Chain of Flowers
@craigatcof.bsky.social
29 years of news, rumors, minutiae about The Cure. Since June 1996.
🎶 I found you in a chain of flowers 🎶
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🎶 I found you in a chain of flowers 🎶
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· Dec 24
Robert Smith - 'Songs of a Lost World' track-by-track | Tim's Listening Party
YouTube video by Absolute Radio
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Missed any of @robert.thecure.com's recent interviews or want to watch/listen again?
Tim's Listening Party
youtu.be/J-gWGkfapbk?...
X-Posure
youtu.be/qp_loEh3mfA?...
Sunday Night Music Club
youtu.be/qctW1gSBKRs?...
Sidetracked
youtu.be/Zh4jlXJklkk?...
Rock Show
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Tim's Listening Party
youtu.be/J-gWGkfapbk?...
X-Posure
youtu.be/qp_loEh3mfA?...
Sunday Night Music Club
youtu.be/qctW1gSBKRs?...
Sidetracked
youtu.be/Zh4jlXJklkk?...
Rock Show
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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THE SMITHS | How Soon Is Now?
A truly magical piece of music included on the compilation album Hatful Of Hollow released 12.11.1984.
#TheSmiths
A truly magical piece of music included on the compilation album Hatful Of Hollow released 12.11.1984.
#TheSmiths
The Smiths - How Soon Is Now? (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The Smiths
https://youtu.be/hnpILIIo9ek?si…
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
THE SMITHS | How Soon Is Now?
A truly magical piece of music included on the compilation album Hatful Of Hollow released 12.11.1984.
#TheSmiths
A truly magical piece of music included on the compilation album Hatful Of Hollow released 12.11.1984.
#TheSmiths
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We warned you… Vancouver is now SOLD OUT 🔥
San Francisco, Nashville, Brooklyn, Toronto & Cleveland are all on low ticket alert 🎟️
Don’t miss your chance to experience Echo & The Bunnymen live — it’s going to be magical. ✨ 🐰
www.bunnymen.com/tour/
San Francisco, Nashville, Brooklyn, Toronto & Cleveland are all on low ticket alert 🎟️
Don’t miss your chance to experience Echo & The Bunnymen live — it’s going to be magical. ✨ 🐰
www.bunnymen.com/tour/
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We warned you… Vancouver is now SOLD OUT 🔥
San Francisco, Nashville, Brooklyn, Toronto & Cleveland are all on low ticket alert 🎟️
Don’t miss your chance to experience Echo & The Bunnymen live — it’s going to be magical. ✨ 🐰
www.bunnymen.com/tour/
San Francisco, Nashville, Brooklyn, Toronto & Cleveland are all on low ticket alert 🎟️
Don’t miss your chance to experience Echo & The Bunnymen live — it’s going to be magical. ✨ 🐰
www.bunnymen.com/tour/
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The story behind the Pretenders first single and demo tape for 'Stop Your Sobbing'.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The story behind the Pretenders first single and demo tape for 'Stop Your Sobbing'.
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From Fender:
Introducing the Limited Edition Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar. We've teamed up with the legendary guitarist arranger-songwriter behind The Smiths once again to bring you a new twist on his signature model.
www.fender.com/products/lim...
Introducing the Limited Edition Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar. We've teamed up with the legendary guitarist arranger-songwriter behind The Smiths once again to bring you a new twist on his signature model.
www.fender.com/products/lim...
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
From Fender:
Introducing the Limited Edition Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar. We've teamed up with the legendary guitarist arranger-songwriter behind The Smiths once again to bring you a new twist on his signature model.
www.fender.com/products/lim...
Introducing the Limited Edition Johnny Marr Signature Special Jaguar. We've teamed up with the legendary guitarist arranger-songwriter behind The Smiths once again to bring you a new twist on his signature model.
www.fender.com/products/lim...
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A reminder that Budgie will be appearing at Waterstones Gower Street tomorrow night, in conversation with Travis Elborough about his acclaimed memoir The Absence. He'll be signing copies afterwards too, so come down and meet a legend...
