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Introducing the new Uncut CD curated by Kim Deal!
The new issue of Uncut – in UK shops from today or available to order direct from us by clicking here – comes with a FREE 14-track CD curated by none other than the legendary Pixie, Breeder and now solo artist, Kim Deal. “I don’t know if it’s a driving compilation,” she explains. “But that might be good, because if it’s a real CD then a lot of readers might listen to it in their cars…” Read on for our track-by-track guide… Advertisement 1 Joy DivisionWarsawKim kicks off with the opening track from the Manchester crew’s debut EP, “An...
Robert Smith: “I thought that was the end of The Cure”
In the new issue of Uncut – in UK shops from today or available to order direct from us by clicking here – Robert Smith reveals how he almost disbanded The Cure upon reaching the group’s 40th anniversary in 2018. “I thought that the Hyde Park show would be it, I thought that was the end of The Cure,” says Smith. “I didn’t plan it, but I had a sneaky feeling that this was going to be it. But it was such a great day and such a great response, I enjoyed it so much and we gota flood...
“I actually have a six-hour cut!”
Alex Gibney is a film director who, as well as making journalistic documentaries on dozens of subjects, has also made inventive films about some key musicians, including James Brown, Fela Kuti, Frank Sinatra and now Paul Simon with In Restless Dreams: The Paul Simon Story. “It was my Sinatra film, All Or Nothing At All, that Paul Simon and his people liked,” says Gibney. “So when they sent out feelers for me to make a film about Paul, of course I was interested. I’m a huge admirer of his work and, as with Sinatra, Paul’s career is like a...
How Charlie Castell’s “Where Were the Grown Ups” Strikes a Powerful Emotional Chord and Inspires Change
With a career marked by heartfelt songs and impassioned activism, Charlie Castell ’s newest single, “Where Were the Grown Ups,” continues his legacy of using music as a force for social change. The second release from his upcoming album Beautiful Apocalypse, this track shines a spotlight on the moral inconsistencies witnessed by the youngest members of society, who have been watching as the adults around them failed to live up to their responsibilities. The song’s protagonist is 13-year-old Natalia Eremiasova, whose voice brings a touching sense of innocence to the track, questioning the world with a sincerity that only...
Listen to The Cure’s new track, “A Fragile Thing”
The Cure have shared a second track from their upcoming album, Songs Of A Lost World. You can hear “A Fragile Thing” below. THE CURE, BRYAN FERRY, THE MC5, RADIOHEAD, KIM DEAL, PAUL WELLER AND MORE STAR IN THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER A COPY HERE In September, the band previously released “Alone“, their first new single for 16 years. Advertisement Read a new interview with Robert Smith in the new Uncut – in shops from October 11 Songs Of A Lost World will be released on November 1 by Fiction/UMe as a 1LP, a half-speed master 2LP,...
Hear Nadia Reid’s new track, “Baby Bright”
Nadia Reid returns with a new track, “Baby Bright“, which you can hear below. This latest release follows “Changed Unchained” which she released last month. THE CURE, BRYAN FERRY, THE MC5, RADIOHEAD, KIM DEAL, PAUL WELLER AND MORE STAR IN THE NEW UNCUT – ORDER A COPY HERE Both tracks will appear on Enter Now Brightness, Reid’s new album which is released by Chrysalis on February 7, 2025. You can pre-order a copy here. Advertisement The tracklisting for Enter Now Brightness is: Emmanuelle Cry On Cue Advertisement Baby Bright Hold It Up Changed Unchained Second Nature Even...
Watch Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in a new trailer for A Complete Unknown
A new trailer has been released for James Mangold’s upcoming Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, due in cinemas on January 17. The first trailer released back in July featured lead actor Timothée Chalamet singing “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall”; here, he can be heard having a crack at “Girl From The North Country” before hooking up with Joan Baez (Monica Barbaro) – we see them duetting at the 1963 Monterey Folk Festival – and controversially going electric with “Like A Rolling Stone” at Newport. We also get a glimpse of Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. Watch the trailer...
Listen to Tylan’s “Won’t Get It…” The Lead Single from His Upcoming EP ‘IDKFR’
Emerging R&B artist Tylan delivers a striking emotional depth with his latest single, “Won’t Get It…,” a track that dives into themes of trust, personal growth, and the complexity of human relationships. Hailing from Washington, D.C., Tylan has developed a sound rooted in the rich musical heritage of his city, blending influences from icons like Usher, Brent Faiyaz, and Drake with his own unique approach to storytelling. This latest release offers a powerful glimpse into the personal reflections that have shaped his artistic journey. “Won’t Get It…” is the lead single from Tylan’s upcoming EP IDKFR, marking a significant...
Introducing the new Uncut: The Cure, Bryan Ferry, Radiohead, MC5, Queen, a free 14-track CD and more
March 2, 2022. I’m at the Brixton Academy, backstage during the NME Awards, waiting for an audience with Robert Smith. Smith is co-recipient of Best Song By A UK Artist with CHVRCHES for “How Not To Drown” and he’s taken the opportunity to reveal the title of The Cure’s long-awaited new album, Songs Of A Lost World. Eventually – things move very much at Robert’s place – we meet. A firm handshake, strong eye contact. Conversation touches on The Glove – the one-off band he formed with fellow Banshee Steve Severin – a memorable Cure gig at Crystal Palace...Recent Posts
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