Roger update

Wired has a nice interview with Roger. (Thanks Thomas and Berndt)

"Roger's new record is being very well received at radio stations in the states. Ranked #13 in the latest CMJ RPM(electronica) chart and is even ranked #1 at a few stations around the country. Roger has posted some chart info here." (Thanks Mark)

Reminder: Cure on Carson Daly

Don't forget that The Cure will be playing Sleep When I'm Dead on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly tonight. The performance was recorded on Dec. 12th, 2008.

Note: For the last time, this was NOT a repeat! They aired The Only One on Dec. 18th. Tonight they aired Sleep When I'm Dead. Both were recorded on Dec. 12th, along with Boys Don't Cry, which has not aired yet. Still don't want to believe it? Here, download The Only One from the Dec. 18th airing.

Cure make another Best of 08 list

"I'm Abel Cruz, editor-in-chief of the Independent section of a web called Laportaclassica. I'm sending you a link on our Best of 2008 dossier where The Cure are in 12th position of 20 of the best records of last year. You may also find a youtube link on each album and other section (Live, DVDs and quotes).

Note that we chose The Cure as best live performace of 2008 and on the quotes section, there's also the tennis LSD quote of Robert to NME. :o " (Thanks Abel)

Rolling Stone reviews Death Cab cover

Rolling Stone has a brief review of Death Cab For Cutie's cover of Lovesong. You can listen to it here. (Thanks Kate)

Cure Night in London

"F.A.O. LONDON Cure Fans!!!
21.02.09 22:30 - 04:00
Cure Night @ Feeling Gloomy
O2 Islington Academy 2 (Upstairs in the N1 centre, next to Vue cinema), 16 Parkfield Street, Angel, Islington, London, N1 0PS
Nearest tube: Angel

"The Cure are back in town! To celebrate their return to London, Feeling Gloomy is putting on a special Cure night. We'll be playing lots of lovely tunes by them in amongst the usual Gloomy bangers. Expect: Friday I'm In Love, Love Cats and Pictures Of You. Don't expect... Dancing Queen!"

Facebook Event / Feeling Gloomy Website / Ticketweb

And afterwards Slimelight has a TradGoth floor on @ Electrowerkz"
(Thanks Thomas)

NME Awards tickets

"Fans may want to keep an eye on this site if they want tickets to the NME Awards show. They have been putting a few tickets on sale at random points over the past week. There were some available today but they are sold out again." (Thanks Steve)

The Cure on Carson Daly...again.

Last Call with Carson Daly is listing The Cure for Friday night, and the episode is new, not a repeat. If that listing is accurate, then there's a very good chance that they're airing one of the other songs they played at the Dec. 12th taping - Sleep When I'm Dead or Boys Don't Cry.

Note: I thought this would be pretty clear. The Cure are NOT in L.A. for a new taping. They played 3 songs at the Dec. 12th taping, and it would just be one of the unaired songs that are listed above.

Update: The official site confirms that it will be Sleep When I'm Dead. (Thanks Jason)

Cure mention on Colbert Report

The Cure got a mention on the Feb. 3rd edition of The Colbert Report. (Thanks Kate M.)

Review of the Underworld soundtrack

Fearnet reviewed the Underworld:ROTL soundtrack, and here's what they say about the UTS remix: "one of the strongest tracks on this album is Maynard’s beautifully bizarre remix of The Cure’s excellent “Underneath the Stars” (from the recent 4:13 Dream). Not only does he repaint the original with additional vocals and a more detailed sonic palette, but additional vocals are provided by none other than Resident Evil’s Milla Jovovich (who also contributed to the first film’s soundtrack). It’s a haunting track that builds well on Robert Smith’s dreamy imagery." (Thanks Kate)

Xplodingboys (Cure tribute) play Portland

The Xplodingboys will be playing Lola's in Portland, Oregon on Feb. 7th. Check here for more upcoming shows. (Thanks April)

Win Coachella tickets from KROQ

"Don't really know the rules for this, but I recommend everyone signing up. The contest is for a 1 day ticket only however." (Thanks AndytheCurefan)

Happy Birthday, Jason

A very Happy Birthday to Jason Cooper. Cheers!

The Cure play Coachella on April 19th!

Full lineup posted here. Tickets are on sale now.
Clips of The Cure at Coachella 2004 - Before Three / Charlotte Sometimes / Lovecats / Close To Me

COF London meet up

"We wanted to have a COF Peeps meetup while we were there in London, and in order not to compete with the Cureconnections meetup we talked it over a bit in email and decided to have the gathering on Weds. Feb. 25th starting at 2 pm at the Beehive Pub in Brixton, right near the Brixton Academy where the awards ceremony for the Godlike Genius award is being held."
(Thanks Heron)

Pink Pig reminder

"Just a reminder: the reservations of songs from the 4:13 Dream sessions are now open. Please choose yours and maker your cover for Pink Pig. These are the last chances to be an active part of the project so do not hesitate!
Check us: www.pinkpigproject.blogspot.com and www.myspace.com/pinkpigproject.
And a calling to all the old pinkpiggers who still have not recorded their own song tilted Pink Pig: please get in touch (pinkpigupdate@yahoo.com.ar) and get informed on where to send your song. Thanks!" (Thanks Germán)

Cure party in Mexico

Saturday, January 31, 2009, 20:00 HRS.
No Cover / Free Entrance
Place: "After Soul Galler-CLUB"

DJ ROBAS MARCA DIABLO, DJ ARTHUR, DJ OSO LOCO
TRIBUTE BAND: A VECES CHARLOTTE

IF YOU HAVE TO GO, SEND ME YOUR COMPLETE NAME TO MY MAIL BEFORE JANUARY 30TH AND YOU RECEIVE THE ADDRESS FOR THE PARTY.

HERE IS THE MAILS ADDRESS: juanrobas@hotmail.com, jjuan_bf@yahoo.com.mx

OR LEAVE A COMMENT TO MY PLACE.

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE FLYER OF THE PARTY.

Review of the Just Like Heaven tribute cd

Chartattack reviews Just Like Heaven: A Tribute to The Cure, and gives it 4/5.

Update: The Washington Post Express also has a review of the cd.

NME Cure tribute CD

Seems as if NME will be issuing a cover-mounted Cure tribute cd in connection with the awards show and O2 gig.
"I get a regular email update from the band British Sea Power, and noticed this little item buried within the text: Back in the studio world, BSP have recorded a version of The Cure's A Forest for a forthcoming cover-mounted NME Cure-tribute CD."
(Thanks Greg)

Update: Art Brut will be covering Catch. (Thanks Nick)

Cure nominated for an NME award

The Cure have been nominated for an NME award in the Best Album Artwork category, for 4:13 Dream. Voting is now open. (Thanks Aaron)

Cureconnections meet up in London

"As you know, The Cure will be playing a gala show at London's O2 Arena on February 26th to celebrate their award from the NME for Godlike Geniuses. CURECONNECTIONS members will be congregating from all over Europe (Italy, Ireland, Germany, Greece, Portugal) for a meet up in London that day & would like to invite you to join us. The proposed meeting place is The Pilot Inn 68 River Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BE We would be happy to meet with other Cure fans from far & wide."
(Thanks Christian)