Official site update

There's a small update at TheCure.com. A graphic promoting the Almost Alice soundtrack and website, and the 30 second preview clip. But you can hear the entire song at Stereogum.

A Forest (Schwarzwald Mix)

Update: Get it at iTunes and Amazon. (Thanks Brad)

"Remember that mediocre dancefloor version of "A Forest" by german duo Blank & Jones? They just released a new (September 2009) remix album entitled "Reordered" which also contains a new remix of "A Forest". Suprisingly it's a slowed down, trip-hop like version with Robert's vocals on it. Definitely worth checking out." (Thanks Ingmar)

Cure game

How quickly can you name The Cure's studio albums?
(Thanks Sara B)

Curespotting

Trying a new way of posting them, so that they don't clutter the front page. Check the comments if you want to read them.

John Hughes Lovecats script?

Did John Hughes write a movie script based on Lovecats? Molly Ringwald says yes. (Thanks Slicing Up Eyeballs)

Preview of Very Good Advice

Update 3: Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, and Pitchfork have the track posted.
(Thanks Slicing Up Eyeballs, April, and Muldfield)

Update 2: Radio FM in Slovakia aired the song on Friday night, and that show is now available as a podcast. The song starts at the 171:28 mark. Please don't edit this podcast, cut out VGA, and post links to just the song in the comments, or offer to email it to others. Thank you for understanding. (Thanks Monghi)

Update 1: You can also hear a very brief bit of it on the Almost Alice widget. (Thanks Chris)

The official site for Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland has a short preview clip of Robert's version of Very Good Advice. I love it already. : ) (Thanks SlicingUpEyeballs)

Levinhurst on Twitter

Update: Lol says that there are plans to tour the US this summer, and for a second round in Europe (including the UK) later this year.

Levinhurst are now on Twitter. Welcome, Lol, and Happy Birthday...a day late. : )

Official site update

Robert has added more info to his recent post about his new collaborations, adding the 65DOS news and the title of the John Martyn song he's doing (Small Hours). (Thanks Beau)

Cure weekend on Oui FM

"French radio OUIFM will run a special "Cure Weekend" this weekend. You can listen over the net. Things to be won too... the INTEGRAL cure for example." (Thanks Charlotte)

Robert sings on the new 65DOS album

Loooks like Robert will be doing vocals for a track on the new 65DaysofStatic album. From the 65DOS blog: "R. Smith sings words on ‘Come to Me’" (Thanks Jozef, Marcello, and Rie)

Cure #9 in Mojo's 09 Best Artist poll

(Thanks Darren)

Cure stories on Liz Kershaw show

"Interesting listening, if you have 2hrs for that, some cure stories, some good music..." (Thanks JC)

Happy Birthday, Jason

Yeah, it's a day late. Sorry, I was busy this weekend. : ) Hope you had a great day. Cheers!

Cure vs. Smiths in Buffalo

http://www.transmission-dance.com/ (Thanks Shawn)

Cure on Rage in Australia

Update 2: Here's the video. (Thanks Explodingboy)

Update: Looks like it will be The Cure doing Primary. Sounds like a great show!

"There’s a show on Australian TV on ABC called Rage and this Saturday night(30/01/10), they will replay an old program called Studio 31. This is what their twitter feedsaid about it: “Just unearthed a show called Studio 31 - it's 1980s Countdown performances! Don't think these have been seen in decades... - performances from Adam & The Ants, Status Quo, The Police, The Ramones, The Village People, Cheap Trick, The Cure...” Apparently Rage (which is an all night program) will open with the replay of Studio 31…" (Thanks Marc)

Close To Me in Hot Tub Time Machine

"Hot Tub Time Machine is set in 1986 and features many great songs from that year. Among them is 'Close to Me' in the scene when John Cusack breaks into a house with this girl he met and they hang out 'Sixteen Candles' style. You'll understand more once the film gets released in March. Hilarious, definitely recommend it. Saw an advance screening tonight."
(Thanks AndytheCurefan)

Fan effort to make A Forest #1 in UK charts

"A fan on Facebook has set up an event to get “A Forest” to number 1 on the week of Robert's birthday."
(Thanks Aaron and Danny)

Update: And if you really care about any of this, fans of The Smiths and Girls Aloud are also attempting something similar in Feb.

Inbetween Days cover in iPad video

"Just started watching the promotional video about new Apple iPad and at 01:15, there's a piano interpretation (by Ben Folds) of Inbetween Days in the background." (Thanks Theresa, James, Jason, Goshmac, Bryan, JP, and Chrissy)

New Mexican Cure website

"With a lot of happiness and excitement I let you know there is a new CURE fan page made by some Mexican fans. It was made with the huge love and passion that we feel for the band." (Thanks, congratulations, and best of luck to Mad Bob and the other great Mexican Cure fans)

Cryfest: Cure vs. Smiths in DC

http://www.myspace.com/fymproductionsdc (Thanks Yanic)