I know my signed LP is on it's way finally!

Off topic: Cranberryesque Recommends: "Modern Burdens" - Tracy Bonham

Okay guys, off topic; For fan's of 90's female rock music,which I'm sure there are more than a few reading this blog. Here's something that can hold you over while we wait for new Cranberries material.

Another one of my favorite artists is the amazing Tracy Bonham. Many in the US may remember her massive, Grammy nominated hit, Mother Mother, the song that replaced Salvation as #1 on the Modern Rock charts in 1996. It was also the last song by a female solo artist to hit #1 on that chart until Lorde's Royals just a few years ago... seventeen years later.

Well, Tracy is releasing a new album, re-recording and re-imagining her debut album, "The Burdens of Being Upright". She is working with some amazing 90's and recent indie female vocalists such as Angie Hart (from Frente, who many super Cranberries fans remember provided vocals for the haunting Mono Band song "Coyotes & Helicopters"!!), Kay Hanley (Letter's Cleo), and Tanya Donelly (Belly) to name a few.

Tracy has set up a Pledge Music page to fund this project that looks to be amazing. I highly recommend this to all Cranberries fans. And if you haven't heard the original album or any of Tracy's albums, I highly recommend them as well! See link:  Modern Burdens - Pledge Music

PS: While I originally brought "The Burdens of Being Upright" for Mother Mother and The One, this is the song that officially made me a fan:

Small random update: "Free To Decide" music video finally available on The Cranberries official youtube vevo page

One strange mystery that has had fans wondering for a while was why the music video for "Free To Decide" wasn't included on the band's youtube vevo  account. It was the only one missing (other than "Uncertain" of course). Today, out of nowhere, that has been rectified.

So...uh...any chance of finally getting "Uncertain" guys?

Surprise! D.A.R.K. posts full video of live rehearsal for "Watch Out"

Pretty awesome. Thanks D.A.R.K.!

Off topic: President Elect Trump (something I wish I never had to type)

Alright guys, following up on my post from yesterday here.

I get a lot of page views from outside of the United States, and I feel the need to make a few things clear. Donald Trump does not represent all of our views. He got to where he is now by appealing to the lowest denominator of the American electorate. Racists have effectively taken over the country I love.

Words cannot express the hurt, sadness and embarrassment I feel this morning. I have always been a, "glass is half full" person, I'm sad to say that for the first time in a long time that glass is half empty.

I have absolutely nothing positive to say today. I began writing this post thinking I'd post a Cranberries song that encapsulates my feelings, but even my favorite band can't help.

Again, please don't group all of us together. Donald Trump and the people that elected him will never be representative of mine or many other's views here.

Special Post: People in the United States, Vote today!!

As many Cranberries fans remember, Free To Decide was used as the theme song for MTV's Rock The Vote in 1996. Here we are 20 years later and our vote has never mattered more.

We are free to decide between love or hate, inclusion or exclusion. Free to decide whether to vote for or against woman's rights, LGBT rights, the environment, immigration, the black lives matter movement, gun rights/common sense gun laws, religious rights, the list goes on.

I have voted in every election since I turned 18 and I'm damn proud of that fact.

As someone who's first Presidential vote was in Florida in the year 2000, I know how important every single vote is. I had friends that voted for Ralph Nader that were kicking themselves afterwards. Every vote counts!

"Zombie" heard on "Fresh Off The Boat"

Getting caught up on my DVR. "Zombie" is heard during a car scene in the episode, "Breaking The Chains".

Apparently ABC had a little bit of a Cranberries night.This aired the same night ABC's "American Housewife" played "Dreams". Coincidence?

See link

Angelo Badalamenti's EvilEnko soundtrack to get limited vinyl release.

Full credit goes to Cranberries World for originally finding this piece of news.


Angelo Badalamenti's 'Evilenko' Score Gets First Vinyl Release

As many Cranberries fans know, Dolores provides vocals for two songs, "Angels Go To Heaven" and "No Way Out" (which is basically a reprise of "Angels Go To Heaven"). No Mention of the full band mix of "Angels Go To Heaven" that was included on the CD version of the soundtrack, it remains to be seen if it will be included.

Limited to only 499 copies. Pretty cool collectors item.

