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.
