RIP: The Cranberries Singer Dolores O’Riordan Dead at 46

According to Pitchfork, vocalist of The Cranberries and 90s alternative icon Dolores O’Riordan has died at age 46. The cause of death is not known at this time.

Her publicist released a statement indicating she was “in London for a short recording session” at the time of her death. The singer was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2014. Over the course of there decades, the band sold over 40 million records worldwide.

The Irish band became darlings of the mid-90s alternative explosion with his like “Linger” and “Zombie.” Much of their unique sound was a result of O’Riordan’s powerful, instantly recognizable vocal delivery.

The Cranberries formed in 1989 and released their first album in 1993. The group broke up in 2003 before reuniting in 2009. They released a collections album in 2016, which featured three new songs plus 10 stripped back renditions of older tunes.

Matt Matasci: Music Editor at mxdwn.com - matt@mxdwn.com | I have written and edited for mxdwn since 2015, the same year I began my music journalism career. Previously (and currently) a freelance copywriter, I graduated with a degree in Communications from California Lutheran University in 2008. Born on the Central Coast of California, I am currently a few hundred miles south along the 101 in the Los Angeles area. matt@mxdwn.com
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