NEWS FROM A LOST WORLD

We spoke to the artist Bruno Vergauwen on creating this iconic poster for Rock Werchter.

It was an honour to create something for such an iconic band. I was commissioned by Collectionzz who have been working with the Cure for most of their tour posters. And yes, to my surprise Robert was very much involved in the creative process. For example, just before the print went to press he wanted me to add his wedding ring. Although it includes a few visual references to classics like “The Forest,” “Lullaby,” “Burn,” and “The Funeral Party,” my main goal was to capture the essence of the band. It’s about the music, not the person—the veil conceals identity and removes ego. The white sheet creates a soft, ghostly, introspective mood. The red lips stand out as a symbol of storytelling and love, while also nodding to Robert Smith’s iconic look. The lamb and crow once again reflect that blend of innocence and darkness.

You can see more of Bruno’s work here

https://brunovergauwen.com

THE CURE HEADLINE PRIMAVERA THIS EVENING FOR THE FIRST NIGHT OF THEIR 2026 FESTIVAL SUMMER. IF YOU'RE NOT HEADING TO BARCELONA, YOU CAN STILL WATCH THE FULL SET LIVE VIA AMAZON MUSIC FROM 10:15PM (CEST) 9:15PM (BST) / 4:15PM (EDT) 1:15PM (PDT) VIA AMAZON PRIME.

A SPECIALLY DESIGNED LIMITED EDITION EVENT POSTER AND T-SHIRT HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR EACH NIGHT OF THE SUMMER RUN AND WILL BE LAUNCHED THE DAY OF EACH SHOW.

THE DESIGN FOR BARCELONA IS ON SALE NOW ALONG WITH NEW SUMMER MERCH.

ROBERT TAKES OVER THE BBC Radio 6 Music 6MIX AHEAD OF HIS 'CUREATION' OF THIS YEAR'S TEENAGE CANCER TRUST CONCERTS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL MARCH 23-29. TUNE IN FRIDAY 11PM UK TIME

Bid on The Cure's Songs Of A Lost World + Songs Of A Live World : Troxy London Mmxxiv 2LP - Clear And Black Vinyl SIGNED by Robert Smith to raise vital funds for Heart Research UK!

Only available from 6-15th February. Check the link for 5 signed vinyl’s.

THE NEW BOYS DON’T CRY 5-TRACK EP IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A HI-RES DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM THE OFFICIAL STORE, ALONGSIDE BRAND NEW MERCH.

2026 RECORD STORE DAY RELEASES ANNOUNCE !

15 RSD RELEASES. ARTISTS WILL DONATE £1 TO ' WAR CHILD' FROM EVERY UNIT SOLD TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CONFLICT

The Cure – Acoustic Hits

The collection, newly remastered by Robert Smith, features acoustic reimaginations of all 18 songs on 'Greatest Hits', including ‘Boys Don’t Cry’, ‘A Forest’, ‘Just Like Heaven’ and ‘Friday I’m In Love’. Available on 2LP silver bio vinyl for the first time.

The Cure – Greatest Hits

Originally released in 2001, The Cure’s ‘Greatest Hits’ fast became one of their biggest selling albums, featuring 4 UK Top 10 hit singles and 4 UK Top 20 singles. Curated and remastered by Robert Smith for this 25th Anniversary Record Store Day 2026 exclusive, The Cure approach their 50th year in 2028 and remain one of the most beloved bands in the world. Available on 2LP silver bio vinyl for the first time.

STATEMENT FROM ROBERT SMITH :

SIMON, JASON, ROGER, REEVES AND I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE GRAMMY'S FOR THIS WONDERFUL AWARD;

WE ARE VERY HONOURED TO RECEIVE IT.

WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK;

EVERYONE WHO HELPED IN THE CREATION OF OUR SONGS OF A LOST WORLD ALBUM, PARTICULARLY CO-PRODUCER PAUL CORKETT;

EVERYONE IN THE UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP WHO WORKED SO HARD TO GET OUR LOST WORLD FOUND;

EVERYONE IN OUR MOSTLY INDEFATIGABLE CURE CREW, INCLUDING ALL THOSE AT PRIMARY AND CAA;

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, ALL THE CURE FANS AROUND THIS WORLD WHO CAME TO OUR LOST WORLD SHOWS AND ENJOYED OUR LOST WORLD MUSIC;

WITHOUT YOU, NONE OF THIS WOULD BE POSSIBLE.

THANK YOU.

Tribute to Perry Bamonte, 1960 - 2025

We remember a truly special man—one who touched the hearts of all who knew him., a
To fans, Perry will be remembered not only for his immense contribution to the band, both on
and off stage, but for the warmth, kindness, and generosity he shared so freely. He didn’t
simply meet fans; he sought their company, often spending hours talking, laughing, or even
joining them for legendary late-night swims in hotel pools after shows! He repaid devotion
with genuine respect, never taking for granted the vital role fans play in keeping the music
alive. His openness and generosity of spirit left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate
enough to meet him.

Many remember the thrill of those first photos emerging ahead of the opening show in Riga
on 6th October 2022: an extra keyboard, left-handed guitars—could it really be? The excitement
of knowing Perry had “come home,” back where he belonged, was met with pure joy,
especially by those who had been there the first time and understood exactly what he
brought to the band.

