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Martin Gore Goes Back To Nature With New Electronic Instrumental Album, “The Third Chimpanzee”

The Infinite Monkey Theorem states that if you get enough monkeys in a room with typewriters, eventually they’ll type out the complete works of Shakespeare. Martin Gore either ran out of…

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Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore and Mute Records Teasing Upcoming Mystery Release

Martin Gore…ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER Martin Gore, that is…what do you have up your sleeve? Something is afoot. Let’s count the clues: Exhibit A: 55-song playlist. Gore’s Facebook…

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The Gun Club’s 1982 Classic “Miami” to be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Jeffrey Lee Pierce and The Gun Club exploded upon the LA club scene in the early 80s, with a howling, unholy mix of punk rock and the blues. His soulful,…

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Watch Trent Reznor’s Acceptance Speech for Nine Inch Nails’ induction into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Following his memorable induction of The Cure into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, Nine Inch Nail’s Trent Reznor had the honor this year by his induction…

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Watch Depeche Mode’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech

Synthpop legends Depeche Mode were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight in a zoom version of an induction ceremony that was originally scheduled at the Public…

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The Sound | Jeopardy

In November of 1980, post-punk legends The Sound released their debut album Jeopardy, a critically acclaimed yet often overlooked record compared to other releases in the musical soundscape of the…

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Gang of Four to release ‘77-81’ Box Set Containing First Two albums, Early Singles, Rare Demos, and more!

Following the recent 40th anniversary of the band’s debut LP Entertainment!, Matador Records will release GANG OF FOUR: 77-81, a well crafted and curated limited edition box set gathering the…

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Danny Elfman Scores The Nightmare Before Election Day With The Terrifying “Happy”

“My anesthesiologist is f***ing my psychiatrist/And I feel no pain/cover me with Lidocane/I’m so happy everything’s so great/And the world is an oyster on an appetizer plate.” The veil is…

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Joy Division, Bauhaus, Nick Cave and More in a new Series of Horror Posters

Brazilian graphic designer and illustrator Butcher Billy has made a name for himself over years for his post-punk superhero mashups and television serious homages, which eventually led to his enlistment…

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The The | Soul Mining

On October 21st 1983, The The released their debut studio album Soul Mining. The record was the follow up to frontman Matt Johnson’s solo debut Burning Blue Soul, which was released…

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