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5 Disc UK Goth box: ‘Silhouettes & Statues: A Gothic Revolution 1978-1986’ out this June via Cherry Red

One of the best labels for oldschool UK Goth, Cherry Red Records—has announced this week its plans to release a five-disc box set titled Silhouettes & Statues: A Gothic Revolution 1978-1986 that…

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Ride announce 5 North American Shows

Following the announcement that their first new album in two decades would arrive this summer on Wichita Recordings, along with the debut of two new tracks Charm Assault and Home is a Feeling,…

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The Jesus and Mary Chain announce a North American tour in support of ‘Damage and Joy’

In support of the release of their first new album in 18 years, The Jesus and Mary Chain have announced a 9-date North American tour this May. The album, Damage and Joy,…

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Depeche Mode announce the full itinerary of North American dates from their upcoming Global Spirit Tour

Depeche Mode have announced the full itinerary of North American dates from their upcoming Global Spirit Tour, which includes a 28-date across the U.S. and Canada in support of the band’s upcoming 14th studio album,…

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Amanda Palmer and Legendary Pink Dots’ Edward Ka-Spel Announce New Album and Tour

Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls and Edward Ka-Spel of The Legendary Pink Dots are finally releasing their first collaboration LP I Can Spin a Rainbow. The album has been planned for…

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Ride release first new song in 20 years ‘Charm Assault’

Indie and Shoegaze legends Ride have released their first new track in 20 years—debuting the new song Charm Assault via Steve Lamacq’s BBC 6 Music show. Ride’s last record was Tarantula,…

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Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins to perform Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets material as Poptone

[dropcap]Half[/dropcap] of the Boys of Bauhaus—namely guitarist Daniel Ash and drummer Kevin Haskins will be performing live together again! The pair—who also performed in Tones on Tail, and Love and…

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Watch an assortment of documentaries on The Smiths

Manchester heroes The Smiths were one of the most prolific and critically acclaimed post-punk bands, setting the template for indie-rock for decades to come. despite this—not unlike their local contemporaries…

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David Bowie | Earthling

On February 3rd, 1997, the starman David Bowie had just turned 50 years old. And Less than a month following his birthday, the iconic artist released his twentieth studio album…

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Mark Tighe, founding member and guitarist of post-punk band 1919 has passed away

[dropcap]Mark [/dropcap]Tighe, founding member and guitarist of original Post-Punk 1919 has passed away. There are no additional details regarding his passing at this time. The band were formed Bradford, England in late…

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