From Bohemian:
3. That said, festival headliner the Cure are making their first
Northern California appearance in six years, and their only U.S. live
date this year until September. This could be the last time Robert
Smith's hair appears in Napa.
OMG! Get your tickets now! :)
Thursday, May 22, 2014
AV Club's Hear This: The Cure - Open
Read the full article at The AV Club:
The Cure even finds reasons to mope on the dance floor
“I really don’t know what I’m doing here / I really think I should’ve gone to bed tonight,” Robert Smith says, kicking off a description of another night spent pointlessly flirting and getting wasted to the point of collapse, and not even having any fun. Not really. As Smith finds himself amid the revelry—where he’s crushed by the hands of strangers pressing in that “won’t go away,” eventually becoming so inebriated that he’s laughing “like an animal in pain,” yet still “just looking at the floor”—he’s always aware that his outward, manic joy is just a chemically supplied mask for his inner sadness.
“I can’t seem to think / Where this is / Who I am / Why I’m keeping this going,” he yelps over seasick guitars, at the song’s midpoint moment of clarity, before yowling arguably the mopiest lyric the Bard of Mope ever moped: “And the way the rain comes down hard / That’s the way I feel inside.” I don’t go to many ’80s dance nights anymore, and I’ve since (mostly) outgrown romanticizing inner torment. But even today when I hear “Open,” that’s the way I feel inside too.
The Cure even finds reasons to mope on the dance floor
“I really don’t know what I’m doing here / I really think I should’ve gone to bed tonight,” Robert Smith says, kicking off a description of another night spent pointlessly flirting and getting wasted to the point of collapse, and not even having any fun. Not really. As Smith finds himself amid the revelry—where he’s crushed by the hands of strangers pressing in that “won’t go away,” eventually becoming so inebriated that he’s laughing “like an animal in pain,” yet still “just looking at the floor”—he’s always aware that his outward, manic joy is just a chemically supplied mask for his inner sadness.
“I can’t seem to think / Where this is / Who I am / Why I’m keeping this going,” he yelps over seasick guitars, at the song’s midpoint moment of clarity, before yowling arguably the mopiest lyric the Bard of Mope ever moped: “And the way the rain comes down hard / That’s the way I feel inside.” I don’t go to many ’80s dance nights anymore, and I’ve since (mostly) outgrown romanticizing inner torment. But even today when I hear “Open,” that’s the way I feel inside too.
Win passes to BottleRock
Enter for a chance to win a VIP trip to #BRNV14 + prizes from @TravlandLeisure @NapaHotel @minerwines http://t.co/JWr4PW5r68
— BottleRock Napa (@BottleRockNapa) May 8, 2014
They're also hiding some 3 day passes around various California cities. Follow them on Instagram for hints on where to find them.
Also, listen to Live 105 all this week at 8PM, and all weekend, to win passes.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Musical Encounter with The Cure on May 29th!
We just locked in a very special and secret LIVE 105 show with one of the greatest bands ever..THE CURE! details this Friday at 3PM @LIVE105
— aaron axelsen (@AaronAxelsen) May 21, 2014
From Live105 on Instagram: "hit up http://LIVE105.com this weekend to enter for chance to get into a SECRET SHOW with THE CURE."
Articles about this: Slicing Up Eyeballs / Post-Punk
Update (05/22/14): @AaronAxelsen just confirmed that the secret show will be next Thursday, May 29th. And he says it will be an "intimate" show.
Update (05/23/14 1:37pm): LIVE105 just said the Secret Show will be a private BottleRock rehearsal only open to 7 people. 7! Win tickets from them starting at 3pm today. Yeah, good luck with that!
It needs to be stressed that this is NOT going to be a "secret show". As in a full Cure show. Think soundcheck level type of show. Live105 messed that announcement up. Still, will be nice to attend it.
And here are the details.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Riot Fest updates
For those of you going to the Denver Riot, they've posted shuttle info for you. You can take it from Denver, Boulder, or Fort Collins.
For those headed to the Chicago Riot, they've posted info on locker rentals.