Dreams heard several times on new show "American Housewife"

Throughout the show's second episode, "The Nap", the main character seeks to take (you guessed it) a nap and is constantly interrupted. Every time she starts to doze off we hear Dreams. Cute show.

See Link

CD and LPs of "Science Agrees" officially available in the US

I got a shipping confirmation from Amazon last night. Check your local CD stores if you're lucky enough to still have one open near you. I can't wait to finally have these in my hands!

Pledge music signed LPs for D.A.R.K. delayed

Seems the albums were damaged in transit being shipped around the world getting all band member's signatures. They have a quick solution for the CDs and will get them out "ASAP" But the LPs will take longer. No word about the screen prints.

See link

ETA: A user from pledge music has reported already receiving his signed CD today in the pledge music discussion section! (....waiting patiently)

The Cranberries to headline festival in Peru December 17th

I generally don't report every worldwide tour date as I try to focus my blog on the US. But this one is noteworthy as it will be the first since the band's cancellations due to Dolores' back problems. Glad to see she's doing better! See link

Is something D.A.R.K. brewing?

D.A.R.K. has posted a video on instagram of them from last year performing Loosen The Noose in a live rehearsal. (See link) With the caption, "We taped one of our rehearsals last year. Which song on the album would you like to see played live?"

Does this mean a tour will be announced soon? Only time will tell. 

The Cranberries' Dreams hits milestone mark for US radio play

Three million plays! An event was held this past weekend. Quite a milestone! Congratulations!

See link

The Cranberries new official website finally goes live!

...9 months later, but who's counting. Check it out!

2017 promises to be a very, very special year for The Cranberries in terms of touring and recording.

Online charts for Curvy

Curvy debuts at #6 downloaded rock songs and #9 streaming rock songs in the US!

Not bad.

See Link

Curvy (finally) released to Alternative and Specialty radio in the US!

Been looking out for this (since March), seems it officially started going for airplay while I was on vacation last week. Also seems to have a new radio edit clocking in at 3:31, the previous radio edit heard on Irish radio stations was 3:10.

See link

"Science Agrees" officially released digitally!

Finally for all to listen to!

Regarding the physical release, the official store's "fulfillment" is listed as October 1st and as you know, Amazon US is listing it as October 14.

Cranberries World has a report from one of their readers that their shipment is on the way from Amazon UK! Hopefully we'll have high quality scans soon!

D.A.R.K. Confirms album release for tomorrow 9/9!

See facebook link

Probably just digital release and possibly physical release if you ordered from Pledge Music, we'll see if we get any notifications of shipments going out. 

D.A.R.K.'s "The Moon" officially shared

For those of you who didn't get the album last week (or have missed it on youtube or pirate sites).


Cranberries/Smiths supergroup D.A.R.K. share gothic club track “The Moon” — listen

Pledge Music: "Science Agrees" Screen Print "All Gone!"

Likely due to the small sales for the the signed screen print (I believe only 10 were sold out of 250(?)), seems the band decided to cut off the sale and (likely) order and deliver the ones that were already ordered. Meaning this item will be an extremely rare collectors item. Kudos to the super fans (including myself) that picked it up.

Talkhouse Music Podcast featuring Dolores and Andy Rourke and debuting new song "High Fasion" from "Science Agrees"

Andy Rourke (the Smiths) Talks with Dolores O’Riordan (the Cranberries) for the Talkhouse Music Podcast

Happy Birthday Dolores!

Dolores turns 45 today! Happy Birthday!

D.A.R.K. European tour cancelled

Unfortunately Dolores is still having issues with her back, really sorry to hear this as I was looking forward to the youtube videos and living vicariously through the lucky fans.

Head over here to read the band's official statement.


Wishing Dolores a speedy recovery.

According to Amazon US: "Science Agrees" delayed again!!!????.... but there's a twist - Get the album today, but hurry!

I was one frustrated blogger yesterday when I received an e-mail from Amazon with the new release date for Science Agrees... October 14th.  =(

But wait...

As first reported by Cranberries Mexico the album is available NOW in digital form on sites like Itunes, napster, spotify, amazon digital, etc.

