Tim Pope's 'Elephunts'

From Tim Pope on Twitter: "Elephunts... I like elephunts... 'phunts"... the B-side recorded with The Cure & Tim Pope. NEW VIDEO!!! See it here."

"This is one of the finest recordings of The Cure and a career highlight for Tim Pope.
It's the catchy B-side to the "I Want To Be a Tree" 45. Love the crackles and scratches from the original vinyl. I played all keyboards on this one, and sang; Robert Smith made noises; Porl Thompson played freaky echo guitar and sax; Andy Anderson played drums. Chris Parry was in the producer's chair. Recorded at Olympic Studios, Barnes." (Thanks Jenny)

Cure in Martin House Hospice auction

From Facebook: "Some of the biggest names in music donate to charity auction for Martin House Children's Hospice. Bidding commences after the festival."
(Thanks @AaronLaw92)

Update (Oct. 4th): The Cure have donated a signed Leeds setlist and vinyl to the auction. Bidding starts on Oct. 5th. More info here, here and here. (Thanks David)

Here's the link to the auction, which runs until Oct. 12th.

Secret 7" update

The prizes are finally on their way! Here's the update from @Secret7s: "We had some trouble matching The Cure winners' address to their design, but 95% will be in tomorrow's post! The other 5% should have an email asking for help matching. Robert used a very fancy silver pen for his signature. :)"

Would love to see a photo of your prize when you get it.

Update: Here's the signed sleeves for Zach 1 - 2,  Erin 1 - 2,  Steve, @cookiepusher, @guillaumegrivaz 1 - 2 - 3, Gilles, Ville, @835_, and @Marsworld 1 - 2.

Cure at Roskilde 2012 on PureFM Sunday

One hour of The Cure at Roskilde 2012 will air on Belgian radio station PureFM on Sunday night (Sept. 30th) at 23:00.
(Thanks Eric)

Songs broadcast: The End of the World, Lovesong, Push, Inbetween Days, Just Like Heaven, From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea, Trust, Want, Shake Dog Shake, The Hungry Ghost, Wrong Number.

MP3 / FLAC 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 (Thanks Andreas)

Cure at Southside 2012 on EinsPlus Sunday

German tv station EinsPlus (available on Astra 19,2e) will air 45 minutes of The Cure at Southside Festival on Sept. 30th from 23.45pm-0.30am. (Thanks Dennis)

Update: Songs broadcast tonight - High, The End of the World, Lovesong, Push, Inbetween Days, Just Like Heaven, A Forest*, Primary*, The Hungry Ghost*, Wrong Number*
*=new, weren't a part of the live webcast
(Thanks Charlotte Sometimes)

Up on DIME / MP4 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 / MP3 / FLAC 1 - 2 - 3
(Thanks Charlotte Sometimes & Andreas)

Cure tribute party in Toulouse Sept. 29th

"A BIG CURE TRIBUTE PARTY is organized at "CONNEXION LIVE" in TOULOUSE, in south of FRANCE, on saturday 29th of september : 9 bands will cover songs from THE CURE (T Teen, Abberline, The deserteurs, Clone Clowns, Face B, The Ruby Cube, Fancy Dress Contest, My Imaginery Loves, Alone with Everybody)...my band FANCY DRESS CONTEST will cover PICTURES OF YOU...then 2 DJ's (MR BARNES + DJ POPISSIMO) will mix 80' songs...it will be a BIG CURE TRIBUTE PARTY, Up to 500 persons are expected. More info here. (Thanks Sebastien)

Cure party in Cologne, Germany Sept. 29th

A NIGHT LIKE THIS- THE CURE PARTY!
Saturday, 29/09/12
@blue shell, Luxemburgerstr. 32, cologne, germany
doors 23:00, entrance fee 5 euro.
Facebook event page (Thanks Mike)

Love and Other Tragedies

From Roger on Facebook: "Some news for December, yes I know its June but you have to plan ahead. Julia Kent and I will be releasing an album together called Love and Other Tragedies. It consists of our versions of classical love stories each in three movements.

We will be performing the album in its entirety in London, New York and Paris in December with hopefully members from her all cello group Rasputina.

We will of course film at least one of the performances... The album will be released in December at the same time as the performances in vinyl and digital download only.

I think Julia is the single most talented musician I have ever worked with and I am very very proud of our work together, its truly an honour to play with her." (Thanks Johan)

Update (Sept. 5th): From Roger on Facebook - "Love and Other Tragedies" is finished! I finished writing it yesterday and have sent the new pieces to Julia to record in NYC. Im just listening to the 3 tracks we have recorded already and its so so beautiful. We are talking about playing shows in December. But you'd better bring tissues hahaha its very very sad..."

Update (Sept. 28th): From Roger on Facebook - "For many reasons the release of Love and Other Tragedies has been put back until February 14th next year. Good news is Jo Quail will be playing with Julia Kent and I at the release show with two other guest cellists. There will only be one show and that will be in London at the end of February, hopefully at St Leonards.... See you there!"

Original 35mm prints of In Orange & more found

Forgot to post this last month. From Tim Pope's website:
"Great news, look what I just found in the storage place! Original 35mm prints, all... many others, too... I was one of the few directors ever to work on 35mm film through to the end stages. Most people, even then, worked on video. So, all these years later, they cannot show their films as intended, due to changes in format and digital decay. Can you imagine Close To Me on a big screen??? Or Inbetween Days? Or The Cure In Orange? And others? It's possible! !" (Thanks Alan)

Maybe Tim hasn't heard that the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz has shown 'In Orange' in 35mm three times recently. And 92YTribeca has shown it at least once. No need to imagine, Tim. :) But a more widespread release would be very welcome! As would a Blu-ray release.

