Tag: The Go-Go’s

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.