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Mark Hollis, Talk Talk leader who bridged synthpop and post-rock, 1955-2019

Mark Hollis, Talk Talk leader who bridged synthpop and post-rock, 1955-2019

Mark Hollis, the co-founder, lead singer and chief songwriter for Talk Talk, a British group that made its mark with early ’80s synthpop hits before morphing into something altogether artier, has died following a short illness, his former manager confirmed Tuesday. He was 64.

Peter Murphy to perform Bauhaus' 'In the Flat Field' at 18th San Francisco concert next month

Peter Murphy to perform Bauhaus’ ‘In the Flat Field’ at 18th San Francisco concert next month

Peter Murphy fans in San Francisco who’ve repeatedly endured delays and rescheduling of the singer’s long-promised residency will get yet another chance to see him with the announcement of what appears to be a final U.S. date on his Bauhaus 40th anniversary tour with David J.

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (2/24/19)

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (2/24/19)

“Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, airs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. EDT every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave (Channel 33). The most recent two episodes also are available via Sirius XM’s On Demand service for online subscribers. See tonight’s full playlist right here.

Johnny Marr releases new synth-splashed single 'Armatopia' — watch the music video

Johnny Marr releases new synth-splashed single ‘Armatopia’ — watch the music video

It’s been a big week for Johnny Marr, first with the announcement of a new round of North American touring in support of his third solo album Call the Comet, and now the release of a new non-album single: the synth-splashed, Electronic-reminiscent “Armatopia.” Check it out right here.

Kate Bush to collect rarities on 'The Other Sides' box set, releases 'Rocket Man' video

Kate Bush to collect rarities on ‘The Other Sides’ box set, releases ‘Rocket Man’ video

The four discs’ worth of Kate Bush rarities, B-sides, remixes and cover versions that filled out the back half of last year’s second CD box set of the singer’s reissued catalog will get their own separate release next month in a new box set called The Other Sides. See the full tracklist right here.

Ministry to play Wax Trax!-era set at special screenings of 'Industrial Accident' documentary

Ministry to play Wax Trax!-era set at special screenings of ‘Industrial Accident’ documentary

To celebrate the Record Store Day release of the “Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records” documentary and its soundtrack, Vans will sponsor a half-dozen screening events in North America that will include a panel discussion and a “Wax Trax!-era” live set by Ministry.

Violent Femmes and X double up for American co-headlining tour this May

Violent Femmes and X double up for American co-headlining tour this May

After two consecutive summers of touring with Echo & The Bunnymen, the Violent Femmes will mix it up this year and head out on the road in May for a short co-headlining tour with X. The trek opens May 5 in San Diego and runs through May 17 in St. Louis, Mo., with a few Violent Femmes-only shows on either side.

Slicing Up Eyeballs is 10 years old today *

Slicing Up Eyeballs is 10 years old today *

Well, well, well. We nearly let the day slip past without acknowledging an unexpected milestone: Slicing Up Eyeballs, the very website you’re now perusing, turned 10 years old today. With an asterisk, of course, considering that ill-fated hiatus we took from May 2015 to February 2017.

Andy Anderson, former drummer for The Cure, reveals he has terminal cancer

Andy Anderson, former drummer for The Cure, reveals he has terminal cancer

Drummer Andy Anderson, who joined The Cure after Lol Tolhurst moved to keyboards and played on the band’s 1984 album The Top, revealed on Facebook this week that he has Stage 4 cancer, a terminal diagnosis that there is “no way of returning back from.” Read his full statement here.

The Dream Syndicate returns with new album 'These Times' — hear single 'Black Light'

The Dream Syndicate returns with new album ‘These Times’ — hear single ‘Black Light’

Paisley Underground-era rockers The Dream Syndicate in May will release their second album since reuniting, a 10-song collection that’s preceded by the hypnotic single “Black Light” — hear it below — and will be followed by a string of concerts in the eastern U.S. Full details and tour dates here.

Johnny Marr announces new round of North American dates to support 'Call the Comet'

Johnny Marr announces new round of North American dates to support ‘Call the Comet’

Former Smiths guitar slinger Johnny Marr today announced plans for a second round of touring in North America behind his third solo album, Call the Comet, following up dates last September and November with 19 new dates in the U.S. and Canada in April and May. See full dates here.

Morrissey abandons his boycott of Canada, imposes 8-date tour on peaceful nation

Morrissey abandons his boycott of Canada, imposes 8-date tour on peaceful nation

Morrissey today announced an eight-date tour of Canada this April, abandoning without explanation his 15-year boycott of the nation until its annual seal hunt is banned. That hasn’t happened, but Moz nevertheless will return, and part of the tour’s proceeds will go toward animal welfare charities across Canada. Dates here.

The Cure to play 'Disintegration' in Australia this year — and perhaps elsewhere, too

The Cure to play ‘Disintegration’ in Australia this year — and perhaps elsewhere, too

The Cure announced today that it will return to the Sydney Opera House, where the band premiered 2011’s Reflections concerts, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Disintegration with four full-album performances in May — perhaps the first of more to come. Full details right here.