Robert covers 'Witchcraft' for 'Frankenweenie'

From Disney Music Alert: Robert Smith contributes 'Witchcraft' to Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie Unleashed!' album, which will be released in North America on Sept. 25th. (Thanks Brad)

No idea yet if this is an original song or not, but just guessing it will be a cover of the old Frank Sinatra classic. At least I'm hoping it is, as I'd love to hear Robert's take on it. Much like his cover of 'Very Good Advice' on Tim's 'Almost Alice', this could be great fun!

See the glow in the dark album cover at Rolling Stone.

Update (Sept. 6th): It IS a cover of the Sinatra classic. Has a slow, big band/jazz combo feel to it. But not in the traditional sense. It is very slow, almost dirge-like. Imagine Tim Burton/David Lynch conducting the band. :) It's a bit jazzy, with a little swing, and a touch of the weird. Love the little piano bit. Hope that's Robert playing it. And really love his singing style! Reaction to it should be interesting. :)

Update (Sept. 25th): Now available in the US at Amazon and iTunes. Also, Amazon will have an exclusive vinyl version of the album, and that will be out on Oct. 30th.
For European (and other) fans who can't buy it yet, take a listen to it here. (Thanks hg)

The Cure's Facebook has been updated with news of today's release, yet once again, no mention of it on http://thecure.com . Somebody save the official site!

Anyone need The Word in Toronto?

"So, if any Torontonians want an issue of "The Word" (with Robert on the cover and interview), there was 1 left last Tuesday after I bought my copy at Maison de la Presse at 99 Yorkville Ave. The owner said she had only gotten 3 copies and I'm assuming that was a while ago, so it might not be popular and might still be there. It cost me around $15." (Thanks Muldfeld)

Andy Anderson joins The Cureheads

"The cureheads are proud to announce the appointment of a brand new drummer.............

Please join us in welcoming Andy Anderson, an amazing musician who has played with Hawkwind, The Glove, The Cure, Iggy pop, Levinhurst to name just a few wonderful collaborations.

After rehearsals he will join us for our London venue Show on Oct 26th then Sunderland, Stockton and then on our South American Tour in November.

We are obviously very very happy to be joined by such a rare talent who was instrumental in the creation of the albums Japanese Whispers, The Top, and Concert in addition to the singles Love Cats and The Caterpillar, not to mention The Glove.

We also welcome back Sean Flude to international Pseudo-Gallup bass duties after a 2 year break.

The rest of The cureheads are currently busy upping their game to feel worthy of being in the same rehearsal room as Andy.   Tour dates released as they are confirmed @ www.thecureheads.com" (Thanks Gary)

Roger's video for 'Sometimes Never'

New video from Roger for 'Sometimes Never' off of his 2009 Charlie Crow EP, 'Trains on Bridges'.

'Just Like Heaven' #69 on CoS Top 100 Songs

'Just Like Heaven' comes in at #69 on Consequence of Sound's Top 100 Songs Ever list. Here's what they say: “Just Like Heaven” sounds like Samantha Baker and Jake Ryan. It sounds like first kisses and milkshakes with two straws. It’s the tune frontman Robert Smith considers to be The Cure’s best pop song, and the biggest from 1987’s Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me. It was inspired by a day on the sea shore with Smith’s wife, which, with lyrics like “Spinning on the dizzy edge/ I kissed her face and kissed her head/ And dreamed of all the ways I had to make her glow,” makes her one lucky lady. The song was recorded at a vineyard in the south of France, and the descending guitar riff dancing with the ‘80s keys and jumping drums make it sound just as happy as the title suggests. -Amanda Koellner (Thanks @JodieSometimes)

The Cure & Orbital at Electric Picnic 2012

Orbital posted this on their Facebook. (Thanks Lisa J)

NME's 50 Beautifully Sad Songs

'Pictures of You' is one of NME's 50 Beautifully Sad Songs.  And a mention of 'From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea' in this post about the songs that make you cry. (Thanks Pom)

Russian Cure fans - 'Close To Me'

Most of you have seen this by now, but for those who haven't, here's a wonderful video made by Russian Cure fans. Love them! The Moscow show was a true highlight of the SummerCure tour. Let's hope we see many more Cure shows in Russia.

Reeves in Nashville on Sept. 29th

Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Fr13ends play The Family Wash in Nashville, TN on Sept. 29th. Facebook event page.
(Thanks @Pjotrke)

'In Orange' VCD for sale

From @crispypumpkins: "just wanted to get the word out that i put up Cure in Orange vcd up on ebay! Also considering selling the myspace show poster!"

Help Gary raise money for cancer nurses

"During the Cureheads tour break this October I will be raising money for cancer nurses... I will be wearing a custom designed jersey & shorts with Cureheads logos.....

I have entered the Penines etap cycling sportiff race. its the hardest in the UK climbing over 5k of elevation. I am pledged to make £250 for Marie Currie cancer nurses who support the last months of terminally ill people who otherwise are just like you and me. I am training hard and I can do this. Please...if you care donate a pound or two. If everyone on twitter or facebook gave a pound it would raise £2000 which would pay for 100 hours of nursing care.

Our government has spent our money on things we dont want..so unfortunately you and I are the only way this charity can raise the readys...
PLEASE guys go and donate a quid or two by going to

http://www.justgiving.com/GaryJohnClarke
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/446437345395735

If you have a band or a cure related website you want to publicise you can buy logo space on my shorts or jersey for a £10 donation and you will recieve photos of the event and your logos in action."

(Thanks Gary)