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
November 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A reminder that Budgie will be appearing at Waterstones Gower Street tomorrow night, in conversation with Travis Elborough about his acclaimed memoir The Absence. He'll be signing copies afterwards too, so come down and meet a legend...
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...
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In case you don't know, November 2026 sees the 40th anniversary of the release of The Mission's album, Gods Own Medicine, and they're celebrating... www.academymusicgroup.com/events/the-m...
November 11, 2025 at 10:53 AM
In case you don't know, November 2026 sees the 40th anniversary of the release of The Mission's album, Gods Own Medicine, and they're celebrating... www.academymusicgroup.com/events/the-m...
From Pohoda:
Twilight Sad to perform at Pohoda 2026 as part of THE CURE Extra Day
In addition to The Twilight Sad, The Cure, Just Mustard, and another artist, who we will announce later this week, will perform on July 8th
All performers were specially selected by Robert Smith
Twilight Sad to perform at Pohoda 2026 as part of THE CURE Extra Day
In addition to The Twilight Sad, The Cure, Just Mustard, and another artist, who we will announce later this week, will perform on July 8th
All performers were specially selected by Robert Smith
November 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
From Pohoda:
Twilight Sad to perform at Pohoda 2026 as part of THE CURE Extra Day
In addition to The Twilight Sad, The Cure, Just Mustard, and another artist, who we will announce later this week, will perform on July 8th
All performers were specially selected by Robert Smith
Twilight Sad to perform at Pohoda 2026 as part of THE CURE Extra Day
In addition to The Twilight Sad, The Cure, Just Mustard, and another artist, who we will announce later this week, will perform on July 8th
All performers were specially selected by Robert Smith
The Cure’s Roger O’Donnell Releases New Ambient Synth Solo Album “Projections” — Watch Video for Title Track Featuring Handicam Footage from “Disintegration” Era and More!
The Cure's Roger O'Donnell Releases New Ambient Synth Solo Album "Projections" — Watch Video for Title Track Featuring Handicam Footage from "Disintegration" Era and More! — Post-Punk.com
Roger O’Donnell has always moved in slow revolutions, and never in a straight path. He began as a restless teenager in London’s East End, “born next to the piano and never moved very far away from one...
post-punk.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The Cure’s Roger O’Donnell Releases New Ambient Synth Solo Album “Projections” — Watch Video for Title Track Featuring Handicam Footage from “Disintegration” Era and More!
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We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s #anonartproject raised an incredible initial total of nearly £75,000! 🎉 While the final amount may vary over the next few weeks, we couldn’t wait to share this fantastic news with you. Thank you to everyone who got involved🌍❤️
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s #anonartproject raised an incredible initial total of nearly £75,000! 🎉 While the final amount may vary over the next few weeks, we couldn’t wait to share this fantastic news with you. Thank you to everyone who got involved🌍❤️
Once again, this artist raised a bunch of money for @heartresearchuk.bsky.social!
Final prices:
Head on the Door #1 - $4010
Head on the Door #2 - $4600
Head on the Door #3 - $4000
Final prices:
Head on the Door #1 - $4010
Head on the Door #2 - $4600
Head on the Door #3 - $4000
Auction is live. If interested in this anonymous art...
Head on the Door #1
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #2
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #3
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #1
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #2
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #3
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
From he .art_project:
We're really excited to be sharing these 3 brilliant pieces of work with you today (the last Friday before the auction starts) - very generously created for our #anonartproject by a British musician and co-founder of a well known rock band.
We're really excited to be sharing these 3 brilliant pieces of work with you today (the last Friday before the auction starts) - very generously created for our #anonartproject by a British musician and co-founder of a well known rock band.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Once again, this artist raised a bunch of money for @heartresearchuk.bsky.social!
Final prices:
Head on the Door #1 - $4010
Head on the Door #2 - $4600
Head on the Door #3 - $4000
Final prices:
Head on the Door #1 - $4010
Head on the Door #2 - $4600
Head on the Door #3 - $4000
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anonymous heART 2025 is now CLOSED. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the anonymous heART project this year. We’ll update you soon on the total amount raised! ❤️ 🙏
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
November 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
anonymous heART 2025 is now CLOSED. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported the anonymous heART project this year. We’ll update you soon on the total amount raised! ❤️ 🙏
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
From @nightsswimming.bsky.social:
Thank you for all the love on official music video for Submarine.
