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Midge Ure Hits the Road with North American Tour, Cruel World Set, and A New Live Album

Midge Ure stands as both architect and agitator, a restless force who reshaped the scaffolding of synth-driven rock. At the helm of Ultravox, he ignited a revolution in electropop, his…

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Members of The Cure, Depeche Mode, Smiths, Banshees, Bauhaus, and more remake The Mission’s “Tower Of Strength” For Covid-19 Relief

As the ravages of Covid-19 doggedly persist, Wayne Hussey (Sisters of Mercy, The Mission) has enlisted help to create a benefit re-recording of The Mission’s Tower of Strength to assist key workers…

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Classic Bands

Visage’s 1980 Debut Album

On November 10th, 1980 Visage released their self-titled debut album. The band saw its genesis when party hosts Steve Strange and Rusty Egan were hosting their New Romantic Bowie and…

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The Human League announce US gigs and European tourdates

The band that for many people is synonymous for synthpop, new-romantic, and new-wave—Sheffield’s The Human League have announced three stateside gigs this May in the US, and an extensive European and…

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An Interview with Midge Ure: The Voice of the New Romantic Era

Midge Ure has rare the ability to appeal to everyone. From his 1970s punk band, the Rich Kids—fronted by original Sex Pistols bassist, Glen Matlock—to his New Romantic endeavor, Visage,…

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