Reminder that this interview with Robert Smith, along with highlights of The Cure's Primavera Sound Barcelona set airs today.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_6music
Monday, June 8, 2026
Robert interview on BBC 6
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Robert and Olivia at Primavera Sound Barcelona
From Olivia Rodrigo Updates:
Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith onstage at Primavera Sound! 💜🪩🖤
Photo via hredcliffe on Instagram
Cure play North Festival in Portugal tonight
North Festival
Portugal
Portugal
Set: Alone, Pictures of You, High, A Night Like This, Lovesong, Last Day of Summer, Burn, Fascination Street, alt.end, Push, Mint Car, Inbetween Days, Just Like Heaven, Treasure, Want, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, Endsong
1st encore: In Your House, M, Play for Today, A Forest
2nd encore: Lullaby, Wrong Number, The Walk, Lovecats, Friday I'm in Love, Close to Me, Why Can't I Be You?, Boys Don't Cry
Watch here
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Olivia's full set at Primavera Sound Barcelona
Olivia Rodrigo's full set from Primavera Sound Barcelona tonight. Just skip the first few minutes.
31: 20 - Olivia talks about seeing The Cure last night.
36: 57 - Olivia and Robert Smith debut What's Wrong with Me
https://www.youtube.com/live/ByIYW3QbBcw?si=APqdw9ZZdyyhSOYz
Robert duets with Olivia Rodrigo
So now we know what Robert and Olivia were doing in a studio together.
They've collaborated on a song called What's Wrong with Me on Olivia's new album, and she debuted it (with Robert) at a surprise set tonight at Primavera Sound Barcelona.
Olivia also confirmed during the intro to her song The Cure that she saw The Cure last night and said it was the best fucking show she's seen and that they're the best band.
Here's a couple of videos of What's Wrong with Me.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Cure play Primavera Sound Barcelona tonight
The Cure play Primavera Sound Barcelona tonight.
Start time is 10.15pm there.
In the US - 4.15pm eastern, 3.15pm central, 2.15pm mountain, 1.15pm pacific and 10.15am in Hawaii.
Livestream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music and Twitch. On Channel 1.
Set: Alone, Pictures of You, High, A Night Like This, Lovesong, 2 Late, Last Day of Summer, Burn, Fascination Street, alt.end, The Walk, Mint Car, Inbetween Days, Just Like Heaven, Trust, Push, Play for Today, A Forest, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, Endsong
Encore: Lullaby, Hot Hot Hot, Wrong Number, Let's Go to Bed, Lovecats, Friday I'm in Love, Close to Me, Why Can't I Be You?, Boys Don't Cry
Eden Gallup on additional keyboard and guitar.
Watch on YouTube.
Barcelona poster
From Collectionzz:
We are excited to share the first poster for The Cure's 2026 Summer Tour for Barcelona by @nimitmalavia! We will have a small quantity of hand-numbered show edition prints for most shows, which will be available on the concert dates on Collectionzz!
"Taking thematic inspiration from A Forest and I Can Never Say Goodbye, I wanted to capture the feeling of being lost in the woods, on one level seeing through layers of trees, and as we take it all in, a familiar figure's iconic silhouette begins to coalesce out of the coiling branches. Contained inside their face a small raven. Held there, trapped by the feeling of loss. A songbird's melody makes its way to them. Exploring the idea of reconnecting with an essential thread, and through distance and loss, we find a way to connect." - Nimit Malavia
Thursday, June 4, 2026
New Cure tour posters
Collectionzz confirms new Cure posters are on the way.
"This was the first poster for The Cure's 2023 North American "Songs Of A Lost World" Tour that we released just over 3 years ago!Tomorrow kicks off The Cure's summer tour & we can't wait for everyone to see what is to come!"
Papa Rodrigo loves The Cure too
From Music Radar:
Speaking of festivals, Rodrigo also reflected again on her performance at Glastonbury last year. “I think it truly was the best weekend I’ve ever had in my 23 years,” she says. “All the people that I love, my whole family and all my friends, came over.”
Much as she enjoyed it, though, the fact that she got to perform with another of her musical inspirations meant that one particular member of her family may have cherished the experience even more.
“I got to sing two songs with Robert Smith from The Cure, who is one of my heroes,” she says. “I think it was the happiest that I’ve ever seen my dad, too. His screensaver is still a picture of him and Robert Smith.”
RS signed white label test pressings
Some Robert Smith signed vinyl in the new white label TP auction from Omega on June 23rd.
More Cure talk from Olivia
From Dazed:
I was at Glastonbury last year and loved your set. What was it like to sing with Robert Smith?