We last spoke to Perry at Wembley Arena in December 2022. Though surrounded by friends
and family, he still took time to stop and speak with us. It’s rare to meet someone who
remains so grounded while reaching such heights, but Perry was that rarity. He will be
deeply missed, not only for his talent, but for the remarkable kindness he carried with him.
Perry Bamonte was the embodiment of generosity and a soul who truly cherished The Cure
fan community. For us at CureNews, he will always be remembered with gratitude, affection,
and respect—an artist, a friend, and an enduring part of The Cure’s history, both on and off
stage.

Fly high dear Teddy, forever in our hearts.

If you wish to leave a tribute to Perry you can do so here: https://perrybamonte.muchloved.com

The Cure are to release the 1986 mix of Boys Don’t Cry, making it available digitally for the first time ever in line with its 40th Anniversary. Initially released as a standalone single in the summer of 1979, Boys Don’t Cry became the title track of the US edition of the band’s debut album, Three Imaginary Boys. The song went on to become one of the band’s signature tracks and achieved international success in 1986, when Robert Smith re-recorded the vocal and remixed the backing track. Although this new version was created to promote the best of collection Staring At The Sea – The Singles, the LP itself featured the original recording, and the 7-inch version of Boys Don’t Cry (New Voice – New Mix), now retitled Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix), is being released for the first time ever as a CD single. Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix), the 12” mix, and the B-Sides, Plastic Passion, Pillbox Tales, and Do The Hansa have been remastered by Matt Colton.

“I RE-SANG IT IN 1986 BECAUSE I THOUGHT I COULD DO A BIT MORE WITH THE SONG – I FELT I WAS IMPROVING AS A SINGER, BECOMING MORE CONFIDENT – SO ALTHOUGH I DIDN’T REALLY DEVIATE TOO MUCH FROM THE ORIGINAL VOCAL MELODY OR PHRASING, I KNEW I COULD GET A BIT MORE TONE AND EMOTION INTO THE REWORK.” ROBERT SMITH

RE-SUNG AND REMIXED TO BE THE ‘LEAD SINGLE’ ON THE ‘STANDING ON A BEACH’ SINGLES COMPILATION, THE MIX WAS RELEASED ON VINYL AND AS AUDIO ACCOMPANYING THE NEW VIDEO, BUT IT WAS NEVER INCLUDED ON THE COMPILATION ITSELF, NOR ON ANY SUBSEQUENT ‘GREATEST HITS’ RELEASES, NOR HAS IT EVER BEEN AVAILABLE DIGITALLY – UNTIL NOW!

The Cure Boys Don't Cry UMR/Polydor

Release date : 30/01/2026

Barcode - 0199957322362

Catalogue Number - 5732236

CDSingle

Tracklist:

Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

Plastic Passion (79 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

Pillbox Tales (86 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

Do The Hansa (86 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

Boys Don’t Cry (86 12" Mix) - 2026 Remaster

The Cure Boys Don't Cry UMR/Polydor

Release date : Tuesday 21/04/2026

Barcode - 0199957322386

Catlogue number - 5732238

12'' Black Vinyl pressing

Tracklist:

A1: Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

A2: Boys Don’t Cry (86 12" Mix) - 2026 Remaster

B1: Plastic Passion (79 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

B2: Pillbox Tales (86 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

B3: Do The Hansa (86 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

7 " UMR/Polydor

Release date : Tuesday 21/04/2026

Tracklist:

A: Boys Don’t Cry (86 Mix) - 2026 Remaster

B: Plastic Passion (79 Mix)

Pre order from your local record stores or here :

https://www.thecure.com/news/2026/01/boys-dont-cry-86-mix/

The Cure's Boys Don't Cry Joins Spotify "Billions Club": As of January 12, 2026, "Boys Don't Cry" has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. It is the first song by The Cure to reach this milestone.

1979 - 1986 - 2026

Photo by Andy Vella

We learnt the sad news of Perry Bamonte passing away on Wednesday. The band confirmed his passing on Friday, stating he died after a short illness over Christmas. Perry was much loved by fans worldwide. Our thoughts and condolences are with all his family. RIP (Photo taken in the studio whist recording 'Never Enough' Perry would like to draw cartoon on Curenews and we posted them out to fans.)

Dec 12, 2025

In this special unseen interview from our archive, Robert Smith of The Cure joins Absolute's Danielle Perry to reflect on the band’s chaotic ’90s, their deep emotional connection with fans, and why he’s always preferred performing to being a “professional person.” He also talks about the making of Songs of a Lost World. Essential viewing for any Cure fan!

'THE CURE : THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD'

OPENS TODAY IN MORE THAN 500 CINEMAS & 27 COUNTRIES

FIND YOUR LOCAL SCREENING AT THECURELOSTWORLD.COM

“Teenage Cancer Trust does absolutely amazing work, and l am very proud they asked me to be ‘Cureator’ of their March 2026 concerts at the RAH,” said Smith. “I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week – a run of shows to dream about – and I am so grateful to all the artists who accepted my invitation to perform.

