The Cranberries are an Irish rock band formed in Limerick in the late 1980s, known for blending alternative rock with elements of jangle pop and indie sensibilities. Fronted by singer Dolores O'Riordan until her death in 2018, the group achieved international prominence in the 1990s with melodic songs characterized by chiming guitars, earnest vocals, and a mix of introspective balladry and more urgent, politically aware material. Their sound often juxtaposed O'Riordan’s distinctive lilting delivery and vocal ornamentation with straightforward rock arrangements and occasional folk-influenced touches. Widely associated with the 1990s alternative-music scene, their work combined accessible pop structures with emotional directness and occasional social commentary.