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New Order to Release Definitive Edition of 1985 Album “Low-Life”

New Order are continuing their reissue campaign celebrating 40-plus years of the band with the announcement of the multi-disc definitive edition box boxset of their third studio album, Low-Life, originally…

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French Minimal Wave Legends Martin Dupont Announce North American Tour and New Album for 2023

For the first time ever, French minimal wave pioneers Martin Dupont will be touring the United States in May 2023. Defying description and commercialization alike, the Marseille group has nevertheless…

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Johnny Marr reunites with Former Smiths Bandmate Andy Rourke for new Single “Strong Forever”

“We’ve got the love, we’ve got the power We’re in it together, stay strong forever. Though the possibility of The Smiths reuniting is left out in the cold, bassist Andy…

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The Sisters of Mercy to Play First US Show in 14 Years at Sick New World Festival

SING. For the first time in fourteen years, The Sisters of Mercy have scheduled a US appearance: the band is slated to perform at the Sick New World festival on…

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40 Years of Fears: The Eternal Flame of the Canadian Synthpop Band Psyche

My heart is dying Things will never be the same But I add fuel to the fire As it burns desire We become eternal flame The classic Canadian band, Psyche,…

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Love and Rockets Announce “The Albums 1985-1996” Box Set and Vinyl Reissue Series

When Bauhaus first Rest in Peace in July of 1983, Daniel Ash, David J, and Kevin Haskins would regroup as Love And Rockets two years later in 1985 – giving…

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Mimi Parker of Low Has Passed Away

Critically acclaimed drummer and vocalist for Low, Mimi Parker, has passed away after a battle ovarian cancer. Following a string of live show cancellations due to concerns related to Parker’s…

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Legendary Electro-Industrial Duo Mentallo And The Fixer Reissue “No Rest For The Wicked” for 30th Anniversary

Legendary electro-industrial sibling duo Mentallo And The Fixer have announced that they will be reissuing their debut album “No Rest For The Wicked,” via Re:Mission Entertainment. Originally released in 1992,…

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Ladytron Debut Haunting Giallo Inspired Video for “City of Angels”

Revered synth quartet Ladytron recently premiered the lead single “City Of Angels” from their upcoming Time’s Arrow LP. Today, they unveil the track’s haunting video thriller, directed by Manuel Nogueira, just in time for Halloween.…

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Dancing Ferret Discs Unveils Darkwave and Goth Drenched Asleep by Dawn “From The Vault” Compilation

In the pre-internet era, access to original music in the underground goth, industrial, metal, and electronic scenes was limited. Asleep By Dawn Magazine fulfilled a mission to introduce new artists…

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