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“Although most of the songs on those two albums aren't really aimed at my demographic, they're all so good that it's hard not to fall in love with them”: The Cure’s Robert Smith gushes over Olivia Rodrigo, and says that they’ve been in the studio together

Rodrigo, meanwhile, says that her new album is 70% done

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The 1975 and Yungblud among acts featured in Teenage Cancer Trust art exhibition

The star-studded display, titled Good Energy, features a series of images from different artists’ concerts.

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Guy Garvey says Elbow are working on new album ahead of Teenage Cancer Trust gig

The band have started writing their 11th studio album, as they prepare to perform a concert in aid of the charity at the Royal Albert Hall next week.

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“The people who like that song aren’t actually fans of The Cure. They’re not the ones who buy my records”: How Robert Smith took a rare trip to “happy land” to create one of The Cure’s greatest hits

“I thought, why don’t I do a song about that Friday feeling?”

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“Robert Smith thanked us for supporting The Cure before they played Boys Don’t Cry. It was one of the songs my guitar tutor taught me. I burst into tears!” Just Mustard on learning from The Cure, growing up with Fontaines D.C. – and horrible impulse buys

After starting out with Fontaines D.C. and watching them soar, Fender-heavy album We Were Just Here features gigantic atmospheric sounds

Guitar World

How I used AI to transform myself from a female dance artist to an all-male post-punk band – and what that means for other musicians

When you click on the Spotify profile of Intelligent Band Machine you will see an image of three young men staring moodily back into the camera. Their profile confirms that they are a “British band”, “influenced by the post-punk scene” and trying to capture the spirit of bands like The…

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“Teddy was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story”: Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies aged 65

Bamonte served two stints with the gothic rock institution, and can be heard on some of their biggest hits

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“Quiet, intense, intuitive, constant and hugely creative": Perry Bamonte, of the Cure, dies aged 65

Guitar and keyboard stalwart passes away

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The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte dead at 65

The Cure guitarist Perry Bamonte has died at home over Christmas, following a short illness.

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Perry Bamonte and The Cure: Secrets, Silence, and the Untold Truth Behind His Cause of Death

The Cure mourns Perry Bamonte, 65, after his death over Christmas. Fans question the silence surrounding his cause of death and final days.

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Perry Bamonte, longtime guitarist of The Cure, dies aged 65

The post-punk band confirmed the death of their guitarist and keyboard player following a short illness over Christmas.

Evening Standard

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died

The Independent UK

Perry Bamonte death: The Cure guitarist dies aged 65

The guitarist did two stints with the legendary band

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The Cure’s Perry Bamonte dies aged 65: “He was a warm hearted and vital part of the Cure story”

The Cure confirm that longtime guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has passed away

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The ultimate Goth quiz: How much do you know about music's spookiest genre?

Bauhaus. Sisters Of Mercy. The Misfits. Specimen. We've got questions about all of them, and more

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"It's cut so that you can have boobs and play guitar, which is so awesome": Olivia Rodrigo explains why she loves playing her custom Ernie Ball Music Man St Vincent Goldie signature model

She also discusses her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance of a White Stripes song and duetting with The Cure’s Robert Smith at Glastonbury

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“I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week – a run of shows to dream about”: Robert Smith announces line up for his first run of Teenage Cancer Trust concerts

Elbow, Garbage and My Bloody Valentine all headline

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Wolf Alice and Elbow among bands slated for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs in 2026

The Cure’s Robert Smith is curator of the concert series at the Royal Albert Hall.

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"If Morrissey says not to eat meat, then I’ll eat meat - that’s how much I hate Morrissey." The story of the hugely-entertaining, long-running beef between Robert Smith and Morrissey

The Cure and Smiths frontmen had a long-running war of words beginning back in 1984 and here are some of the best bits.

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Nick Cave + The Bad Seeds, Calvin Harris and The xx added to Open'er Festival

Nick Cave + The Bad Seeds, Calvin Harris and The xx will join The Cure in headlining Open'er Festival 2026.

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“One of my favourite things about Robert Smith is his ability to really convey the sadness”: the eight best Robert Smith guest spots

The Cure leader is no stranger to a guest vocal, as this prime selection of his finest cameos proves

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"Right away, I heard the Justice influence, the Franz Ferdinand coolness, The Cure’s vulnerability and softness. We were just an instant match": Lady Gaga on why she quickly gelled with "incredibly gifted" Mayhem collaborator, Cirkut

"His technical proficiency is astonishing but also extremely musical - his musicianship is so well-rounded and rich," she says

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The Cure announce huge summer 2026 UK and Ireland shows with star-studded supporting cast

Mogwai, Slowdive, The Twilight Sad and more will support The Cure in Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester in 2026

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The Cure announce new festival show for next summer

Robert Smith & co. appear to be gearing up for a busy 2026 – but is it the beginning of the end?

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“It serves as proof to me that performing Friday I’m In Love and Just Like Heaven with The Cure’s Robert Smith wasn’t a dream”: Olivia Rodrigo is releasing her highly acclaimed Glastonbury set on vinyl

“The collective energy of the band that day was really infectious,” said Rodrigo’s lead guitarist Arianna Powell

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