Classic Alternative - Episode #158: Deletion Alley
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Classic Alternative - Episode #158: Deletion Alley
Classic Alternative - Episode #158: Deletion Alley
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Trent Reznor announces scrapped fall tour; selling NIN merch for charity
Trent Reznor revealed to fans today that plans were in place for Nine Inch Nails to play another North American leg of the Cold and Black and Infinite tour in the fall with Jehnny Beth (of Savages) opening. The 24 date tour included a stop in Grand Rapids and multiple-night stands in Seattle, Vancouver, and Toronto among other cities. Sadly due to the pandemic NIN won't be touring in 2020, however Reznor has put the merch created for the tour on sale through the official NIN store and will be donating profits to food banks.
Meanwhile Reznor has other things in store for the rest of the year:
"The current plan is to finish up some scoring projects, work on my limited patience skills, deep dive into new NIN material, and hopefully be playing music live for you in 2021. In the meantime… listen to Jehnny’s record (comes out June 12), continue to listen to Bowie, and don’t be too hard on yourself."
Along with the announcement, Reznor shared an impressive fan-filmed show from Cold and Black and Infinite tour which is available to view below along with Reznor's full posting to fans.
"I was just reminded today marks the two year anniversary of when we made you show up in person for the Cold and Black and Infinite tour. Strange to think about with the world the way it is now. I look forward to the day we can once again safely be in the same space and share the experience of screaming at the top of our lungs at each other.
Speaking of which, I suppose I can let you know we HAD a tour booked this fall that continued and expanded Cold and Black and Infinite. Jehnny Beth was coming along with us. We were excited. I’m bumming myself out right now. The what-could-have-been dates are below and we had some merch for that tour in production that we’re putting in the store with all of NIN’s profits going to local food banks in the cities we were going to play.
The current plan is to finish up some scoring projects, work on my limited patience skills, deep dive into new NIN material, and hopefully be playing music live for you in 2021. In the meantime… listen to Jehnny’s record (comes out June 12), continue to listen to Bowie, and don’t be too hard on yourself.
TR 5.19.20"
Monday, May 18, 2020
R.I.P., Ian Curtis
Forty years ago today the world lost the brilliant and legendary Ian Curtis.
Curtis was one of the greatest lyricists and songwriters of all time and touched so many lives with his incredible talent. He left behind a catalog of beautiful, dark and haunting music that was way ahead of its time. Without Curtis and Joy Division, the world would be an empty and less meaningful place.
Countless tributes have been posted to mark the 40th anniversary, but truly the best tribute of all is to spend time today listening to Joy Division and reflect upon the unique brilliance of Ian Curtis and how his life and timeless music resonated and impacted the world and continues to span generations.
R.I.P.
40 years on, Ian is still a part of our lives and will always be in our memories.— Joy Division (@joydivision) May 18, 2020
If you a struggling in anyway, there is support available to you from charities such as @theCALMzone. Find out more about their work here >> https://t.co/q4wbaPqmZB
Photo by @KCMANC pic.twitter.com/3Po92SxV5l
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Classic Alternative - Episode #156: Swagger In The Grandstands
Classic Alternative - Episode #156: Swagger In The Grandstands
Friday, May 15, 2020
Peter Hook's 'So This Is Permanent' tribute to stream in honor of Ian Curtis
So This Is Permanent, Peter Hook and The Light's three hour Joy Division tribute is set to premiere on Monday, May 18th, to mark the 40th anniversary of Ian Curtis' death.
The 2015 concert, which featured a performance of every song in Joy Division's catalog was captured live during Peter Hook and The Light's show in memory of Ian Curtis. The show took place five years ago -- May 18th, 2015 -- at Christ Church in Macclesfield to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Curtis' passing.
So This Is Permanent will stream for 24 hours starting Monday, May 18th at 7am ET/12pm BST on Joy Division's You Tube channel and Facebook page. Though the concert is free to stream, fans are encouraged to donate to the Epilepsy Society in memory of Curtis.
Meanwhile as previously reported Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris will be part of another special event on Monday, May 18th in memory of Ian Curtis. Moving Through The Silence features Curtis' ex-bandmates discussing his life and legacy plus feature other tributes, music, and poetry. The event takes place Monday, May 18th May 18th from 3pm to 5pm ET (8pm - 10pm UK time) here.
Thank you Macclesfield. We did it. Here is the setlist from tonight's show. RIP Ian Curtis. pic.twitter.com/sF0eoAPPM1— Peter Hook (@peter_hook1) May 18, 2015#SoThisIsPermanent: 24 Hour Live Stream - 18/5/20— Peter Hook (@peterhook) May 14, 2020
After the postponement of this week’s gigs & in tribute to Ian Curtis, the footage from our 2015 show performing every @joydivision track will be available for 24 hours this Monday from 12pm on the Joy Division Youtube channel. pic.twitter.com/owJFXxV76y
Morrissey shares concerts every Friday in May
Morrissey is making Fridays even better by sharing concerts from his archives.
The Charlatans unearth "The Only One I Know" demo
The Charlatans' breakthrough single "The Only One I Know" turned 30th years old on May 14th.
Devo launch new line of PPE merch
Devo launched new merchandise today including personal protection equipment.
The new line of merch includes Energy Domes with faceshields, individual faceshields (without the dome), cotton facemasks, Energy Domes, t-shirts and much more!
Gerald Casale of Devo says he can now reveal the "plain truth" behind Devo's iconic Energy Dome:
"It was designed according to ancient ziggaurat mound proportions used in votive worship. Like the mounds it collects energy and recirculates it.
In this case the Dome collects energy that escapes from the crown of the human head and pushes it back into the Medula Oblongata for increased mental energy.