As you may remember, today was one of the original release dates. It's very possible that the record company forgot to inform the digital outlets that the date had been pushed back... again. I got Tracy Bonham's 3rd album (which had also been delayed) 2 months early a while back that way, before the record company noticed and took it down.

...so get it before anyone notices!

New Cranberries album confirmed to be with the Irish Chamber Orchestra

As Cranberries World predicted, the new Cranberries project with the Irish Chamber Orchestra will be re-imagined orchestral versions of the band's greatest hits! Exciting news!

Head over to Cranberries World for the full details.


Nice little bridge to have in between albums of original materal.

Gunfight get's it's very own single artwork

Shiny!

Source: Spotify

Gunfight now available for all to listen on Youtube

Gunfight has been released on D.A.R.K.'s youtube page, for all the cheap bastards that haven't pre-ordered the album yet. Enjoy! 

(note: please don't take offence to my BS, I'm joking...mostly)

New D.A.R.K. interview with Andy Rourke

D.A.R.K. Discuss What Matters On 'Science Agrees'


"we’re doing some gigs to promote that in September and then hopefully we’ll do some U.S. gigs as well. "



Fingers crossed.

D.A.R.K.'s Gunfight available to download now

As of 12am (UK time) fans who pre ordered "Science Agrees" on Pledge Music can download Gunfight free. If you haven't preordered the album yet, seriously, wtf are you waiting for!?

See Link

Science Agrees delayed... again!?

American music seller Amoeba Music's website is listing Science Agrees' release date as September 23rd now. Possibly a typo, but judging from the past delays other websites will likely eventually update. We'll see...

See Link

Gunfight will be the next free song released for those who pre-ordered "Science Agrees" - July 20th

Get ready to listen to Gunfight in it's entirety next week (July 20th). Free for those who pre-ordered from the official store and (likely) available for purchase from all other online music platforms.

See Link

"Science Agrees" delayed again?

New reports are saying that, "Science Agrees" has been delayed to September 9th. The article doesn't state whether this is for all territories (or even what territory it applies to, my guess the US). Waiting and see right now. Again, I don't mind the album delays, as long as they don't reschedule the tour again.

See link

Pledge music finally extends pre-order time for "Science Agrees".

Literally went from 3 days to 87 days since this morning. Still lists the release date as May 27th though.

See Link - Pledge music


(Open note to D.A.R.K. and their representatives: a promotional video would probably go a long way at boosting pre-order sales - just my opinion, knowing full well that no one with any sway will likely read this.)

The Cranberries trending on facebook

Super random. 

Gorgeous new Cranberries promotional photo

Wow!

Dolores' song for the Irish homeless charity album revealed - "God Be With You"

It's unclear whether this is the same old version or a new version. I will keep you posted.

See Link

Edited to add: The album will be available in Ireland in record stores (do they still have those in Ireland) in Starbucks and on Itunes this Friday the 13th.

"Science Agrees" delayed to August 19th in the US

Just as I predicted, Amazon has updated the release date of the MP3 version of the album to August 19th. The physical copies will likely follow suit soon.

See link

D.A.R.K. tour and album postponed, New Cranberries album of reworked songs?

As previously reported "Science Agrees" had been pushed back to June 24th in the States. Now it appears the release has been postponed everywhere else, to July and August. I'm expecting the US release date to be pushed back again, as we never get anything early here.

Pushing back an album, for me, is not a big deal, but it's a real shame that the tour dates for the end of May have also all been pushed back to September. Really sorry to all the fans who had tickets, especially those who had booked flights and hotel rooms.

The official excuse is that the lead guitarist (presumably Andy Rourke) will be unavailable to tour at the end of this month.

Also there are unofficial rumblings (Cranberries World) that The Cranberries are reworking old songs with the Irish Chamber Orchestra for a possible upcoming new record. We shall see.

Dolores O'Riordan's new band D.A.R.K. postpone tour & push back album release by several months

"To The Faithful Departed" turns 20

Diffuser has a nice article about the 20th anniversary of "To The Faithful Departed"

20 Years Ago: The Cranberries Release Their Third Album ‘To the Faithful Departed’ Read More: 20 Years Ago: The Cranberries Release Their Third Album 'To the Faithful Departed' | http://diffuser.fm/cranberries-faithful-departed-anniversary/?trackback=tsmclip

Happy birthday, Mike Hogan!

