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Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys in the Campfire preps debut album “Wronger” — hear “Dream”

Tommy Stinson’s Cowboys in the Campfire preps debut album “Wronger” — hear “Dream”

Tommy Stinson’s long-gestating project Cowboys in the Campfire — a duo with friend Chip Roberts — will release its debut album Wronger this June.

History of goth explored in new books by The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst, The Membranes’ John Robb

History of goth explored in new books by The Cure’s Lol Tolhurst, The Membranes’ John Robb

The story of goth music and culture is being recounted in a pair of new books by musicians Lol Tolhurst of The Cure and John Robb of The Membranes.

Peter Murphy’s “unexpected medical procedure” delays Celebrating David Bowie tour

Peter Murphy’s “unexpected medical procedure” delays Celebrating David Bowie tour

The “Celebrating David Bowie” tour has been rescheduled for this fall after headliner Peter Murphy underwent “an unexpected medical procedure.”

Depeche Mode pays tribute to Andy Fletcher at “Memento Mori” tour opener — setlist, video

Depeche Mode pays tribute to Andy Fletcher at “Memento Mori” tour opener — setlist, video

Depeche Mode opened its massive tour in support of new album Memento Mori in Sacramento on Thursday night.

Nick Cave plots North American solo tour accompanied by Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood

Nick Cave plots North American solo tour accompanied by Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood

Nick Cave will head back out onto the road in North America for a solo this fall accompanied only by bassist Colin Greenwood of Radiohead.

Danny Elfman traces his taste in music for Amoeba’s “What’s In My Bag?” series

Danny Elfman traces his taste in music for Amoeba’s “What’s In My Bag?” series

The latest installment in Amoeba Music’s “What’s In My Bag?” video series finds Danny Elfman offering a tour through the evolution of his musical tastes.

Watch: Depeche Mode performs “Ghosts Again” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Watch: Depeche Mode performs “Ghosts Again” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Depeche Mode brought their new single “Ghosts Again” to late-night TV for the second time last night, performing the song on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Watch: The Charlatans perform “The Only One I Know” and more at Seattle’s KEXP

Watch: The Charlatans perform “The Only One I Know” and more at Seattle’s KEXP

The Charlatans recently completed a North American tour with Ride, and while the bands were in Seattle, Tim Burgess and Co. stopped by KEXP.

Love and Rockets’ short run of reunion dates grows with second show in Portland

Love and Rockets’ short run of reunion dates grows with second show in Portland

Fans have been clamoring for more Love and Rockets reunion dates, and the trio is obliging by adding another show to their short run of concerts.

Peter Gabriel expands North American tour for new album “i/o” with 13 more concerts

Peter Gabriel expands North American tour for new album “i/o” with 13 more concerts

Peter Gabriel today announced the promised expansion of his North American tour in support of his forthcoming new studio album i/o.

Duran Duran recording with Andy Taylor, other “family and friends” for special project

Duran Duran recording with Andy Taylor, other “family and friends” for special project

Duran Duran announced today that they are recording a “special new music project” due out later this year featuring their former guitarist Andy Taylor.

Lead Into Gold debuts “She Lies Beyond” — second single from “The Eternal Present”

Lead Into Gold debuts “She Lies Beyond” — second single from “The Eternal Present”

Paul Barker, the longtime Ministry bassist and producer, has released the second song off of The Eternal Present, the third record by his reactivated Lead Into Gold.

New book “Maps and Legends” promises comprehensive history of R.E.M.

New book “Maps and Legends” promises comprehensive history of R.E.M.

The story of of one of college rock’s most foundational bands is told anew in John Hunter’s hefty biography “Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.”