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Danny Elfman Summons a Mind-Melting Phantasmagoria with his Video for “In Time”

Danny Elfman’s latest offering is a truly remarkable feat of time-bending, good old-fashioned theatre, and the very breath of consciousness. “In Time”, the latest single from his acclaimed album Big Mess,…

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Steve Bronski of Bronski Beat Has Passed Away

Steve Bronski, né Steven Forrest, co-founder and keyboardist for the trailblazing British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, has died at 61. Bronski was raised working-class in Glasgow, leaving home multiple times primarily…

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The Cure Announce 44 Date European Tour for 2022

If you were searching for definitive proof that you’ve quantum leaped into the best possible timeline, The Cure have announced…A NEW TOUR. You read that right, friends. The Cure are…

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Retro Synth Act Soft Riot Debuts Video “Windows To The Wild”—Plus Listen to Remix of Unreleased Visage Track “Corrupt State”

Like most great ideas, it came to them in a dream. Soft Riot’s new video for “Windows To The Wild” materialized during lockdown and the rollercoaster of isolated life. The…

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808 State’s Andrew Barker has Passed Away

808 State bassist and keyboard player Andrew Barker has passed away. The announcement came this morning via a social media statement from the band on their Twitter account. “Its with…

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The Antelopes Unearth Classic Early 80s Post-Punk tracks for “Breaking News”

She closes her eyes, She knows she’ll be safe when it comes to the hour of light. Hour of light. In the late 1970s in the Islington borough of London,…

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Gang of Four Announce North American Tour Dates Performing Material from 1977-1983

Gang of Four are making plans to tour North America in March 2022, performing songs from the era of their of the band’s releases between 1977-1983, including Entertainment! (1979), Solid…

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Bassist Simon Gallup Confirms his Return to The Cure

Bassist Simon Gallup has confirmed that he is now a current active member of The Cure, returning to the band after announcing his departure at the end of August. The…

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Modern English Announce “After the Snow” 40th Anniversary North American Tour Dates for 2022

Twice thwarted by the global pandemic, Modern English have now announced a new itinerary for their North American After the Snow tour where the classic 4AD post-punk will perform the…

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The Mission, Chameleons, and Theatre of Hate to Team up for North American Tour Next Autumn

British Post-Punk legends The Mission (UK), Chameleons, and Theatre of Hate have announced they are teaming up to embark on their 31 date Deja Vu Tour that will hit North American cities…

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