Tag: Buzzcocks

Howard Devoto to rejoin Buzzcocks for 2 ‘Back to Front’ concerts in U.K. next May

More than 30 years after leaving the band he co-founded, original frontman Howard Devoto will rejoin the Buzzcocks for part of the punk legends’ two ‘Back to Front’ concerts in Manchester and London next May, shows that will feature three different lineups of the band performing music from their respective eras.

Magazine to release 'No Thyself,' first album in 30 years; sets U.K. tour this November

Magazine to release ‘No Thyself,’ first album in 30 years; sets U.K. tour this November

Magazine — the post-punk act that Howard Devoto formed in 1977 after leaving the Buzzcocks — is poised to this week release ‘No Thyself,’ the band’s fifth studio album and first in 30 years, before embarking on a short U.K. tour this November.

New releases: Peter Murphy, Depeche Mode, Joy Division & New Order, INXS, Buzzcocks

New releases: Peter Murphy, Depeche Mode, Joy Division & New Order, INXS, Buzzcocks

This week’s new releases include ‘Ninth,’ the new solo album from Peter Murphy; ‘Remixes 2: 81-11’ from Depeche Mode; the ‘Total: From Joy Division to New Order’ compilation; a 10 CD box set of remastered INXS albums; a disc of Buzzcocks re-recordings; and Duncan Sheik’s compilation of ’80s alternative covers, ‘Covers 80s.’

Martin Rushent, producer of Human League, Buzzcocks and Stranglers, 1948-2011

Martin Rushent, producer of Human League, Buzzcocks and Stranglers, 1948-2011

British record producer Martin Rushent — who helmed The Human League’s genre-defining 1981 album ‘Dare,’ as well as beloved post-punk/New Wave-era records and singles by The Stranglers, Buzzcocks, XTC, The Go-Go’s and more — died Saturday. He was 63.

Download: Stone Roses' 'I Wanna Be Adored' covered by Raveonettes for Doc Martens

Download: Stone Roses’ ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ covered by Raveonettes for Doc Martens

Danish duo The Raveonettes has covered The Stone Roses’ classic ‘I Wanna Be Adored’ for Dr. Martens’ 50th anniversary; check out the video, a making-of clip and download a free MP3 of the track.

Buzzcocks to play 'Another Music,' 'Love Bites' on 22-date North American tour

Buzzcocks to play ‘Another Music,’ ‘Love Bites’ on 22-date North American tour

Classic punk outfit Buzzcocks today announced a 22-date North American tour later this spring that will find the band tearing through its first two albums — ‘Another Music in a Different Kitchen’ and ‘Love Bites’ — in their entirety each night, plus ‘other hits.’