Happy birthday to everyone's favorite bass playing Hogan brother! 43 today!

Physical copies of "Science Agrees" delayed a month in the US

Amazon.com has updated the US release date for the CD and Vinyl release for June 24th.

This is likely to give the band separate time to promote the album in Europe and in the US.


It appears the full album will still be available on digital May 27th in the US.

"No Need To Argue" to get cranberry colored vinyl release

Interesting release for collectors: 

Pre-order here

It's also available on other websites, but the linked Runt website seems to be the best price. 

Listen to the "Curvy" radio edit

As previously reported, radio stations in Ireland have been playing a radio edit of "Curvy". Follow the link bellow to listen to it yourself (at about the 14:00 mark). Unsurprisingly it edits out the long intro and unfortunately edits out the last two verses. I think they could have been a little more creative in order to get the time down without losing the the final verses.


Listen Here (at the 14 minute mark)

Listen to "Loosen The Noose" now!

Super haunting, I'm blown away by the songs they've shared so far. 

"Loosen The Noose" future youtube link

The same youtube page that posted the first official audio video of Curvy, has uploaded but has not published one for "Loosen The Noose".

See Link


Will I be the only one up past midnight refreshing this youtube page?

Listen to another new D.A.R.K. song "Loosen The Noose" tomorrow!

Those that pre-ordered  the album on pledge music will get another free download tomorrow (April 8th), "Loosen The Noose". See Link

No word if it will be available on other services yet (spotify, youtube etc).

Curvy gets a radio edit

Curvy is currently getting airplay on 103.2 Dublin City Radio. On one of their playlists they list the song as clocking in at 3:10, which means a whopping 2:20 is cut from the album version.

See Link

Love the album version and looking forward to hearing the (compact) radio version.

The Cranberries to begin rehearsal for their summer festival tour today!

via Noel's twitter

Musicians to rock against homelessness

A (hopefully new) Dolores song will be included in an upcoming charity CD, fighting against homelessness in Ireland. Will keep you posted as information becomes available.

See Link

Stereo Embers’ TRACK OF THE DAY: D.A.R.K.’s “Curvy”

This looks like it was yesterday's song of the day.

Short review from a writer that actually listened to the track and didn't just cut and paste the press release.


 "“Curvy” is a blast of swirling synths, prowling bass lines and heaving disco loops, all set against O’Riordan’s stirring vocals, which soar through the song with soulful authority. Textured, dark and deliciously hypnotic, “Curvy” is a riveting prelude to one of the most exciting releases of 2016."

New promotional picture of D.A.R.K.

via the Cooking Vinyl website

From the same photo shoot that gave us this beauty over a year ago:

Hope to see more soon.

D.A.R.K. Official Website goes live - Links to pre-order signed copies of "Science Agrees"

D.A.R.K. Official Website


PledgeMusic - Pre-order signed copies

D.A.R.K. official youtube channel revealed, official website updated with "Coming Soon" placeholder

The Limerick Leader article included another official audio youtube video of Curvy, this time from the D.A.R.K. official youtube station. Subscribe today!

See Link

Also the official website has been updated with a "coming soon" placeholder, with links to the official Facebook Page, Twitter Page, the above youtube page and Instagram page.

Dolores O'Riordan goes D.A.R.K. for new collaboration

Two live dates announced for Ireland!

"band to play shows in Dolan's Warehouse on Friday, May 13 and Dublin's Whelan's on May 16, it has been announced this Wednesday. "


See Link

A few more St. Patrick's day lists

St. Patrick's Day Playlist: 10 of the Best Irish Songs to Bring Out Your Green Side

The top 10 Irish bands and artists in pop and rock

8 songs for your St. Patrick’s Day

Happy St. Patrick's day!

The Cranberries are included on a few St. Patrick's day playlists from the around the web:

5 Celtic Rock Bands To Blast In Your St. Patrick's Day Playlist


St Patrick’s Day 2016 playlist: 23 classic Irish anthems


CTM Spotify Playlist: March 17, 2016


These Are the 25 Most Popular St. Patrick's Day Songs on YouTube: Exclusive

Trailer for The Cranberries song package from Rock Band 4. The downloadable content is available now for purchase!

