Classic Bands Archives — Page 86 of 132

Joy Division’s TV Debut on Granada Reports

On Sept. 20, 1978, Joy Division made their television debut with a live performance of “Shadowplay” on Granada Reports, the nightly news program in Manchester. The appearance came during the…

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Dead Can Dance Premiere “The Mountain” off of New Album “Dionysus”

Dead Can Dance have premiered “The Mountain”—one of the seven movements featured on their upcoming ninth studio album Dionysus, which is set for release on November 2nd. Listen to the duet of…

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Nick Cave is in Los Angeles Working on New Bad Seeds Album

They are his fever songs… Nick Cave is in Los Angeles working on the next Bad Seeds album according to his wife Susie Bick. The album would be the follow-up to 2016’s…

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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds | Tender Prey

On September 19th, 1988 Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released their fifth studio album Tender Prey. The album was produced by Flood, and was recorded during several sessions over the course…

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The Cure Add More 2019 Festival Headlining Dates

The Cure have announced another festival headlining date for 2019, this time for Florence’s Firenze Rocks Festival, which is held at the Visarno Arena from 13th to 16th of June.…

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Cocteau Twins | Blue Bell Knoll

On September 19th, 1988, Cocteau Twins released their 5th studio album Blue Bell Knoll, which featured the single “Carolyn’s Fingers”. The album was the first by the band to have major…

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Cocteau Twins | Heaven or Las Vegas

On September 17th, 1990, dreampop and shoegaze genre innovators Cocteau Twins released their critically acclaimed 6th studio album Heaven or Las Vegas. The album was the last record to be released via 4AD…

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“Boo-wave” Halloween Decorations for Goth and Post-Punk Music Fans

For your post-punk and goth Halloween needs, artist Matthew Lineham has you covered! In addition to Christmas ornaments and Valentine Cards, Lineham is once again offering his “Boo-wave” Halloween decorations. The collection includes window…

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Nine Inch Nails Play Entire “Broken” EP—”Happiness In Slavery” Performed Live for the First Time in 23 Years

At the opening gig of their current North American tour, Nine Inch Nails played 1992’s Broken EP in its entirety, including “Happiness In Slavery”, a fan-favorite which had not been performed live…

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Bauhaus to Reissue 6 albums on Colored Vinyl for Their 40th Anniversary

As previously promised with the announcement of the Bela Session EP, the Beggars Arkive imprint will continue the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Bauhaus this autumn with special limited-edition, colored-vinyl reissues of the…

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