“These will be very special events; every band, both headliners and special guests, and every comedian too, is either legendary or at the top of their game… indeed in most cases, they are both! It is going to be a fabulous seven nights, and I can hardly wait to experience it all. See you there!” - NME

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘The Head on the Door’, Robert partnered once again with Soundwaves Art to release a special limited-edition collection of artworks created from the sound waves of “In Between Days” & “Close To Me.”

Each artwork has been hand-signed by Robert Smith at his home in October 2025 to support the important work of War Child UK.

War Child UK is a non-profit organization that works to protect, educate, and stand up for the rights of children caught up in conflict zones across the globe.

Extremely limited collection with only 25 Signed Prints & 4 Originals Available for each song.

See the full collection & buy a piece here: www.soundwavesartfoundation.com/collections/the-cure

Alongside the cinema release of
THE CURE: THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD
this December, the film will be released shortly afterwards
on Blu-ray and DVD on 13th December 2025.
Digital release TBA! You can also buy merch for the film here : https://shop.thecure.com/

Tickets for cinema sceening is now live : https://thecurelostworld.com/

THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD - A RECUT, REMIXED AND REMASTERED FILM DIRECTED BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED NICK WICKHAM, WITH NEW SURROUND SOUND BY ROBERT SMITH. EXPERIENCE IN CINEMAS FOR LIMITED TIME FROM DECEMBER 11TH. TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 20TH.

The Cure are announcing a number of concerts for Summer 2026. Keep checking the official website for announcements . https://www.thecure.com/news/

THE CURE WILL RETURN TO FRANCE NEXT SUMMER TO HEADLINE Rock en Seine ON SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2026. TICKETS FOR THE FESTIVAL AT THE DOMAINE NATIONAL DE SAINT-CLOUD GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY AT 5PM CET VIA ROCKENSEINE.COM

Robert's performance with Olivia Rodrigo from this summer's Glastonbury Festival is available to pre-order and stream now. Proceeds from “Friday I’m in Love” and “Just Like Heaven,” will benefit Doctors Without Borders. This will be released as a limited edition CD Single.

Glastonbury 2025 wrapped up Sunday night and Olivia Rodrigo was headliner at the festival’s massive Pyramid Stage. She had a surprise in store mid-set, introducing someone as “perhaps the best songwriter to come out of England…a Glastonbury legend and a personal hero of mine.” Out walked The Cure‘s Robert Smith for not one but two Cure songs. They first did “Friday I’m in Love” and followed it with “Just Like Heaven.”

MIXES OF A LOST WORLD RELASE ANNOUNCED FOR 13TH JUNE 2025#

3CD/3LP set and 2CD/2LP / 2/3 CASSETTES

Conceived and compiled by Robert Smith, new remix collection from 2024 album Songs Of A Lost World, featuring remixes from Four Tet, Paul Oakenfold, Orbital, and more. Deluxe edition with additional remixes from Chino Moreno (Deftones), 65daysofstatic, and Mogwai.
Triple CD in 8-panel digisleeve with foldout CD poster. Double 180g heavyweight half-speed mastered black bio vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
ALL CURE RECORD ROYALTIES FROM ‘MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’ WILL BENEFIT WAR CHILD.

Vinyl & CD Disc: 1

1 I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Paul Oakenfold 'Cinematic' Remix)

2 ENDSONG (Orbital Remix)

3 DRONE:NODRONE (Daniel Avery Remix)

4 ALL I EVER AM (meera Remix)

5 A FRAGILE THING (Âme Remix)

6 AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Danny Briottet & Rico Conning Remix)

7 WARSONG (Daybreakers Remix)

8 ALONE (Four Tet Remix)

Vinyl & CD Disc: 2

1 I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Mental Overdrive Remix)

2 AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Cosmodelica Electric Eden Remix)

3 A FRAGILE THING (Sally C Remix)

4 ENDSONG (Gregor Tresher Remix)

5 WARSONG (Omid 16B Remix)

6 DRONE:NODRONE (Anja Schneider Remix)

7 ALONE (Shanti Celeste 'February Blues' Remix)

8 ALL I EVER AM (Mura Masa Remix)

Disc: 3

1 I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE (Craven Faults Rework)

2 DRONE:NODRONE (JoyCut 'Anti-Gravitational' Remix)

3 AND NOTHING IS FOREVER (Trentemøller Rework)

4 WARSONG (Chino Moreno Remix)

5 ALONE (Ex-Easter Island Head Remix)

6 ALL I EVER AM (65daysofstatic Remix)

7 A FRAGILE THING (The Twilight Sad Remix)

8 ENDSONG (Mogwai Remix)

Memories of The Cure MTV unplugged 24/1/1991

I don't remember how I found out about the recording, I might have phoned up Fiction records as I did back then and asked them what the band were up to? I must have been aware of the Wembley arena Great British music week concert a week before and the 5 Imaginary boys show , both of which I brought tickets for. At this time I had yet to met Janie, but was a member of the fanclub. (We also drank in the same pub from time to time)

I remember the surreal feeling of stepping into Fountain Studios in Wembley (Now a McDonalds) on that cold January in 1991. It was the kind of evening that feels alive with anticipation, the air electric as music fans buzzed about what was about to happen. This wasn’t just any gig—it was The Cure, stripped back and unplugged, something that felt almost intimate for a band known for their lush, layered soundscapes.

