"You promised me another wish
Another way
You promised me another dream
Another day
You promised me another time
You promised me...
Another lie
Oh you promised me...
And I waited... And I waited... And I waited...
And i'm still waiting..."
I promise you, one day, Maybe Someday soon(ish), this site will actually be about The Cure again. Patience and Faith. Until then, there are lots of great bands out there. Go support them.
Just to be clear, I am not taking a break from CoF, giving up on The Cure, or anything like that, this is in response to the emails/comments I've been getting over the last month or so, complaining that this site only posts about Roger & Reeves solo stuff, the projects of ex-Cure members, and tribute bands. Where is the Cure stuff?
When there's Cure news to post, you know I will! But at the same time, I can't conjure it up out of thin air. We've gone through longer droughts of news than this one. It's only been 6 months since the last shows. I know we all get impatient sometimes, and we're "always wanting more", but this wait really hasn't been that long.
As far as the solo/ex-Cure stuff goes, I have ALWAYS posted that stuff, as I believe in supporting every member of the band, past & present. If I wasn't posting that stuff, there'd be nothing posted here. Would that be better? It takes nothing away from The Cure, and there's lots more Cure news to come. No worries there.
Friday, July 3, 2015
25 years of La Route du Rock
French article about the 25 years of La Route du Rock festival:
Your best memory of La Route du Rock?
Alban Coutoux: often evokes the The Cure concert in 2005 because when you've been a fan teen that tavais posters in your room, and you see Robert Smith onstage at your festival, you think that a trick happened!
François Floret: The Cure is something we heard repeatedly when we were kids. So it was magical to have them before us, for us! Otherwise, I think of Sonic Youth, who was wrapped in a flag of the Route du Rock for a photo because you piqued their logo! (Thanks Olive)
Your best memory of La Route du Rock?
Alban Coutoux: often evokes the The Cure concert in 2005 because when you've been a fan teen that tavais posters in your room, and you see Robert Smith onstage at your festival, you think that a trick happened!
François Floret: The Cure is something we heard repeatedly when we were kids. So it was magical to have them before us, for us! Otherwise, I think of Sonic Youth, who was wrapped in a flag of the Route du Rock for a photo because you piqued their logo! (Thanks Olive)
New song from Violet Vendetta
'Let It Be Known' - Now up on SoundCloud !! Listen, Share and enjoy! https://t.co/x04CvTeD4P— VIOLET VENDETTA (@VIOLET_VENDETTA) July 3, 2015Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Reeves & His Imaginary Friends UK Tour
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| Logo/album art by Thinking Out Loud Design |
UK Tour – October 2015
Power trio celebrates album release with small club gigs across the UK
Following a three week tour of the USA in July/August 2015, Reeves Gabrels, long-time artistic partner of David Bowie and The Cure’s current lead guitarist, is taking his power trio, Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends, back to the UK. The band toured England in October 2014 and look forward to a fuller UK run in October 2015.
If you’re a fan of great songs, stellar musicianship and fearless improvisation, you should catch Reeves & friends live while you can.
The UK dates are as below:
Oct. 1st, 2015 - Norwich, England at Waterfront Studio (Tickets)
Oct. 2nd, 2015 - Guildford, England at The Boileroom (Tickets)
Oct. 3rd, 2015 - Liverpool, England at Studio 2 (Tickets)
Oct. 5th, 2015 - York, England at Fibbers (Tickets)
Oct. 7th, 2015 - St. Albans, England at The Horn (Tickets)
Oct. 8th, 2015 - London, England at The Black Heart (Tickets)
Oct. 9th, 2015 - Scunthorpe, England at Cafe Indiependent (Tickets)
Oct. 10th, 2015 - Glasgow, Scotland at The Hug & Pint (Tickets)
Oct. 11th, 2015 - Newcastle, England at The Cluny (Tickets)
Oct. 13th, 2015 - Leicester, England at The Cookie (Tickets)
Oct. 14th, 2015 - Manchester, England at Night & Day Cafe (Tickets)
Oct. 15th, 2015 - Turnbridge Wells, England at The Forum (Tickets)
Tickets are onsale at all usual outlets at 10am Friday 3rd July 2015
Support comes from Lisa Ronson on all dates.
