Coachella multi-cam DVD

There's a multi-cam DVD with 3-source audio synced to it available on Dime.

Robert Smith action figure

"I customize action figures as a hobby, and I've made one that I'd like to share with fellow COF followers." Shannon says this started out as a Heroes action figure, before transforming into Robert. : ) (Thanks Shannon)

No more remastered CDs from Rhino?

Kent asked Rhino about when the next remastered Cure CDs would be out, and got this very disappointing answer: "We do not have current plans for further Cure reissues, but thank you for your email. I will forward your message to our suggestion box.
- Dr. Rhino" (Thanks Kent)

Update: Chris White says that the Disintegration and Wish remastered CDs are still being worked on, and that as of last week, release dates were still being discussed, and that Rhino would be the last to know when/if they were coming out. : )
(A million thanks to Chris for clearing this up)

CoF Metro DC area get together on 09/19/09

"As you know, on August 12, there was a posting on Chain of Flowers regarding the possibility of a COF Metro DC get together. The good news is that I received a great deal of interest for such an event. Many people had some helpful suggestions and comments. The details have been set as such:
Who: Cure fans, Chain of Flowers followers, all ages
What: A casual get together
When: Saturday, September 19, 2009. 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Union Street Public House, Old Town Alexandria 121 S. Union Street; Alexandria, VA 22304; (703) 548-1785 On Union Street, just off of King.
How: Street and garage parking available. Metro accessible: King Street Station, blue and yellow lines, Free King Street Trolley.
General Information about Old Town Alexandria.
Union Street is conveniently located near Ben and Jerry’s and other fun places in Old Town.
Please RSVP to KateAtCOF [at] zygotestar [dot] com I look forward to meeting all of you!" (Thanks Kate)

Curespotting

Lady Gaga liked to snort coke and listen to Never Enough.
(Thanks to everyone who sent this in)

"Just Like Heaven was in this week's episode of Warehouse 13. Very clear and about half the song." (Thanks thistle)

"I have just watched the 10th episode, season 5, of the tv show L-Word, called Lifecycle. During a scene of love between two women, they play Just Like Heaven entirely. This makes two things rare on tv! First, a song being played from beginning to end in a TV show, second, a man singing voice on L-Word." (Thanks Claudio)

A list of songs about books includes Killing An Arab. (Thanks Kate)

Is Robert Pattinson the new Robert Smith? Um, fuck no! Robert doesn't sparkle! : P (Thanks Kate)

"on gottv (austrian -european music channel) is a programm called "hosted by" where bands can choose their favorite videos. this week kele from bloc party is a guest. he is wearing a "the cure -boys don´t cry" t shirt. and here's his playlist."
(Thanks Jörg)

Diciembre Girls compared to The Cure. (Thanks Heron)

Reminder: Cure on Carson Daly repeat

Last Call with Carson Daly will be repeating their June 4th episode, which featured The Cure performing Boys Don't Cry, on Sept. 8th.

Hollywood Bowl repeat on Sirius XM

1st Wave on Sirius XM will be repeating their broadcast of The Cure live at the Hollywood Bowl (5-31-08) tonight at 9pm eastern. You can listen online with a free trial subscription, or just download it here, along with all of the other Sirius Cure specials from last Memorial Day, thanks to Pussycat and AndytheCurefan. (Thanks Heron)

Robert with Tony Hawk

Update: I asked Tony if he remembered where/when this was taken, and here's his reply: "in Rome, Euro VMA's afterparty, 2004." Thank you, Tony. : )

"Tony Hawk posted this on his Twitter today (photo here).No explanation of when it was taken... i've never seen Robert look so relaxed in a fan photo! LOL. (Tony is a cool guy - long time Cure fan)" (Thanks Morris)

Classic CoF Strikes Back

I promised it would be back, and I always keep my word. : ) Classic CoF is back. Still has a few dead links and broken images, but should be functional.

Cure removed from the Interscope website

In an update to the rumor about The Cure splitting with Universal/Interscope/Geffen, Interscope/Geffen has removed them from their list of artists on their website. Still there by searching, but gone from the active roster, just as Friend of CoF previously said. They are still listed on the Suretone website, however. And of course, The Cure.com forum has been shut down. No idea what all of this means, but it does seem to confirm that something is going on with the labels. I think RS really needs to post his first tweet. : )
(Thanks to emsywink for the tip about the Interscope website)

Later...with Jools Holland repeat

OvationTV will air Later...with Jools Holland on Sept. 9th at 4pm and 7pm, and on Sept. 9th/10th at 2am. This should be the episode recorded on Oct. 19th, 2004, with The Cure doing Taking Off, Boys Don't Cry, and alt.end, along with a Robert interview. (Thanks Toni E)

Cure covers

"Two members of Supergrass played a number of covers in London last night under the name Hot Rats and finished with a pretty good version of Love Cats. The NME has the story here." (Thanks Fab G)

"TV ad here in France features a cover of 'Close To Me' being used for a new fragance by Cacharel called 'Scarlett'. Don't know who's that girl but the cover is out of interest." (Thanks David)

Something awful in Australia?