They've also posted hotel info for all Riots, but unless I'm missing something, it's just Booking.com links, no special discounts or packages.
For those headed to the Chicago Riot, they've posted info on locker rentals.
They've also posted hotel info for all Riots, but unless I'm missing something, it's just Booking.com links, no special discounts or packages.
Cure were a last minute addition to BottleRock
From the Napa Valley Register:
"Graham said the tipping point for the festival came at a meeting with a Los Angeles-based William Morris music executive named Marc Geiger.
“We flew down there, and we told him our story,” said Graham. “Who we were. Our intentions. Our background.” In the end, “He let us give them our money,” said Graham with a laugh.
The producers ended up booking all-important headliners Outkast and Eric Church through Geiger, Graham said.
The Cure was a last-minute, but “much welcomed,” addition, and just in time to announce the entire lineup, he said."
"Graham said the tipping point for the festival came at a meeting with a Los Angeles-based William Morris music executive named Marc Geiger.
“We flew down there, and we told him our story,” said Graham. “Who we were. Our intentions. Our background.” In the end, “He let us give them our money,” said Graham with a laugh.
The producers ended up booking all-important headliners Outkast and Eric Church through Geiger, Graham said.
The Cure was a last-minute, but “much welcomed,” addition, and just in time to announce the entire lineup, he said."
Monday, May 19, 2014
'Fantastic Guitars' from Reeves & Bill Nelson
From Reverend Guitars on Facebook: "Reeves Gabrels has an album coming out with Bill Nelson, called Fantastic Guitars!"
'Sugar Girl' in 'The Wait'
This should be in Curespottings, but was too good to just post it there. I watched a movie called 'The Wait' last night, and what happens out of the blue? Chloe Sevigny puts on The Cure's 'Sugar Girl'! Plays almost the entire song. Loved it! It's on Netflix streaming, so if you want to watch it, it starts at 31:25 or watch most of the scene here. See Chloe Sevigny & Jena Malone dance to 'Sugar Girl'. :)
Is 'Just Like Heaven' The Cure's best song?
From Music Times:
7 Artists Whose Best Song Isn't On Their Best Album
6. The Cure - "Just Like Heaven" (1987)
It might be a little lame and unoriginal to think that a band's most popular song is its best, but the Cure's "Just Like Heaven" is truly a tour de force of pop songwriting. Unfortunately, the rest of the songs on Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me don't even come close to reaching the same heights. The albums released before and after it, The Head on the Door and Disintegration, are the band's two best. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)
7 Artists Whose Best Song Isn't On Their Best Album
6. The Cure - "Just Like Heaven" (1987)
It might be a little lame and unoriginal to think that a band's most popular song is its best, but the Cure's "Just Like Heaven" is truly a tour de force of pop songwriting. Unfortunately, the rest of the songs on Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me don't even come close to reaching the same heights. The albums released before and after it, The Head on the Door and Disintegration, are the band's two best. (Thanks Perfect.Murder)
'The Figurehead' (karaoke version)
Have you been waiting & hoping for a karaoke version of 'The Figurehead'? Well today is your lucky day. Someone has created what nobody really wanted. :) (Thanks Christian)
Sunday, May 18, 2014
BottleRock schedule posted
XFM's 15 Greatest Double Albums
From XFM:
The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987)
Decamping from London to the South of France, Robert Smith and co had such a good time in the studio, they came out with this 18-track double set that ranges from the screeching wah-wah rock of opening track The Kiss to the sweet pop of Catch and Just Like Heaven. (Thanks Andy G.)
The Cure - Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me (1987)
Decamping from London to the South of France, Robert Smith and co had such a good time in the studio, they came out with this 18-track double set that ranges from the screeching wah-wah rock of opening track The Kiss to the sweet pop of Catch and Just Like Heaven. (Thanks Andy G.)