The band will be celebrating the CD release in July of their album, Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends, along with its wider digital distribution via CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon and the like. To date the album has been available via Bandcamp only: http://reevesfriends.bandcamp.com/ where listeners have appreciated the high-quality download options in addition to MP3s.
Preview of 'Love and Other Tragedies' film
A teaser from a film made by my friend Natalie at rehearsals last week https://t.co/BScqOaH0q1 @FrancescaT_B @RailtonLucy @MilCello
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnell) July 1, 2015Tuesday, June 30, 2015
'Beautiful Noise' sale
Holiday Sale! Celebrate with 15% off all http://t.co/4DZB4oVT79 orders with code: REVERB15 - Ends Monday, July 6th http://t.co/KCfB8LH9Ht
— Beautiful Noise (@hypfilms) June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
'Love and Other Tragedies' live in L.A.?
From Roger on Facebook: "A huge thank you to everyone who came to the concert on Friday night in
London. It was a very emotional and special evening for me and I was
very grateful for all the support. I have been asked to play Love and
Other Tragedies live at a charity concert in LA in August and we are
currently looking at logistics, it would be lovely to play it again and I
will keep you posted. Thanks again. X"
And an update on the vinyl: "Thank you for all the orders for the vinyl of Love and Other Tragedies, due to some logistical issues the orders will now be shipped early next week. Apologies for the delay but we want to make sure everything arrives safely!"
And an update on the vinyl: "Thank you for all the orders for the vinyl of Love and Other Tragedies, due to some logistical issues the orders will now be shipped early next week. Apologies for the delay but we want to make sure everything arrives safely!"
Friday, June 26, 2015
Robert, Reeves, & Jason at Roger's show
Posted by Vicky De Bruyne on Friday, June 26, 2015
One awesome drummer and one tribute drummer ... So so happy right now ! pic.twitter.com/TsD5D1yJOI— Cure Tribute (@liqueurband) June 26, 2015@CraigatCoF Robert, Reeves and possibly the rest of the band just arrived and went upstairs.— Colm McCrory (@maccatori) June 26, 2015
'Love and Other Tragedies' Live
Marsworld has a bunch of great photos on his Flickr.
Peter O'Donnell's photo. See more on his Facebook.
Vicky has a bunch of other great photos on her Facebook.
An Exquisite, Tragic Evening
The Music of Roger O'Donnell
Friday, June 26th, 2015 8 PM
Shoreditch Church
St. Leonard's
Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JN
Free Admission
From Roger on Facebook: "Its official now, Anna has designed the poster. June 26th London be there or be square! Its free and there will be a very special programme also designed by Anna for the first 150 people."
Update from Roger on Twitter: "Just confirmed that the amazing Lucy Railton will be joining@FrancescaT_B and @MilCello on cello for the Love and Other Tragedies concert! Francesca and Miriam are also totally amazing!!!! @FrancescaT_B @MilCello I will just try to keep up and not make too many mistakes!!!"
Update from Roger on Facebook (06/01/15): "We now have the full line up for the Concert at St Leonards Shoreditch Church on June 26th - Francesca Ter Berg, Miriam Wakeling, Lucy Railton and Alisa Liubarskaya on cello playing Love and Other Tragedies.
Quartet Voluté with guest vocalists Hannah Curwood and Erin Lang with me on piano playing selected songs from the 99X/10 catalogue.
And a very very special guest reading from The Picture Of Dorian Gray.
Peter O'Donnell's photo. See more on his Facebook.
