Tom Verlaine, Television frontman and hugely influential guitarist, dies at 73
Tom Verlaine, the frontman of foundational late-’70s New York City art-punk quartet Television, and a dazzling and hugely influential guitarist, died Saturday.
Recent Dark Wave Playlists
Listen: “The Go-Betweens and The Irish Writers” 50-minute radio documentary
Dublin’s Radio Nova 100 FM broadcast a very well-done 50-minute audio documentary by Ken Sweeney about Australian cult favorites The Go-Betweens a few weeks back.
The Sisters of Mercy announce second shows in Las Vegas and Los Angeles
The Sisters of Mercy today doubled the number of rare U.S. shows they’re scheduled to perform in May from two to four, but they’re still only playing in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
New Order to play South By Southwest and four other U.S. shows this March
New Order, which mounted a pandemic-delayed North American tour with fellow synthpop legends Pet Shop Boys last year, will return to the U.S. in March.
Contest: Win tickets to Cruel World fest with Siouxsie, Iggy Pop, Love and Rockets + more
The jaw-drooping lineup of May’s Cruel World festival was unveiled this week, and we’re thrilled to announce we’ve got a pair of tickets to give away.
Billy Idol announces 15-date headlining tour ahead of Cruel World appearance
Billy Idol will head out on the road beginning in late March on a 15-date North American headlining tour ahead of his appearance at May’s Cruel World festival.
Siouxsie, Love and Rockets, Iggy Pop, Adam Ant, Billy Idol playing Cruel World 2023
The Cruel World festival will return to Southern California in 2023, promoters announced today, with a lineup that includes Siouxsie, Love and Rockets and more.