You can catch Submarine and many more songs, old and new, live this week from Wednesday followed by a couple of dates supporting Miki Berenyi later on in the year. See you there!
Thank you for all the love on official music video for Submarine.
You can catch Submarine and many more songs, old and new, live this week from Wednesday followed by a couple of dates supporting Miki Berenyi later on in the year. See you there!
November 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
From @nightsswimming.bsky.social:
Thank you for all the love on official music video for Submarine.
You can catch Submarine and many more songs, old and new, live this week from Wednesday followed by a couple of dates supporting Miki Berenyi later on in the year. See you there!
Thank you for all the love on official music video for Submarine.
You can catch Submarine and many more songs, old and new, live this week from Wednesday followed by a couple of dates supporting Miki Berenyi later on in the year. See you there!
Final hours to bid.
Auction is live. If interested in this anonymous art...
Head on the Door #1
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #2
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #3
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #1
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #2
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
Head on the Door #3
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743787...
From he .art_project:
We're really excited to be sharing these 3 brilliant pieces of work with you today (the last Friday before the auction starts) - very generously created for our #anonartproject by a British musician and co-founder of a well known rock band.
We're really excited to be sharing these 3 brilliant pieces of work with you today (the last Friday before the auction starts) - very generously created for our #anonartproject by a British musician and co-founder of a well known rock band.
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Final hours to bid.
Final hours to bid.
Auction is live. If interested in this anonymous art...
1
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743779...
2
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743779...
3
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743779...
1
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743779...
2
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743779...
3
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26743779...
From he. art_project:
These 3 brilliant pieces of work have been created especially for our #anonartproject by a couple of multi-talented musicians who clearly have a real talent for visual art. Initially introduced to us by @robert.thecure.com back in 2021, they have very generously produced
These 3 brilliant pieces of work have been created especially for our #anonartproject by a couple of multi-talented musicians who clearly have a real talent for visual art. Initially introduced to us by @robert.thecure.com back in 2021, they have very generously produced
November 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Final hours to bid.
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Here’s our dates for the rest of the year - ticket links at mikistuff.com/live
We'll have copies of the imminent Lush Gala reissues to buy, along with new shirts 💽👕
These will be our last shows for a while - need to work on the next album (and have some knackered-out time!)
We'll have copies of the imminent Lush Gala reissues to buy, along with new shirts 💽👕
These will be our last shows for a while - need to work on the next album (and have some knackered-out time!)
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Here’s our dates for the rest of the year - ticket links at mikistuff.com/live
We'll have copies of the imminent Lush Gala reissues to buy, along with new shirts 💽👕
These will be our last shows for a while - need to work on the next album (and have some knackered-out time!)
We'll have copies of the imminent Lush Gala reissues to buy, along with new shirts 💽👕
These will be our last shows for a while - need to work on the next album (and have some knackered-out time!)
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There’s just 24 hours to go until this year’s anonymous heART auction closes!
Get your final bids in so you don’t miss out on your favourite pieces! 🎨❤️
https://ow.ly/A03N50XnFHo
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
Get your final bids in so you don’t miss out on your favourite pieces! 🎨❤️
https://ow.ly/A03N50XnFHo
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
There’s just 24 hours to go until this year’s anonymous heART auction closes!
Get your final bids in so you don’t miss out on your favourite pieces! 🎨❤️
https://ow.ly/A03N50XnFHo
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
Get your final bids in so you don’t miss out on your favourite pieces! 🎨❤️
https://ow.ly/A03N50XnFHo
#anonartproject #Art #ArtAuction #HeartResearchUK
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From Capitol Music:
Congratulations @thecure.com on your 2026 #GRAMMYS nominations ★
Best Alternative Music Performance
Alone
Best Alternative Music Album
Songs Of A Lost World
Congratulations @thecure.com on your 2026 #GRAMMYS nominations ★
Best Alternative Music Performance
Alone
Best Alternative Music Album
Songs Of A Lost World
November 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
From Capitol Music:
Congratulations @thecure.com on your 2026 #GRAMMYS nominations ★
Best Alternative Music Performance
Alone
Best Alternative Music Album
Songs Of A Lost World
Congratulations @thecure.com on your 2026 #GRAMMYS nominations ★
Best Alternative Music Performance
Alone
Best Alternative Music Album
Songs Of A Lost World
The Cure Earn First Grammy Nominations in 24 Years
The band has received nods for Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Performance at the 2026 Grammys
The band has received nods for Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Performance at the 2026 Grammys
The Cure Earn First Grammy Nominations in 24 Years
The legendary band received nods for Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Performance at the 2026 Grammys.
