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CHVRCHES have brought out The Cure’s Robert Smith at their gig this evening (March 16) in London – watch footage of the moment at Brixton Academy below.Exactly two weeks ago, the two acts performed together at the same venue during the NME awards. That was the first time the two acts had performed together and physically met, having duetted virtually on a track during lockdown.That song, ‘How Not To Drown’, won the Best Song By A UK Artist prize at the NME awards.

CHVRCHES have announced details of a huge new North American tour for 2022 – check out the new list of dates below.The Scottish trio are fresh off a three-song performance at this week’s (March 2) BandLab NME Awards 2022 in London, where they performed with The Cure‘s Robert Smith.After a UK tour that begins next week (March 10), the band will head to the US and Mexico from the end of April, playing a host of shows that take them up until the end of June. The new headline dates begin in late May.See the band’s full list of tour dates below.MARCH 202210 – Dundee, Fat Sam’s12 – Glasgow, SWG3 Poetry Club14 – Edinburgh, O2 Academy15 – Newcastle, City Hall16 – London, Brixton Academy18 – Birmingham, O2 Academy19 – Manchester, AcademyAPRIL 202229 – Atlanta, Shaky Knees FestivalMAY 202213 – Mexico City, Tecate Emblema18 – Monterrey, Showcenter21 – Guadalajara, Corona Capital27 – Napa, BottleRock Festival30 – Tampa, Jannus31 – Miami, Revolution LiveJUNE 20221 – Orlando, House of Blues2 – Raleigh, The Ritz4 – Charlotte, The Fillmore5 – Washington, DC, 9:30 Club9 – Buffalo, Artpark10 – Grand Rapids, 20 Monroe Live11 – Indianapolis, WonderRoad Music Festival13 – Madison, The Sylvee15 – Omaha, The Admiral16 – Kansas City, Uptown Theater18 – Manchester, Bonnaroo FestivalDuring their set at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, the band performed their track ‘Asking For A Friend’ from 2021 album ‘Screen Violence’ and then teamed up with Smith for a world exclusive live premiere of ‘How Not To Drown’.

CHVRCHES and Robert Smith treated the BandLab NME Awards 2022 this evening (March 2) to a stunning performance of ‘Asking For A Friend’, their collaboration ‘How Not To Drown’ and The Cure’s ‘Just Like Heaven’.The Scottish trio and Smith’s performance on the O2 Academy Brixton stage midway through the Awards marked the first time that they had all performed ‘How Not To Drown’ live together, which earlier in the night won the Best Song By A UK Artist prize.The collaboration appeared on CHVRCHES’ 2021 album ‘Screen Violence’, as did the band’s set opener ‘Asking For A Friend’.After performing ‘Asking For A Friend’, frontwoman Lauren Mayberry then introduced Smith on stage. Smith displayed a sticker of the Ukrainian flag on his guitar in a show of support to the nation as they then delivered a storming rendition of ‘How Not To Drown’.“The NME were really nice to us and gave us a miniature gig during their ceremony,” Mayberry said of their performance, before introducing ‘Just Like Heaven’ by saying: “I’m sure you’ll know this one.” Mayberry and Smith then shared vocals on the Cure classic.Also performing at the ongoing BandLab NME Awards 2022 are BERWYN, Rina Sawayama and Bring Me The Horizon.

Chvrches have said it’s “inevitable” that the band will score a game in the future, having already contributed music to some big titles already.Speaking to the BBC, multi-instrumentalist Martin Doherty discussed how the band were looking for “the kind of project where music has a pivotal role”, adding that the band is keen to create their own score for a game.“I think it’s inevitable that we’re going to score a game at some point.

