R.E.M.’s “Strange Currencies” gets new video, digital EP thanks to song’s use in “The Bear”
R.E.M.’s 1994 single “Strange Currencies” features prominently — and repeatedly — in the new second season of FX’s hit streaming show “The Bear.”
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The Jesus and Mary Chain unveils new live album — hear “Sometimes Always” with Isobell Campbell
The Jesus and Mary Chain will release a 17-track live album called Sunset 666 this August that was recorded at the Hollywood Palladium in 2018.
Out this week: The Sound, Andy Partridge, Big Country, Laibach, Durutti Column + more
This week’s new releases include a box set and vinyl demos set from The Sound, plus titles from The 3 Clubmen, Big Country, Laibach, The Durutti Column and more.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (6/25/23)
“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.
“Silhouettes and Shadows” promises “secret history” of David Bowie’s “Scary Monsters”
Next month sees publication of a new book that delves into the story behind one of David Bowie’s most pivotal albums: his 1980 collection Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).
The 3 Clubmen — featuring XTC’s Andy Partridge — premiere lyric video for “Aviatrix”
The 3 Clubmen, the new act that finds XTC founder Andy Partridge teaming up with Jen Olive and Stu Rowe, debuted its first song, “Aviatrix,” back in April.
Public Image Ltd. debuts “Car Chase” — 3rd single off upcoming “End of World”
Public Image Ltd. this week debuted the third single — the bass-driven “Car Chase” off the band’s upcoming 11th album End of World, which is due out in August.
