The Cure Set to Release First New Songs Since 2008
The Cure has introduced Novembre: Live in France 2022, that includes their first new songs since 2008’s 4:13 Dream.
“And Nothing Is Forever” and “I Can Never Say Goodbye” have been a part of the Cure’s live performance set lists for a while, however haven’t beforehand been launched. There will solely be a restricted run of 5,000 individually numbered copies, and the primary 100 singles might be signed by Robert Smith. See the paintings beneath.
Novembre: Live in France 2022 marks another firsts: It’s a profit undertaking, and might be launched on eco-friendly vinyl. All income will go to Brian Eno’s local weather change-focused charity, Earth Percent. The single might be produced by means of the Naked Record Club, which boasts a particular urgent machine that makes use of an estimated 80 to 90% much less electrical energy than conventional vinyl processes.
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The single is due on Oct. 1. Pre-orders start at 9AM ET on Friday by means of Naked Record Club’s web site. Unsigned singles are priced at about $27. Smith’s limited-edition autographed copies can be found by means of the Cure’s official store for about $277.
“I’d like to thank the Cure and Naked Record Club — both true innovators — for their generous support of vital climate projects through the release of the Cure’s Novembre: Live In France 2022,” Eno mentioned in an official assertion. “It’s a powerful example of how the music community can work together to build a better world.”
Naked Record Club additionally makes use of extremely recyclable plastics to create each the singles and their packaging. The band mentioned this undertaking was “brought to Robert Smith’s attention via members of the Cure’s fanbase.”
“And Nothing Is Forever” was recorded on Nov. 8, 2022, at Sud de France Arena in Montpellier, whereas the efficiency of “I Can Never Say Goodbye” is from a Nov. 13 live performance at Le Zenith in Toulouse.
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