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Duncan Sheik plays The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, The Smiths on 'Covers 80s'

Duncan Sheik plays The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, The Smiths on ‘Covers 80s’

Duncan Sheik will reinterpret a dozen ’80s alternative and synthpop classics this June with the release of ‘Covers 80s,’ which will include new takes on old favorites by The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, Love and Rockets, The Smiths and more.

Mick Karn, of Japan and Dalis Car, 1958-2011

Mick Karn, of Japan and Dalis Car, 1958-2011

Mick Karn — who played bass in the acclaimed art-rock act Japan from the mid-’70s through the early ’80s and teamed up with Peter Murphy for the singer’s post-Bauhaus project Dalis Car — died today following a six-month battle with cancer. He was 52.

Peter Murphy: Dalis Car sessions begin next week, 'Ninth' solo album out 'soon'

Peter Murphy: Dalis Car sessions begin next week, ‘Ninth’ solo album out ‘soon’

Ex-Bauhaus leader Peter Murphy took to his Facebook page today to update fans on a number of projects, including his Dalis Car reunion with Mick Karn (sessions being ‘next week’) and the pending release of his new solo album Ninth (‘shouldn’t be too long now’).

Bauhaus' Peter Murphy, Japan's Mick Karn reuniting for second Dalis Car album

Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy, Japan’s Mick Karn reuniting for second Dalis Car album

Former Bauhaus vocalist Peter Murphy today announced that he’s reuniting later this year with ailing ex-Japan bassist Mick Karn to record a second Dali’s Car album — the short-lived group’s first new record since 1984’s ‘The Waking Hour.’