consequence.net
November 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Cure Earn First Grammy Nominations in 24 Years
The band has received nods for Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Performance at the 2026 Grammys
The band has received nods for Best Alternative Album and Best Alternative Performance at the 2026 Grammys
From Fender:
The journey with Johnny Marr continues...
Enter for a chance to win Johnny Marr's unique take on a classic Jaguar® and be the first to know about its upcoming release.
www.fender.com/pages/teaser...
The journey with Johnny Marr continues...
Enter for a chance to win Johnny Marr's unique take on a classic Jaguar® and be the first to know about its upcoming release.
www.fender.com/pages/teaser...
November 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
From Fender:
The journey with Johnny Marr continues...
Enter for a chance to win Johnny Marr's unique take on a classic Jaguar® and be the first to know about its upcoming release.
www.fender.com/pages/teaser...
The journey with Johnny Marr continues...
Enter for a chance to win Johnny Marr's unique take on a classic Jaguar® and be the first to know about its upcoming release.
www.fender.com/pages/teaser...
From @nightsswimming.bsky.social:
Our little tour starts in just a few days!
- 12/11: Gullivers, Manchester
- 13/11: The Bodega, Nottingham
- 14/11: The Grace, London (low tickets!)
- 15/11: Thekla, Bristol
We can’t wait to do these shows and play you all some new songs,as well as older songs.
Our little tour starts in just a few days!
- 12/11: Gullivers, Manchester
- 13/11: The Bodega, Nottingham
- 14/11: The Grace, London (low tickets!)
- 15/11: Thekla, Bristol
We can’t wait to do these shows and play you all some new songs,as well as older songs.
November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
From @nightsswimming.bsky.social:
Our little tour starts in just a few days!
- 12/11: Gullivers, Manchester
- 13/11: The Bodega, Nottingham
- 14/11: The Grace, London (low tickets!)
- 15/11: Thekla, Bristol
We can’t wait to do these shows and play you all some new songs,as well as older songs.
Our little tour starts in just a few days!
- 12/11: Gullivers, Manchester
- 13/11: The Bodega, Nottingham
- 14/11: The Grace, London (low tickets!)
- 15/11: Thekla, Bristol
We can’t wait to do these shows and play you all some new songs,as well as older songs.
Congratulations to @thecure.com , who get 2 Grammy nominations!
Songs of a Lost World for Alternative Album of the Year
Alone for Best Alternative Music Performance
Songs of a Lost World for Alternative Album of the Year
Alone for Best Alternative Music Performance
A reminder that 2026 Grammy nominations are announced Friday morning, and The Cure's Songs of a Lost World is eligible this year (was released 2 Late in the year for 2025 awards). Here's their submissions. Let's see if any of them get nominated. Good luck, Cure!
November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Congratulations to @thecure.com , who get 2 Grammy nominations!
Songs of a Lost World for Alternative Album of the Year
Alone for Best Alternative Music Performance
Songs of a Lost World for Alternative Album of the Year
Alone for Best Alternative Music Performance
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"Each day drags by until finally night time descends on me"
'I Go To Sleep' released as a single November 1981.
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'I Go To Sleep' released as a single November 1981.
-PretendersHQ
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"Each day drags by until finally night time descends on me"
'I Go To Sleep' released as a single November 1981.
-PretendersHQ
'I Go To Sleep' released as a single November 1981.
-PretendersHQ
You can watch the nominations live here at 11am eastern, 8am pacific. www.youtube.com/live/ypcQnni...
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
You can watch the nominations live here at 11am eastern, 8am pacific. www.youtube.com/live/ypcQnni...