Stereogum — The Rapture are back, again. They reunited in 2019, and then frontman Luke Jenner released his solo album the following year. They’ve been pretty quiet until this past May, when they announced their first show in five years for Portola Festival ... more info

Stereogum — At first it seemed completely random. A Tuesday in February, and Paul McCartney was, for some reason, playing a surprise show at the 575-capacity Manhattan venue Bowery Ballroom. Then there was a Wednesday show. And, finally, a Friday special edit... more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Siouxsie And The Banshees released final album The Rapture. Forever. Read our classic Q&A with Siouxsie: The post Siouxsie And The Banshees Released Final Album “The Rapture” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazin... more info

Obscure Sound — “Grave Robin” is an enthusiastic rock success from Hot Dress, a band based in East Brunswick, NJ. A burst of guitars sets forth from the get-go, immersing with an excitable vibrancy. The vocals ascend from sporadic momentum into the soaring “gh... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — If Coachella’s pop- and rap-heavy lineup left you wanting for rock bands, this weekend’s Just Like Heaven festival in Long Beach ought to do the trick. The two-day gathering, named after the classic Cure song, will feature performances ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The second annual Suicide tribute at NYC's Bowery Electric also includes members of The Fleshtones, B-Girls, The Gories, and more. Continue reading… more info

Brooklyn Vegan — This week's episode of BrooklynVegan Blog Radio features songs from The Rapture, The Coathangers, Wand, Bikini Kill, Interpol, Andrew Bird, Lee Fields, Khalid, Fontaines DC, Health, Foxygen, and lots more. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — The band's frontman reveals why he's returning to the road after half a decade away. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — In other news: bassist/vocalist Mattie Safer, who parted ways with The Rapture in 2009, is not part of the reunion. Continue reading… more info

Consequence of Sound — The early aughts dance-punk outfit is getting back together after five years. more info