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Johnny Marr unveils 30-date North American tour in support of new album 'Playland'

Johnny Marr unveils 30-date North American tour in support of new album ‘Playland’

Turns out those Johnny Marr tour dates that were posted to the ex-Smiths guitarist’s Facebook page prematurely last month weren’t wrong, they were just incomplete. Now, though, Marr has confirmed the full 30-date North American tour late this fall in support of Playland.

Tracklists revealed for Siouxsie and the Banshees' final 4 expanded reissues

Tracklists revealed for Siouxsie and the Banshees’ final 4 expanded reissues

Late last month, Siouxsie and the Banshees confirmed the long-overdue reissue of the final four albums in the band’s catalog, and while tracklists were not announced at the time, they’ve now been revealed as the re-releases have appeared on Amazon UK for pre-order ahead of the Oct. 13 street date.

Simple Minds complete first new album in 5 years, debut new track 'Blindfolded'

Simple Minds complete first new album in 5 years, debut new track ‘Blindfolded’

Simple Minds have finished recording their first new studio album in five years — and 17th overall — and while details of the record’s release aren’t yet known, the band had debuted a new song that presumably will appear on the forthcoming LP. You can stream that track, “Blindfolded,” right here.

New releases: Morrissey, The Ocean Blue, New Model Army, KMFDM, Paul Weller

New releases: Morrissey, The Ocean Blue, New Model Army, KMFDM, Paul Weller

This week’s new releases include the DVD reissue of the long-out-of-print “Introducing Morrissey” concert film, plus a reissue of The Ocean Blue’s “Waterworks” EP, the new New Model Army studio/live album, a KMFDM concert album and a box set featuring Paul Weller’s first five solo albums.

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (9/7/14)

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (9/7/14)

Tonight’s edition of “Dark Wave” on Sirius XM’s 1st Wave featured music from Joy Division, A Split-Second, John Foxx, Revolting Cocks, Pink Turns Blue, Colin Newman, Bauhaus, 1,000 Homo DJs, Southern Death Cult, Front 242, The Stranglers, Tubeway Army, The Sisters of Mercy, Love and Rockets and more.

Decades after 'SNL' ban, The Replacements returning to 30 Rock to play 'Tonight Show'

Decades after ‘SNL’ ban, The Replacements returning to 30 Rock to play ‘Tonight Show’

More than 28 years after being banned from “Saturday Night Live” — reportedly over a drunken and profane performance — The Replacements will return to NBC’s famed 30 Rockefeller Center next week to perform as musical guests on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”

Chrissie Hynde sets 25-date North American tour in support of solo debut 'Stockholm'

Chrissie Hynde sets 25-date North American tour in support of solo debut ‘Stockholm’

Iconic Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde will embark on a 25-date North American tour this fall in support of her solo debut Stockholm, hitting U.S. cities from coast to coast after departing from Toronto in late October. And yes, she’s going back to Ohio.