Posted by Vicky De Bruyne on Friday, June 26, 2015
Ready! @RogerODonnell Shoreditch St Leonard's church now pic.twitter.com/BpG2CTiMEs— marsworld (@marsworld) June 26, 2015@RogerODonnell "love and other tragedies" at St Leonard's Church in Shoreditch... tomorrow 26th June 8.00 pm pic.twitter.com/yq06CVhPTq— marsworld (@marsworld) June 25, 2015Excerpt from rehearsals last night featuring @FrancescaT_B and @RailtonLucy - Tristan from Love and Other Tragedies. https://t.co/0N5UWrKAH0— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnell) June 26, 2015An Exquisite, Tragic Evening
The Music of Roger O'Donnell
Friday, June 26th, 2015 8 PM
Shoreditch Church
St. Leonard's
Shoreditch High Street
London E1 6JN
Free Admission
Update from Roger on Twitter: "Just confirmed that the amazing Lucy Railton will be joining
Update from Roger on Facebook (06/01/15): "We now have the full line up for the Concert at St Leonards Shoreditch Church on June 26th - Francesca Ter Berg, Miriam Wakeling, Lucy Railton and Alisa Liubarskaya on cello playing Love and Other Tragedies.
Quartet Voluté with guest vocalists Hannah Curwood and Erin Lang with me on piano playing selected songs from the 99X/10 catalogue.
And a very very special guest reading from The Picture Of Dorian Gray.
It starts at 8:00pm its free and there will be a bar and all kinds of merchandise for sale!"
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
'Love and Other Tragedies' vinyl pre-orders
Pre order for Love and Other Tragedies double white vinyl now live http://t.co/y51ZTzxyk5
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnell) June 19, 2015
OK this vinyl is selling very fast, if you want one please order as quickly as you can to assure your order.. only 250!
— Roger O'Donnell (@RogerODonnell) June 19, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Simon is doing Mountain Mayhem again
They all said they'd never do @mayhem24hr again. They're all doing it again. Team #Ride4MB http://t.co/cFqaxbk7J0 pic.twitter.com/DIIpi1lsUl
— RideForMichael (@RideForMichael) June 16, 2015
Just as he did last year, Simon will be supporting Ride For Michael in the Mountain Mayhem 24 hour race. He'll be on Team 2, where he's described as ""The deep dark one - A genuine legend, is all. Reading Supporter". :)
Please check the Ride For Michael website and his GoFundMe campaign, for ways to support Michael.
Update (06/22/15): Some photos from the event.
Above photos from Chris Davies Photography. View bigger and better versions of the photos at his site. Profits from any image purchases (downloads and prints) will go directly to the trust.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
'Beautiful Noise' at Reckless Records Chicago
Beautiful Noise Blu-ray & DVD now in stock at RECKLESS RECORDS, CHICAGO!! www.beautifulnoisedocumentary.com
Posted by Beautiful Noise on Saturday, June 20, 2015
Reeves Meet & Greet in Wisconsin
Reeves will be doing a Meet & Greet and Reverend Guitars demo at Cascio Interstate Music in Wisconsin on Aug. 3rd.
Cascio also has contests to win tickets to Reeves' show at Shank Hall later that night, and for an autographed Spacehawk guitar.
Cascio also has contests to win tickets to Reeves' show at Shank Hall later that night, and for an autographed Spacehawk guitar.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Andy Anderson update
From Jenn Vix on Facebook: "Happy to announce that I've recorded a track with Andy Anderson, who played drums in The Cure, The Glove, and with many other bands and musicians. I'm now mixing this first track, and we have plans to record a second one over the next few weeks. This new music will be on my upcoming EP, scheduled for a late Oct/early November release. Publicity will happen ahead of the release date."
Update (03/15/15): From Jenn Vix - "Here is my new track, 'Eyes Roll Back', featuring Andy Anderson on drums."
Update (06/17/15): 2nd track from Jenn & Andy, 'I Don't Trust You'.
Update (03/15/15): From Jenn Vix - "Here is my new track, 'Eyes Roll Back', featuring Andy Anderson on drums."
Update (06/17/15): 2nd track from Jenn & Andy, 'I Don't Trust You'.
