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The Guardian - UK · Sep 24

The Cure's video director Tim Pope reveals how working with disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein on cult gothic horror film The Crow: City of Angels scarred him for life

"I poured everything into that film and ended up with something I loathed"

Louder · Aug 5

The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’

The first-of-its-kind halftime show will be overseen by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and features performances from Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira

The Independent UK · Jul 19

"I purposely ignored this record for a long time. I didn’t really fully understand the band because I never gave it a chance." Converge vocalist Jacob Bannon on the '80s alt. rock album that changed his life, and his band, forever

"It changed everything"

Metal Hammer · Jul 7

Roskilde 2026 review – David Byrne bridges the past-present divide with a timeless set, while Damon Albarn riles up other bands on the lineup

4/5 Gorillaz are a natural fit for the headline slot, and their electro-rock sound seems somehow both tight and expansive on Thursday night, but not everyone was impressed

The Independent UK · Jul 5

Isle of Wight 2026 review: Other festivals should take note

4/5 The Cure played a triumphant set in a pleasing nostalgia-filled weekend

Evening Standard · Jul 2

"There’s two days missing from my life. Apparently, we had a really good time!" That time The Cure's Robert Smith went on a 48 hours drinking session with David Bowie's guitarist, then offered him a job

Robert Smith and Reeves Gabrels got together in 1997 to rehearse for David Bowie’s 50th birthday gig, then hit the town to celebrate. Things got messy

Louder · Jul 1

Robert Smith makes Billboard Hot 100 chart for first time as solo artist with Olivia Rodrigo collab

Robert Smith has landed his first-ever solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100 after his Olivia Rodrigo collaboration What’s Wrong With Me debuted at No. 17.

BANG Premier · Jun 23

Isle of Wight 2026 review – Magnificent, mighty The Cure once again prove themselves to be one of our greatest bands

4/5 Calvin Harris provides the dopamine and Teddy Swims and Liverpool’s Luvcat also give stand-out sets, but the biggest highlight has to be Robert Smith, on extraordinary form as his band headline the Sunday night

The Independent UK · Jun 22

How to watch The Cure's headline set from the 2026 Isle Of Wight Festival

The Cure, Sex Pistols, Feeder, Wet Leg, The Twilight Sad, Shed Seven and The Last Dinner Party are just some of the artists playing this weekend - here's how you can catch the action from anywhere

Louder · Jun 18