Robert Smith

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Close to Him: Tom Sheehan’s Pictures of The Cure

Pictures of You, a new photo book from Welbeck Publishing, explores the changing faces of Robert Smith and The Cure, as seen by former Melody Maker snapper, Tom Sheehan

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A Quick Fix: The Cure’s Head On The Door Revisited

Ned Raggett looks back 35 years to when Robert Smith's newly formed quintet version of The Cure were poised for global recognition

Rock's Backpages

Disintegration: A Classic 1989 Interview with Robert Smith of The Cure

More from those heroic folk at the Rock's Backpages archive. This time, Robert Sandall interviews Robert Smith of The Cure in 1989 about their landmark album, Disintegration. Live shots by Maria Jefferis/Shot2bits.net

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Nick Cave And More Discuss Their Voices In New Book

Robert Smith, Stevie Nicks and Thom Yorke also contribute to 'The Singers Talk – The Greatest Singers Of Our Time Discuss The One Thing They're Never Asked About: Their Voices'

US Senate Bill Could Force Ticket Sellers To Stop Hidden Fees

The bill has bipartisan support, and is being debated in response to controversial practices by Ticketmaster and others

The Cure’s Robert Smith Pushes Back Against Ticketmaster Fees

The ticketing company will refund money to fans who bought tickets for the band's US tour after Smith criticised "unduly high" additional fees

The Cure Reveal ‘Wish’ 30th Anniversary Reissue

The updated edition includes 24 previously unreleased tracks by the band

Deftones Share Robert Smith Remix Of ‘Teenager’

The Cure frontman's take on the track is lifted from a forthcoming remix album of Deftones' 'White Pony'

More Confirmed For Robert Smith’s Meltdown

Low, Death Cab For Cutie and more to play Southbank Centre for Robert Smith-curated Meltdown

INTERVIEW/GALLERY: Pat Blashill

The rock lensman and writer talks us through a selection of images, including shots of Sun Ra, My Bloody Valentine and George Clinton, from his recently launched website Poison

The Cure’s Robert Smith Explains Radiohead Bashing

Says he is "QUESTIONING THE DUMB ACCEPTANCE OF THE 'FREEART IS THE 'NEW' PARADIGM" (apologies for caps)

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Savages Start Recording Second Album

The London four-piece to follow up Silence Yourself either later this year or early next; watch live performance of new song Adore below

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Gangster Trippin’: Ice-T Interviewed On Music, Films & America

Twenty years after his best album, O.G. Original Gangster, and his best film, New Jack City, Ice-T tells Joel McIver that things just ain't what they used to be

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Don't Be Scared Of Music: An Interview With Dobie

Dobie is one of London's best-kept secrets, a musician, producer and photographer who has worked with Tricky, London Posse, Soul II Soul and more. Now he's back with a second solo album, and speaks to Joe Clay about why his career has been all about pursuing enjoyment

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Robert Smith

Articles 3

Close to Him: Tom Sheehan’s Pictures of The Cure

A Quick Fix: The Cure’s Head On The Door Revisited

Disintegration: A Classic 1989 Interview with Robert Smith of The Cure

News 8

Nick Cave And More Discuss Their Voices In New Book

US Senate Bill Could Force Ticket Sellers To Stop Hidden Fees

The Cure’s Robert Smith Pushes Back Against Ticketmaster Fees

The Cure Reveal ‘Wish’ 30th Anniversary Reissue

Deftones Share Robert Smith Remix Of ‘Teenager’

More Confirmed For Robert Smith’s Meltdown

INTERVIEW/GALLERY: Pat Blashill

The Cure’s Robert Smith Explains Radiohead Bashing

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Boards Of Canada Share New Track, ‘Tape 05’

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Organic Intelligence LV: Dies Irae in Popular Culture

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Thickened Moments: Life Day by Kristen Gallerneaux

Guest Playlist: Mark Jenkin

Low Culture Podcast: Children Of The Stones

A Different Beast: Abigail Snail Interviewed

Virtual Mentors: Arooj Aftab’s Favourite Albums

Massive Attack Collaborate with Tom Waits on New Song, ‘Boots On The Ground’

Portraits of the Artist: Künstlerromane in an Age of Uncertainty

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Articles 3

Close to Him: Tom Sheehan’s Pictures of The Cure

A Quick Fix: The Cure’s Head On The Door Revisited

Disintegration: A Classic 1989 Interview with Robert Smith of The Cure

News 8

Nick Cave And More Discuss Their Voices In New Book

US Senate Bill Could Force Ticket Sellers To Stop Hidden Fees

The Cure’s Robert Smith Pushes Back Against Ticketmaster Fees

The Cure Reveal ‘Wish’ 30th Anniversary Reissue

Deftones Share Robert Smith Remix Of ‘Teenager’

More Confirmed For Robert Smith’s Meltdown

INTERVIEW/GALLERY: Pat Blashill

The Cure’s Robert Smith Explains Radiohead Bashing

Help Support The Quietus in 2025

Most Popular

Kraftwerk Lose Long-Running Copyright Dispute

Boards Of Canada Share New Track, ‘Tape 05’

Reissue of the Week: The Beastie Boys’ To The 5 Boroughs

Organic Intelligence LV: Dies Irae in Popular Culture

Abigail Snail Rad Berms

Thickened Moments: Life Day by Kristen Gallerneaux

Guest Playlist: Mark Jenkin

Low Culture Podcast: Children Of The Stones

A Different Beast: Abigail Snail Interviewed

Virtual Mentors: Arooj Aftab’s Favourite Albums

Massive Attack Collaborate with Tom Waits on New Song, ‘Boots On The Ground’

Portraits of the Artist: Künstlerromane in an Age of Uncertainty

My New Band Believe My New Band Believe

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Savages Start Recording Second Album

Gangster Trippin’: Ice-T Interviewed On Music, Films & America

Don't Be Scared Of Music: An Interview With Dobie

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