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Watch the First Episode of New Order Documentary Series “Transmissions”

Ahead of the “Definitive Edition” release of their 1981 debut album Movement, New Order have premiered the first video of Transmissions—a documentary style series of interviews with all four original members…

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Peter Murphy Misses First Night of Residency due to Lightning Caused Flight Delays from Los Angeles Airport

Murphy’s Law… On the day that he was supposed to open his 17 concert Residency in San Francisco, post-punk icon Peter Murphy was stuck at the airport awaiting his flight…

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Dead Can Dance’s 1984 Self Titled Debut Album

On February 27th, 1984, British/Australian post-punk band Dead Can Dance released their self titled debut album on 4AD Records. The band was formed as a quartet in 1981 in Melbourne,…

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Gang of Four Cancels Final Show of Tour Due to Illness

Gang of Four, currently led by original guitarist Andy Gill, were forced to cancel their final show of their 2019 tour, which was set to wrap up in Brooklyn, NY…

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Tears for Fears | Songs from the Big Chair

On February 25th, 1985, Tears for Fears released their second studio album Songs from the Big Chair. a record that of its 8 tracks contained 5 hit singles including “Mothers…

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Former Cure Drummer Andy Anderson Has Terminal Cancer

Percussionist Andy Anderson—most well known for his time as a member of The Cure from 1983 to 1984—has made the sad announcement that he has stage IV terminal cancer. Anderson had joined The…

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The Smiths’ 1984 Self Titled Debut Album

On February 20th, 1984, The Smiths released their self titled debut LP on Rough Trade Records, an event integral to the history of indie music, as noted by Factory Records…

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Nick Cave Brings his Intimate Conversations Tour to Europe and UK This May and June

Nick Cave has just announced that he is bringing 19 on-stage conversation events to Europe & the UK in May and June of this year, where the famed singer will…

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Nitzer Ebb Announce First North American Tour With Original Lineup

Pioneering Industrial EBM act Nitzer Ebb, who reformed with their original lineup last year for a series of concerts, have announced today via their website a 20-date North American tour in May…

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New Order Share Rare Concert Footage of “Ceremony”

New Order are set to reissue their 1981 debut album Movement in a “Definitive Edition” boxed set this April. The album will be available on both CD and vinyl in a…

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