The lights were dim, casting a soft glow on the small stage where the band’s setup waited, scattered with acoustic guitars, a baby grand piano, and unusual percussive instruments. The eclectic, almost whimsical arrangement mirrored the essence of The Cure playful yet deeply emotive.

When Robert Smith walked onto the stage with his iconic wild hair and smudged eyeliner, the crowd broke into a very quiet cheer, trying to stay respectful of the recording. He gave a shy smile, that awkward charm of his, and then they started.

Between songs, Robert mumbled in his endearingly awkward way, sharing snippets of insight about the tracks. At one point looking over towards my side of the room for some sort of acknowledgement on how the songs were sounding to us the audience. The band’s chemistry shone as they laughed together, seemingly enjoying the laid-back nature of the session. It felt like a glimpse behind the curtain.

Even now, every time I hear the recordings from that night, it transports me back to Fountain Studios, to that incredible evening where The Cure made magic with nothing more than their raw talent and acoustic instruments. I left with a sense of having witnessed something extraordinary—The Cure reimagined, revealing the core of their music in a way that felt both delicate and timeless.

(You can just see me on the left of this picture by Boris)

Chris x

The Cure

BRITs Group of the Year nominees 2025
BRITs Best Alternative/Rock Act nominees 2025
BRITs Album of the Year nominees 2025

The BRIT Awards 2025 will be held on Saturday March 1 2025.
The BRITs will be held at London's The O2 Arena.

Fans can vote for the Best Alt/Rock Act once a day for 2 weeks, starting Jan 31st via the BRIT Awards WhatsApp channel, details at

https://brits.co.uk/vote

Daniel P Carter sits down with The Cure’s Robert Smith for the Album of the Year special, celebrating Songs of a Lost World and diving into its creation and influence on the next generation of artists.

Annie and Nick are joined by their dream guest Robert Smith to review the year in music. He’s the lead singer of The Cure, one of the UK’s most influential bands ever - they’ve headlined Glastonbury 4 times, sold over 35 million albums, and their 2024 album, Songs of a Lost World, was one of the most talked about records on Sidetracked this year. Watch on You tube.

The Cure‘s Robert Smith has discussed “obsessive fan behaviour” and Chappell Roan‘s sudden rise to fame in a new interview.

Released On: 19 Dec 2024

Annie and Nick are joined by Robert Smith to review the year in music. He’s the lead singer of The Cure, one of the UK’s most influential bands ever - they’ve headlined Glastonbury 4 times, sold over 35 million albums, and their 2024 album, Songs of a Lost World, was one of the most talked about records on Sidetracked this year. 2024 was the year of the pop girlies, with Charli XCX and Chappell Roan dominating the charts and the discourse – Annie and Nick ask Robert what he thinks of it all. And the debate around ticket pricing reached boiling point this year after Oasis fans were blindsided by their use of dynamic pricing, who should take responsibility? Plus, Robert talks about releasing new music for the first time in 16 years, shares his real thoughts about that viral clip from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red carpet, and reveals his favourite star.

Danielle Perry has live music and heaps of new music. The Sunday Night Music Club is the perfect wind-down to the weekend.

You can listen back here

Tune in again to Absolute radio where Robert will be a guest on The Sunday Night Music Club hosted by DJ Danielle Perry at 8pm Sunday 15th December .

https://hellorayo.co.uk/absolute-radio/shows/the-sunday-night-music-club/

Listen back to Tim's listening party.

WE'RE CELEBRATING 'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' WITH SEVERAL

@PITCHBLACKPLAY

LISTENING SESSIONS IN THE UK, EUROPE, CHILE & NEW ZEALAND ON DEC 21. HEAR THE ALBUM IN ALL ITS GLORY IN THE DARK - NO DISTRACTIONS, NO TALKING, NO SINGING, NO PHONES.

Robert Smith to talk through The Cure’s ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ on Tim’s Listening Party

'SONGS OF A LIVE WORLD : TROXY LONDON MMXXIV'. A VERY SPECIAL NIGHT. ROBERT SMITH AUDIO MIX NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON VINYL, CD & CASSETTE. ALL BE DONATED TO War Child UK.

2XLP IN A 180G HEAVYWEIGHT RED BIO VINYL

DOUBLE VINYL EDITION INCLUDES SONGS OF A LOST WORLD, PLUS SONGS OF A LOST WORLD INSTRUMENTALS

MASTERED BY MILES SHOWELL

EXCLUSIVE TO THE CURE PROCUREMENTS STORE

Set your alarms for an exclusive chat on BBC Radio 1 23:00 on the 23re December !

From RADIO 1 DJ Daniel Carter from his instagram :

On Wednesday night, Robert came into Radio 1 to talk with me about ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ by The Cure.
It was great to discuss the lost world referenced in the title, thoughts of growing older, some surprise at how well it’s been received and details about some of the songs on the record. It’s a great listen, in depth, sprawling and very funny at times.
When I initially said it would be great to try and get a few minutes with RS on the phone, I never expected that quick chat to suddenly turn into speaking in person for half an hour. For it to then morph into hour and a half long conversation coupled with a few cans of Guinness was pretty special.

