Limerick-born, New-Jersey based roots artist Helen O’Shea has released new single ‘Lost’, honouring Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries) before her 8th anniversary of passing on January 15th.
The release follows latest single ‘Caged Birds’, honouring Sinéad O’Connor, which featured acclaimed artist and songwriter Liam O’Maonlaí of Hothouse Flowers. ‘Caged Birds’ earned extensive praise across Irish and international media, including addition to the RTÉ Radio 1 Recommends List for two consecutive weeks.
‘Lost’ is the fifth song to be released in advance of the 12-track album ‘Songs In The Key of O’ (out May 1st 2026) which pays tribute to Sinead O’Connor and Dolores O’Riordan. The album is already receiving acclaim in the US, the UK and Ireland with Hot Press noting O’Shea’s work as, “a stunning tribute.”
ALBUM RUNNING ORDER
1. “Caged Birds” – ORIGINAL Featuring Liam O’Maonlaí
2. “Rock And Roll Angel” – ORIGINAL Featuring Barry Murphy
3. “Chaos” – ORIGINAL
4. “Dense Water Deeper Down” – COVER (Sinéad O’Connor) Featuring Brielle Brown, Sharon Lasher, Fiona Tyndall, Jo Wymer
5. “Dreaming My Dreams” – COVER (Dolores O’Riordan)
6. “If U Ever” – COVER (Sinéad O’Connor) Featuring James Maddock
7. “Saving Grace” – COVER (Dolores O’Riordan)
8. “Last Day Of Our Acquaintance” – COVER (Sinéad O’Connor) Featuring Brad Butcher
9. “Lost” – COVER (Dolores O’Riordan)
10. “Unbecoming (KO Version)” – ORIGINAL Featuring Fiona Tyndall
11. “Shine” – ORIGINAL Featuring Michelle Moore
12. “There Will Be Days” – ORIGINAL Featuring Caroline Carlile and The Carlile Family Band