It's very important that you acquire a plastic hard hat liner, adjust it to your head size and affix it with duct tape or Super Glue to the inside of the Dome. This allows the Dome to "float" just above the cranium and this do its job.
Unfortunately, sans hard hat liner, the recirculation of energy WILL NOT occur."
ClubDevo just launched and is a bit slow at the moment, but well worth the wait for Devo fans!
Check it all out here.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
'Moving Through The Silence' online tribute to Ian Curtis on May 18th
Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris will pay tribute to Ian Curtis on May 18th as part of an online two-hour streaming event.
Joy Division's 'Closer' + non-LP singles reissued for 40th anniversary
Joy Division's seminal album Closer turns 40 years old in July.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Loz Colbert of Ride playing 12 hour non-stop drum marathon tonight
Loz Colbert of Ride is participating in a TWELVE HOUR NON STOP drum marathon tonight.
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark premiere 'OMD: Live From Your Sofa'
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark premiered OMD: Live From Your Sofa on Saturday, May 9th.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
OMD announce 'Live From Your Sofa' streaming event
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark are holding a streaming concert event this Saturday, May 9th.
Wire issue '10:20' compilation in June
Wire will return with a new compilation titled 10:20 on June 19th.
Evil Presidentes shares two new mixes
Ireland's premiere DJ, the always on-point brilliant music maven Evil Presidentes (aka Neil Waters) is back with some brand new mixes.
Evil Presidentes created two new chilled out mixes to help ease the pain and boredom of troubling quarantine days and nights. The soothing mixes include music old and new and are available to stream below or over on Soundcloud. Alien Happiness Mix is here and instore sessions #1 is here.
Over the years Evil Presidentes has created several other enchanting sets focusing on Depeche Mode and David Bowie, plus he's also served up the superb Anti-Matter Mix that was featured as part of Classified Records' event The Dystopian Disco which included a stellar and timeless mix of ultimate post-punk classics.
For more from Evil Presidentes dig in here and visit Classified Records here.
The Charlatans reissue 'Between 10th and 11th' + more listening parties
Beggars Arkive has announced the release of expanded editions of The Charlatans second album Between 10th and 11th.
The expanded editions will contain the original album plus a bonus live disc of a concert captured live in Chicago at The Metro on February 21st 1991. Bootlegs of the show, titled Isolation, has been circulating among fans for years however it will now be given a proper release as part of the reissue.
Between 10th and 11th will be issued on 2LP clear vinyl and 2CD on July 3rd. View the options and pre-order here.
In more Charlatans news, this Sunday, May 10th marks the 30th anniversary of the mad classic "The Only One I Know." The band revealed on social media that they're planning to mark the anniversary Sunday by sharing a demo of the iconic single. So stay tuned.
Update: Whoops -- The Charlatans have determined "The Only One I Know" was originally issued May 14th, 1990 and not May 10th. Thus the 30th anniversary unveiling of the demo will take place a few days later than previously planned. Check back with them on Thursday to hear the demo!
Meanwhile Tim Burgess is prepping the release of his new solo album I Love The New Sky which is set to arrive on May 22nd (pre-order here). He's also keeping busy with his "full time job" which is holding Twitter listening parties to celebrate classic albums with fans around the globe.
View a selection of up and coming listening parties below and head here to view the full schedule and to replay any of the listening parties.
***Please note The The's Soul Mining listening party scheduled for Saturday, May 9th has been postponed - Matt Johnson was hospitalized earlier this week due to illness and is said to be on the mend. He plans to reschedule once is he is feeling better. A listening party for The Libertines' self-titled album will take the place of the Soul Mining party this Saturday.
UPDATE: Listening parties in honor of Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers and Florian Schneider have been added. Kraftwerk's Computer World takes place Thursday, May 7th and The Raven by The Stranglers takes place Saturday, May 9th.
All dripped up with nowhere to go! Not #Infected with the plague thankfully but a very nasty throat / chest infection that is excruciatingly painful. I’m sure our wonderful NHS staff will have me nursed back to health very soon. Your messages are so kind xxx pic.twitter.com/LPYpX7uag6— THE THE (@thethe) April 27, 2020
Something always goes wrong— THE THE (@thethe) April 27, 2020
When things are going right #THETHE #SOULMINING pic.twitter.com/gGbDteSVxr
NOTE: all times listed in Eastern Time
Thu May 07 - Kraftwerk Computer World (1pm ET)
Sat May 09 - The Stranglers The Raven (2pm ET)
Sat May 09 - Frankie Goes To Hollywood Welcome To The Pleasuredome w/Holly Johnson (3:30pm ET)
Sat May 09 - The Libertines The Libertines (5pm ET)
Sun May 10 - Ride Weather Diaries (5pm ET)
Wed May 13 - Tim Burgess Oh No I Love You (5pm ET)
Thu May 14 - Lush Lovelife w/ Miki Berenyi (3pm ET)
Fri May 15 - Gene Olympian (3pm ET)
Sun May 17 - The Specials The Specials (2pm ET)
Tue May 19 - Throwing Muses University (5pm ET)
Wed May 20 - Sparks A Steady Drip, Drip Drip (5pm ET)
Thu May 21 - 10cc The Original Soundtrack (4pm ET)
Fri May 22 - Joy Division Unknown Pleasures w/ Peter Hook (5pm ET)
Sat May 23 - Alison Moyet Hometime w/Alison Moyet (3pm ET)
Wed May 27 - Duran Duran Rio w/Simon Lebon (4pm ET)
Sat May 30 - The Cure Faith w/ Lol Tolhurst (5pm ET)
Mon Jun 01 - Spandau Ballet True (4pm ET)
R.I.P. Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers
Dave Greenfield, the man behind the magical keyboard wizardry of The Stranglers has died.