There will be a load of our conversation on The Rock Show on the evening of December 23rd, along with some words from a selection of other artists who have been inspired by The Cure and have professed their love for the band.
Hopefully I can get the full thing online as well. Maybe as an episode of @swimpodcast we’ll see…
If you haven’t already checked out the number one album, ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ I can’t recommend it enough. It’s very beautiful, thematically heavy and it’s my album of the year.

A FRAGILE THING

(LIVE TROXY LONDON MMXXIV)

(AUDIO MIX BY RS) IS OUT NOW EVERYWHERE

ACCOMPANIED BY A SIMPLE RS DMC REMIX,
THE RADIO EDIT & THE ALBUM VERSION

MORE EXCITING TROXY NEWS THIS SUNDAY

.The Cure’s touring team have spoken to IQ about live’s integral role in the multi-pronged strategy that helped the band’s first studio album in 16 years top the charts across Europe. Link below.

Record Store Day is over the moon to introduce a brand-new, year-round feature, our Album of the Month.

Each month, we’ll shine a spotlight on a specialist retail exclusive you can snag at your local record shop.

And who better to kick things off than a band that’s been a record store staple for over four decades? We’re thrilled to present The Cure and their highly anticipated new release: A specialist retail exclusive Grey Marbled Bio Vinyl edition of Songs Of A Lost World.

This marks their first album in 16 years, and it’s everything fans could hope for. Songs Of A Lost World taps into The Cure’s signature rock sound, exploring themes of death, loss, and memory that feel as raw and powerful as they did back in 1979.

Plus, record collectors will appreciate the stunning artwork by Slovenian sculptor Janez Pirnat, depicting the striking image of a head emerging from stone - a fitting symbol of transformation and endurance, perfectly mirroring the band’s journey over the years.

So, grab your specialist retail exclusive Grey Marbled Bio Vinyl of Songs Of A Lost World from your local record shop today, and get ready to immerse yourself in their timeless, haunting sound (once again). Link blow.

'A FRAGILE THING’ Limited edition 7 inch white vinyl .

Release date: 22 November, 2024

'A FRAGILE THING’ was written and arranged by Robert Smith, produced and mixed by Robert Smith & Paul Corkett and performed by The Cure - Robert Smith: Voice / guitar / 6string bass / keyboard, Simon Gallup: Bass, Jason Cooper: Drums / percussion, Roger O'Donnell: Keyboard, Reeves Gabrels: Guitar.

For this limited edition release comes two new mixes both remixed by Robert Smith

A: A Fragile Thing (RS24 Mix)
B: A Fragile Thing (RS24 Remix)

Songs of a lost world album chart placings across the worls are currently :

Australia - #5 Belgium (Flemish and Wallonian) - #1 Dutch - #1 France - #1 Germany - #1 Ireland - #3 Italy - #2 New Zealand - #3 Scotland - #1 Spain - #2 Sweden - #1 Switzerland - #1 UK - #1 US - #4

UK Official Albums Chart Top 100. The Cure - Songs of a lost world - Number one.

The Cure celebrate their first Number 1 album in 32 years with 14th studio LP Songs Of A Lost World this week.

The English rock legends, whose current line-up comprises Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O’Donnell, Perry Bamonte, Jason Cooper and Reeves Gabrels, last topped the Official Albums Chart with 1992 record Wish.

16 years in the making, Songs Of A Lost World outsells the rest of the Top 5 combined to reach the summit, and earns the group a 23rd Top 40 album overall.

Reacting to the news, The Cure’s Robert Smith says:

“It is enormously uplifting, genuinely heartwarming to experience such a wonderful reaction to the release of the new Cure album.

“To everyone who has bought it, listened to it, loved it, believed in us over the years - THANK YOU!”

'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD' (DELUXE EDITION) IS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. 7TH NOVEMBER.

. SONGS OF A LOST WORLD IS THE LONG AWAITED NEW ALBUM FROM THE CURE, THEIR 14TH STUDIO RELEASE AND THEIR FIRST IN 16 YEARS.

SONGS OF A LOST WORLD WAS WRITTEN AND ARRANGED BY ROBERT SMITH, PRODUCED AND MIXED BY ROBERT SMITH & PAUL CORKETT AND PERFORMED BY THE CURE - ROBERT SMITH: VOICE / GUITAR / 6STRING BASS / KEYBOARD, SIMON GALLUP: BASS, JASON COOPER: DRUMS / PERCUSSION, ROGER O'DONNELL: KEYBOARD, REEVES GABRELS: GUITAR. THE ALBUM WAS RECORDED AT ROCKFIELD STUDIOS IN WALES.

ROBERT SMITH CREATED THE SLEEVE CONCEPT, AND ANDY VELLA, A LONG-TIME CURE COLLABORATOR, HANDLED THE ALBUM'S ART AND DESIGN. THE COVER ART FEATURES 'BAGATELLE', A 1975 SCULPTURE BY JANEZ PIRNAT.

DELUXE DIGITAL ALBUM FEATURES SONGS OF A LOST WORLD STANDARD TRACKLIST PLUS FIVE LIVE BONUS TRACKS RECORDED AT SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER IN 2023.

