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The Cure to Release New Compilation “Torn Down” and a Reissue of “Mixed Up” for This Year’s Record Store Day

UPDATE: Both Mixed Up and Torn Down confirmed to be released as 2 LP editions of 7000 copies each, with Torn Down being issued as picture discs. Good news Cure…

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Peter Murphy and David J to celebrate 40 Years of Bauhaus with a European Festival Date

Following the unfortunate delay in his 15 night residency in San Francisco due to delays in processing his US Visa, there is some good news for Peter Murphy and Bauhaus…

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Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins are set to release a Poptone Part Time Punks Session

Now during a break after extensive touring for the greater part of 2017, Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins have announced the debut release from their Tones On Tail heavy project Poptone. The…

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The Psychedelic Furs Add More West Coast Tour Dates with L.A. Punk Legends X

The Psychedelic Furs are set to embark on their first wave of western US concerts, mostly consisting of Californian dates starting this week, with the first of the initial 12…

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Public Image Ltd. Announce 40th Anniversary Tour, Documentary, and Box Set

John Lydon has announced today that he is celebrating the 40th anniversary this year of his long running post-punk band Public Image Ltd. with “The Public Image Is Rotten” tour of the…

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When The Smiths Were Fronted by a 1960s-era Female Pop Star

For a brief moment in 1984 The Smiths were performing on BBC music programs without the crooning vocals of Morrissey, but instead featuring the singing talents of 1960’s era popstar Sandie…

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Soft Cell reunite for a 40th Anniversary concert in London

Marc Almond and Dave Ball are reuniting for one last Soft Cell concert! The announcement came today that Marc Almond and David Ball are reuniting for the first time in…

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When Robert Smith fought Mecha-Streisand

Disintegration is the best album ever! On February 18th, 1998, South Park aired the episode Mecha-Streisand. In the episode, a mysterious triangle inscribed in Anasazi shows up during a fossil…

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Echo & The Bunnymen, Peter Hook, and The Jesus and Mary Chain team up for a summer concert

In a billing that features a trinity of great post-punk acts, Echo & The Bunnymen, Peter Hook and The Light, and The Jesus and Mary Chain are teaming up for a one-off…

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Mark E. Smith’s cause of death revealed by family

Legendary front-man of Manchester post-punk band The Fall—Mark E. Smith passed away on January 24th, 2018. Following his death, his management promised a “more detailed” statement would be forthcoming. Now, after…

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