In 2024, guitar rigs are governed by a strict set of commandments: thine pedalboard must be tidily wired and full of beautiful artwork; thou shalt use tube amps (or at least an expensive amp modeler); ...

Smith — who got a boost at Olivia Rodrigo’s Glastonbury show this past summer —says the tune’s rebellious message is as valid now as when he wrote it ...

Robert Smith of The Cure has been inspired by many musicians over the years from David Bowie to Jimi Hendrix. He once ...

With lyrics like, I hear the darkness breathe / I sense the quiet despair / Listen to the silence, “At Night” “would fit quite happily on this album, I think,” Smith said. The Cure branched out on ...

Olivia Rodrigo tapped Robert Smith for a surprise appearance during her set at Glastonbury on Sunday night. The pair joined forces for a rousing duet of the Cure‘s 1992 hit “Friday I’m in Love” and ...

With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music. With his band’s first new ...

“There’s no logic to it, and I still don’t know why or how I do it,” said Robert Smith of The Cure on all the overanalyzing that often goes into his songwriting. Admitting to often assembling songs ...

The Cure’s Robert Smith said Ticketmaster will give partial refunds to fans who got hit with service fees that cost more than their seats for the English band’s upcoming North American tour. “After ...

The Cure frontman Robert Smith told fans he is “as sickened as you all are” after hearing of Ticketmaster’s additional fees on ticket sales for the band’s upcoming tour. Smith slammed the ticket ...