Rock Band 4 announces The Cranberries' songs to be added to the game

via Rock Band 4's facebook page:

See Link

Nothing surprising. (Had they included something like Hollywood or This is The Day, I would have been tempted to buy a Playstation 4 just for the game. )

D.A.R.K. official website coming soon

Link courtesy of the official Jetlag NYC blog. Nothing to see yet, but here it is:

D.A.R.K. (Official)

D.A.R.K.'s debut album gets release date, Track list, album art and digital single release

Fans won't have to wait long to purchase the debut album of Dolores' new side project D.A.R.K. entitled, "Science Agrees". The official release date is May 27th!

Pre Order the digital copy and get the first single "Curvy" today!

The track list, according to Amazon:

1. Curvy
2. Chynamite
3. Gunfight
4. Steal You Away
5. High Fashion
6. Watch Out
7. Miles Away
8. The Moon
9. Underwater
10. Loosen The Noose

And fans won't have to wait at all to hear the first single as it was released all over the internets yesterday.

Check it out on youtube:

My guess is D.A.R.K. stands for Dolores, Andy Rourke, Koretsky.

(Personally, I'm really digging the track, definitely different than anything Dolores has done in the past)

Fergal turns 45 today!

Happy birthday Fergal!

Today in History for Friday, March 4, 2016

Charges against Dolores O’Riordan formally struck out

Yesterday, the judge officially dismissed the case after hearing Dolores paid her fine. Dolores did not appear for the dismissal.

Time to look towards the future.

See Link

Rock Band 4 March DLC includes The Cranberries

The March update for Rock Band 4 will include purchasable songs from The Cranberries! No word on what songs will be included.The update is expected to drop this week.

See Link

(My educated guess would be Zombie, Dreams, Linger, Ode To My Family and Salvation)

"Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?" & "Roses" Anniversaries

Tomorrow will mark the 23rd American release anniversary of The Cranberries 1st album, "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?". Fittingly,  yesterday was the 4 year anniversary of the band's 6th and last (to date) album, "Roses".


To mark the occasion on this leap day between these two anniversaries, I share with you my personal favorite non-hit songs from each album.


Sunday was released as the 3rd radio single in the US from "Everybody". It followed Dreams and Linger and was followed by Still Can't...

Initially none of the radio singles charted until College radio picked up Linger which eventually peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band opted to re-release Dreams with a new music video and it was embraced by Modern Rock radio peaking at #14 and #42 on the Hot 100 chart.

Instead of building on the momentum of Linger and Dreams by releasing (or re-releasing) another single, the band opted to record and promote their 2nd album. So, unfortunately Sunday was never given a proper single release or music video.

"Roses", the band's 6th album was released almost exactly 19 years to the day as their debut album. Two songs were released to radio in the US, Tomorrow was released to Triple A and Hot AC and Show Me was released to Modern Rock. Tomorrow peaked in the low 30s on Triple A and Show Me failed to make a significant impact.

Astral Projections was unfortunately never given a radio release but in my opinion was highly worthy. The band originally debuted the song while they were opening for The Rolling Stones in 2003 before their extended break.

So many amazing, single worthy songs on this album, including Conduct, Schizophrenic Playboys and Fire and Soul (which had a radio release in Russia), but Astral Projections is my favorite. I literally get lost in the music and lyrics. Listening to modern rock radio today, I think this would have fit right in.

Happy anniversary to both of these amazing albums!

Concert Live to release Ultimate Live Collection, Vol 2

Not too special as I'm sure most fans already own the concerts included. Not sure if this is the only new release, their email implied multiple new releases. Will keep you posted.

The included concerts are:

* Live at The Hammersmith Apollo, London - 2.10.2012 
* Live at Zenith, Caen - 10.11.2012 
* Live at Mediolanum Forum, Milan - 16.03.2010 
* Live at Zenith, Paris - 22.03.2010 

See link and search "Cranberries" as it's not showing up on their artist page yet. 

https://concertlive.com/search

Concert Live to release new Cranberries products that they're sure we'll love - 36 hour sale starts tomorrow 2/25

This company knows how to milk fans. lol. As they now seem to be in the business of selling stuff other than Live recordings (they are selling the Bury The Hatchet LP) maybe it will be a true surprise... maybe.

