Stereogum — The Killers are having fun this month. While celebrating 20 years of their seminal debut Hot Fuss , the band covered “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Gov Ball and “A Little Respect” by Erasure the evening before at Bowery Ballroom. On Fri... more info

Stereogum — Alison Moyet came to fame as half of the early ’80s hit-making duo Yazoo (Yaz here in the States) alongside former Depeche Mode/future Erasure dude Vince Clarke. Forty years ago, she launched a successful solo career, a milestone she’s celebra... more info

Stereogum — On Friday, the Killers celebrated 20 years of Hot Fuss with a show at New York’s 575-cap venue Bowery Ballroom. The gig was announced earlier this week, and they’re playing Gov Ball today. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Erasure released I Say I Say I Say. One for the road. Read our Q&A with Andy Bell: The post Erasure Released “I Say I Say I Say” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Los Angeles-based act Brain Club show a developing synth-pop appeal on their third single “By A Thread,” culminating in a bustling arp-friendly hook — emitting a nostalgic engrossment reminiscent of Pet Shop Boys and Erasure. Murmured synths an... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The songwriter and producer also talks about why he'd be excited to work with Phillip Glass. Vince Clarke on Ambient Music, Blade Runner, and Erasure’s Next LP Consequence Staff more info

Obscure Sound — An emotively nostalgic synth-pop single from Los Angeles-based artist Jeffrey Chan, “Distance” embraces a soulful vocal confidence alongside dynamic synths, ranging from bass-y murkiness to brighter key stabs. “I think about us always going the... more info

Obscure Sound — “Peony Blossom” is a shimmering electronic single from Double Triangle, a UK-based artist from Harlow, a town in Essex. Growing up on the likes of Depeche Mode and Erasure, the artist excels with a melodic and atmospheric instrumental electronic ... more info

Stereogum — The Strokes were supposed to headline New York's perennially weather-deterred Governors Ball festival this past June, a grand hometown return following the LA club show where they reemerged to cover Erasure and debut a new song. Instead, their festiv... more info

JamBase — The Strokes kicked off their 2019 tour on Monday in Los Angeles with a concert featuring the debuts of a new original and a Erasure cover as well as plenty of bust outs and classics. more info