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29 years of news, rumors, minutiae about The Cure. Since June 1996. 🎢 I found you in a chain of flowers 🎢 https://craigjparker.blogspot.com

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10.03.2026 23:17 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Mo' Fidelity Records:

As previously announced, James & Andy from The Twilight Sad will be joining us instore on 2nd April at 5.45, if you want to attend and haven't already pre-ordered the record you'd better be quick because there are VERY few spaces left. email mofidelityrecords@gmail.com

10.03.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From @nightsswimming.bsky.social:

These are some clips of us filming the β€œPoison Berry” video in Brighton earlier this year.

Thank you again to @jaybartlett__ for helping us bring the ideas to life! It was a lot of fun to make.

The full thing is on our YouTube channel now. x

10.03.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Just Mustard:

We’re looking forward to our USA and Canada tour starting in May. Very happy to announce that @miss_grit will be joining us for the majority of it!

Special guest for NYC TBA!

Get tickets - justmustard.ie

Love JM x

10.03.2026 16:43 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 6 Music - The 6 Mix with Mary Anne Hobbs, Robert Smith from The Cure The Cure frontman Robert Smith takes over the 6 Mix.

ROBERT TAKES OVER THE @BBC6MUSIC 6MIX AHEAD OF HIS 'CUREATION' OF THIS YEAR'S TEENAGE CANCER TRUST CONCERTS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL MARCH 23-29. TUNE IN FRIDAY 11PM UK TIME www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

10.03.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 163 πŸ” 28 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2
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Countless iconic alternative videos β€” including the Cure's "Lovesong," Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing," Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Under The Bridge," and Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" β€” had their world premieres on '120 Minutes.' βš™οΈ

10.03.2026 15:08 πŸ‘ 54 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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After initially being presented by rotating VJs, '120 Minutes' introduced a succession of regular hosts: Kevin Seal, Dave Kendall, Lewis Largent, Matt Pinfield, and Dave Holmes. Hundreds of popular artists also dropped by to guest host, be interviewed, and perform. It aired on MTV from 1986 to 2000.

10.03.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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β€˜120 Minutes’ premiered on MTV 40 years ago today. The program, airing from 1–3 a.m. EST on Mondays, was conceived as a showcase for new and experimental videos. It soon moved to midnight, and as its focus narrowed to alternative music, it became essential viewing for fans of cutting-edge bands.

10.03.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 156 πŸ” 37 πŸ’¬ 12 πŸ“Œ 38
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ON THIS DAY ... in 1989 - ALL ABOUT EVE 15 photos from Chipping Norton, `1989

substack.com/@mickmercer/...

10.03.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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On the 29th of April we open for the legendary chapterhouse with sister ray davies it will be crazy, and loud!😎Exciting!

@soniccathedral.bsky.social

10.03.2026 13:21 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Tim Pope:

Expect behind-the-scenes photos and Polaroids to be included in 'I Shoot Rock Stars' from my own never-before-seen collection. Here's a props list from a banned video that few got to see. Anyone got any ideas which one it is? Buy it here linktr.ee/IShootRockStars

09.03.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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09.03.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Twilight Sad - Official Site and Store Official Site for The Twilight Sad - The new album - It's the Long Goodbye - Out 27th March 2026

From The Twilight Sad:

In a little over a month we’ll be touring our upcoming album β€˜IT’S THE LONG GOODBYE’ (out March 27th) across the EU & UK.

Tour starts 12th April. If you’ve yet to get tickets,move fast as Copenhagen and Cologne are now sold out, with others close to selling out!

Tickets -

09.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We're excited to announce that we'll be playing at Total Bummer Festival at Knockdown Center in NYC May 30th & 31st. Tickets now on sale. link.dice.fm/TOTALBUMMERNYC

09.03.2026 17:44 πŸ‘ 190 πŸ” 32 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 4
Knockdown Center x Saint Vitus present
Total Bummer

Saturday, 5/30:
Dinosaur Jr.
Blonde Redhead
Meat Puppets
Flipper
Teen Mortgage
No Joy
Miho Hatori
bloodsports

Sunday, 5/31:
The Jesus and Mary Chain
juile
They Are Gutting a Body of Water
Drop Nineteens
Her New Knife
Starcleaner Reunion
Lathe of Heaven
blair

Queens, NY Knockdown Center

Knockdown Center x Saint Vitus present Total Bummer Saturday, 5/30: Dinosaur Jr. Blonde Redhead Meat Puppets Flipper Teen Mortgage No Joy Miho Hatori bloodsports Sunday, 5/31: The Jesus and Mary Chain juile They Are Gutting a Body of Water Drop Nineteens Her New Knife Starcleaner Reunion Lathe of Heaven blair Queens, NY Knockdown Center

Dinosaur Jr., The Jesus and Mary Chain, Blonde Redhead, Julie, Meat Puppets, They Are Gutting a Body of Water, Flipper, Drop Nineteens, and more are playing Total Bummer at Knockdown Center www.brooklynvegan.com/dinosaur-jr-...

09.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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2 weeks until Johnny Marr returns to the US for a short run of California shows.
Tickets - johnnymarr.com

09.03.2026 15:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Recording β€˜Alfie’ πŸͺΆ

09.03.2026 12:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
One Hundred Years
One Hundred Years YouTube video by OMAR DOOM - Topic

Omar Doom - One Hundred Years

09.03.2026 13:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Omar Doom Releases Hard Synth-Drive Cover Of The Cure's "One Hundred Years" | Metalheads Forever Magazine OMAR DOOM RELEASES HARD SYNTH-DRIVEN COVER OF THE CURE’S β€œONE HUNDRED YEARS”  — LISTEN Musician and actorΒ Omar DoomΒ returns with a ferocious reinterpretation of β€œOne Hundred Years,” the opening track ...

