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“Morrissey Day” declared in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles City Council is declaring Friday, November 10th, “Morrissey Day”. To honor the occasion the city will be presenting the Mancunian singer with an official commemorative certificate at the first…

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Siouxsie and the Banshees | A Kiss in the Dreamhouse

On November 5th, 1982, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their fifth studio album A Kiss in the Dreamhouse. The album’s cover artwork and title allude to the Gustav Klimt painting, possibly…

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The Smiths “I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish” performed live by Morrissey for the very first time

Morrissey’s 16 date North American tour has begun—with a surprise in his set among the 20 tracks culled from his 35 year long career. During the first gig of the…

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New My Bloody Valentine album and tour confirmed by Kevin Shields

“One hundred percent” confirmed Following the reveal of his recent collaborative track with Roxy Music alum and ambient music guru Brian Eno, Kevin Shields has confirmed the release of a new My Bloody Valentine next…

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40 Years of Goth: Essential Albums from the Subculture’s Beginnings

Goth is an extremely complicated subculture and “genre”. Many heated debates have been had among friends as to which bands qualify, where is the line between post-punk, goth, and industrial…

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Morrissey announces 9 Date UK Tour | Plus watch his recent concert filmed for ARTE

Following the release of three tracks from his upcoming album, and gigs stateside, Morrissey has announced his first UK tour since 2015. The Mancunian crooner will be be embarking a 9…

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Tears For Fears and Alison Moyet set to embark on an 8 City tour of UK and Ireland

Synthpop legends Tears For Fears are set to embark on a UK and Ireland arena tour next May in support of their new compilation titled Rule the World. The record is a best of…

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Brian Eno and My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields collaborate on new track ‘Only Once Away My Son’

Roxy Music alum and ambient music guru Brian Eno has collaborated with My Bloody Valentine’s Kevin Shields on new ambient drone track called Only Once Away My Son. The song is available via Adult Swim’s Singles Program,…

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Dead Can Dance | The Serpent’s Egg

On October 24th, 1988, 4AD records’ post-punk, ethereal, and world music act Dead Can Dance released their fourth studio album The Serpent’s Egg. The album’s art features a serpentine river…

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Industrial Music Legend Genesis Breyer P-Orridge diagnosed with Leukemia

Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, co-founder of Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV, Thee Temple ov Psychick Youth, and the person who coined the term Industrial Music has announced that s/he has been diagnosed with Chronic Myelomonocytic…

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