Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Band Aid released charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Recorded—by the likes of U2, Sting, Duran Duran, Boy George and Paul Weller—only eight days prior, it became the biggest-selling single in U.K. history. (It... more info

New York Post — In 1984, Bob Geldof led a who’s who of British and Irish hitmakers — from Sting, Bono and George Michael to Phil Collins, Duran Duran and Boy George — in the supergroup Band Aid that would raise millions for Ethiopian famine relief. more info

Stereogum — In 1984, the Boomtown Rats’ Bob Geldof and Ultravox’s Midge Ure wrote a catchy, well-intentioned, deeply problematic Christmas song about the need to help other people during the holiday season. A massive group of primarily young British stars... more info

Stereogum — Next week, a 40th anniversary version of Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” arrives, and it features Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Sinead O’Connor, Sam Smith, One Direction, Rita Ora, Boy George, George Michael, Sam Smith, the Sugababes, ... more info

Antimusic Rock — Peter Murphy and Boy George have joined forces for the gorgeous, orchestral new single 'Let The Flowers Grow' more info

Stereogum — We haven’t heard a ton from Peter Murphy since summer 2022. That’s when the Bauhaus frontman canceled the US leg of tour and entered rehab, which was only a few months after Bauhaus released their first new song in 14 years. Murphy has still b... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Boy George (Culture Club). Ordinary alien. Read our cover story on George’s buddy Anohni: The post Happy Birthday Boy George (Culture Club) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — The new Hulu docuseries Camden explores the legacy of the titular London neighborhood, a hub for the arts as well as social progressivism. To illuminate what’s so special about the area, the production team rounded up a lot of famous people incl... more info

New York Post — The new wave icons swoop into NYC on Sept. 17. more info

Antimusic Rock — British band Squeeze is pleased to announce their Summer 2024 North American Tour more info