Jacob Bannon discusses the influence of The Cure, while Keith Emerson shares anecdotes from his career.

Music Intelligence
2026-07-22
Genres / darkwave
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Jacob Bannon discusses the influence of The Cure, while Keith Emerson shares anecdotes from his career.
Gavin Friday explains his role as U2's creative director. He offers critical input to enhance the group's songs and live performances.
A person walked out on a date after discovering their partner's preference for mainstream and Christian rock. This decision followed a conversation regarding their respective musical tastes.
TodoMal released their third studio album, Graveyards of Joy. This new record incorporates more melodic and progressive atmospheric doom elements.
Hours of Worship releases the album Resignation, and Marilyn Manson performs his new single live for the first time.
Robert Smith recruited guitarist Reeves Gabrels to join The Cure following a two-day drinking session.
Alt-metal band Junius has released their new album Sotera. The record features a blend of atmospheric soundscapes and heavy elements.
Deftones members discuss how they navigated fame and internal tensions during their White Pony tour.
Junius released their post-metal album Sotera, while artists like Bring Me the Horizon and Chelsea Wolfe debuted new singles.
Scowl released a new EP featuring remixes of songs from their latest album. The project includes versions by Sextile, Machine Girl, and Model/Actriz.
Mortiis is set to release his eleventh studio album, Ghosts of Europa. The record blends cinematic electronic textures with various synth genres.
The Rolling Stones have released "Jealous Lover" and "Divine Intervention." The latter track features Robert Smith from The Cure.
The Black Queen is planning a second run of tour dates throughout North America.
The group has scheduled a second leg of shows to celebrate their tenth anniversary. This tour marks a new chapter for the band.
Placebo is reworking their debut album, while The Rolling Stones have announced a new podcast.
Sky Arts and NOW TV are broadcasting the Isle of Wight Festival. Viewers can watch The Cure's headline set via these platforms.
The Rolling Stones have released their twenty-fifth studio album. Additionally, Poppy has shared a new music video for her latest single.
Robert Smith announced that the band's new album is finished. He also revealed that another record is currently being prepared.
ZZ Top integrated synthesizer elements into their southern rock style. This musical shift drove significant commercial success.
Chat Pile announced their upcoming album Who Loves the Sun. They also released the single Deep Blue with a new music video.
Merrimack has released a new single which is a cover of the Depeche Mode song "Wrong".
Depeche Mode's popularity triggered intense riots in Los Angeles. The chaos required massive police intervention to manage the crowds.
Deep Purple released a music video for their single "Diablo." Witching Hour's new album also received a review for its repetitive structure.
The 69 Eyes have premiered a visualizer for their track 'In The Misery'. This song opens their upcoming EP, I Survive.
The Sex Pistols' show influenced the formation of Joy Division.
Producer Andrew Watt says the upcoming Rolling Stones record will have a more raw sound. The project features guest appearances from various artists.
Readers voted for their favorite gothic metal acts in a new poll. The top five winners were My Dying Bride, Lacuna Coil, HIM, Paradise Lost, and Type O Negative.
Several bands, including Blood Monolith, are performing on the Decibel Magazine tour. Meanwhile, Phil Collins will skip his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction performance.
Billy Corgan discusses how he became a fan of The Cure and his collaboration with Robert Smith.
Sugar performed a loud concert in London. J. Robbins opened the event with an acoustic set.
The post-metal group is scheduled to perform headlining shows throughout Europe.
The band released a professionally filmed performance of their rendition of "Personal Jesus." The footage was captured during their recent Las Vegas residency.
Distant, XCOMM with Ghostemane, and Combichrist have all released new singles and music videos. The tracks cover deathcore, hardcore punk, and industrial metal.
Combichrist has premiered a music video for their latest single.
Lacuna Coil vocalist Cristina Scabbia reviews the most impactful songs of her career. She highlights how certain tracks helped define the band's legacy.
Andy Synn presents a collection of British metal music featuring Reliquia's debut album.
Musician Gavin Friday recounted a story about Sinéad O'Connor during a podcast appearance. He highlighted her fearless personality.
Witching Hour has released an early stream of their new album. Meanwhile, The Pretty Reckless is preparing to release their fifth studio album.
The Prodigy will open the CBGB Festival weekend. Various punk and electronic acts will also appear.
Weekly highlights feature a decades-old murder arrest and All Shall Perish's anniversary tour. Converge also performed a surprise show, while Primus released a new EP.
YOB, King Woman, and Earthless comprise the first group of artists announced for the Seattle doom festival.
The Ghoulstars have released their first album, The Dark Lords of the Universe. The music follows a horror-punk style.
Several rock and metal artists have announced new concert tours. Notable performers include AFI, GWAR, and Morrissey.
The Rolling Stones appear alongside Odessa A'zion in a new music video using deepfake technology to show their younger selves.
Danny Lohner and Chris Pennie have joined The Black Queen. They will participate in an anniversary tour.
Peter Hook refuses to perform with his former bandmates again.
Greg Puciato talks about the comeback of The Black Queen. He reflects on his musical journey and current tour.
Show Me The Body announced their upcoming album Alone Together and released a music video for the single No God.
The Rolling Stones have announced their new studio album Foreign Tongues. The project features several guest artists.
Leila Abdul-Rauf has released her new album, Andros Insidium. The music incorporates industrial and ambient styles.