Glen Hansard releases a posthumously issued cover of the Pogues song “Smoke in a Bottle,” titled “Bottle of Smoke,” in connection with a tribute to the late Shane MacGowan. Multiple outlets describe the track as a highlight of a wider memorial project and emphasize Hansard’s connection to MacGowan.
Rolling Stone frames the release as part of an upcoming MacGowan tribute album, noting that it includes contributions from Bruce Springsteen and U2. Consequence similarly highlights the posthumous timing and says the recording was made in 2024, presenting the track as a streamable release that honors Hansard’s friendship with MacGowan and supports a cause important to both artists. Spin focuses on hearing Hansard’s Pogues cover, underscoring the ongoing link between Hansard and MacGowan without detailing the larger album.
Across the coverage, the core facts—Hansard’s cover of a Pogues/MacGowan-associated song, its posthumous release, and its placement within a MacGowan tribute—are consistent, while outlets differ in how much they stress the album lineup, the recording date, and the specific charitable framing.
