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Madchester Heroes Inspiral Carpets Announce Complete Singles Compilation

The Madchester sound hit the mainstream out of the Manchester indie crowd in the late 80s. Sometimes referred to as indie rave, its artists merged indie music with elements of…

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Industrial Synth Pioneers Chris & Cosey Announce Limited Vinyl Reissues

When industrial music pioneers Throbbing Gristle split in 1981, members Chris Carter and Cosey Fanni Tutti ventured forth to pioneer their own creative path as Chris & Cosey. Since Carter (electronics) and…

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Pixies to Embark on Second Round of US Touring with Franz Ferdinand and Bully

Salud, Pixies fans in the United States! The band announces a second leg of their ongoing tour in support of their fourth post-reunion album, Doggerel, which came out in September.…

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The Psychedelic Furs Announce 13-date U.S. Tour

The Psychedelic Furs announce that in April they will be embarking upon a month-long, thirteen-date tour in the American South, which the band says will be the “first leg” of…

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Joy Division, New Order, and Kate Bush Nominated for 2023 Rock and Rock Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has just unveiled 14 nominees for its Class of 2023, including a combo nomination for both Joy Division and New Order. Also nominated are…

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Siouxsie Adds Three European Tour Dates this May

Legendary music icon, Siouxsie, has just announced that she is expanding her return to the stage after a decade-long hiatus, announcing that she will be performing three shows in Europe…

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Tom Verlaine, Co-Founder of Television, Passes Away At 73

Life in the hive puckered up my nightA kiss of death, the embrace of lifeOoh, there I stand ‘neath the Marquee MoonBut I ain’t waiting, uh-uh The mighty guitar genius…

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The Sisters of Mercy add Second Date in Los Angeles and Headlining Concert in Las Vegas

The Sisters of Mercy recently announced a run of new North American shows for the first time in over 14 years, including the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas,…

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New Order Announce US Live Dates This March

New Order have announced that they will be returning to the United States this March to play SXSW and four headlining concerts. This comes on the heels of a series…

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Cruel World 2023 Announces Siouxsie, Love and Rockets, Adam Ant, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Gary Numan and More

The Cruel World music festival has unveiled its lineup for the 20th of May 2023 at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. This year’s festival announces Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, the newly-reunited…

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