Soft Cell playing ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’ in full on first North American tour in 20 years
Iconic synthpop duo Soft Cell also just released their first new album in 20 years.
Marc Almond
Notable Releases of the Week (5/6)
This week's Notable Releases include Sharon Van Etten's most dense, suspenseful album yet, Arcade Fire's best in years, Bad Bunny's latest sure-to-be-a-blockbuster, Black Star's first in 24 years, and more...
Soft Cell share “Bruises on My Illusions” from new album ‘*Happiness Not Included’
Soft Cell's first album in 20 years, ‘*Happiness not Included,‘ is out in February.
Soft Cell announce first album in 20 years and ‘Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret’ 40th anniversary tour
Hear a brief clip of the new album, which is titled *Happiness Not Included, and check out the artwork and tracklist...
Soft Cell recording their first album in 20 years
“I’d say the songs are sounding quite minimal, melodic and bass-driven,“ says Soft Cell co-founder Dave Ball. “I’m really pleased with how it’s coming along, it’s sounding great.”
amazing live videos of Soft Cell, The Chameleons, Blood Orange & more to watch while every show is cancelled
Today's picks for live videos to watch while you're home and every show is cancelled include The Chameleons in 1984, Soft Cell during their 2002 reunion, The Sound in 1984, Kate Tempest performing 'Let Them Eat Chaos' and more.
stream Nick Cave’s “Cosmic Dancer” from Hal Willner-produced T. Rex tribute album
The album also features covers by Joan Jett, Devendra Banhart, Lucinda Williams, Father John Misty, Peaches, Beth Orton, King Khan, U2 (ft. Elton John), David Johansen, and more.
L.A.’s Cruel World fest postponed to September (w/ most of the lineup intact)
The '80s-centric Los Angeles festival Cruel World has announced it's moving from May 2 to September 12, due to "recent circumstances."
Bauhaus, Morrissey, Blondie, Devo, Bunnymen, P-Furs & lots more playing LA’s Cruel World fest
It's like a John Hughes soundtrack performed live, with Violent Femmes, The Church, English Beat, Public Image Ltd, Gary Numan, Marc Almond and lots more also playing this one-day LA fest.
Marc Almond played Soft Cell (and more) at Brooklyn Bazaar (pics, videos, setlist)
The first-ever NYC edition of LA party Sex Cells went down at Brooklyn Bazaar this past weekend, and most excitingly, it featured Soft Cell singer Marc Almond performing Soft Cell material (and more)...