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My Bloody Valentine releases possible photographic evidence of alleged reissues

My Bloody Valentine releases possible photographic evidence of alleged reissues

With My Bloody Valentine’s reissues now due out in a little more than a week, Sony today offered up the first photographic evidence of their existence, posting photos of the what purports to be the packaging of the two reissues and the new ‘EPs 1988-1991’ compilation on the band’s Facebook page.

Stream: School of Seven Bells covers Siouxsie & The Banshees' 'Kiss Them For Me'

Stream: School of Seven Bells covers Siouxsie & The Banshees’ ‘Kiss Them For Me’

If you missed the Record Store Day release last weekend from dreampop/electronic duo School of Seven Bells — a cover of Siouxsie and the Banshees’ late-period hit, ‘Kiss Them For Me’ — have no fear, it’s now available online and not just on wax. You can now stream the song here, or buy it digitally.

Johnny Marr: 'Once again, rumors of a Smiths reunion are untrue. It's not happening'

Johnny Marr: ‘Once again, rumors of a Smiths reunion are untrue. It’s not happening’

The Internet was abuzz this morning with rumors of a reunion by The Smiths this fall, fueled by a report from Music-News.com that the band “are to throw their differences aside and return to the live stage this autumn.” After having a bit of fun with the rumors on Twitter, though, Johnny Marr quickly denied the report.

The Jesus and Mary Chain playing Montreal fest, plus Toronto, Buffalo, Washington D.C.

The Jesus and Mary Chain playing Montreal fest, plus Toronto, Buffalo, Washington D.C.

The Jesus and Mary Chain’s touring schedule now includes shows in early August, as the Osheaga Music Festival this morning announced the group will play there, and the band itself posted new dates in Buffalo, N.Y., Toronto and Washington, D.C. on its website — and then removed them.

Video: Depeche Mode releases time-lapse clip of recording studio being set up

Video: Depeche Mode releases time-lapse clip of recording studio being set up

Last we checked in with Depeche Mode, the band was due to enter the studio this past March to begin work on its 13th studio album. Now DM is teasing fans with this 43-second time-lapse video of the band’s synths and other gear being set up in a studio.

Video: The Cult, ‘For the Animals’ — first single off upcoming ‘Choice of Weapon’

Video: The Cult, ‘For the Animals’ — first single off upcoming ‘Choice of Weapon’

ith the release of ‘Choice of Weapon’ — The Cult’s first new album in five years — now just a month away, the band this week released a music video for the record’s first single, “For the Animals.” The clip, which you can check out above, only features the band members in short cameos.

Video: Lucero covers David Bowie's 'Modern Love' for The AV Club's 'Undercover 2012’

Video: Lucero covers David Bowie’s ‘Modern Love’ for The AV Club’s ‘Undercover 2012’

Checking back in with the The AV Club’s recently launched Undercover 2012 series, we find that roots rockers Lucero have taken taken it upon themselves to cover David Bowie’s 1983 hit “Modern Love.” It’s a pretty good match, considering Lucero’s horn section.