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Enjoy this interview I did with Portugal's "Look" magazine:

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Assemblage 23: "This album is about how we deal with the chaos around us" - LOOK mag
With Null, Assemblage 23 celebrates its tenth album, returning after a hiatus since Mourn with a work that reflects both the external world and the inner struggles of the human experience. Tom Shear e...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Here's a look at what the reviews for "Null" have been saying so far.

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November 9, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Here's a review of "Null" from Cryptic Rock:

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Assemblage 23 - Null (Album Review)
Assemblage 23 returns with their brand new studio album Null on November 7, 2025. Read all about it on Cryptic Rock.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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Happy release day! "Null" has been officially released! I hope you'll give it a listen and let me know what you think! If you like it, I hope you'll also help spread the word on social media and to your friends.

Haven't got your copy yet?

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Assemblage 23
Assemblage 23 is the project of Boston;s Tom Shear. Founded in 1988, A23 would go on to become one of the most successful American industrial acts of the time. Known for poetic, emotional lyrics and i...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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"Null" comes out a week from today! In case you missed it, I've released previews of all the tracks as part of this playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Assemblage 23 "Null" Promo - YouTube
Promo videos for Assemblage 23's 2025 album "Null"
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October 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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Monday evening, we will be leaving for the UK for 5 live dates, plus 1 additional show in Germany. If you haven't already, please give A23 a follow on Instagram, as I will be posting lots of updates from the road so you can follow along:

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October 11, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Happy release day! Today, "Believe", the 2nd single from the upcoming "Null" album (Nov. 7, has been released into the wild. Really hope you like it!

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October 10, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Just had a metric shit-ton of boxes dropped off by UPS. I wonder what it could be?

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October 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Sheffield! The city that gave us Cabaret Voltaire, the Human League, and... Def Leppard! We'll be making our return on October 18th at the Corporation with @themarikattman
Hope to see lots of you there!

UK tickets: www.stigmata.uk
October 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Next Friday, Assemblage 23 returns to Glasgow in all its IRNBRU-soaked glory! And this time, we're bringing @themarikattman along, too! I hope we'll see lots of you there!

UK tickets: www.stigmata.uk
October 8, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Next Thursday, October 16th, Assemblage 23 returns to Manchester for the first time in nearly a decade! And if that wasn't enough, we're bringing @themarikattman with us this time! Can't wait to come perform for you!

Assemblage 23 @ Rebellion in Manchester, UK tickets: www.stigmata.uk
October 7, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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Next Wednesday, we kick off our live shows in the UK and Germany with our first ever show in Bristol!

UK tickets: www.stigmata.uk
Oberhausen tickets: www.eventim.de/noapp/event/...
October 6, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Out now is my remix of "Die Alone" by Brute Opposition. Mari did a remix for it, too!

Check it out: bruteopposition.bandcamp.com/track/die-al...
Die Alone (Assemblage 23 remix), by Brute Opposition
from the album Die Alone (maxi-single)
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October 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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As promised, here is your first proper listen to "Believe", the second single from the upcoming Assemblage 23 album "Null"! "Believe" will be available on all platforms on October 10th, with the full album following on Nov. 7th.

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Believe Preview
YouTube video by Tom Shear
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October 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Less than 2 weeks until our UK tour begins! Do you have your tickets yet? www.stigmata.uk
October 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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A big thanks to Synthpop Fanatic for dubbing Assemblage 23's "Tolerate" number one in their "10 Best Synthpop Songs of September"! I'm really honored and am so glad people like it!

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The 10 best synthpop songs of September 2025
Counting down my favorite synthpop, futurepop, and darkwave songs of the month. Featuring Assemblage 23, Promenade Cinema, Ash Code, and more.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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As promised, here is the first teaser for the "Believe" single - out on October 10th. Please share far and wide!
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Believe YouTube Teaser
YouTube video by Tom Shear
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September 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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The first teaser for “Believe”, the second single from the upcoming “Null” album, will drop tomorrow at 10am EST!

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September 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Happy Friday, everyone! The "Tolerate" single is now! I hope you'll give it a listen and if you like it, I hope you'll share and help spread the news!

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Tolerate Release Day Announcement
YouTube video by Tom Shear
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September 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Tomorrow the "Tolerate" single will finally be released! Please help spread the word by sharing this preview on your social media! Word of mouth really helps!

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YOUTUBE LINK: youtu.be/kkoykOA0Dt4
Assemblage 23 Tolerate Preview
YouTube video by Tom Shear
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September 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Happy Friday, everyone! Here is your first proper preview of "Tolerate", the first single off the my upcoming "Null" album. The single will be released next Friday, Sept 19th!

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TOLERATE PREVIEW: youtu.be/kkoykOA0Dt4
Assemblage 23 Tolerate Preview
YouTube video by Tom Shear
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September 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Just a reminder that I will be posting a proper preview of "Tolerate", the first single off the upcoming album, tomorrow!
September 12, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Out now is my remix of the new Seeming track "Tomorrow Place". Check it out!

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Tomorrow Place (Assemblage 23 Remix), by Seeming
from the album Tomorrow Place
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September 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Here, at long last, is your first teaser for the new single, which will be out in a couple weeks from now!

Additionally, I have opened up pre-orders for the album and new merch!

PREORDERS: assemblage23.bigcartel.com

Teaser video: youtu.be/lwlp0s3LEVY
Assemblage 23 "Tolerate" Teaser
YouTube video by Tom Shear
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September 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Video teaser for Assemblage 23's "Tolerate" digital single comes out this Friday at 10AM EST. Pre-orders for CD, vinyl, new shirts and hoodies, too!

"Tolerate" will be available in all the usual places on September 19th.

[artwork by Sam Pfannkuche @ Pancake Foundry]
September 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM