Listen: Song Exploder podcast takes apart New Order’s era-defining “Blue Monday”
In many ways, New Order’s singular 1983 single “Blue Monday” is the perfect track to be disassembled by the Song Exploder podcast. Check out the new episode here.
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The The’s Matt Johnson finally embraces the “banned” music video for “This Is the Day”
The The’s Matt Johnson for years so disliked the video for the band’s iconic 1983 single “This Is the Day” that he insisted it be “withdrawn and banned from circulation.”
Thurston Moore’s new memoir “Sonic Life” to recount path to Sonic Youth and beyond
Thurston Moore this fall will release a new memoir called “Sonic Life” that will trace his musical awakening, the formation of and decades-long run of Sonic Youth.
Siouxsie returns to the concert stage for first time in a decade — here’s setlist and video
Siouxsie made her triumphant return to the concert stage for the first time in a decade Wednesday night in Brussels, performing a 17-song set.
The Cure’s “Shows of a Lost World” tour will hit these 7 South American countries
Robert Smith had promised to reveal details of The Cure’s concerts in Mexico and South America by the end of April, and though that deadline came and went.
Kate Bush to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — but Joy Division/New Order don’t make cut
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 will include performers Kate Bush, Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, George Michael, Willie Nelson.
New book “Live From the Underground” to tell the story of American college radio
A new book set for publication early next year promises to deliver the first overarching history of American college radio, tracing the medium’s rise as a force in music culture.
