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Joy Division, Bauhaus, Nick Cave and More in a new Series of Horror Posters

Brazilian graphic designer and illustrator Butcher Billy has made a name for himself over years for his post-punk superhero mashups and television serious homages, which eventually led to his enlistment…

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Florian Schneider, Co-Founder of Kraftwerk, Dead at 73

Electronic music pioneer, Florian Schneider, co-founder of German synth pioneers Kraftwerk, has died at the age of 73. “Kraftwerk co-founder and electro pioneer Ralf Hütter has sent us the very…

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Kraftwerk Return to North America This Summer for 27-Date 3D Tour

Deutschland’s own man-machines godfathers of synthesizer-based music and Kraftwerk are bringing their 3-D show over from Europe back to North America summertime for a lengthy tour that includes a 27-date…

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Awards

Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and Nine Inch Nails Nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its list of nominees for the class of 2020. This year Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and Nine Inch Nails have been nominated along…

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News

Kraftwerk Win Landmark European Copyright Case over “Metall auf Metall” that Severely Limits Sampling in Music

In a case that has lasted 22 years, The European Court of Justice ruled that musicians cannot “sample” other artists’ records without permission. The case was brought forth by German…

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Decorate Your Tree with Peter Murphy’s Gingerbread Haus and More with Matthew Lineham’s 2018 New-Wave Christmas Ornaments

Artist Matthew Lineham returns with his 2018 edition of New Wave Christmas ornaments. This year’s designs feature a shirtless Peter Murphy with his Gingerbread haus, Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore shoveling snow…

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News

The Cure are Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Again

The Cure have been nominated for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame again. The beloved post-punk band were eligible for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…

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Siouxsie and the Banshees | Through the Looking Glass

On March 2nd, 1987, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their covers LP Through the Looking Glass. The album’s title was a homage to the Lewis Carroll theme throughout the Banshees’…

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Obituary

In memoriam of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis | May 18th, 1980

Ian Curtis took his own life on May 18th, 1980. He was only 23 years old. Perhaps we all remember this because it’s often part of the rock & roll…

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Kraftwerk | Electric Cafe

Boing—Boom Tschak! Show some feeling and respect for Kraftwerk’s Electric Cafe—released on December 16th, 1986, the electronic music pioneers’ ninth studio album had its title track famously used for Mike…

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