Olivia Rodrigo: Ugh, dream come true. That was the best weekend of my life, hands down. It was one of the happiest and proudest moments of my career. I adore Robert – he’s such a genius. The fact that he was so generous to show up and do it with me is just beyond me... I’m so grateful to him to this day. I love those [Cure] songs too and being able to sing them with him in front of that amazing crowd was the stuff of dreams. No other way to put it. I’ve hung out with him for a few nights in the studio. He’s nocturnal – he only works when it’s dark out – which is awesome.
t seems like you have a lovely friendship. Has he given you any good advice over the last few months?
Olivia Rodrigo: I was lamenting to him about impostor syndrome and he said, ‘When you look out at the crowd at a concert, people either sing the songs back at you, or they don’t. You either connect with people, or you don’t. It is what it is. Don’t make it about you.’ That gave me a little confidence boost. [Instead of thinking] “I’m not this, I’m not that,” it’s all about connection. My favourite song to play sometimes is “traitor”, because when I look at the audience, I see these girls crying and holding each other’s hands and having this cathartic experience. That makes me so happy – to see them feeling safe enough to express that feeling in public.
In terms of the album’s sound, are there any artists or groups or specific eras that inspired you?
Olivia Rodrigo: I was listening to a lot of post-punk: The Cure, New Order, Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and the Banshees... Hopefully it translated. I wanted it to sound like how it feels to fall in love; string arrangements that are like your heart swelling, or the ups and downs of having a crush on someone.
5 Artists That Shaped Olivia Rodrigo
From Dazed:
The Cure
Rodrigo has repeatedly paid homage to English post-punk pioneers The Cure over the years, which has only amped up in recent months: “drop dead”, the lead single from her forthcoming, references “Just Like Heaven” in its lyrics (as well as having an eighties synth-pop vibe), and its followup is literally titled “the cure”. While Rodrigo said that the title was just a “happy coincidence”, she still cites The Cure as a key influence on the maturity that underpins her new project in today’s cover story. Rodrigo also performed alongside Robert Smith during her Glastonbury headline set last year, and has said that the pair “talk every week”. Could there be a collab on the cards...?
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
2 Days To Go!
From The Cure:
2 DAYS TO GO!
LET US KNOW WHICH SHOWS YOU'RE COMING TO THIS SUMMER AND GET UPDATES AT
How to watch Primavera livestream
From Rolling Stone:
The festival, held in Barcelona from June 3 to June 7, will once again stream on Amazon Music.
In addition to Amazon Music, fans will be able to stream the festival on Twitch and Prime Video. While Prime Video costs $14.99 a month and Amazon Music costs $10.99/mo., Primavera Sound will be streaming for free on each service’s webpage, and signing up is not required.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Boys Don't Cry in Masters of the Universe film
From Mashable:
"Even Adam outside his He-Man persona has an '80s theme. Reflecting his softer side, The Cure's "Boys Don't Cry" plays over a montage of him failing to fit in on Earth."
Monday, June 1, 2026
Cure meets the Man Who Laughs
The Cure Meets The Man Who Laughs
Christ Church Spitalfields (The Nave)
June 5, 2026, 7: 50 - 10: 10 PM
This is a treat for music and film fans alike: SXSW London is delighted to present the World Premiere of The Cure Meets ' The Man Who Laughs' in collaboration with Silents Synced. The film is a re-scored edition of the 1928 silent classic by the great German Expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni, following an 18th-century disfigured clown who becomes the star of a travelling carnival, scored with music from legendary band The Cure. Developed by Austin-based indie cinema owner Josh Frank, the format brings a fresh alternative event experience to theatres worldwide. The first series played in the US and Canada, and featured Radiohead, R.E.M., and Pearl Jam. The Man Who Laughs Meets the Cure marks a global expansion in collaboration with Universal Music Group.
https://sxswlondon.com/session/the-cure-meets-the-man-who-laughs-1f01278a
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Signed copies of Tim's book
From Rough Trade:
SIGNED
Legendary video director Tim Pope recounts his career and creative triumphs within the glory years of MTV.
Foreword by The Cure's Robert Smith. Signed by the author.
Another scam
From Roger:
Ok so the moron that has been pretending to be me has engaged in some quite personal emails with some of you. Just to be clear I dont do that.... If you have sent him private information or money Im really really sorry but its not me and theres not really much more I can do about it. I have reported it to the police along with as much information I know he will be caught it's a matter of time. Meanwhile if you really think this is me......
Update on Primavera livestream
Update: The Cure are now confirmed.
The listings for this are now on Prime Video & Twitch. No mention of The Cure yet, but hopefully they'll be included when Amazon puts out their schedule.
Julie James, Cure fan
Watching the 2025 version of I Know What You Did Last Summer, and look who turns up... Julie James (Jennifer Love Hewitt) in a Cure Disintegration shirt.