Chvrches have released three new songs as part of an album expansion of ‘Screen Violence‘.‘Killer’, ‘Bitter End’ and ‘Screaming’ all feature on ‘Screen Violence: Director’s Cut‘, an expanded edition of their fourth album that was released earlier this year.‘Screen Violence: Director’s Cut’ has been released two days ahead of Halloween “as a thank you to fans for the phenomenal reception to ‘Screen Violence’,” press material reads.Singer Lauren Mayberry said: “This album was thematically so

Chvrches have announced that an expanded edition of their recent album ‘Screen Violence’ will arrive later this week.‘Screen Violence: Director’s Cut’ will be released this Friday (October 29) and contain three additional tracks that were “intended to be included” on the original record.A post shared by CHVRCHES (@chvrches)NME gave ‘Screen Violence’ four stars upon its release in August, labelling it the band’s best album yet.“The Glasgow-formed trio might have used the dark side of technology

Chvrches have covered the iconic theme music from The Lost Boys for a new Netflix film – listen to the Scottish trio’s take on ‘Cry Little Sister’ below.The band’s version of the Gerard McMann track appears on the soundtrack of the new film Nightbooks, which is released today (September 15).Speaking about taking on the cover, the band said: “We were so excited to work on this project as we are big fans of everyone involved.“Cinema — horror in particular — has always been a big part of Chvrches

Chvrches made an appearance on CBS This Morning over the weekend, performing a trio of songs from their just-released fourth album, ‘Screen Violence’.The group delivered a faithful representation of the album, performing its two lead singles, ‘Good Girls’ and ‘He Said She Said’, as well as the deep cut ‘California’.

Chvrches‘ Ian Cook has opened up about the pleasure of working with The Cure legend Robert Smith, calling the singer “really hands-on” and “technical” in their collaboration on ‘How Not To Drown’.The Scottish trio – also including singer Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty, both of whom spoke about ‘How Not To Drown’ as being reflective on low points in their lives prior to working with their “all-time hero” for the ‘Screen Violence’ single.Speaking to musicfeeds in a new interview, Cook said:

Chvrches have announced details of two intimate Scottish shows next year.The band, who release fourth album ‘Screen Violence’ this week (August 27), will head home for a pair of small gigs before their full UK tour begins next March.For the two ‘outstore’ shows, organised in association with local record stores, the band will first play in Dundee at Fat Sam’s on March 10, before playing a Glasgow show at SWG3 two days later.Their UK tour then begins on March 14 with a gig on March 14, while

Chvrches have shared their new cover of Echo And The Bunnymen‘s ‘The Killing Moon’ – you can listen to their rendition below.The three-piece have taken on the 1984 track, which appeared on Echo And The Bunnymen’s album ‘Ocean Rain’, for Amazon Music’s ‘DV8’ playlist and station.“We’ve been waiting to do this forever, so it only feels right that ‘The Killing Moon’ be our first proper cover this year,” Chvrches said in a statement today (August 13).“PS: Watch Donnie Darko this weekend for an

Chvrches have teamed up with legendary horror film director John Carpenter for a series of remixes.Carpenter, who is known for horror classics including The Thing and Halloween, has done his own spin on the trio’s recent single ‘Good Girls‘ taken from their forthcoming album, ‘Screen Violence‘.Chvrches have also returned the favour and remixed ‘Turning The Bones’, taken from his recently released album, ‘Lost Themes III: Alive After Death‘.

Chvrches have shared a video for their latest single, ‘Good Girls’ – you can watch the Scott Kiernan-directed clip below.The Scottish trio premiered the song earlier this week on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show.

Chvrches have shared a new single called ‘Good Girls’ and with it details of a UK tour for next March.The Scottish trio, fronted by Lauren Mayberry, premiered the song as Hottest Record on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show today (July 12).

Chvrches have confirmed the release of their new single ‘Good Girls’ later tonight (July 12).The track is the latest to be previewed from the three-piece’s upcoming new album ‘Screen Violence’, which is set for release on August 27.‘Good Girls’ will premiere on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show this evening at 6:10pm UK time.The band teased its release over the weekend with a film-style poster which includes the words “I won’t apologise again…”.Good Girls premieres tomorrow on @anniemacmanus @BBCR1.

