Consequence of Sound — A handful of gems guaranteed to make the guyliner run in any city. more info

KEXP Seattle — 10:15 on a Thursday morning, and today happens to be the birthday of Robert Smith, godfather of goth (even though he hates that term) and legendary frontman of The Cure. It’s hard to believe, but The Cure will be here Memorial Day weekend, headlini... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — This weekend was Record Store Day.  The greatest single event created for music fans everywhere.  And for all the haters, they're just bitter because they didn't think of it first.  Seriously.  Without Record Store Day, independent record... more info

Mercury News, California — Also on the horizon: Cowboy Junkies, Rihanna, The Cure, Dixie Chicks, Janet Jackson are headed to the Bay Area more info

Stereogum — Luther, the great British cop show that features Idris Elba as a detective, aired a Christmas special last night. (British TV does that. Shows that have no business having Christmas specials get Christmas specials, largely so the people behind them c... more info

Mercury News, California — Legendary modern rock act performs May 26 at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: The Cure at Voodoo Fest 2013 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) After announcing shows in NYC, LA and Chicago, The Cure have now released most of the details for their 2016 North American tour. From their website: "THE CURE... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for The Cure and The Twilight Sad's third show at MSG go on sale at 9 AM. Tickets for the Muse show at Barclays Center go on sale at 10 AM. Tickets for the Grace Potter shows at... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for The Cure and The Twilight Sad's third MSG show go on local and Chase presale today at 9 AM (anyone know the password?) Tickets for the Kendrick Lamar show at Webster Hall with his band The Wesley... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photo: The Cure at Voodoo Fest 2013 (more by Dana (distortion) Yavin) With The Cure's June 18 at Madison Square Garden sold out and June 19 date nearly there, the band have added a third MSG show on June 20.... more info