TRACKLIST:
1.ALONE
2.AND NOTHING IS FOREVER
3.A FRAGILE THING
4.WARSONG
5.DRONE:NODRONE
6.I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE
7.ALL I EVER AM
8.ENDSONG
9.ALONE : LIVE @ SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER 2023
10.AND NOTHING IS FOREVER : LIVE @ SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER 2023
11.A FRAGILE THING : LIVE @ SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER 2023
12.I CAN NEVER SAY GOODBYE : LIVE @ SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER 2023
13.ENDSONG : LIVE @ SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER 2023

LIVE @ SHORELINE AMPHITHEATER 2023

ROBERT SMITH : VOICE / 6STRING BASS
SIMON GALLUP : BASS
JASON COOPER : DRUMS / PERCUSSION
ROGER ODONNELL : KEYBOARD
REEVES GABRELS : GUITAR
PERRY BAMONTE : KEYBOARD / GUITAR

RECORDED BY PAUL CORKETT & COLIN BURRELL
MIXED BY PAUL CORKETT
ASSISTED BY ALEX GORDON
MASTERED BY MATT COLTON @ METROPOLIS STUDIOS

Limited To U.S. Only

A SELECTION OF VINYL TEST PRESSINGS FROM THE CURE WILL BE UP FOR AUCTION IN AID OF THE BRIT TRUST AT 2PM TODAY. YOU CAN REGISTER TO BID IN THE LINK BELOW:

How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist

THE CURE LIVE AT TROXY, LONDON, RECORDED NOV 1ST A free global live stream marking the release of the new album Songs Of A Lost World, out now.

View from our seats in the balcony row 32-33.

Last night's Cure show at the Troxy in London was nothing short of magic! Robert Smith and the band delivered a stunning, career-spanning set that felt both intimate and epic in the historic venue. The sound was perfectly dialed in, Smith’s voice was hauntingly clear, and every note seemed to resonate with the audience. They played the new album in full and all classics – "Pictures of You," "A Forest," and "Lovesong" had everyone singing along, while lesser-played 'Secrets' was a real treat for the '17 Seconds set.'
The band was in peak form, with Simon Gallup’s bass driving that dark, moody energy, and Smith was visibly moved, flashing that iconic smile between songs. The crowd was a mix of longtime fans and newer ones, all equally mesmerized. The encore was unforgettable, leaving us all drenched in nostalgia and adrenaline. It was a night that reminded us exactly why The Cure remain one of the most enduring and beloved bands in history.

SETLIST TROXY LONDON 1st November 2024

Part 1:

Alone
And Nothing Is Forever
A Fragile Thing
Warsong
Drone:NoDrone
I Can Never Say Goodbye
All I Ever Am
Endsong

Plainsong
Pictures Of You
High
Lovesong
Burn
Fascination Street
A Night Like This
Push
Inbetween Days
Just Like Heaven
From the Edge of the Deep Green Sea
Disintegration

At Night
M
Secrets
Play For Today
A Forest

Encore 2:

Lullaby
The Walk
Friday I'm In Love
Close to Me
Why Can't I Be You?
Boys Don't Cry

HAPPY CURE DAY!!! So, whats been happening?

30th October

BBC Radio 6 session & ineterview with Robert Smith by Huw Stephens. (Available on BBC i player for 29 days) Broadcast 1st November.

BBC Radio 2 live in concert. (Available on BBC i player for 29 days) Broadcast 1st November.

BBC Radio 2 - Jo Whiley hosts The Cure In Concert after-party, and catches up with frontman Robert Smith about the performance and the release of their new album Songs of a Lost World. (Available on BBC i player for 29 days) Broadcast 1st November.

31st October The Cure rehearse at the Troxy London (PM).

BBC Radio 2 - Zoe Ball breakfast show from 6am - Zoe also has an exclusive encore from The Cure In Concert. You can watch the whole set on iPlayer!

1st November album launch day and concert at The Troxy , London doors 6pm show 8pm untill 11pm.

Released On: 31 Oct 2024

Available for 29 days

Jo hosts the Cure In Concert after-party, and catches up with frontman Robert Smith about the performance and the release of their new album Songs of a Lost World, out this Friday 1st November. Initially formed in 1978, The Cure has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined the Glastonbury festival four times and were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. Songs of a Lost world will be their 14th album, and first new music in 16 years. To watch the full session, head to BBC iPlayer - and for more content from The Cure, including a session for BBC 6 Music, search 'The Cure' on BBC Sounds.

Watch The Cure at BBC radio 2 and BBC i Player

Watch the Cure in session at BBC 6 Music (BBC i Player)

All I Ever Am (fragment)

Are you ready for a gig...? Stage set up BBC RADIO 2 IN CONCERT

War song snippet

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Drone : No Drone snippet

The programme times have been scheduled for BBC TWO TV . 2nd November 2024.

20:10 - The Cure at the BBC - A celebration of The Cure, Robert Smith and the unique songwriting talents that meant their long list of singles were always destined to be embraced by a far wider audience.

21:10 - The Cure: Radio 2 in Concert – An intimate performance with a selection of classics, fan favourites and tracks from the album Songs of a Lost World. Recorded in front of a small audience at the BBC Radio Theatre in London’s Broadcasting House..

23:10 - That was then…this is now: The Cure – another chance to watch this documentary.

From the Crawley bandstand to South American amphitheatres, Robert Smith, often described as a post-punk intellectual, talks about the band's career and relentless rise to fame. First broadcast: 1988.

