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Random Music News for Thursday, October 6, 2016

October 6, 2016October 5, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments AC/DC, Brian Johnson, BROS, Cure, Daft Punk, Damian Marley, Desert Trip, Fender, Fish, Headtones, Jared Leto, Paisley Park, Prince, Rain Over St. Ambrose, Robbie Williams, Rolling Stones, Russia, Shazam, Sheepdogs, Skrillex, Tool

One more sleep until the long weekend. Hang in there. And now, some music news. Well, this is awkward. Ewan

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Music History 

How Are Classic Alternative Bands Doing in the Age of Social Media?

August 3, 2016August 2, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cure, Depeche Mode, Infographic, New Order, Smiths, Social Media

Cameron Gordon has a new infographic at Completely Ignored where he looks at the social media situation for classic alt-rock

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A Mashup of The Cure and the Commodores? Why Not?

August 4, 2015August 4, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Commodores, Cure, Lionel Ritchie, Mashup

In some alternate universe, Robert Smith and Lionel Ritchie are bandmates. (Via Dangerous Minds and Sonic More Music.)

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Not What You’d Expect from an Alumni of the Cure: Roger O’Donnell Steps Out

May 24, 2015May 23, 2015 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Cure, Julia Kent, Music, Roger O'Donnell, Tristan, Tristan and Isolde

Roger O’Donnell is best known for his keyboard work in The Cure. Proving that talent knows no bounds and can

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Music History 

Got a Song Stuck in Your Head? Try Chewing Gum

April 23, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cure, Earworm

For the last two days, I’ve had the hook of Hozier’s “Take Me to Church” running in my head on

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Music News 

What If Post-Punk Stars Were Actually Superheroes?

March 20, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Cure, Joy Division, Post-punk, Robert Smith, Superheroes

Well, they may look like this. More at The Curious Brain.. (Via Andrew)

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Major Beatles Tribute Album Coming November 17

September 12, 2014September 12, 2014 Alan Cross 2 Comments Beatles, Cure, Tribute Album

Wow. Look at the track listing.  Scroll down for a live sample of the Cure’s contribution. (Thanks to Greggory for

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for April 4, 2014

April 4, 2014April 4, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Canadian Musician, Cure, Jack White, Miley Cyrus, Record Store Day, Robert Smith, Slipknot, The Guardian

Follow up or not. Totally up to you. Robert Smith tore a strip off a critic who dissed the Cure.

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Music News 

This Works: Aimee Mann’s New Music Video About the Common Cold

February 6, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aimee Man, Charity, Cold, Cure, David Foley

It’s a bit of a fantasy–a character in the video discovers a cure for the common cold–but the intent is

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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