11 February 2026
Irish/English Celtic-punk band THE POGUES broke the news of the passing
of their drummer Andrew Rankin, who was a co-founder of the band. He
was 72. R.I.P.
2 and 1/2 years ago, the band lost their notorious
frontman Shane MacGowan, aged 65. R.I.P.
Damn! Was looking forward to his show in Belgian show in July.
Well, Neil, you’re not keep on rockin’ in the free world.
Well, Neil, you’re not keep on rockin’ in the free world.
Goth gods THE CURE win their first Grammy award in their 50th career year.
Last night they received it for Best Alternative Album for their 2024 full-length
Songs Of A Lost World (TUTV’s named it best LP that year)
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26 January 2026
Jamacian drummer SLY DUNBAR has passed away, aged 73. R.I.P.
With bassist Robbie Shakespeare, who died in 2021, he formed a
legendary reggae duo, respected everywhere in the music community.
Together they released 8 LPs and worked almost with every reggae artist of their era.
24 January 2026
Original single sleeve.
For this considerable accomplishment, the band will have a 12″ EP out in
April, which includes the version that Robert Smith re-recorded in 1986 for
the ‘Standing On A Beach – The Singles’ compilation album, but which has
never been released digitally.
The EP will be available on 12” vinyl, 7” vinyl, CD and on digital formats, and it will also feature remasters of the single’s B-sides: ‘Plastic Passion’, ‘Pillbox Tales’, and ‘Do The Hansa’, as well as the extended 12” mix of ‘Boys Don’t Cry’. You can order a copy here.
12″ artwork