Perry joins Love Amongst Ruin
Original story (09/27/12): Perry Bamonte is back! He's been announced as the new bass player for Love Amongst Ruins. Welcome back, Perry! We've missed you! Can't wait to see you playing live again. (Thanks Adam)
Update (04/09/15): Listen to their first track, 'Swan Killer', which is Q's Song of the Day:
Name: Love Amongst Ruin
Track name: Swan Killer
Hometown: London
Who? The group fronted by former Placebo man and sometime drummer for The Boo Radleys, Steve Hewitt.
Why now? This the first track to emerge from forthcoming album Lose Your Way (out 1 June) and features The Cure’s Perry Bamonte on bass.
Hear more: Loveamongstruin.com
(Thanks @DaniHe82)
Update (05/11/15): 'Lose Your Way' EP is now available on iTunes UK, Amazon UK, Amazon US.
Update (05/12/15): 'Lose Your Way Revision' posted at Substream.
Update (06/07/15): New interview with Steve seems to indicate that Perry does NOT play on the new album, but will join them for live shows and will write with Steve for the next album:
Arena: On this record, you worked with Perry Bamonte from The Cure, which is pretty wicked. How did he enter the fold, and how has he contributed to Love Amongst Ruin and the band's music?
Steve Hewitt: I first met Perry in Paris when The Cure and Placebo played at French radio station NRJ's birthday show in some French theatre. We have stayed in touch pretty much from there. When we found ourselves no longer in bands, I thought it a good idea to get Perry involved with LAR. Perry actually got involved after the album was finished, but we will be writing together for the next album, and he will be playing live with us as a full time member.
Just checked with Daryl Bamonte, and here's what he said: "Perry did not play on the LYW album but is in the band now, will play live and also write/perform for the next album."
Update (06/17/15): Billboard has premiered the new video for 'Modern War Song'.
Update (04/09/15): Listen to their first track, 'Swan Killer', which is Q's Song of the Day:
Name: Love Amongst Ruin
Track name: Swan Killer
Hometown: London
Who? The group fronted by former Placebo man and sometime drummer for The Boo Radleys, Steve Hewitt.
Why now? This the first track to emerge from forthcoming album Lose Your Way (out 1 June) and features The Cure’s Perry Bamonte on bass.
Hear more: Loveamongstruin.com
(Thanks @DaniHe82)
Update (05/11/15): 'Lose Your Way' EP is now available on iTunes UK, Amazon UK, Amazon US.
Update (05/12/15): 'Lose Your Way Revision' posted at Substream.
Update (06/07/15): New interview with Steve seems to indicate that Perry does NOT play on the new album, but will join them for live shows and will write with Steve for the next album:
Arena: On this record, you worked with Perry Bamonte from The Cure, which is pretty wicked. How did he enter the fold, and how has he contributed to Love Amongst Ruin and the band's music?
Steve Hewitt: I first met Perry in Paris when The Cure and Placebo played at French radio station NRJ's birthday show in some French theatre. We have stayed in touch pretty much from there. When we found ourselves no longer in bands, I thought it a good idea to get Perry involved with LAR. Perry actually got involved after the album was finished, but we will be writing together for the next album, and he will be playing live with us as a full time member.
Just checked with Daryl Bamonte, and here's what he said: "Perry did not play on the LYW album but is in the band now, will play live and also write/perform for the next album."
Update (06/17/15): Billboard has premiered the new video for 'Modern War Song'.
'There's a Girl in the Corner'
Robert Smith's excellent cover of The Twilight Sad's 'There's a Girl in the Corner' will be available on a limited edition 7" and a digital download on June 15th. You can pre-order the 7" via The Twilight Sad's website and at Rough Trade.
Robert's share of the proceeds from the single will be donated to Amaze.
Credits: Lyrics James Alexander Graham. Music Andy MacFarlane. Voices & instruments by Robert Smith. Engineered, Produced, and Mixed by Robert Smith at Homestudio. Assisted by Bunny Lake.