...and the other album Dolores has coming out in the next year will be with The Irish Chamber Orchestra!

Dolores performed with them for New Year's Eve 2013 in Ireland. 

O'Riordan said she had one collection planned with the Irish Chamber Orchestra and that she would use "music, dancing, performing" to help her recover from the episode of mental illness.

"Dolores O'Riordan and The Irish Chamber Orchestra" has a nice ring to it. 

Jetlag NYC changes name to "Dark", will release debut album this year

When it rains it pours:

https://www.facebook.com/jetlagnyc/?fref=photo

According to fan reports, Dolores mentioned that one of her soon to be released albums will be with the project, "DARK". It all comes together.

Dolores has "a couple albums" coming out!!

Outside of the courthouse, Dolores is looking towards the future.

"I'm very good today, very positive about this coming year. I have a couple of albums coming out and I'm going to go back to work."



Solo? Cranberries? Jetlag NY? Woo freakin' Hoo!!

O'Riordan escapes conviction

Not surprising given this was her first offence. Time to put this terrible incident in the past.


http://utv.ie/Entertainment/2016/02/24/Queen-of-Limerick-ORiordan-escapes-conviction-54626

Dolores O'Riordan to be sentenced for flight incident

Seems this was a wake up call for Dolores, glad she's accepting responsibility and getting help.


http://www.rte.ie/ten/news/2016/0224/770389-dolores-oriordan/

Roz Raskin covers Ode To My Family on digital Seagreen Record's Valentine's Day complilation

Not bad, see link:

http://seagreenrecords.bandcamp.com/track/roz-raskin-ode-to-my-family-the-cranberries-cover

The Cranberries to play festival in France July 7th 2016

The 3rd festival date announced, see link:


Cognac Blues Passion Festival

The Cranberries to play at the Bospop festival in Netherlands July 9th

Another festival date has been announced! See link:


http://www.bospop.nl/

The Cranberries to release new album in 2016!! To play Switzerland music festival in June, more summer dates coming

Noel officially announced via twitter that the band will be playing the Festi'neuch in Switzterland, saying that this is the first announced of a few summer dates.

Although not officially announced, the Swiss festival's website mentions a new album in 2016!

They return to the limelight with a new album planned for this year and this can only surprise on the upside!

Official news coming next Monday

The wait will soon be over, according to Noel on Twitter:

Noel Hogan ‏@hogannoel3 Cranberries news coming next Monday. #thecranberries


Not sure if by, "next" he means the next Monday(2/8), or the next Monday (2/15)after this upcoming one. Crossing my fingers for the latter.

Singer Dolores O'Riordan to be sentenced after 'air rage' incident

There is no excuse for her behavior but I believe Dolores wants to make amends. Lots of good vibes go out to Dolores on her road to redemption.

http://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/singer-dolores-oriordan-to-be-sentenced-after-air-rage-incident-34381427.html

Back to form - Major news coming soon!

Okay, I've allowed this blog to go un-updated for way too long. I'm back, hopefully for good.

Much has happened in the 2 years since I've updated this blog. As many fans are aware, the band members have lots of projects in the works. But I think we are all the most excited about the recent update on the band's website stating "New coming soon...."

My two main theories are:

1. The obvious, new album/new tour. Last year, Dolores and Noel publicly reunited for the first time since the (still unexplained) legal proceedings between them for an episode of The Bachelorette. It seems these two have buried the hatchet, and it wouldn't surprise me if they have been sending each other music like they did leading up to the recording of Roses.

2. Last year Noel tweeted a series of photos of his personal collection of Cranberries demos and rare recordings. It's possible they are going to release a set of remastered rare tracks.


I would love for both of these things to happen, but I'm leaning towards #1.

Cranberries - Coming Soon

Tributes to 'wonderful and unique' actor and mime artist Stuart Luis killed by train at East Croydon station

He appeared in the Analyse video as "The Shadow". Rest in peace and deepest condolences go out to his family.

Tributes to 'wonderful and unique' actor and mime artist Stuart Luis killed by train at East Croydon station