Simple Minds, OMD to cover Kraftwerk’s ‘Neon Lights’ on upcoming tour of the UK
The rock and synth contingents of New Wave will meet on UK stages this winter when Simple Minds takes Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark out […]
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The Damned cancels U.S. tour after failing to obtain visas for October concerts
Punk-era survivors The Damned abruptly scuttled their upcoming U.S. tour today — the eve of the trek’s opening night in Cleveland — citing immigration […]
U2’s Rose Bowl concert to be streamed live on YouTube worldwide Sunday — for free
Sunday, U2’s mammoth 360° Tour pulls into the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., where a sold-out crowd of 96,000 fans is expected to soak up […]
Video: Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, John Taylor shopping for vinyl at Amoeba
The latest entry in Amoeba Records’ clever “What In My Bag?” video series — in which musicians shopping at the California chain’s outlets show off […]
Bad Lieutenant, No Age, Jay Reatard among U.S. openers for Pixies’ ‘Doolittle’ tour
U.S. concerts on the Pixies’ ongoing Doolittle 20th anniversary tour will be opened by New Order spinoff Bad Lieutenant and a series of indie luminaries, including […]
New releases: Bauhaus ‘Omnibus’ editions, plus Lou Reed, Pylon, Alison Moyet reissues
Record Rack: A weekly round-up of new albums, reissues and/or box sets due out Tuesday. ARTIST: Bauhaus RELEASES: In the Flat Field: Omnibus Edition, Mask: […]
Reunited Comsat Angels playing three UK shows next week, could be band’s last
After playing their first gig in 14 years this past April, reunited and highly influential British post-punk act Comsat Angels are embarking on a short, […]
