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Sinéad O’Connor, 1966-2023

Sinéad O’Connor, 1966-2023

Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer-songwriter who possessed one of the most powerful voices of her generation, died this week. Celebrate her legacy through her music.

Skinny Puppy announces 12 more North American dates this fall to close out "final tour"

Skinny Puppy announces 12 more North American dates this fall to close out “final tour”

Skinny Puppy has extended what it’s billing as its “final tour,” adding 12 more North American concerts this fall as the group continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

Lol Tolhurst and Budgie enlist James Murphy, The Edge, Bobby Gillespie for new album

Lol Tolhurst and Budgie enlist James Murphy, The Edge, Bobby Gillespie for new album

The musical project that The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst and Budgie of Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Creatures first announced in 2020 is finally seeing the light of day.

Out this week: Madchester box set, Dexys, Bush Tetras, Billy Idol, Sugarcubes, TMBG + more

Out this week: Madchester box set, Dexys, Bush Tetras, Billy Idol, Sugarcubes, TMBG + more

This week’s new releases include a Madchester-themed box set, new albums from Bush Tetras and Dexys, and reissues of The Sugarcubes, Reagan Youth and more.

Playlist: Sirius XM’s "Dark Wave" — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/23/23)

Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/23/23)

“Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, airs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave.

Watch: The House of Love dazzles in live film shot at French concert earlier this year

Watch: The House of Love dazzles in live film shot at French concert earlier this year

For fans who’ve not yet seen Guy Chadwick’s new lineup of The House of Love, the group is the focus of a short live film by Sébastien Faits-Divers.

Dave Gahan covers The Gun Club's "Mother of Earth" for Jeffrey Lee Pierce tribute

Dave Gahan covers The Gun Club’s “Mother of Earth” for Jeffrey Lee Pierce tribute

Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan has contributed a cover of The Gun Club’s “Mother of Earth” for the fourth installment of The Jeffrey Lee Pierce Sessions Project.

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/16/23)

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/16/23)

“Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, airs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave.

Porno For Pyros plots first tour in 25 years as band's original lineup works on new album

Porno For Pyros plots first tour in 25 years as band’s original lineup works on new album

Porno For Pyros will embark on its first tour in 25 years this fall, hitting 21 cities in the U.S. as the band’s original lineup works on a new album.

Modern English preps new album "1234," announces 18-date U.S. tour

Modern English preps new album “1234,” announces 18-date U.S. tour

Modern English plans to release their ninth album, titled 1234, this fall and have just announced an 18-date U.S. tour that’s focused largely on the Midwest and South.

The Church announces second leg of U.S. tour in support of "The Hypnogogue"

The Church announces second leg of U.S. tour in support of “The Hypnogogue”

The Church will return to the United States this fall for a second round of dates in support of the band’s 26th studio album The Hypnogogue.

Depeche Mode's "Memento Mori" tour stretches into 2024 with 29 more European dates

Depeche Mode’s “Memento Mori” tour stretches into 2024 with 29 more European dates

Depeche Mode’s massive tour in support of the group’s 15th studio album Memento Mori will stretch into 2024, as the band today announced a second European leg.

Out this week: R.E.M. vinyl reissues, plus The Beat Farmers and The Stranglers

Out this week: R.E.M. vinyl reissues, plus The Beat Farmers and The Stranglers

This week’s new releases include two titles apiece reissued on vinyl by R.E.M. and The Beat Farmers, plus a 4CD collection from The Stranglers.