News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1716 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:14:31 -0400 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:20:31 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=1716 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/weird-album-at-a-weird-time-how-the-cure-refused-to-play-safe-and-paid-for-it-185288 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/weird-album-at-a-weird-time-how-the-cure-refused-to-play-safe-and-paid-for-it-185288 Features: The 1990s weren't kind to bands that had made it in the '80s, and The Cure felt it. "Wild Mood Swings" arrived in 1996, featuring three drummers, and a British press that largely looked the other way.]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:14:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/drugs-were-playing-a-part-how-robert-smiths-strange-phase-led-to-one-of-the-cures-darkest-albums https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/drugs-were-playing-a-part-how-robert-smiths-strange-phase-led-to-one-of-the-cures-darkest-albums Music News: "He was just having a hard time understanding the world around him."]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:44:09 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-sang-the-wrong-song-robert-smith-opens-up-on-his-catastrophic-first-show-as-the-cure-singer-recalls-butchering-a-hendrix-tune https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-sang-the-wrong-song-robert-smith-opens-up-on-his-catastrophic-first-show-as-the-cure-singer-recalls-butchering-a-hendrix-tune Music News: "I played and sang 'Suffragette City' and everyone else was doing 'Foxy Lady.'"]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:48:39 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_robert_smith_calls_dynamic_ticket_pricing_a_scam_we_dont_need_to_make_all_this_money.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_robert_smith_calls_dynamic_ticket_pricing_a_scam_we_dont_need_to_make_all_this_money.html Music News: "The only reason you'd charge more for a gig is if you were worried that it was the last time you would be able to sell a T-shirt."]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:33:34 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/daily_video/wholesome_the_cures_robert_smith_serenades_wife_with_plainsong_at_live_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/daily_video/wholesome_the_cures_robert_smith_serenades_wife_with_plainsong_at_live_show.html Daily Video: The frontman played the classic tune to his partner who was standing side-stage.]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 07:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_debut_new_90s-era_song_another_happy_birthday_live.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_debut_new_90s-era_song_another_happy_birthday_live.html Music News: The band performed the tune at a Los Angeles gig.]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 08:00:04 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_kick_off_first_north_american_tour_in_7_years_this_was_the_setlist.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_kick_off_first_north_american_tour_in_7_years_this_was_the_setlist.html Music News: A 29-song set in New Orleans filled with rarities and new songs.]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 15:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_cancel_thousands_of_tickets_found_on_resale_market.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_cancel_thousands_of_tickets_found_on_resale_market.html Music News: Over 7,000 scalped tickets were cancelled by the band.]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_robert_smith_promises_ticketmaster_will_give_refunds_after_ticket_fee_controversy.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_robert_smith_promises_ticketmaster_will_give_refunds_after_ticket_fee_controversy.html Music News: The musician recently said he was "sickened" by the high fees practiced by the company.]]> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:43:24 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/robert_smith_is_sickened_by_ticketmaster_fees_on_the_cures_upcoming_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/robert_smith_is_sickened_by_ticketmaster_fees_on_the_cures_upcoming_tour.html Music News: The band will embark on a massive US run in May.]]> Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_announce_first_north_american_tour_in_7_years_reveal_efforts_to_stop_scalpers.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_announce_first_north_american_tour_in_7_years_reveal_efforts_to_stop_scalpers.html Music News: The band will hit the road in May.]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:03 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_debut_new_song_i_could_never_say_goodbye_live.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_debut_new_song_i_could_never_say_goodbye_live.html Music News: The band gave fans another taste of their upcoming album "Songs of a Lost World".]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_play_first_show_since_2019_debut_two_new_songs_live.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_the_cure_play_first_show_since_2019_debut_two_new_songs_live.html Music News: The band kicked off their tour in Riga, Latvia.]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:39:43 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_beginners_guide_to_new_wave-98429 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_beginners_guide_to_new_wave-98429 Features: Or, the place where post-punk, rock, disco and pop all meet to party. ]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:33:22 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/andy_anderson_former_cure_drummer_has_passed_away_aged_68.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/andy_anderson_former_cure_drummer_has_passed_away_aged_68.html Music News: The gifted musician is sadly no longer with us, only days after revealing his diagnosis to the world.]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:48:47 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_ex-drummer_andy_anderson_is_battling_terminal_cancer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_ex-drummer_andy_anderson_is_battling_terminal_cancer.html Music News: Send your thoughts and prayers to The Cure's former sticksman.]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:35:31 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_friday_im_in_love_by_the_cure-74065 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_story_behind_friday_im_in_love_by_the_cure-74065 Features: A happy song by Robert Smith...]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:02:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_official_photographer_to_release_book_featuring_unseen_band_photos.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cures_official_photographer_to_release_book_featuring_unseen_band_photos.html Music News: Frontman Robert Smith says Andy Vella's "Obscure" is "funny and strangely melancholic."]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2014 07:33:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/robert_smith_says_the_cure_actually_have_three_new_albums_in_the_works.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/robert_smith_says_the_cure_actually_have_three_new_albums_in_the_works.html Music News: The band planned double album with "13 songs on each disc, most with words and vocals, but a few with words and no vocals," but the things have changed.]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2014 11:46:27 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_aiming_to_release_new_album_in_2014_dvd_concert_series_on_the_way.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_aiming_to_release_new_album_in_2014_dvd_concert_series_on_the_way.html New Releases: Tentatively titled "4:14 Scream" will mark the band's 14th studio effort, details inside.]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2014 14:53:24 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_original_drummer_to_rejoin_the_band.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_original_drummer_to_rejoin_the_band.html Music News: The original Cure drummer, Lol Tolhurst, has revealed that he wants to rejoin his old band.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:07:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/cure_frontman_criticizes_pay_what_you_want_albums.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/cure_frontman_criticizes_pay_what_you_want_albums.html New Releases: Robert Smith of The Cure spoke about the recent "pay what you want" releases from popular acts like Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails.]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:45:06 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_reveal_413_dream_track_listing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_reveal_413_dream_track_listing.html New Releases: The Cure have announced the track listing and cover art for "4:13 Dream", their long-awaited new full length.]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:16:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_new_album_details.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_new_album_details.html New Releases: The Cure will release their long-awaited new studio album, entitled "4:13 Dream", on October 13, 2008.]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:50:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/my_chemical_romance_fall_out_boy_remix_the_cure.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/my_chemical_romance_fall_out_boy_remix_the_cure.html New Releases: Members of My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy are among a series of bands remixing The Cure for a new single.]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_to_release_new_single_each_month.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_to_release_new_single_each_month.html New Releases: The Cure have announced that they will release a new single each month leading up to the release of their 13th studio album in September.]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:28:35 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_thrill_capacity_crowd_at_hollywood_bowl.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_thrill_capacity_crowd_at_hollywood_bowl.html Music News: The Cure thrilled a capacity crowd at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night (May 31) by performing a marathon three-hour set.]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:11:52 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_to_release_new_single_each_month.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_to_release_new_single_each_month.html New Releases: The Cure have announced that they will release a new single each month leading up to the release of their 13th studio album in September.]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 11:48:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_roxy_music_for_new_groove_armada_compilation.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/the_cure_roxy_music_for_new_groove_armada_compilation.html New Releases: Classic songs by The Cure, Roxy Music and The Human League are all set to feature on a new Groove Armada compilation.]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:11:49 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_announce_london_date.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_cure_announce_london_date.html Music News: Sharpen your black eyeliner and backcomb your hair because '80's Goth heroes The Cure are coming to London.]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:20:31 -0400