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“The people who like that song aren’t actually fans of The Cure. They’re not the ones who buy my records”: How Robert Smith took a rare trip to “happy land” to create one of The Cure’s greatest hits

“I thought, why don’t I do a song about that Friday feeling?”

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“Robert Smith thanked us for supporting The Cure before they played Boys Don’t Cry. It was one of the songs my guitar tutor taught me. I burst into tears!” Just Mustard on learning from The Cure, growing up with Fontaines D.C. – and horrible impulse buys

After starting out with Fontaines D.C. and watching them soar, Fender-heavy album We Were Just Here features gigantic atmospheric sounds

Guitar World

Federal guidelines now include at-home test to check for cervical cancer

There are more than 13,000 new cases and 4,000 deaths tied to cervical cancer in the U.S. each year

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“Teddy was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story”: Perry Bamonte, guitarist for The Cure, dies aged 65

Bamonte served two stints with the gothic rock institution, and can be heard on some of their biggest hits

Guitar World

The ultimate Goth quiz: How much do you know about music's spookiest genre?

Bauhaus. Sisters Of Mercy. The Misfits. Specimen. We've got questions about all of them, and more

Louder

"It's cut so that you can have boobs and play guitar, which is so awesome": Olivia Rodrigo explains why she loves playing her custom Ernie Ball Music Man St Vincent Goldie signature model

She also discusses her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance of a White Stripes song and duetting with The Cure’s Robert Smith at Glastonbury

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"For a kid like me, achieving this, it’s a dream.” The Who's Roger Daltrey receives knighthood from Prince William at Windsor Castle

“It is an incredible honour"

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“I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week – a run of shows to dream about”: Robert Smith announces line up for his first run of Teenage Cancer Trust concerts

Elbow, Garbage and My Bloody Valentine all headline

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"I wanted to make it a truly unforgettable, unmissable week, a run of shows to dream about." The Cure's Robert Smith lines up Wolf Alice, Garbage, Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine and more for Teenage Cancer Trust shows

The 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust shows will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall in March

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Robert Smith's Teenage Cancer Trust line-up revealed: Elbow, Manics, Wolf Alice to play Royal Albert Hall

Robert Smith has taken over as ‘cureator’ of the Teenage Cancer Trust gigs at the Royal Albert Hall, and his first line-up is quite something

Evening Standard

Wolf Alice and Elbow among bands slated for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs in 2026

The Cure’s Robert Smith is curator of the concert series at the Royal Albert Hall.

Evening Standard

Robert Smith’s ‘legendary’ lineup revealed for Teenage Cancer Trust shows

The headliners include Wolf Alice, Elbow, Mogwai and Garbage

The Independent UK

"If Morrissey says not to eat meat, then I’ll eat meat - that’s how much I hate Morrissey." The story of the hugely-entertaining, long-running beef between Robert Smith and Morrissey

The Cure and Smiths frontmen had a long-running war of words beginning back in 1984 and here are some of the best bits.

Louder

Robert Smith teams up with The Twilight Sad on new song Waiting For The Phone Call

The Cure frontman has added his vocals to Scottish rockers The Twilight Sad's latest song.

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“One of my favourite things about Robert Smith is his ability to really convey the sadness”: the eight best Robert Smith guest spots

The Cure leader is no stranger to a guest vocal, as this prime selection of his finest cameos proves

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The Cure announce huge summer 2026 UK and Ireland shows with star-studded supporting cast

Mogwai, Slowdive, The Twilight Sad and more will support The Cure in Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester in 2026

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The Cure announce new festival show for next summer

Robert Smith & co. appear to be gearing up for a busy 2026 – but is it the beginning of the end?

The Independent UK

Unproven Lyme disease tests and treatments are proliferating

The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets

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“It serves as proof to me that performing Friday I’m In Love and Just Like Heaven with The Cure’s Robert Smith wasn’t a dream”: Olivia Rodrigo is releasing her highly acclaimed Glastonbury set on vinyl

“The collective energy of the band that day was really infectious,” said Rodrigo’s lead guitarist Arianna Powell

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Olivia Rodrigo is releasing Glastonbury live album

Olivia Rodrigo has announced plans to release her 2025 Glastonbury festival set as a live double album.

Evening Standard

Suede: Antidepressants review — an electrifying, life-saving record

5/5 The new album by Suede is a remarkable triumph which captures the anxiety of the era while delivering the kind of musical thrills that could provide the answer

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Beloved skipper killed, four rescued after boat capsize

A boat skipper has died and four people have been rescued after a charter boat capsized after hitting a dangerous sandbar, prompting a rescue effort.

Evening Standard

Paloma Faith, Lola Young and The Cure urge Starmer to block Rosebank development

The letter urges the Government to follow the science and states ‘any new application to exploit Rosebank’s reserves must be refused’.

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“It's a really good chord progression, I couldn't believe no-one else had used it”: How the Cure sidestepped the gloom and wrote one of the most uplifting songs ever recorded

The Cure’s life-affirming indie pop classic remains the ultimate Friday tune

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Watch Doctor Who and The Thick Of It legend Peter Capaldi perform a surprise cover of one of The Cure's best-loved songs at his first ever solo show

Watch former punk rocker and acting legend Peter Capaldi channel his inner Robert Smith at hometown gig in Glasgow

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