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Unhappy birthday: Morrissey is 51 today; watch entire ‘Live in Dallas’ concert film

Unhappy birthday: Morrissey is 51 today; watch entire ‘Live in Dallas’ concert film

Morrissey turns 51 today, and in honor of that milestone, we present, in its entirety, his 1992 concert film ‘Live in Dallas,’ which, while still not available on DVD in the U.S., is floating around on YouTube.

Video: Bad Lieutenant’s ‘Twist of Fate’

Despite having held a contest inviting fans to make what would become the ‘official video’ of Bad Lieutenant’s second single, ‘Twist of Fate,’ Bernard Sumner and Co. have gone ahead and commissioned their own clip for the track.

U2 postpones 360° Tour launch in Salt Lake City after Bono undergoes back surgery

U2 postpones 360° Tour launch in Salt Lake City after Bono undergoes back surgery

U2 today postponed the opening date of the second U.S. leg of its monstrous 360° Tour — June 3 in Salt Lake City — after Bono this morning underwent emergency surgery in Munich ‘for an injury sustained during tour preparation training,’ according to the band’s official site.

Contest: Win The Cure’s 3CD ‘Disintegration: Deluxe Edition,’ promo sampler and poster

Contest: Win The Cure’s 3CD ‘Disintegration: Deluxe Edition,’ promo sampler and poster

The fine folks at Rhino Records are providing us with five ‘Disintegration: Deluxe Edition’ prize packs to give away to our readers to help the label celebrate the upcoming expanded reissue of The Cure’s 1989 masterpiece.

Video: Jane’s Addiction plays ‘Ain’t No Right’ with Duff McKagan on Cinco de Mayo

Video: Jane’s Addiction plays ‘Ain’t No Right’ with Duff McKagan on Cinco de Mayo

Check out Jane’s Addiction’s own pro-shot, HD footage of its performance of ‘Ritual de lo Habitual’ track ‘Ain’t No Right’ from the band’s Cinco de Mayo concert in Hollywood, at which it debuted new bassist Duff McKagan.

OMD to release new album ‘History of Modern’ this year, tour U.K. and Europe in the fall

OMD to release new album ‘History of Modern’ this year, tour U.K. and Europe in the fall

With its first new album in 14 years due in stores later this year, reformed British synthpop outfit Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark — now featuring its classic ’80s lineup — this week announced a 19-date tour of the U.K. and Europe this fall.

The Psychedelic Furs to play ‘Talk Talk Talk’ in its entirety at U.K. concerts in October

The Psychedelic Furs to play ‘Talk Talk Talk’ in its entirety at U.K. concerts in October

The Psychedelic Furs will follow their upcoming American tour by returning to the U.K. this fall for a short run of dates that will see the band performing its 1981 album ‘Talk Talk Talk’ in its entirety, plus ‘an encore set of some of their other classics.’

Devo announces tracklist for ‘Something for Everybody,’ first new album in 20 years

Devo announces tracklist for ‘Something for Everybody,’ first new album in 20 years

Archetypal New Wave nerds Devo this week finally unveiled the tracklist for this summer’s ‘Something for Everybody’ — the band’s first new album in 20 years — after doing alleged audience research through its ‘Song Study’ website.

Video: Peter Hook plays ‘Unknown Pleasures’ in tribute to Joy Division’s Ian Curtis

Video: Peter Hook plays ‘Unknown Pleasures’ in tribute to Joy Division’s Ian Curtis

Last night, bassist Peter Hook marked the 30th anniversary of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis’ death by performing the band’s 1979 debut ‘Unknown Pleasures’ in its entirety — plus assorted other Joy Division and Warsaw songs — at his Manchester club FAC251 The Factory.

’30 Years Live’: Bad Religion giving away free live album recorded during spring tour

’30 Years Live’: Bad Religion giving away free live album recorded during spring tour

As promised, L.A. punk legends Bad Religion this week have released a free downloadable live album — the 17-track ’30 Years Live’ — for fans who sign up for the band’s mailing list.

Video: Beck’s Record Club, with Liars and St. Vincent, covers INXS’ ‘Wild Life’ off ‘Kick’

And now on to Side 2: Beck and his Record Club gang — St. Vincent, Liars and Os Mutantes — return today with the latest installment in their full-album cover of INXS’ 1987 hit ‘Kick’: ‘Wild Life.’

Milestones: Ian Curtis died 30 years ago today, ending Joy Division, giving rise to New Order

We mark today’s 30th anniversary of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis’ death by posting this clip of what’s arguably his most transcendent moment: ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart,’ appearing here in a version recorded Nov. 26, 1979, for a Peel session — the first time the song ever was recorded.

Video: Public Image Ltd. plays ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,’ sets German tour

With its first U.S. tour in 18 years winding down, Public Image Ltd. stopped by ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’ tonight for an on-air performance — and this web-only run-through of ‘Public Image.’