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Post your questions for the Pogues

Ahead of a greatest hits tour, original members Spider Stacy and James Fearnley will join us to answer your questions

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

“In operas, if you have a double aria, it's what the woman does that really matters. The man lies, the woman tells the truth": The story of Fairytale Of New York

MusicRadar looks back on one of Shane MacGowan's most enduring and beloved achievements

MusicRadar · Dec 23, 2025

The Pogues say that Shane MacGowan 'wasn't always drunk' and remember him as a 'hard worker'

The Pogues have insisted that their late bandmate Shane MacGowan "wasn't always drunk".

BANG Premier · May 1, 2025

The Pogues announce first headline tour in 10 years

Celtic rock band will be joined by ‘special guests’ for their shows celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album, ‘Rum Sodomy and The Lash’

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Fairytale of New York quiz: celebrate the late, great Shane MacGowan's lyrical genius

Remember the incomparable Irish singer-songwriter and Pogues frontman by completing the lyrics to his musical masterpiece.

TechRadar · Dec 16, 2023

The story of Fairytale Of New York: “I sat down, opened the sherry, got the peanuts out and pretended it was Christmas…"

At this time when the music world is mourning the loss of Shane MacGowan, MusicRadar looks back on one of his most enduring and beloved achievements

MusicRadar · Dec 8, 2023

Shane MacGowan finished final album before his death, collaborator reveals

15-track album is set to include both covers and MacGowan originals

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023