Shane MacGowan and The Popes

Shane MacGowan and The Popes are the band led by Shane MacGowan after his departure from The Pogues, continuing his blend of punk and Irish folk across studio and live recordings.

Shane MacGowan was the lead singer and principal songwriter of The Pogues; he continued performing and recording with The Popes. His work is widely described as a fusion of punk and traditional Irish folk and includes songs that have become closely associated with modern Irish music.

DeBaser's reviews portray Shane MacGowan and The Popes as the continuation of MacGowan's punk‑folk voice: rough, lyrical and drenched in booze and memory. The three pieces cover studio work and live celebration of Irish emigration and drinking‑song traditions. Fans of the Pogues' frontman will find much to love here.

For:Fans of Irish folk and punk, listeners of The Pogues, and anyone who likes raw, lyrical singer‑songwriter material with a drinking‑song edge.