Recent Dark Wave Playlists

New releases: Lloyd Cole's 'Rattlesnakes' reissued, Depeche Mode double A-side single

New releases: Lloyd Cole’s ‘Rattlesnakes’ reissued, Depeche Mode double A-side single

Tweet Record Rack: A round-up of the week’s new albums, reissues and/or box sets. ARTIST: Lloyd Cole and the Commotions RELEASE: Rattlesnakes: Deluxe Edition BACKSTORY: […]

The Godfathers lose 2 founding members, announce new lineup, more concerts

The Godfathers lose 2 founding members, announce new lineup, more concerts

Tweet Reunited U.K. guitar-rockers The Godfathers yesterday announced the departure of founding members Mike Gibson and George Mazur — the second lineup change this year, […]

Morrissey postpones Indio, Calif., concert over 'blown voice' — 20th cancellation this year

Morrissey postpones Indio, Calif., concert over ‘blown voice’ — 20th cancellation this year

  Tweet The increasingly commitment-phobic Morrissey abruptly canceled tonight’s concert in Indio, Calif., without official explanation — bringing the total number of shows Moz has […]

The Primitives plan UK reunion tour in April

The Primitives plan UK reunion tour in April

  Tweet Following their under-the-radar re-emergence in October after 17 years of inactivity, ’80s British indie-pop outfit The Primitives have booked a 10-date reunion tour […]

Video: John Lydon's reunited Public Image Ltd. play 'Rise' for BBC2's 'Culture Show'

Video: John Lydon’s reunited Public Image Ltd. play ‘Rise’ for BBC2’s ‘Culture Show’

Tweet The first glimpse — and unfortunately, it really was just a glimpse — of John Lydon’s reformed Public Image Ltd. emerged last night when […]

Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, David Byrne & Brian Eno earn Grammy nominations

Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, David Byrne & Brian Eno earn Grammy nominations

Tweet The nominations for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards were announced last night, and this year’s list features a slew of ’80s college-rock vets, including […]

Quick Spins: Jane's Addiction, Alison Moyet, Morrissey, Ian McCulloch, Roger O'Donnell

Quick Spins: Jane’s Addiction, Alison Moyet, Morrissey, Ian McCulloch, Roger O’Donnell

  Photo by John Darwin Kurc Tweet The early-2000s lineup of Jane’s Addiction — with Chris Chaney manning the bass instead of original member Eric […]