Update (05/29/15): From The Twilight Sad on Twitter "We've Sold Out of our new 7" feat Robert Smith of@thecure on our website but you'll still be able to get them from Independent Record Shops"
Update (06/11/15): From The Twilight Sad on Facebook - "Unfortunately, due to issues at the manufacturing plant, we're sorry to say the 7” of ‘It Never Was The Same’ / ‘There’s A Girl In The Corner’ (RS cover) has been delayed.
We hope to have these delivered to pre order customers and in stores around 30th June but will keep you informed if that changes.
Please accept our apologies on this: we understand it must be frustrating, we are frustrated too.
Robert's share of the proceeds from the single will be donated to Amaze.
Credits: Lyrics James Alexander Graham. Music Andy MacFarlane. Voices & instruments by Robert Smith. Engineered, Produced, and Mixed by Robert Smith at Homestudio. Assisted by Bunny Lake.
Update (05/29/15): From The Twilight Sad on Twitter "We've Sold Out of our new 7" feat Robert Smith of
Update (06/11/15): From The Twilight Sad on Facebook - "Unfortunately, due to issues at the manufacturing plant, we're sorry to say the 7” of ‘It Never Was The Same’ / ‘There’s A Girl In The Corner’ (RS cover) has been delayed.
We hope to have these delivered to pre order customers and in stores around 30th June but will keep you informed if that changes.
Please accept our apologies on this: we understand it must be frustrating, we are frustrated too.
Thank you if you have already pre-ordered, it means a lot, and we hope you enjoy the single when it arrives."
Update (06/15/15): The digital version of the single is now available at Amazon (US / UK), iTunes (US / UK), and most of the usual places.
Update (06/16/15): The vinyl has arrived.
While the 7" is sold out at the Twilight Sad website, you can still order it at Banquet Records, Fat Cat or Rough Trade. If you find it at other stores, please let me know. Thanks!
Reviews: Soundblab
Articles: God is in the TV / The Guardian / Paste / Consequence of Sound / MXDWN / Death & Taxes / Diffuser / Exclaim / NME / Under The Radar / XFM / Pitchfork
Update (06/15/15): The digital version of the single is now available at Amazon (US / UK), iTunes (US / UK), and most of the usual places.
Update (06/16/15): The vinyl has arrived.
Finally they've arrived. I have 1 in my hand. Still cant quite believe its happened. Sending them out to every1 ASAP pic.twitter.com/M6gIxaz1qV
— the twilight sad (@thetwilightsad) June 16, 2015
While the 7" is sold out at the Twilight Sad website, you can still order it at Banquet Records, Fat Cat or Rough Trade. If you find it at other stores, please let me know. Thanks!
Reviews: Soundblab
Articles: God is in the TV / The Guardian / Paste / Consequence of Sound / MXDWN / Death & Taxes / Diffuser / Exclaim / NME / Under The Radar / XFM / Pitchfork
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Win a copy of 'Love and Other Tragedies'
Music-News will be giving away 5 copies of Roger and Julia's 'Love and Other Tragedies'. The page originally said it would be CDs, now it says vinyl. But Roger says it will be rare CDs: "Actually
we are going to make 5 CDs burnt straight from the original digital
mastering files. You actually can't get a higher quality file on a
physical format so... This is now quite interesting, so ENTER!"
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Another Twilight Sad Cure mention
This one's from an interview at Quiffed Owl:
QO: Tell me about the Robert Smith (The Cure) thing?
JG: Aye, Robert Smith of The Cure has covered There Is A Girl In The Corner, the first song off our new record and that is a double A side. I will play you that now
(Plays song from his phone).
I cannot believe that The Cure like our band, it’s fucking mental.
The Cure and The Smiths are my biggest influences. I love the Smiths, I have actually done a few sessions with Mike Joyce, he’s a really nice bloke. The Cure to me though, progressively are a band that have always tried new things.
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