The Cranberries

The Cranberries were an iconic Irish alternative rock band formed in Limerick in 1989. The group rose to international fame in the 1990s with their debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? (1993), and its massive follow-up, No Need to Argue (1994). Their sound was defined by the late Dolores O'Riordan's hauntingly beautiful, yodeling-style vocals and poetic songwriting, combined with Noel Hogan's jangle pop guitar riffs and Mike Hogan and Fergal Lawler's solid rhythm section. With their unique blend of indie rock, post-punk, Celtic folk melodies, and alternative pop, they became one of the most successful rock acts of the 1990s, selling over 40 million records worldwide.

Throughout their career, The Cranberries generated some of the era's most recognizable rock anthems. The politically charged protest song 'Zombie' became a global phenomenon, winning the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song in 1995. Other beloved hits like 'Linger,' 'Dreams,' 'Ode to My Family,' and 'Ridiculous Thoughts' cemented their status. Following O'Riordan's tragic death in 2018, the remaining members released their final, critically acclaimed album, In the End (2019), which was nominated for a Grammy, before officially disbanding. The Cranberries' cinematic, atmospheric songs have been extensively featured on the soundtracks of major films, television series, and trailers, including The Five-Star Weekend, Os Westies: Donos do Oeste, Derry Girls, Mission: Impossible, You've Got Mail, and Click.