Sunday, October 6, 2024

Another "anonymous" artwork revealed

Another interesting anonymous artwork just unveiled by @heartresearchuk.

As they say, "If you know, you know" 


A Fragile Thing sample

New Cure email and WhatsApp previewing A Fragile Thing!



Friday, October 4, 2024

Signed prints

LIVE NOW: Special Edition Signed Robert Smith Prints on eBay! Don't miss this opportunity! Our Patron, Robert Smith, has signed A4 and A3 prints of his iconic artworks: ‘ALONE', 'AND NOTHING IS FOREVER', ‘ENDSONG' & '"IT'S JUST THE WAY I SMILE" YOU SAID……

https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/heartresearchuk_shop

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

New email

New email from The Cure which includes this...

A Whisper

From Robert on Twitter:

A WHISPER… ALBEIT WE WILL BE PLAYING NEW SONGS, THE BBC SESSIONS IS NOT A SOALW 'ALBUM LAUNCH' SHOW… STAY TUNED…

Robert talks about Alone

Old Cure stuff on BBC 6

Whole bunch of old Cure stuff will be airing on BBC Radio 6 in the early morning hours of Oct. 22nd, from midnight - 5am, and then on demand shortly after. Thanks thecure_onthisday.







More about Live at the BBC

From the BBC:

The Cure to perform for Radio 2 and 6 Music

The sets will be recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in London’s Broadcasting House

The Cure are set to perform two world exclusive live sessions for both BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2 In Concert later this month.

The sets will be recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in London’s Broadcasting House, with the band playing some of their most loved hits, as well as songs from their upcoming album Songs of a Lost World.

On 6 Music and BBC Sounds, The Cure’s exclusive and intimate session - called 6 Music Session: The Cure Live - will be broadcast within Huw Stephens’ show on Thursday 31 October (4-7pm), alongside an interview between Huw and Robert Smith. The 6 Music session follows the station’s world exclusive first play of their new single, Alone – the band’s first new music in 16 years – which was shared by Mary Anne Hobbs in her 6 Music show (weekdays 10.30am-1pm) on Thursday 26 September.

For Radio 2 In Concert, the band will perform in front of a small audience of lucky fans at the BBC Radio Theatre on Wednesday 30 October. It will be broadcast in Jo Whiley’s show on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds (7-9pm) on Thursday 31 October, which will also feature Jo’s interview with Robert Smith. And on Friday 1 November, the Radio 2 Breakfast Show, hosted by Zoe Ball, will also feature some exclusive tracks from the recording.

The Cure’s Radio 2 In Concert and 6 Music performances will also be available in vision on BBC iPlayer on the evening of Thursday 31 October and on demand for 30 days.

Fans of The Cure are in for a treat on Saturday 2 November, as BBC Two will air The Cure’s Radio 2 In Concert, alongside a new The Cure at the BBC compilation, plus another chance to see That Was Then…This Is Now: The Cure, The Cure at Glastonbury 2019 and Rock Around the Clock: The Cure.

Robert Smith of The Cure, says: “It’s not often we perform such intimate shows, so we’re really looking forward to this, and to sharing more tracks from the new album for the first time on 6 Music and Radio 2.”

Huw Stephens says: “The Cure are one of 6 Music’s most beloved artists. Their records and visionary sonic journeys have captivated us all, and to hear a new album and a live performance to celebrate it will be very special.” 

Jo Whiley says: “I can’t tell you how excited I am that The Cure will be performing for Radio 2 In Concert. They were my first music obsession and remain so to this day. They played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of that time and have influenced countless artists since with Robert Smith’s incredible songwriting and haunting lyrics.

Jeff Smith, Head of Music for Radio 2 and 6 Music, says: “The Cure are one of the UK’s most important bands with a string of iconic hits amongst a significant repertoire of work. They are still much-loved today, plus new audiences are discovering their music for the first time. I was delighted when they accepted my invitation to perform a wide cross section of their repertoire, hence the complimentary and unique selection of live tracks you will hear in our programming across both Radio 2 and 6 Music where they will feel the love from both our musical mainstream and alternative leaning audiences.” 

Initially formed in 1978, The Cure has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined the Glastonbury festival four times and were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. They are considered to be one of the most influential bands to ever come out of the UK.

Tickets for Radio 2 In Concert will be allocated via a ballot which opens for registrations from 8.30am on Wednesday 2 October and closes at 9pm on Wednesday 9 October at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2inconcert.

A BBC Audio production for Radio 2 and 6 Music.

The Cure Live at the BBC

TO MARK THE RELEASE OF #SONGSOFALOSTWORLD WE WILL HEAD TO THE BBC RADIO THEATRE, LONDON ON WEDNESDAY 30TH OCTOBER FOR A SPECIAL @BBC6MUSIC SESSION AND @BBCRADIO2 IN CONCERT TO BE BROADCAST ON OCTOBER 31ST. REGISTER FOR THE FREE TICKET BALLOT NOW AT thecure.lnk.to/R2InConcertSo

Monday, September 30, 2024

Another Novembre update

From Naked Record Club:

1 down, 4999 to go!
Simon hand numbering 5000 limited edition eco-vinyl 12" releases of Novembre by @thecure. 
RELEASE DAY TOMORROW!


Friday, September 27, 2024

Miles Showell clears up some Songs of a Lost World confusion




Reeves plays Rochester

From Reeves Gabrels:

GIG & FESTIVAL ALERT - Monday, 7 Oct, 9pm - With DOOM DOGS, I'll play genre-free improv in Rochester, NY to kick off AVANT GARDE A CLUE, a FREE festival of experimental music w/250 acts running Oct 7-13. Venue is 75 Stutson Street. 

Photo: Adam Arritola

https://facebook.com/events/s/avant-garde-a-clue/877747063971473/

Alone edit

From Aaron Law:

Not sure if it was mentioned but Jo Whiley played a radio edit of Alone yesterday which knocked 2 minutes off it...First track of the show so not long to wait! 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0022zn6

Robert talks a bit about Lost World

Novembre update

Thursday, September 26, 2024

2019 Live From The Moon

Marble Vinyl

In addition to all of the other editions of the album, there also a limited edition Marble version at indie record stores. The email sent out links to Venus Vinyl, but is available from many indie stores.

LIMITED INDIES EDITION MARBLE VINYL
Release Date: 1st November 2024

"’SONGS OF A LOST WORLD’ is the long-awaited new album from The Cure, their 14th studio release and their first in 16 years. 'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' was written and arranged by Robert Smith, produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure - Robert Smith: Voice / guitar / 6string bass / keyboard, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums / percussion, Roger O'Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar. The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. Robert Smith created the sleeve concept, and Andy Vella, a long-time Cure collaborator, handled the album's art and design. The cover art features 'Bagatelle', a 1975 sculpture by Janez Pirnat."




New WhatsApp message

Here's the video that was sent out on Whatsapp this morning.




Endsong sample

The Lost World website has been updated with a sample of Endsong.