Lost World certified gold in UK

From BRIT Awards:

'Songs of a Lost World', the album by The Cure, is now #BRITcertified Gold

Four Tet remix of Alone for RSD

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BRIT Awards tonight

Update:

Sam Fender wins Alternative/Rock Act

Ezra Collective wins Group of the Year

Charli XCX wins Album of the Year 

Cure go 0-3 on the night. Congratulations to Charli, Sam and Ezra Collective 

Good luck to The Cure at The BRIT Awards tonight, where they're nominated in 3 categories:

Album of the Year
Group of the Year
Alternative/Rock Act

You can watch the show on ITV1 & ITVX in the UK and on YouTube everywhere. 
https://www.youtube.com/live/sVrWn-dHvv4?si=I7gA4Y8qgepA66Jx

Boris interview

New audio interview with Boris Williams.

Talking about his early years, recording with The Cure, his new band Vamberator, and lots more.

He also says Vamberator plan to play some live shows in Italy this Summer.

So good to hear from Boris again!

https://www.c86show.org/e/boris-williams-the-cure-vamberator/

Musicians for Fire Relief

Lol will be a part of this.

https://www.musiciansforfirerelief.com

Andy Vella: How I designed the artwork for Songs of a Lost World

When The Cure released Songs of a Lost World in November 2024, it topped the charts in 10 countries and was praised effusively by fans around the world. Designer and long-time Cure collaborator Andy Vella joins us with an overview of his creative approach to the visual concept, sleeve, campaign, and the impact it's had.

Read the article at Creative Boom.

Lol & Gray collaboration with Miki Berenyi

 From Miki Berenyi:

Ollie's been busy mixing a collab track we're doing with Lol and Gray Tolhurst for the EU tour - we'll be playing it live together and are looking forward to releasing it for your listening pleasure!

Tix at mikistuff.com/live

Pre-emptive answers to inevitable questions: 

• Sorry the tour is so short/narrow - we can only take limited time off work

• Yes - Lol is only playing with us on the EU dates

• We hope to have some exclusive merch but it's a proper ball-ache to organise because Brexit etc

Wyldest covers Lovesong

Making breakfast with The Cure's Roger O'Donnell

From Queen Kwong:

Making breakfast with The Cure's Roger O'Donnell

Real talk on tragic eggs and the relentless need to make music

Roger plays keyboards and synths in The Cure. He joined the band in 1987. Before that, he played with The Thomson Twins and The Psychedelic Furs. He’s currently working on his 8th solo record.

I’m very fortunate to call Roger a longtime friend. He’s supported my career for many years and has contributed keyboards on my albums. I’m recording the new Queen Kwong LP at his home studio now, and thought it would be a good time to use the Substack video feature to get his candid take on some of the things I’ve been writing about on this platform —rock music, the entertainment industry, being in a band, being a creative, etc.

Keyboard/Studio brush from Roger

From Roger O'Donnell on Bluesky:

Coming soon, the keyboard/studio brush from Roger O'Donnell and RAMAR Berlin. Signature limited edition in gloss black. You know you want one! You need one!!! I will donate all my side to Lymphoma Research.

Robert's Lost World prints available

 From Heart Research UK:

We’re beyond excited to announce a limited release of special edition A4 and A3 prints featuring artwork by Robert Smith, inspired by The Cure 's latest album #songsofalostworld!

These exclusive pieces are a must-have for any fan!

Shop now.

Head on the Door picture disc for RSD

From The Cure:

2025 MARKS THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF 'THE HEAD ON THE DOOR'. THE ALBUM HAS BEEN REMASTERED BY @RobertSmith  & WILL BE AVAILABLE ON PICTURE DISC FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR #RSD2025.

THE LTD EDITION ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH @WarChildUK ON APR 12 VIA INDIE RECORD STORES

Age of Loneliness on Vinyl & CD

Age of Loneliness, the debut album from Vamberator (Jem Tayle & Boris Williams) is now on blue Vinyl LP, gold CD, or as a limited edition LP / CD bundle (until the end of Feb 2025) from Maracash Records. Also available as a digital download on Bandcamp.

An Evening with Tim Pope

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BRITs vote

The Cure are nominated for 3 BRIT awards, including Best Alternative/Rock Act.

You can vote for them once a day until 14th February 11.59pm GMT via Whatsapp.

Info on voting: brits.co.uk/vote/

You can sign up for daily reminders here:

Email - TheCure.lnk.to/BRITsIF

Whatsapp - TheCure.lnk.to/BRITsReminders

Lola Young covers Close to Me

J Mascis covers Breathe

J Mascis has released a digital cover of The Cure’s deep cut, “Breathe.” In a recent interview Mascis did for Uncut about The Cure, he shared: “Robert Smith’s guitars have a washy sort of sound that encompasses you, and his voice has a great pure tone. I related to the music. It made me feel “Oh yeah, this is where I’m at, this guy’s out there feeling the same thing, it comforted me.”  

Get it on Bandcamp or Sub Pop.

200 Greatest Goth Albums

This magazine is on sale now. Also available to buy online. Photos from James Tansley and Aaron Law.

Facebook fakes

From The Cure on Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/share/18UKyDbMhD/

Lol at NAMM today

From Lol on Instagram:

If you're at NAMM today at 10AM I'm helping demo the new V 71 module and the VQD 106 at The Roland stage...