CHVRCHES will drop new album Screen Violence August 27. It's the Scottish trio's fourth album to date and so far we have heard the singles "He Said She Said" and "How Not To Drown." The latter features vocals from the one and only Robert Smith of The Cure.

The Cure frontman Robert Smith has delivered a new remix of his recently-released collaboration with Chvrches, ‘How Not To Drown’.The sprawling remix, which reaches over seven minutes in length, strips back most of the original’s explosive production making way for a more ominous feel.‘How Not To Drown’ is the second single we’ve heard from Chvrches’ imminent fourth album, ‘Screen Violence’, due out in August 27.Listen to Smith’s remix of the song below:In a statement posted to social media at

Chvrches have spoken about their new single collaboration with The Cure‘s Robert Smith, revealing that he was always their top choice among musicians alive or dead.The band, who are this week’s NME cover stars, said that the slim chance their hero would agree to sing on one of their songs was a pinch-me moment in their decade-long career.Singer Lauren Mayberry recalled to NME that she and bandmate Martin Doherty got drunk on wine one Halloween and received an email from Smith containing his

Chvrches’ Lauren Mayberry and Martin Doherty have reflected on their latest release ‘How Not To Drown’, featuring The Cure’s Robert Smith, explaining what the milestone collaboration means for them.On social media, Doherty said the song’s release marked the “proudest moment of [his] life in music”, having worked with his musical idol, Smith.“I don’t remember where I was, but I remember how I felt.

Chvrches have shared details of their new album ‘Screen Violence’ and released their song collaboration with The Cure‘s Robert Smith, ‘How Not To Drown’.The Scottish trio’s fourth record arrives on August 27 via Emi (UK)/Glassnote (US) and is their first since 2018’s ‘Love Is Dead‘.

Chvrches have teased the release of their forthcoming track ‘How Not To Drown’, appearing to feature The Cure frontman Robert Smith.Yesterday (May 30), the band posted a cryptic teaser on Twitter that, on first glance, is just various lines of randomised letters.However, with the help of the teaser’s caption “BGU=CHV”, fans could crack the code by translating each letter into the letter that follows it in the alphabet.

Chvrches have shared a powerful new video for recent single ‘He Said She Said’ – watch it below.The Scottish pop trio released the new track on Monday (April 19) after teasing it for a week in a series of cryptic posts.

Chvrches have shared their first new music in two years – listen to brand new single ‘He Said She Said’ below.The Scottish pop trio have been teasing the new track for the past week, sharing a series of cryptic posts with messages such as: “It’s all in your head.”Vocalist Lauren Mayberry said in a statement that the new track was borne out of thinking and reflecting during the coronavirus lockdown and “examining experiences I had previously glossed over or deeply buried.”She said: “I feel like I

Chvrches have announced they will be premiering their new single ‘He Said She Said’ tomorrow evening (April 19).The synth-pop trio – comprised of Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook – are due to release their fourth studio album sometime this year, having written and recorded it over the course of the coronavirus pandemic.Today (April 18), the band took to social media to announce their first new music since ‘Here With Me’, their 2019 collaboration with Marshmello.

Chvrches appear to be teasing new music with a series of cryptic posts – you can check them out below.The synth-pop trio – comprised of Lauren Mayberry, Martin Doherty and Iain Cook – are due to release their fourth studio album in 2021, having written and recorded it over the course of the coronavirus pandemic.Taking to social media last week, the group began posting screenshots displaying iPhone-style notifications, which included the message “It’s all in your head” above the options “Trust”

Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry was taking a break from making her band’s upcoming fourth album when she began a self-isolated quarantine at her home in Los Angeles the weekend of March 13 — the same weekend that Season 3 of the teen drama “Elite” debuted on Netflix to an especially binge-hungry audience.

Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry was taking a break from making her band’s upcoming fourth album when she began a self-isolated quarantine at her home in Los Angeles the weekend of March 13 — the same weekend that Season 3 of the teen drama “Elite” debuted on Netflix to an especially binge-hungry audience.