23:45 - The Cure at Glastonbury 2019 – a re-run of their celebrated headline performance at the festival.

01:45 - Rock around the clock: The Cure – more footage and highlights celebrating the band.

Robert Smith and his band bring their musical menagerie, including Love Cats and The Caterpillar, to Glasgow's Barrowland Ballroom for a live concert. Introduced by Billy Sloane. First broadcast 1985.

The Cure Songs Of A Lost World Vinyl LP Assai Obi Edition Marble Colour 2024.

Assai Records Exclusive Japanese Inspired Obi Strip* /Limited to 500 copies* /Marble Colour Vinyl /Hand-numbered. Exclusive to Assai Records, limited to 1 copy per customer/address. No supply to resellers. Cancellation admin charge £5.00 to resellers.

For the vinyl collectors ....

WIN TWO TROXY TICKETS - 7PM UK (BST) Time . Please visit The Cure's Facebook page - 22nd October 2024

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Tuesday 22nd October 2024 in the small hours, BBC6 Music dedicate four programmes to The Cure that include the ten radio sessions 1978-1985. (Available for 29 days only)

Blood records very limited edition and quickly sold out glow-in-the-dark cut-out picture disc with heat sensitive thermochromic sleeve, limited to 6,000 units. -21st October 2024

Teaser for 'And nothing is forever' just posted on the micro - site 'Songs of a lost world' - 21st October 2024

Robert tweets a reminder that The Cure merch store is selling T-Shirts entitled . - 'Remember me tonight'

Subscribe to The Cure's You Tube channel for all the latest videos. This is also the place where the Troxy show will stream live on the 1st of November!

Robert Smith was interviewed by Matt Everitt at Abbey Road Studios.

The interview was particularly notable for the following highlights:

Reflecting on The Cure's Legacy: Robert Smith reflected on the band's journey over the past 40 years. He shared his thoughts on their evolution, the different phases of their career, and how they managed to stay relevant over four decades while maintaining their distinct sound and style.

Songwriting and Influences: Smith delved into his creative process, discussing how he approaches songwriting, the influences behind some of the band’s most iconic songs, and the emotional intensity he pours into their music. He mentioned the challenges and joys of writing songs over such a long career and how his experiences have shaped his music.

Robert Smith has been an outspoken critic of dynamic ticket pricing, particularly when it comes to its impact on fans. Dynamic pricing, often used by ticket platforms like Ticketmaster, adjusts ticket prices based on real-time demand, which can cause prices to skyrocket for popular events.

In March 2023, The Cure announced their Shows of a Lost World North American tour, and Smith made headlines for his vocal opposition to Ticketmaster’s use of dynamic pricing. He wanted to keep ticket prices as affordable as possible for fans, and The Cure initially avoided offering VIP packages or using the dynamic pricing model for their tickets. However, when tickets went on sale, fans reported extremely high fees, with some fees being higher than the face value of the tickets themselves. Robert expressed his frustration on 'X', saying he was “sickened” by the excessive fees, and he vowed to work on behalf of the fans to address the situation. He contacted Ticketmaster, and the company eventually agreed to issue partial refunds for certain ticket purchases, a rare move in the ticketing industry.

Special Edition Robert Smith Shellflower UltraCure models.

We are thrilled to announce that all 75 Limited-Edition Robert Smith Shellflower Collection guitars SOLD OUT in less than 24 hours! "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased one of these unique instruments. Your support directly benefits the World Cancer Research Fund, and we’re grateful to have partnered with The Cure on this meaningful project. For those who missed out, we understand the disappointment, but there’s good news: Schecter and The Cure are already in discussions about a future collaboration to continue supporting the fight against cancer through the WCRF. Stay tuned for more details soon!

-Michael Ciravolo / President, Schecter Guitars"

Bid for a signed Thunderbird bass guitar by Simon Gallup, this was kindly donated to Heavy Metal Truants co-founder Alexander Milas, making it an even more special item. Whether you’re a devoted fan of The Cure or a serious music memorabilia collector, this rare bass is a must-have addition to your collection. All proceeds from this auction go directly to support incredible charities, meaning your bid not only secures a piece of rock history but also makes a real difference in the lives of those in need.

The Cure - Songs Of A Lost World: Album Launch Show. Live at Troxy London - 1st November 2024. Fans received an exclusive code to purchase tickets from DICE. We saw huge demand for this intimate show which sold out in seconds. Those who have missed out will be looking forward to the free LIVE stream of the performance on YouTube on November 1st.

Troxy tickets are non-transferable. Any Troxy tickets appearing online, on any other ticket provider other than – DICE. FM will not be valid. The original purchaser must be present, with ID, in order to gain entry. Successfully Robert has been working with DICE to have these removed.

A new interview featuring Robert Smith of The Cure with BBC Radio 6's Matt Everitt has been making waves. In this interview, Robert Smith delves into the band's legacy, their live performances, and the upcoming plans for the 50th anniversary tour in 2025. He also talks about his vision for The Cure's future, including a potential new album.

A Fragile Thing was first played on BBC Radio 2 on October 10th, 2024 and made the single of the week. It was premiered on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show as part of the lead-up to the band's highly anticipated new album, Songs of a Lost World. The song showcases the band's signature sound, blending melancholic melodies and Robert Smith's distinctive vocals with a more reflective and atmospheric feel.

