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Peter Hook to perform Joy Division’s ‘Closer’ and ‘Unknown Pleasures’ on 2018 anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death

Shortly after the the 37th anniversary Joy Division‘s gothic masterpiece Closer was released, former New Order and Joy Division bassist Peter Hook, has announced that he is coming back stateside to celebrate…

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The Smiths share Take 1 of ‘There is a Light that Never Goes Out’

“There is a light in your eyes and it never goes out.” This was the original refrain to The Smiths classic single There is a Light that Never Goes Out,…

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Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan hospitalized in Belarus

The Depeche Mode concert in tonight Minsk, Belarus was cancelled due to the hospitalization of frontman Dave Gahan. It had been announced earlier via the band’s website that the show…

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The Smiths announce a ‘Super Deluxe Edition’ of The Queen Is Dead

Following the release of a single version of the title track off of their iconic third studio album, The Smiths have announced a ‘Super Deluxe Edition’ of The Queen Is Dead. According…

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Tuxedomoon’s bassist and co-composer Peter Principle Dachert has passed away

Tuxedomoon’s bassist and co-composer, Peter Principle Dachert has sadly past away. According to the band’s singer/multi instrumentalist Blaine L. Reininger via band’s website, he was found in his room at Les Ateliers…

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Nine Inch Nails go retro synth on new track ‘Less Than’

Following their appearance on Twin Peaks a few weeks ago, Nine Inch Nails have announced a new EP titled Add Violence—which will be out next Friday—July 21st! The synth driven track Less Than from…

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The Sisters of Mercy’s ‘Some Girls Wander By Mistake’ compilation to receive 4LP box set reissue

Ahead of Andrew Eldritch taking the band on tour in Europe, Rhino Records’ is continuing its vinyl reissue campaign for The Sisters of Mercy with an expanded 4LP box set of the band’s 1992 compilation Some…

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