Update: Watch the episode here. May not work outside of Australia. (Thanks Jeff)

"This could be hideous but...if you're in Australia, watch channel TEN on Tuesday 1st September 2009 at 7h30PM. Shaun Micallef will be hosting his whole show dressed as RS...could be...something....judging by the promos Ive seen, he's one ugly RS. impeccable taste the man has though..." (Thanks ML68)

Off to tour the universe...

...be back on Monday night. I'll try and update from the road if I can. And if it's important. : )

Update 4: So here are our photos from Red Rocks, Dallas, and Houston/The Woodlands. And our videos of Jezebel, Home, and Somebody (all at Red Rocks), Judas (in Dallas), and Little Soul and Question of Lust (in Houston/The Woodlands). Thanks so much to everyone who wished us well. We truly appreciated it. Now back to Cure boredom. : ) We need a Cure world tour asap. : )

Update 3: Hard to really judge Houston, as V and I were a bit further back and to the side for this one, so I'm not sure if we were just spoiled by our previous seats, or if this show was just a bit less energetic. The band seemed a bit less into it than in Dallas and Red Rocks, and Dave & Martin didn't interact quite as much, but it was still a great show, and we got two of the Martin songs that we had missed up until now (Little Soul and Question of Lust, but still missed out on Shake The Disease). So overall, we had fun, but after the incredible Dallas show, this was a slight let down. So now our tour is over, and just as with Cure tours, we were thinking about how to squeeze in a few more shows. Doesn't look like it will happen, though. At least not in the US. : )
Thank you again, V. You're the most wonderful girl in this universe. I love you so much.

Update 2: Damn! Dallas was an awesome crowd! And DM were on fire. I think this show might have been even better than Red Rocks. Once again, V and I had amazing seats - 4th row, dead center. And Martin did Judas for the first time on the entire tour, and screwed up the intro and had to start it over. : ) I really am blown away by how good these shows have been, and how much more of a band they seem to be these days. The interaction between Martin and Dave is priceless. And if you're going to one of the upcoming shows, pay attention to Fletch. He's got some "incredible" moves on this tour, including eating on stage during songs. : ) And Peter, Bjorn and John are very good, too. Anyway, just having an incredible time with V and DM. Does this really have to end? "Always have to go back to real lives, where we belong."


Update: The Red Rocks show was fantastic! DM put on a brilliant show, so much better than the last time I saw them, which was in 2001. V and I had a great time, and had excellent seats - 4th row, dead center! I still can't believe I've finally been to a concert at Red Rocks, which is the most beautiful venue I've ever seen. Thank you, V, for making dreams come true! : ) You rock even more than Martin. ; )
Photos and Videos - Jezebel / Home / Somebody

Cure replacing the Beasties? No

Update: Not that there was a realistic chance of them replacing them, but now it's official. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have filled the spot. (Thanks V)

Original story: The Decider lists The Cure amongst possible replacements for the Beastie Boys at the Austin City Limits festival. Just pure speculation, and very unlikely. (Thanks Monghi)

But just for fun, you can go here (picture #21) and vote for The Cure to be the replacement.

Cure in 80s documentary

"The french-german tv channel arte will be showing a documentary called "welcome to the 80's - gothic, industrial & metalbeat" on tuesday night (25.08.) at 10:55 pm. The show's homepage lists the cure, joy division, siouxsie & the banshees, killing joke, bauhaus, jesus & mary chain and other bands CoF-readers might be interested in. It will be repeated on satruday (29.08.) at 03:00 am and on thursday (03.09.) at 06:05 pm. More info here (German) and here (French)" (Thanks Yawns)

Cure on the big screen in Portland

The Clinton Street Theater in Portland, OR. is showing something called Love Me, Love Me on Aug. 21st and 24th, and it appears to be some sort of compilation of live performances including The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Smiths, New Order, and others. If anyone has more info on this, please let me know. (Thanks April)

Why Can't I Be You? on new compilation

Why Can't I Be You? is included on a new compilation CD entitled 12" 80s Electro Pop. (Thanks Monghi)

Need a light from Robert?

Boys Don't Cry lighter on eBay. (Thanks Geoff)

The Cure Are Dead...on YouTube

"Someone has posted “The Cure Are Dead” on YouTube (audio only), the song that was played live in Brussels at the end of the final 1982 Cure concert before Simon left the band - “The pornography tour ends in confusion on June 11-1982 at Brussels in Belgium. The last song of this show, 'the cure are dead', was an improvisation with Robert Smith on drums, Lol Tolhurst on bass, Simon Gallup on guitar and Gary Biddles, Simon's friend [and a roadie], on vocals, who’s criticizing Smith and Tolhurst. Following the concert, Simon Gallup left the group. Robert Smith does not talk to him for eighteen months.” (Thanks Jerre)