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R.E.M.’s out-of-print “Around the Sun,” “Collapse Into Now” to be reissued on vinyl

R.E.M.’s out-of-print “Around the Sun,” “Collapse Into Now” to be reissued on vinyl

Craft Recordings this summer will reissue two of R.E.M.’s out-of-print latter-era albums on heavyweight audiophile vinyl in both black and color pressings.

Listen: The Wedding Present rips through The Clash’s “White Riot” — off new “24 Songs”

Listen: The Wedding Present rips through The Clash’s “White Riot” — off new “24 Songs”

The Wedding Present spent 2022 reprising the idea of releasing a new 7-inch single every month, and like David Gedge and Co. did in 1992.

The Psychedelic Furs and Squeeze team up for 26-date U.S. tour starting in September

The Psychedelic Furs and Squeeze team up for 26-date U.S. tour starting in September

The Psychedelic Furs and Squeeze today announced they’re teaming up for a 26-date U.S. tour that will take the pair of beloved bands coast to coast.

The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, Foo Fighters to headline Riot Fest 2023

The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab For Cutie, Foo Fighters to headline Riot Fest 2023

The Cure will return to North America following the band’s just-underway amphitheater tour to join Foo Fighters, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie and more.

Klaus Nomi’s catalog to be reissued to mark the 40th anniversary of his passing

Klaus Nomi’s catalog to be reissued to mark the 40th anniversary of his passing

Sony/Legacy is reissuing the catalog of the utterly unique New Wave standout Klaus Nomi in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of his untimely death.

Out this week: Lemonheads, XTC, Ministry, Duran Duran, John Robb’s goth book — and more

Out this week: Lemonheads, XTC, Ministry, Duran Duran, John Robb’s goth book — and more

This week’s new releases include reissues from The Lemonheads, Duran Duran, XTC, Ministry and They Might Be Giants, plus John Robb’s book on the history of goth.

The Replacements’ “Tim” to receive box-set reissue this fall, Tommy Stinson says

The Replacements’ “Tim” to receive box-set reissue this fall, Tommy Stinson says

The Replacements’ 1985 album Tim is next in line to be commemorated with a multi-disc box set, Tommy Stinson said in an interview this week.

The Sisters of Mercy launch first U.S. tour in 15 years — here’s the setlist and video

The Sisters of Mercy launch first U.S. tour in 15 years — here’s the setlist and video

The Sisters of Mercy opened a rare U.S. tour — the band’s first in 15 years — at The Fillmore Silver Springs just outside of Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night.

The Cure opens North American tour with hits, new songs, huge rarities — setlist and video

The Cure opens North American tour with hits, new songs, huge rarities — setlist and video

The Cure’s North American tour finally got underway Wednesday night in New Orleans, with Robert Smith and the band delivering a 29-song set.

Love and Rockets adds Los Angeles concert to end of its 17-date reunion tour

Love and Rockets adds Los Angeles concert to end of its 17-date reunion tour

Love and Rockets will now open and close their wildly anticipated U.S. reunion tour in the Los Angeles area, on June 20 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel.

Danny Elfman to play 2 “From Boingo to Batman…” concerts in Southern California

Danny Elfman to play 2 “From Boingo to Batman…” concerts in Southern California

Danny Elfman will perform the “From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond!” show he debuted at Coachella last year at concerts in Southern California.

Lloyd Cole channels J.G. Ballard on new single “Warm By the Fire” — off upcoming “On Pain”

Lloyd Cole channels J.G. Ballard on new single “Warm By the Fire” — off upcoming “On Pain”

Lloyd Cole paints a vivid picture of a fiery Los Angeles — burning cars, surging mobs — on his driving new single “Warm By the Fire,” off upcoming album On Pain.

New book “I Thought I Heard You Speak” spotlights women’s integral role at Factory Records

New book “I Thought I Heard You Speak” spotlights women’s integral role at Factory Records

A new 500-page oral history by Audrey Golden promises to reveal the untold story of the women who played a pivotal role in the success of Factory Records.