Omar Doom Releases Hard Synth-Drive Cover Of The Cure’s β€œOne Hundred Years”

09.03.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of Siouxsie Sioux beside a quote of hers; "People forget the punk thing was really good for them. It motivated them to pick up a guitar rather than be a chanteuse. It allowed us to be aggressive."

A photo of Siouxsie Sioux beside a quote of hers; "People forget the punk thing was really good for them. It motivated them to pick up a guitar rather than be a chanteuse. It allowed us to be aggressive."

Wise words from the Queen herself on #InternationalWomensDay

08.03.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 85 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Featuring Debbie Harry of Blondie, Viv Albertine of The Slits, Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie And The Banshees, Chrissie Hynde of Pretenders, Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex and Pauline Black of The Selector. 

Photo courtesy of Michael Putland, 1980.

Featuring Debbie Harry of Blondie, Viv Albertine of The Slits, Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie And The Banshees, Chrissie Hynde of Pretenders, Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex and Pauline Black of The Selector. Photo courtesy of Michael Putland, 1980.

It's #InternationalWomensDay, and this photo from 1980 continues to be a rallying banner for the women of #alternativemusic

08.03.2026 10:46 πŸ‘ 100 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 2

Reeveski joins the ballet, now that I would like to see!!!!

08.03.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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On April 7th, we're back in London for our first headline show of the year at Sebright Arms.

We're playing with our lovely friends Highdrive and Opal Mag for Worn Out Creative, @clashmusic.com and Venn Records.

This is a free show, tickets in our bio!

07.03.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Dream | Lighthearted to Deeply Moving Experience the many layers of humanity in our artform with Sir Frederick Ashton’s The Dream and a world premiere by My’Kal Stromile.

Get tickets to experience how this unexpected collaboration opens a new window on what dance can be.
www.bostonballet.org/performances...

07.03.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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From Boston Ballet:

@reevesgabrels.bsky.social isn’t just a guitarist, he’s a creative trailblazer. From Bowie collaborations to The Cure’s iconic sound, he knows how to push limits. Now he joins Boston Ballet for My’Kal Stromile’s world premiere of The Leisurely Installation of a New Window.

07.03.2026 18:16 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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#TheCure 's live performance of 'This Is a Lie' and 'Boys Don't Cry' on the French TV show 'L'Appel de la Couette'. Filmed at Studio 128 in Saint-Denis, France, in October 1996.
youtu.be/lpVD6MxfjS0

07.03.2026 17:35 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
The two men hit it off right away, and as they walked drunkenly through the deserted streets of Osaka at 4:30 in the morning, Reitzell decided to ask Shields if he might be interested in contributing to a film score, if ever he found a suitable project. β€˜Sure,’ Shields replied. His only prior experience with film music had been a $5,000 payday he’d shared with J Mascis to demo a version of the Mission Impossible 2 theme song. (In another win for mainstream American culture, Limp Bizkit got the gig instead.) Reitzell knew of Shields’s recent difficulties with Island and his inability to finish new solo work in the studio, but he seemed undeterred.

The two men hit it off right away, and as they walked drunkenly through the deserted streets of Osaka at 4:30 in the morning, Reitzell decided to ask Shields if he might be interested in contributing to a film score, if ever he found a suitable project. β€˜Sure,’ Shields replied. His only prior experience with film music had been a $5,000 payday he’d shared with J Mascis to demo a version of the Mission Impossible 2 theme song. (In another win for mainstream American culture, Limp Bizkit got the gig instead.) Reitzell knew of Shields’s recent difficulties with Island and his inability to finish new solo work in the studio, but he seemed undeterred.

Cover of Andrew Perer’s β€œTurn My Head Into Sound: A History of Kevin Shields and My Bloody Valentine”

Cover of Andrew Perer’s β€œTurn My Head Into Sound: A History of Kevin Shields and My Bloody Valentine”

Somewhere there’s a recording of Kevin Shields and J Mascis doing the β€œMission: Impossible” theme

07.03.2026 06:15 πŸ‘ 83 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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From @despjournalist.bsky.social:

Our Leicester gig is over half sold already, so buy your tickets now and make us feel popular! May 2nd at The Big Difference.

πŸ“· Chris Hogge

www.songkick.com/artists/6804...

07.03.2026 16:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Prosecutors Unable To Attend Live Nation Trial After Scalpers Buy Every Ticket

Prosecutors Unable To Attend Live Nation Trial After Scalpers Buy Every Ticket

Prosecutors Unable To Attend Live Nation Trial After Scalpers Buy Every Ticket https://theonion.com/prosecutors-unable-to-attend-live-nation-trial-after-scalpers-buy-every-ticket/

06.03.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 1152 πŸ” 138 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 4
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GIG ALERT: REEVES GABRELS w/ BOSTON BALLET, ten performances, 19-29 Mar 2026. The Cure guitarist collaborated w/ Mischa Santora on music for choreography by My'Kal Stromile. #MusicSky
Brief video promo:
www.facebook.com/share/v/1AiK...
Full press release:
bostonballet.prospect2.com/index.php?ac...

06.03.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 52 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0