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Robert Smith

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    December 8, 2011

    Etsy: We Sift Through the Crap and Find Twelve Really Cool Gifts

    diylol.com​As we circle the parking lots, wait in the never-ending lines, push through an ungodly amount of people, we might ask ourselves, "Why do we even have to give gifts for Christmas?" It's a fusion of several pre-Christmas winter traditions ranging from the Roman Saturnalia to the demanding ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    The Cure Streams Track From Bestival Live 2011, Album Releases Tomorrow

    Andrew Youssef/OC WeeklyRobert Smith of the Cure​Tomorrow, Sunday Best is releasing The Cure: Bestival Live 2011, a live recording of the iconic band's career-spanning two-and-a-half-hour set at this year's Bestival. The double album will include 32 Cure classics, including "The Lovecats," "The Ca ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    The Cure at the Pantages Theatre Last Night

    ​The CureNovember 22, 2011The Pantages TheatreClick here to see more photos from the showForty-five songs, three classic albums spanning three-plus hours constituted one unforgettable night with the Cure. If you don't have tickets to the show tonight, you may wanna scalp some or book your flight n ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2011

    Crystal Castles Reschedules Galaxy Show

    ​ Crystal Castles, Canada's computerized post-pop band who've had the Cure's Robert Smith guesting on a song--was originally performing at the Galaxy Theater on Nov. 9, but they've rescheduled that show and going onstage in Santa Ana on Oct. 28 instead. That's all. Carry on, folks!

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    The Cure to Play First Three Albums in One Show at Pantages Theater

    Beth Stirnamann/OC WeeklyThe Cure at Coachella 2009​Ever since the Cure performed their first three albums--Three Imaginary Boys (1979), Seventeen Seconds (1980) and Faith (1981)--in a 44-song, nearly four-hour concert last March at the Vivid Festival in Sydney, fans have been waiting for news of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2011

    The Kills with Cold Cave and the Black Angels at the Fox Theater Saturday Night

    Mary BellThe Kills​Check out The Kills slideshow here!The Kills with Cold Cave and the Black AngelsMay 14, 2011Fox Theater, PomonaThe Kills are Allison Mosshart and Jamie Hince and together they make sounds so fiery and raw they destroy all in their path. They've come a long way since they debut ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 24, 2011

    Crystal Castles

    Fox Pomona Theatre

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    Top 5 Break-Up Albums for Valentine's Day

    Myspace.comThe Cure​​Not that you care, but last week, my girlfriend of 11 years and I broke up, which I guess makes me somewhat of an expert on the subject of really good records to listen to if you're feeling the loss of someone today. Like anyone who was with another person for a long enough ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Gettin' Made: Zombie Felties Party!

    Last Friday, I teamed up with Delilah Snell of The Road Less Traveled to host a craft book review night with some local arts and crafters! A baker's dozen of us converged at Delilah's Santa Ana store to check out the new book Zombie Felties: How to Raise 16 Gruesome Felt Creatures from the Undead by ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2010

    Matt Pond PA

    Detroit Bar

  • Blogs

    January 15, 2010

    DJs, Guitars and Dave Mustaine of Megadeth at First Day of NAMM

    If you have ever felt overwhelmed by stepping into a music store like Sam Ash or Guitar Center, then NAMM, the massive music trade show that kicked off Thursday at the Anaheim Convention Convention Center and runs through Sunday, is not for you. Andrew YoussefYour senses are bombarded by the errant ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2009

    Talk Talk: Justin Kennedy of Army Navy (Part 1)

    Travis SchneiderReally, it's almost embarrassing how much I like LA-based pop band Army Navy. After seeing them open up for the Shys last October at Detroit Bar, I pushed their self-titled record (released on their own label, Fever Zone Records) on anyone that would listen. Songs like "Slight of Han ... More >>

  • Music

    April 23, 2009

    [Sound Guy] The Indio Index: Coachella By the Numbers

    Travis SchneiderReally, it's almost embarrassing how much I like LA-based pop band Army Navy. After seeing them open up for the Shys last October at Detroit Bar, I pushed their self-titled record (released on their own label, Fever Zone Records) on anyone that would listen. Songs like "Slight of Han ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2009

    (Barely) Live from Coachella: It's All Over Except the Crying. Cure Get the Hook!

    Well, that was weird.As the Cure inched towards the three hour mark of their setlist and launched into their iconic "Boys Don't Cry" as part of their third encore, THE PLUG GOT PULLED. First sound, then stage lights/video screen. Weird move in general, especially with a legendary band headlining a m ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    [Coachella 2009] Everything New Is Old Again--and Vice Versa

    Well, that was weird.As the Cure inched towards the three hour mark of their setlist and launched into their iconic "Boys Don't Cry" as part of their third encore, THE PLUG GOT PULLED. First sound, then stage lights/video screen. Weird move in general, especially with a legendary band headlining a m ... More >>

  • Music

    March 19, 2009

    [CD Review] Cursive, 'Mama, I'm Swollen' (Saddle Creek)

    Well, that was weird.As the Cure inched towards the three hour mark of their setlist and launched into their iconic "Boys Don't Cry" as part of their third encore, THE PLUG GOT PULLED. First sound, then stage lights/video screen. Weird move in general, especially with a legendary band headlining a m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2008

    Last Night: The Cure @ Shrine Auditorium

    Last Night: The Cure at the Shrine Auditorium June 1st, 2008 Better Than: Trying to find parking at the Hollywood Bowl. Download: "The End Of The World" from The Cure Homepage. After selling out the Hollywood Bowl, The Cure added another stop to their itinerary as they played the Shrine Auditori ... More >>

  • Music

    May 29, 2008

    65daysofstatic's Blend of Metal and Electronica Could Be Your Cure

    Last Night: The Cure at the Shrine Auditorium June 1st, 2008 Better Than: Trying to find parking at the Hollywood Bowl. Download: "The End Of The World" from The Cure Homepage. After selling out the Hollywood Bowl, The Cure added another stop to their itinerary as they played the Shrine Auditori ... More >>

  • Music

    September 23, 2004

    Live Previews

    Last Night: The Cure at the Shrine Auditorium June 1st, 2008 Better Than: Trying to find parking at the Hollywood Bowl. Download: "The End Of The World" from The Cure Homepage. After selling out the Hollywood Bowl, The Cure added another stop to their itinerary as they played the Shrine Auditori ... More >>

  • Music

    April 29, 2004

    The Desert Rose

    Coachellas sonic souffle

  • Music

    October 9, 2003

    Pretty in the Dark

    Holy Ghost Revivals vampy punk melodrama

  • Columns

    September 4, 2003

    Letters

    Holy Ghost Revivals vampy punk melodrama

  • News

    March 30, 2000

    Columbia House Breakers

    Will online kill the rock & roll music club?

  • Music

    November 11, 1999

    Scary Tribute Bands Edition!

    Will online kill the rock & roll music club?

  • Music

    February 11, 1999

    Ultra Phat!

    Will online kill the rock & roll music club?

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