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, […]
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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
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’
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
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
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 […]
Video: Simple Minds and OMD perform Kraftwerk’s ‘Neon Lights’ together
Tweet As promised, New Wave vets Simple Minds and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark are teaming up to perform Kraftwerk’s 1978 classic “Neon Lights” during […]
