Tag: The Go-Go’s

"The Complete Fun Boy Three" collects 69 tracks on 5 CDs, plus DVD of videos and more

“The Complete Fun Boy Three” collects 69 tracks on 5 CDs, plus DVD of videos and more

The output of Fun Boy Three — formed by Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Neville Staple after they left The Specials — will be collected in a new 5CD/DVD box set.

Contest: Win a Go-Go's prize pack featuring new documentary, 'God Bless' reissue

Contest: Win a Go-Go’s prize pack featuring new documentary, ‘God Bless’ reissue

God bless the Go-Go’s. Speaking of which, we’re thrilled to be able to give away a special prize pack to honor the nomination of The Go-Go’s to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, with one very lucky Slicing Up Eyeballs reader taking home this sweet grand prize. Enter right here.

Kate Bush, Devo, The Go-Go's among 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Kate Bush, Devo, The Go-Go’s among 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this morning unveiled 16 nominees for its Class of 2021, a field that includes Kate Bush, Devo, The Go-Go’s, New York Dolls, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner, Fela Kuti, Rage Against the Machine, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and more. Also on the ballot: Chaka Kahn, Carole King and Tina Turner.

Watch the trailer for the new Go-Go's documentary debuting on Showtime

Watch the trailer for the new Go-Go’s documentary debuting on Showtime

This Friday, Showtime will premiere Alison Ellwood’s new documentary “The Go-Go’s,” which traces the rise of the hugely popular band out of the Los Angeles punk scene in the late ’70s and early ’80s. The 98-minute film premieres at 9 p.m. ET/PT on July 31. Watch the full trailer right here.

New releases: Depeche Mode, Joy Division, The Pretenders, Wire, Big Country, Go-Go's

New releases: Depeche Mode, Joy Division, The Pretenders, Wire, Big Country, Go-Go’s

This is a round-up of the week’s new albums, expanded reissues and/or box sets, appearing each Monday on Slicing Up Eyeballs. All releases due out this Friday unless noted. May also include some other titles released in recent weeks but not previously featured. Includes releases by Depeche Mode, Joy Division and more.

Listen: The Darling Buds cover The Go-Go's 'Our Lips Are Sealed' for Cassette Store Day

Listen: The Darling Buds cover The Go-Go’s ‘Our Lips Are Sealed’ for Cassette Store Day

Reunited U.K. indiepop outfit The Darling Buds have recorded a cover of The Go-Go’s 1981 hit “Our Lips Are Sealed” — written by Jane Wiedlin and The Specials’ Terry Hall — that will be released on the Neon Maniacs compilation on Cassette Store Day this October. Stream the full song right here.

The Psychedelic Furs map out 35-date tour across U.S. this summer

The Psychedelic Furs map out 35-date tour across U.S. this summer

Since last we checked in with The Psychedelic Furs back in March, the band has considerably expanded its summer touring plans, with at least 35 dates announced so far in a trek that will keep Richard Butler and Co. on the road in the U.S. from late May through early September.

The Beat's Dave Wakeling records 2 songs for 2 Tone-inspired 'Scooby-Doo' episode

The Beat’s Dave Wakeling records 2 songs for 2 Tone-inspired ‘Scooby-Doo’ episode

Parents of young children or fans of cartoons in general may want to tune in to this afternoon’s installment of “Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated” on the Cartoon Network: Today’s episode, “Dance of the Undead,” celebrates 2 Tone-era ska music and features two songs recorded just for the show by Dave Wakeling.

The Psychedelic Furs announce U.S. concerts — including 2 with The Go-Go's

The Psychedelic Furs announce U.S. concerts — including 2 with The Go-Go’s

With frontman Richard Butler presumably recovered from the spinal surgery that sidelined the band’s New Year’s dates, The Psychedelic Furs today announced a run of seven U.S. concerts in late May and early June — including a pair on the East Coast with The Go-Go’s.

The B-52s and The Go-Go's teaming up for joint U.S. tour this summer

The B-52s and The Go-Go’s teaming up for joint U.S. tour this summer

Pop favorites The B-52s and The Go-Go’s are teaming up for a joint U.S. tour this summer, and while only one date is so far confirmed — at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom on June 19 — the two bands have announced plans to perform together in at least 11 cities.

The Psychedelic Furs announce U.K. tour this summer between spring, fall U.S. runs

The Psychedelic Furs announce U.K. tour this summer between spring, fall U.S. runs

Between The Psychedelic Furs’ late-spring and early-fall runs of shows in the northeastern and southwestern portions of the U.S., the band will return to its native U.K. for a seven-date tour this summer that includes the band’s previously announced slot at the Hop Farm Festival.

The Psychedelic Furs roll out new U.S. dates, including California shows with The Go-Gos

The Psychedelic Furs roll out new U.S. dates, including California shows with The Go-Gos

Having just wrapped up a run of spring U.S. dates across the northeast and midwest, The Psychedelic Furs have announced a new batch of American concerts in late spring and early fall, including two dates supporting The Go-Gos in California in late September.

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.