Friday, May 16, 2014
NME calls 'The Cure' a "classic indie album"
From the strange little world of NME:
15 Classic Indie Albums That Turn 10 In 2014
The Cure released their self-titled record in 2004, dogged by rumours that it would be their last. This was not to be the case, but what ensued was still ‘heavier, more menacing and more rhythmic than ever’ according to NME’s Rob Fitzpatrick. Perfectly befitting of the albums artwork, designed to represent ‘a good and a bad dream’. Luckily what laid inside was no nightmare, earning 8/10. (Thanks Andy)
15 Classic Indie Albums That Turn 10 In 2014
The Cure released their self-titled record in 2004, dogged by rumours that it would be their last. This was not to be the case, but what ensued was still ‘heavier, more menacing and more rhythmic than ever’ according to NME’s Rob Fitzpatrick. Perfectly befitting of the albums artwork, designed to represent ‘a good and a bad dream’. Luckily what laid inside was no nightmare, earning 8/10. (Thanks Andy)
15 Classic Indie Albums That Turn 10 In 2014
Read more at http://www.nme.com/photos/15-classic-indie-albums-that-turn-10-in-2014/338978/1/1#ch9Fjy6yBYRpoBEO.99
Read more at http://www.nme.com/photos/15-classic-indie-albums-that-turn-10-in-2014/338978/1/1#ch9Fjy6yBYRpoBEO.99
15 Classic Indie Albums That Turn 10 In 2014
Read more at http://www.nme.com/photos/15-classic-indie-albums-that-turn-10-in-2014/338978/1/1#ch9Fjy6yBYRpoBEO.99
Read more at http://www.nme.com/photos/15-classic-indie-albums-that-turn-10-in-2014/338978/1/1#ch9Fjy6yBYRpoBEO.99
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Cure to play Riot Fest Toronto, Chicago, Denver
The limited number of cheaper 3 day passes went fast! Prices keep rising. Toronto is now $180, Chicago is $180, Denver is $160.
Will there be single day passes? Last year, there were. For Chicago, they didn't go on sale until late July, when they announced the daily lineup. They were $60 each day. No guarantees for this year, but it seems likely.
The much more important question? Will there be some Cure solo shows between each weekend of these festivals? They did it last year for ACL, so fingers crossed for some more this year.
Info now posted on the official site.
Articles about this: Loudwire / Huffington Post / Colorado Springs Independent / MXDWN / AntiMusic / Billboard / Music Times / Illinois Entertainer / Death and Taxes / Stereogum / 303 Magazine / Vanyaland 1 - 2 / Colorado Daily / Chicago Reader / Tico Times / Slicing Up Eyeballs / USA Today / The DePaulia / Under The Gun Review / Chicagoist 1 - 2 / Westword / Reverb / Chicago Sun-Times / Exclaim / Gapers Block / Chicago Tribune / Red Eye Chicago / Rolling Stone / Consequence of Sound / Pitchfork / Alternative Press
EP-iphanies: “Just Like Heaven” U.K. 12″
The Analog Kid takes a look at the 'Just Like Heaven' UK 12" single in his latest EP-iphanies post. (Thanks Gary)
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Rumor: 3 shows in Italy this September?
In this article, Italian band Spiral69 claim The Cure will play 3 shows in Italy this September, and they will open for them. Needless to say, nothing more than a rumor at this time.
Richard, you will open the concerts of The Cure? How does it feel?
"It 's one of those things that never quite realized - says the founder and lead singer of the group -. Robert Smith (historical leader of the British band, ed) a year ago I wrote an e-mail announcing exciting too the next tour Cure: The group will be in Italy in September to three dates and we should play before them. There are only the latest confirmations. " (Thanks Max)
Update (03/30/14): With Robert's comments about shows in late September, maybe there's some truth to this?
Update (04/14/14): New article in Rolling Stone Italy. No news on these supposed shows they say are happening. (Thanks @Pjotrke)
Update (05/08/14): "Spiral 69 says 'news very soon' on their FB when asking them about their support gigs of The Cure. So more announcements soonish." (Thanks @Pjotrke)
Update (05/14/14): Spiral69 now says "Cherry, vedrai che non si fermano agli States e se non sarà Settembre, sarà Ottobre." So they are saying that if the shows don't happen in September, they will happen in October. Really hope they're not misleading fans about this. (Thanks fmjews)
Richard, you will open the concerts of The Cure? How does it feel?
