'Boys Don't Cry' Peel Session on BBC 6

The Peel Sessions version of 'Boys Don't Cry' got an airing on BBC 6 Music's Late Night Jukebox (starts at 1:10:10) last Friday. (Thanks JC/Perfect.Murder)

Cure article in Clash magazine

"I've written a full page Cure trivia 'Stalker' feature for the new issue of national British music mag Clash. Out August 7th." (Thanks Sam)

If anyone can get me a photo or scan of the article, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

'Trilogy' DVD goes Double Platinum

"From the RIAA's searchable database: 'Trilogy' got a double platinum certification in April 2011, which means more than 200,000 copies. It’s the 22nd certification for The Cure in the US, among the 110 I identified worldwide for albums and videos/DVDs (never managed to find reliable information for singles). And it’s also the first multi platinum (or at least the first officially registered one) they get for a long form video/DVD." (Thanks David)

The Cure and Me

Jason Eaton shares his story of growing up a Cure fan. Memories sparked by the 'Reflections' shows. Wonderful! (Thanks Jason)

I've also been meaning to post this, and Walter's recent meeting with Robert has reminded me of it: "I've got a nice Cure story that happens to me during the Dream Tour and would like to share it. It's been 10 years now but I just found the video that I sent to Robert without answer...yet. It was made from a popular soccer TV show that talks about how the supporters are fans of their teams and so on, but I added another idea...hope you like it." (Thanks Walter)

Update: "I just made a radio interview mentioning my story with The Cure and the recent Sydney shows. It's in spanish but as you got lots of spanish readers, thought it can be nice to share. The link is here, and then you have to click on Descargar Emision 193 (31.07.11)." (Thanks Walter)

The Cure vs The Smiths dance party in DC

August 13th at Black Cat in Washington, DC
The Cure vs. The Smiths Dance Party w/ DJs Steve EP, Missguided, Killa K, Krasty McNasty $10 Mainstage / Doors at 9:00.
(Thanks Paivi)

Robert's page from John Martyn tribute CD

Also, no Robert interview or performance on the DVD.
(Thanks Chris)

Excel Gum ripping off The Cure?

"Don't know if you've seen this as its a Canadian commercial which obviously rips off The Cure's Just Like Heaven and In Between Days..." (Thanks Lisa and Brad)

Update: This Italian commercial is even worse. Total ripoff of 'The Loudest Sound'. (Thanks Andrea B.)

Compact Space update

From Daryl on Twitter: "Compact Space - writing in August, in the autumn the international release of Nameless plus a 2nd EP with new mixes and a brand new track."

Roger & the Electrons

"You might be interested in a side project Roger is involved in called Electrons. They just worked on a project for director David Lynch. Check out the cool line-up from their new Facebook page:

ERIC ALEXANDRAKIS - John Taylor from Duran Duran discovered him
WARREN CUCCURULLO - Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, Duran Duran
STEVE FERRONE - Tom Petty & the heartbreakers
ROGER O'DONNELL - The Cure
ANTHONY J. RESTA - big producer of Duran Duran, Elton John, Perry Farrell, Blondie,
(Thanks Marie)

Fire In Cairo shows

Fire In Cairo, the Irish Cure Tribute band, have some upcoming shows:

Workman's Club Dublin - August 4th

An Cruiscin Lan Cork - August 13th

The Forum Waterford - October 8th

Spirit Store Dundalk - October 29th (Halloween Show)

(Thanks Manolis)

Cure Party in Germany

"On 04.08.11 is the 21st Years Anniversary: The Cure Prayer Tour in Leipzig. The first concert of The Cure in the "German Democratic Republic" (GDR) called East Germany (German: Ost-Deutschland)

The facts: Meeting up on 04/08/11 at 6.30 p.m. with "The Cure Fans" at "Festwiese am Zentralstadion" to chill out, laugh and take some drinks together.
Afterwards chill-out party at "Darkflower - Alternative Club (2nd Floors)" at 10.30 p.m. Admission only 2 €uro. Musik by Dj Knüfi & DJ Wilco. Info here." (Thanks Wilco)

Vintage Video: The Cure in Glasgow 1984

Slicing Up Eyeballs' Vintage Video for the week is The Cure performing live in Glasgow from 1984.

Robert judging ISC again

Robert will once again be a judge for the International Songwriting Competition. (Thanks David)

Roger reviews Mac OS X Lion

Just for you Apple disciples/cultists, Roger has reviewed the new Mac OS X Lion for Side-Line.

Peter Murphy on Robert & The Cure

From Spin:
You've been called the Godfather of Goth. What does that make Robert Smith?
Robert Smith is like my pale elder brother, with a no-image vibe when he was in the early Cure. They were an interesting early 4AD [Records] type with no ego, whereas we immediately [hit the scene] saying, "Fuck you -- this is the theater of Iggy and Bowie. We're here." We spurted. We ejaculated. And in the petit mort, the little death after ejaculation, we split up. Around then, the Cure were obviously losing their caché -- and suddenly I see pictures of Robert Smith with high black hair, lipstick, and badly applied eye makeup with black clothes. I'm thinking, Okay, all right, so he's now goth, right?

It's so bad to be lumped in with the Cure?
Actually, the Cure were cool. They made very cool alternative pop music. Robert's bloody talented. It's just that Joy Division was closer to Bauhaus than anybody else. (Thanks Kate)

The Cure are one of the Q 25

Q magazine is celebrating their 25th anniversary by selecting the Greatest Act of the Last 25 Years, and The Cure have made their short list of 25. You can vote here by creating your own list of 25. You just have to drag and drop the artists around the grid, then submit it. (Thanks JC, Jeremy, and Barry)

'This Must Be the Place' clips & poster

Here's a clip (or try here) from that Sean Penn (with Robert Smith inspired look) film, 'This Must Be the Place'.
(Thanks @badassdigest and WallyD)

Update: Reviews from Variety and indieWIRE. And some French articles at Yahoo and Cinemovies.
(Thanks AndrewV127 and David)

Update 2 (6/27/11): Here's a look at the poster. (Thanks Jr Huato)

Update 3 (7/13/11): Here's a new trailer for the film.

If you have no idea what this is all about, read my previous posts about it here and here.

Fascination Street plays Hard Rock Seattle

Fascination Street are playing at the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle, WA on July 16th. (Thanks Jarbee)

Cure sessions in Amsterdam

Carol & Peter from Bettie Serveert, along with others, will be doing a Cure session (which I assume means Cure covers) on July 8th in Amsterdam. (Thanks Anne-Frank)

Update: Video of the band doing 'A Forest', 'Let's Go to Bed', 'The Caterpillar', and 'Close to Me'. And some photos from the show. (Thanks Anne-Frank)

Sven with Robert at Reflections

Sven sends a photo of himself with Robert after the first Cure Reflections show in Sydney, and shares some very nice thoughts about the shows. (Thanks Sven)