Photos from Robert Anthony and Kyle Prescott.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Tim on Rockonteurs
From Tim Pope:
This week I join gary kemp and guy pratt on Rockonteurs to talk giant Mediterranean prawns with Queen, the time Bowie called me a “funny little arsehole”, and putting @thecure in a wardrobe before chucking it off a cliff.
Out this Sunday, 31 May.
From Rockonteurs:
Reminder to tune in this weekend for our episode with acclaimed music video director Tim Pope.
Join us on Sunday on all podcast channels for the new episode.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Tim on Jools confirmed
Update:
https://youtu.be/_hExCvwyqe0?si=QAcS_5KcK-SFW8oK
Date confirmed. Tim Pope will be on Later...with Jools Holland on May 31st.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Disintegration 33 1/3 book in Oct
From 33 1/3 books:
World Goth Day feels like the perfect time to tell you about a book we're extremely excited to publish in our series. 🖤
Coming October 1st 2026, Andi Harriman's book on The Cure's Disintegration begs the question: why should an album make you feel good?
Elbow’s Guy Garvey talks “wonderful man” Robert Smith
From NME:
As for what it felt like to be hand-selected by The Cure frontman to take part in the 2025 edition, Garvey told NME: “If Robert Smith gives you a call, you better get there! He’s a wonderful man, and we’ve wanted to support the Teenage Cancer Trust for years, so it was a really great opportunity.”
When asked if it was the ‘Just Like Heaven’ singer who reached out to invite them to the event, Garvey replied: “Yeah, it’s him direct. He does everything! Even if you get sneaky tickets to a Cure gig, it’s his handwriting on the envelope.
“So he’s a wonderful man. He types in capitals too, and he’s just really sweet and kind and polite… And he’s really funny as well.”
Tim's audiobook has been recorded
From Tim Pope:
#IShootRockStars It’s a wrap! Audiobook, read by yours truly, in the can and soon ready for download.
US: https://www.diversionbooks.com/books/i-shoot-rock-stars
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Pedro Pascal's love for The Cure
From NME:
The personal stories behind Pedro Pascal’s impeccable band t-shirt collection
There’s musical meaning to the Hollywood star’s cool-as-fuck wardrobe
The Cure are his fave band of all time
“Well, The Cure is middle school and high school for me. I also bought this shirt myself – in Paris at a record store. My stylist is going to be pretty annoyed, although I do get her approval.
“I finally got to see The Cure live for the first time here in London with Ebon Moss-Bachrach while we were shooting The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It was one of the best shows. I presumed – it’s so rude of me – that I probably missed the era of when it was best to see them live. But it was literally one of the best shows I’d ever seen. I was in tears for most of it.
“I wouldn’t dare meet Robert Smith. I can’t with musicians. They’re gods to me. Movie stars as well, like [The Mandalorian And Grogu co-star] Sigourney Weaver, but at least we can talk about a shared experience and shared skill. Musicians and singers are just like aliens to me.”
Olivia's The Cure is NOT about the band
Olivia Rodrigo was on the Elvis Duran show this morning and confirmed her new single The Cure has nothing to do with the band.
She did talk about her love for them and talking with Robert Smith every week.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lol on KALX Radio
From KALX Radio:
Musician, author & performer, Lol Tolhurst, returns to the KALX airwaves on Thursday, May 21st at 2pm for an in depth conversation with Massari before Tolhurst appears at The Chapel in SF later that same evening for a night of music and conversation.
https://www.kalx.berkeley.edu/
Lol and Gray in S.F. tomorrow
From LoL Tolhurst:
See you tomorrow at thechapelsf for an evening of conversation & music with The Tolhursts! Check out Gray's new project r_image, get the inside scoop on what Lol's been up to and then enjoy some old songs, and maybe a taste of something new?
Tickets - loltolhurst.com/tour-dates
Tim on Later... with Jools Holland
Tim Pope will be on Later...with Jools Holland (No date announced yet).
From Tim Pope:
#IShootRockStars What a great, buzzy show to appear on - thanks to me old mucker Holland. Shameless book promotion? Why not. Plenty more appearances to come. Watch this space.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Olivia's new single is called The Cure
From Billboard:
“The Cure” is possibly a nod to the Robert Smith-led iconic goth rock band of the same name, which Rodrigo has said is one of her favorite groups. The feeling is mutual, as Smith has previously praised the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series singer and made a cameo at her Glastonbury set last year.
From Nylon:
"Judging by the little teaser we’ve already gotten, it’s safe to assume the song won’t actually be a reference to Robert Smith and co., but again, we’re willing to give her a pass"
Nova Rock set times
Set times for Nova Rock have been announced
The Cure are scheduled for 23: 00-01: 00 on June 12th.
Primavera Sound set times announced
Set times announced for Primavera Sound.
The Cure are scheduled for 10:15pm - 12:45am on June 5th.
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