"It 's one of those things that never quite realized - says the founder and lead singer of the group -. Robert Smith (historical leader of the British band, ed) a year ago I wrote an e-mail announcing exciting too the next tour Cure: The group will be in Italy in September to three dates and we should play before them. There are only the latest confirmations. " (Thanks Max)
Update (03/30/14): With Robert's comments about shows in late September, maybe there's some truth to this?
Update (04/14/14): New article in Rolling Stone Italy. No news on these supposed shows they say are happening. (Thanks @Pjotrke)
Update (05/08/14): "Spiral 69 says 'news very soon' on their FB when asking them about their support gigs of The Cure. So more announcements soonish." (Thanks @Pjotrke)
Update (05/14/14): Spiral69 now says "Cherry, vedrai che non si fermano agli States e se non sarà Settembre, sarà Ottobre." So they are saying that if the shows don't happen in September, they will happen in October. Really hope they're not misleading fans about this. (Thanks fmjews)
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Classic Album Sundays - 'Disintegration'
From Classic Album Sundays:
Robert Smith tried on several occasions to ‘break up the band’ but one can surmise he was quite serious this time around as the name of their eighth album attests. Somehow in the face of much adversity and despite their record label calling their double platter effort ‘commercial suicide’, ‘Disintegration’ remains their best-selling album to this day.
Join us to first listen to music that either inspired or was relevant to this LP such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cocteau Twins and Joy Division followed by the story of the album. Then the lights go down, the volume goes up and we play the album from beginning to end on vinyl on our audiophile hi-fi. Listening guidelines apply. And fear not, as it is a double album, we will be taking an intermission between Sides B & C!
London
Sunday, 8 June, 5 to 8 pm
The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street, London N1 7DU
Tickets: £10 on the door and £8 + service charge here
Presenter: Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy
New York City
Sunday, June 8th, 4 – 7:30 pm
Baby’s All Right, 146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tickets: $10 on the door and $10 + service charge here
Presenter: Ron Like Hell
(Thanks @maccatori)
Robert Smith tried on several occasions to ‘break up the band’ but one can surmise he was quite serious this time around as the name of their eighth album attests. Somehow in the face of much adversity and despite their record label calling their double platter effort ‘commercial suicide’, ‘Disintegration’ remains their best-selling album to this day.
Join us to first listen to music that either inspired or was relevant to this LP such as Siouxsie and the Banshees, Cocteau Twins and Joy Division followed by the story of the album. Then the lights go down, the volume goes up and we play the album from beginning to end on vinyl on our audiophile hi-fi. Listening guidelines apply. And fear not, as it is a double album, we will be taking an intermission between Sides B & C!
London
Sunday, 8 June, 5 to 8 pm
The Hanbury Arms, 33 Linton Street, London N1 7DU
Tickets: £10 on the door and £8 + service charge here
Presenter: Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy
New York City
Sunday, June 8th, 4 – 7:30 pm
Baby’s All Right, 146 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tickets: $10 on the door and $10 + service charge here
Presenter: Ron Like Hell
(Thanks @maccatori)
Monday, May 12, 2014
Perry on Polaroid Kiss' 'Walk The Room' 2
After a number of delays, it looks like the Polaroid Kiss album, 'Weakness of the Beautiful Souls', will be released by Rough Trade Records this year. Before that, 'Pay Your Dues' will be released as a single on June 17th, and one of the b-sides will be 'Walk the Room' 2, which features "additional guitar by Perry Bamonte" and vocals from Steve Kilbey of The Church. (Thanks ml68)
Also on Soundcloud.
Update (05/12/14): I asked Polaroid Kiss about other tracks Perry plays on, and here's the reply - "Perry appears on 3 album tracks. No other B-Sides. PS. Perry Bamonte recorded all of his contributions in Bath, UK with Paul Corkett co-producer of the 'Cure' album 'Bloodflowers'."
"Perry Bamonte also features in 'Pay Your Dues', in particular the guitar solo during the outro."
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