Brooklyn Vegan — Former Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy is going on a short US tour in support of his upcoming ninth album which is aptly titled Ninth. The tour includes a few in-store performances and signings, and begins the day his album... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Peter Murphy began his career during a volatile moment in British rock. As the brooding, vampiric singer of Bauhaus, he helped define what became known in the late-70s as “postpunk,” and took David Bowie as his model for the perfect... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Formed in New York in 2003 by Brad Hargett and J.B. Townshend, the Crystal Stilts were a multi-influenced indie rock band that released its first work -- some singles and an EP -- in 2004 on the Feathery Tongue label. The first single, "Shattere... more info

Topix — Peter Murphy's career fronting Bauhaus in the late '70s and early '80s jump-started a movement toward darkness and beautiful pain in rock music. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Radio Free Wohlman said... Transmission 2911 Get off Facebook and check out this real user-friendly collection of tunes from Tomorrow, The Chocolate Watchband, Outrageous Cherry, The Shazam, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Big Bl... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Peter Murphy at Highline Ballroom (more by Tim Griffin) Goth pioneer, Bauhaus frontman, and star of Twilight: Eclipse (that's right) Peter Murphy has dates popping up for what appears to be a US tour. He'll head to the West Coast... more info

KEXP Seattle — Remembering Mick and Gerry: One of two significant losses in the music world this week, Mick Karn, the bassist who performed with David Sylvian and Steve Jansen in Japan and with Peter Murphy in Dalis Car, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Rea... more info

Guardian Music — Bass guitarist with the 1980s art-rock band JapanMick Karn, who has died of cancer aged 52, rose to fame as a member of the group Japan and played the bass guitar with such a subtle, intelligent artistry that he became one of the most highly respect... more info

Guardian Music — Musician, 52, who co-founded new wave band died at London home surrounded by friends and familyMick Karn, former bass player with the band Japan, died of cancer yesterday surrounded by friends and family at his home in London, his website and Faceboo... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mihai Vancea said... Manic Street Preachers - Postcards from a Young Man (2010)- Review - It’s an impressive and courageous effort this late into their career. And it’s tremendously fun; all tracks seem to have the potential to be hit singles. In... more info