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"There's no knife-in-the-back twist. When I read these lyrics back, I was like, 'Oh, that's weird.' All the other love songs I've written have a dark edge”: How Snow Patrol constructed one of the most enduring hits of the 21st century

Snow Patrol's 2006 monster became one of the biggest radio songs of all time, but why did it work so well?

MusicRadar

Snow Patrol frontman donates £20k to soup kitchen

The People’s Kitchen Belfast said the money will allow them ‘to continue to offer all our services particularly during the winter months’.

Evening Standard

“This is the guitar I wrote and recorded Chasing Cars with”: Snow Patrol auctions off life-changing and career-defining Fender Telecaster for children’s charity

The guitar was used to write and record the UK band's biggest hit, and starred during some historic performances

Guitar World

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‘Most amazing experience you’ll ever have’: Fans react as Trnsmt comes to an end

Gracie Abrams and Snow Patrol played out the three-day event in Glasgow that came during sweltering heat in the city.

Evening Standard

Snow Patrol frontman to perform home city gig with a difference

Gary Lightbody will take part in conversation events on two dates in August about his new book, The Forest Is The Path.

Evening Standard

“He's made of different stuff from the rest of us”: Snow Patrol guitarist performs live with two broken hands

Frontman Gary Lightbody says guitarist Johnny McDaid couldn’t move his fingers at soundcheck, but still made the gig

Guitar World

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody says it took him a year to cry after father’s death

The singer said he would be ‘absolutely delighted’ if his new book, detailing his grief, helped somebody ‘in some small way’.

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“It was like being plugged into an electrical socket that has charged me ever since.” Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody on the rock show that made him want to start a band

“I haven’t ever felt the battery power of that night wane”

Louder

“It’s insane. He had two broken fingers on Friday’s show - and he played the gig”: Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody praises “unbelievable” guitarist and keyboard player Johnny McDaid after he “wrecked” both his hands but never missed a show

“He’s made of different stuff from the rest of us,” he says

MusicRadar

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody: ‘20,000 people were giving me the finger’

The Northern Irish frontman talks embarrassing love stories, legal run-ins and meeting royalty – both musical and literal

The Guardian - AU

“In the indie world, you’re not meant to be successful.” Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody on dealing with superstardom after being written off as “damaged goods” by the music industry

Snow Patrol are back with their first album in six years, The Forest Is the Path. Their time in the music business has been a rollercoaster, as frontman Gary Lightbody acknowledges

Louder

Ed Sheeran goes electric as he joins The Darkness on stage in London, and riffs on a Lowden model with a story to tell

The singer-songwriter ditched his acoustic to go full electric for Love Is Only a Feeling at London’s Roundhouse earlier this month

Guitar World

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody ‘heartbroken’ as two members quit

Snow Patrol will continue to function as a band and work on new music, Lightbody said

The Independent UK

Snow Patrol ‘heartbroken’ as two members leave the band

Jonny Quinn was a drummer in the band, while Paul Wilson played bass.

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Birmingham Post

Ed Sheeran's County Down guitar maker signs up with Amazon to target US market

Lowden Guitars will sell its Lowden by Sheeran range on the online portal

Belfast Live

Co Down man's campaign to help those living with disabilities enjoy inclusive respite

Richard has a progressive muscle wasting disease that affects all the muscles in his body including his heart and lungs

Belfast Live

Snow Patrol issue update on new album as fans await new music

The news comes as they march the anniversary of their album 'Final Staw'

Belfast Live

Snow Patrol: Watch as Gary Lightbody gives powerful speech at Northern Ireland human rights talk

'The heating crisis, the food poverty crisis, or myriad other crises - during all that mayhem is not the time to shut down'

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The Independent UK

Former court reopens as live music venue backed by Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody

The former magistrates’ court reopened as a live music venue on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Thousands descend on Bangor to watch Gary Lightbody ‘Take Back The City’

Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody played an acoustic gig on Bangor seafront after becoming a Freeman of the Borough.

The Independent UK

Snow Patrol frontman gets freedom honour ahead of concert

An official conferment ceremony took place at Bangor Castle on Tuesday.

Belfast Live

Bangor's Open House Festival returns with packed programme of live entertainment and food

“This will be our ninth annual Bangor Festival and our first in the city of Bangor”

Belfast Live

Transformation of derelict Court House into arts hub in final stages after seven year project

The old Court House, sitting on Bangor's seafront, has been fully restored and redeveloped at a cost of £1.7m

The Independent UK

Snow Patrol to play Bangor seafront as frontman Lightbody gets borough’s freedom

The band are set to play an acoustic concert on the seafront on August 31.

Belfast Live

Snow Patrol to play Bangor concert to celebrate Gary Lightbody award

"Though I may have wandered for a few years, I made my home back in Bangor again."

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