We love Irish rock bands—U2, The Cranberries, The Undertones, The Pogues—but what about modern Irish rock bands? Where’s the love for contemporary garage rock, alt-rock, and post-punk?

Staples co-wrote the band's risque breakout hit High School Confidential, as well the songs Birds of a Feather and All Touch. His death was announced in a social media post by band co-founder ...