Stereogum —
In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, a... more info
Stereogum —
Mars Williams, saxophonist for the Psychedelic Furs and the Waitresses, has died.
The Chicago Tribune
reports that Williams passed away today from ampullary cancer after being diagnosed almost a year ago. Psychedelic Furs posted about it on soci... more info
Stereogum —
The inaugural Darker Waves festival brought new wave legends, some gothy younger bands, and the Cardigans’ first US set in 17 years to Huntington Beach in California over the weekend. We caught acts like Tears For Fears, New Order, Psychedelic F... more info
Obscure Sound — Strutting a consuming ’80s nostalgia in its new-wave and alt-rock workings, “Pink Flamingos” is the latest track from Cheap Hotels, a band from Tempe, AZ. Reminding of acts like The Psychedelic Furs and The Church, “Pink Flamingos” is the b... more info
Stereogum — The Psychedelic Furs are gearing up to release their first new album in 29 years.
Billboard
reports that the band has signed a record deal with Cooking Vinyl for an album that is scheduled to come out in the first quarter of 2020. The album will be... more info
Obscure Sound — “Carnival” is a dreamy, jangly new track from Mercvrial. Dazed vocals exude a charmingly captivating feel reminiscent of ’80s acts like Rain Parade and Psychedelic Furs. The wandering guitars show aspects both reminiscent of jangle-pop and wand... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Psychedelic Furs are teaming up with James for a double header tour this summer, hitting Toronto, Boston, NYC, Asbury Park, Philly, the DC area, CLeveland, Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City and more.
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Obscure Sound — “Closer Look” is the latest effort from Les Techno, the NYC-based act that has impressed with numerous tracks in the past. Les Techno has touted a sound reminiscent of the ’80s with these past efforts, though “Closer Look” may be the most c... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Brockhampton, Vince Staples, The Flaming Lips, Kristin Hersh, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Psychedelic Furs, Lost Balloons, and more tour news.
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