The Cure released their single "A Fragile Thing" on October 9, 2024.

This year's National Album Day, on Saturday 19th October, celebrated Great British Groups. To mark the occasion Radio 2 crowned Your Ultimate British Group. A star-studded panel, including Radio 2 presenters, voted from a long list of nearly 100 artists to produce a final list of 54. The shortlist spans the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and 10s, and was compiled from the timeless melodic music that is played on Radio 2 and the Most Successful British Groups on the Official Albums Chart. The Cure were placed at Number 18.

The Cure launched a micro-site 'Find the lost world' in which they have so far teased the tracks; Alone, A fragile Thing & I could never say goodlbye.

You can listed to these short edited songs by unlocking a code on the site which is I XI MMXXIV

The October 2024 issue of Uncut magazine features a highly anticipated interview with Robert Smith, where he delves into The Cure's upcoming album, Songs of a Lost World, set for release in November. Smith discusses the band's creative process during the recording of this album, their future projects, and reflections on their extensive career. The feature offers insights into the new music's themes, along with Robert's evolving perspective on songwriting and performing. This is now sold out!

The Cure has officially announced the tracklist for their much-anticipated album Songs of a Lost World, which will be released on November 1, 2024. This marks their first studio album in 16 years. The album explores themes of loss, mortality, and emotional darkness, heavily influenced by Robert Smith's personal bereavements..

To mark the release of Songs of a Lost World, the band will head to the BBC Radio Theatre, London on Wednesday 30th October for a special 6music session with Huw Stephens and an exclusive Radio 2 in Concert with a very small audience selected randomly via a free ticket ballot. Both shows will then be available to watch and listen to from 31st October via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

BBC 2 (TV) will dedicate an evening to The Cure, showcasing several programs centred on the band. The schedule will include:

The Cure: Radio 2 in Concert – a special broadcast of their recent intimate live performance at BBC Radio Theatre.

The Cure at the BBC – a new compilation featuring some of the band’s best moments from the BBC archives.

That was then…this is now: The Cure – another chance to watch this documentary.

The Cure at Glastonbury 2019 – a re-run of their celebrated headline performance at the festival.

Rock around the clock: The Cure – more footage and highlights celebrating the band. Times of these broadcasts will be announced soon.

ALONE is the first single from the new album. It made its debut on BBC6 Music. Alone continues The Cure's signature atmospheric and melancholic sound, with Robert Smith’s haunting vocals and deeply emotional lyrics, setting the tone for the new record. Fans have been eagerly awaiting new music, and this single has reignited excitement for the album, which is expected to carry forward their iconic goth-rock legacy.

A backstage pass from the 2022 Shows of the Lost World Tour. (Chris birthday gig in Prague) It appears that the artwork was already being used featuring the Janez Pirnat sculpture. Cure passes often tie in with album artwork!

We are excited to announce the 1st November release of the new Cure album Songs of a Lost World the 14th studio album is available to pre-order now in multiple formats, including a Miles Showell Abbey Road half-speed master vinyl edition, exclusive marble and white bio vinyl versions, as well as cassette – real ‘lost world’ stuff!

Standard CD

2CD– Blu-Ray with Hi-Res stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes -Polydor – 7503679, Fiction Records – 00602475036791

Cassette tape (Cure store exclusive) -

Polydor – 7503681, Fiction Records – 00602475036814

Dual cassette tape (Cure store exclusive)

Black bio 180gm vinyl Bioplastic -Polydor – 6803377, Fiction Records – 602468033776

White vinyl (Cure store exclusive) - Polydor – 7528880, Fiction Records – 00602475288800

Marble – limited edition vinyl (HMV/Fnac select indie stores) - Polydor – 00602475036838, Universal International Music B.V. – 00602475036838

2 LP vinyl half speed master (Cure store exclusive) - Polydor – 7503683, Fiction Records – 00602475036838

Vinyl picture disc exclusive to Spotify fans

Blood records - Limited glow int he dark picture disc with special the sleeve which reacts to body heat (Hand numbered 6000 copies only) - Polydor – 7503685, Fiction Records – 00602475036852

Assai Obi Edition Marble Colour vinyl (Hand numbered 500 only)

A few days later a poster was put up in The Railway public house in Crawley, previously known as The Rocket where The Cure played back in the summer of 1977. Then excitement built with the promotional material popping up randomly across this lost world ... locations Included Italy, Blackpool Tower, New York City, and everything in between!

The first announcement of a new Cure album came in the post as a number of fans and industry people received a black embossed postcards. How these were chosen remains a mystery. Maybe Robert will answer that in Cure News 22?

Novembre: live in France 2022 to be released on limited edition eco-vinyl.

The Cure joined up with Naked Record Club and climate charity Earthpercent to release a limited edition double a-side 12” single on eco vinyl. 5000 individually numbered copies of Novembre – live in France 2022 were released on 1st October 2024 and featured live recordings of And Nothing is Forever and I Can Never Say Goodbye. The transparent black 12” vinyl was priced at €25 via nakedrecordclub.com, with 100 ultra-limited copies of the single personally signed by Robert Smith priced at €250 from shopuk.thecure.com with all net profits going to earthpercent. This sold out very fast.