Echo and the Bunnymen Archives

Morrissey Announces New Album 'I Am Not a Dog on a Chain'

Morrissey, Bauhaus, Blondie to Headline Cruel World Festival in May 2022

It'll be just like heaven for fans of Emo Brit retro lineups. The Cruel World festival which was originally slated to take place in 2020…

Katherine Turman / June 7, 2021

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The Cure: Our 1988 Cover Story on Robert Smith

This article originally appeared in the March 1988 issue of SPIN. "I've dealt with the worst already," says the Cure's Robert Smith about the…

Brad Balfour / September 2, 2019

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Peter Gabriel: Our 1986 Interview

This article originally appeared in the September 1986 issue of SPIN. She shaved her head as penance. A darkly handsome young woman with…

Timothy White / August 4, 2019

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New Order: Our 1985 Interview

This article originally appeared in the September 1985 issue of SPIN. Jesus Christ, life is depressing. It's surprising that anyone bothers to carry…

Jessica Berens / July 21, 2019

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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival - Day 1

Violent Femmes Working on New Album, Announce Tour With Echo and the Bunnymen

In support of their 2016 album We Can Do Anything, the Violent Femmes have announced a 2017 North American tour with Echo and the Bunnymen.

Taylor Berman / April 4, 2017

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Echo and the Bunnymen Unleash ‘Lovers on the Run’ and ‘Holy Moses’

Echo and the Bunnymen are ramping up the anticipation for their forthcoming 12th album, Meteorites, by unveiling two new tracks: "Lovers on the Run" and "Holy…

Dan Reilly / April 14, 2014

Echo & the Bunnymen’s McCulloch Unplugs for SPIN

"This is fun, isn't it?" mused Echo & the Bunnymen's Ian McCulloch during his recent acoustic set at SPIN's NYC office for staffers and invited…

Peter Gaston / January 5, 2010

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Best & Worst of All Points West: Day 3

BEST SET OF THE DAYFor all the you-know-how-I-know-you're-gay jokes Coldplay has to endure, give them credit for embracing the joke themselves."Let's practice some singing," Chris…

Ray Padgett / August 3, 2009

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SPIN.com’s Best of the Week

This week, Jay-Z unleashed a new song, "D.O.A.," from his upcoming release, Blueprint 3 -- while the Killers premiered the epic video for Day and…

SPIN Staff / June 13, 2009

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Depeche Mode, Echo and the Bunnymen Go Bossa Nova

French group Nouvelle Vague -- who are known for their bossa nova-styled covers ofnew wave and punk classics -- are featuring Martin Gore (Depeche Mode),…

Melissa Goldstein / June 9, 2009

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Echo & the Bunnymen, Justin Hawkins, Black Lips & More for SPIN’s Annual SXSW Bash

Dark romantic legends Echo & the Bunnymen are set to headline SPIN's annual Friday afternoon soiree at Stubb's BBQ during next month's South by Southwest…

SPIN Staff / February 24, 2009

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Echo & the Bunnymen: Heaven Down Here

This story first appeared in the December 2008 issue of SPIN. The gods, being gods, have intervened. The autumn sky over Radio City Music…

Mark Spitz / November 21, 2008

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Welcome Back: Echo and the Bunnymen & Good Rats!

Back in 1997 I hit the retro-rock live-gig trifecta, catching three longtime personal favorites -- Cheap Trick (all original members), Kiss (all original members in…

Doug Brod / October 7, 2008

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Echo and the Bunnymen Get Nostalgic in New York

Liverpool-bred post-punk legends Echo and the Bunnymen commanded New York City's iconic Radio City Music Hall Wednesday night with a set of lush anthems that…

Benjamin Felton / October 2, 2008