ROLLING STONE: Why the Cranberries’ ‘Linger’ Is Lingering So Hard Right Now
SOURCE By Rob Sheffield April 23, 2026 It’s official: Never before have so many worked so hard to let it linger. The world has a case of Cranberries fever these days, but especially their 1993 classic “Linger.” The Irish band crashed the U.S. Top 10 with their shimmering dream-pop ballad, an ode to obsessive desire with […]
GOLDMINE MAGAZINE (cover): The Lingering Legacy of Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries
SOURCE The reissue of The Cranberries’ bestselling album, No Need to Argue, presented an opportunity to catch up with the group’s drummer, Fergal Lawler, and their producer, Stephen Street; both reflected on the band’s legacy and the tragic loss of lead vocalist Dolores O’Riordan, who died in 2018 at age 46. Shortly before O’Riordan’s death, Goldmine editor Patrick […]
SPIN: The Cranberries’ No Need to Argue Turns 30—and Still Hits Hard
SOURCE Written by Bill Kopp | June 30, 2025 – 10:00 am Thirty years after its release, the second album from Irish alternative rockers the Cranberries has lost none of its power. Fronted by the compelling presence of vocalist Dolores O’Riordan, the Cranberries built upon the success of their 1993 debut with the sophomore slump–defying No Need to Argue. […]
The Cranberries
Many bands aspire to be timeless, or have a sound that transcends the whims of musical fashion. But The Cranberries are one of the few to have achieved that. Play one of the Irish rock group’s early anthems such as “Linger” or “Dreams”, and they sound as fresh – and deliver as much of an […]