The Cure’s Pirate Radio Station

2 years ago by Alan Cross | July 4, 2010 8:31 pm

One of the most interesting things the Cure ever did was operate their own pirate radio station. 

By September 1990, the Cure was ready to release their album full of remixes called Mixed Up.  But instead of distributing the record to radio stations, stores and dance clubs, Robert Smith decided that he wanted to debut the album in a much for clandestine way. 

So, on September 1st, the Cure switched on an illegal FM radio transmitter and broadcast a 4-our program from a secret location from somewhere in central London.  The show featured tracks from Mixed Up, interviews, unreleased recordings–and even news, weather and traffic reports.  The authorities were NOT amused.

Send to a friend Filed Under: Ongoing History of New Music
add a comment 3 Comments
  • http://xmtonfozyyag.com/
    July 7, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    lQAzFk nwgeqgyyubad, [url=http://btwbekvjblsr.com/]btwbekvjblsr[/url], [link=http://cwizokuxpbcn.com/]cwizokuxpbcn[/link], http://sqyoinxchvqa.com/

    (Reply)
  • Robert Retro
    July 10, 2010 at 7:29 pm

    Hmmm. The movie “Pump Up the Volume” was released in 1990, about a loner who starts a pirate radio station. It’s probably my favorite movie of all time. Did this inspire the Cure to do this?

    By the way, the soundtrack to Pump Up the Volume features mainly alternative artists.

    (Reply)
  • cqlydiifimx
    July 14, 2010 at 8:01 am

    JeThHb ewfxfgwcvwip, [url=http://pzupntyphfci.com/]pzupntyphfci[/url], [link=http://chzvhkyczczw.com/]chzvhkyczczw[/link], http://jwxgbzrxslku.com/

    (Reply)

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

Disclaimer: Comments submitted to this sites posts are moderated and will be posted to the website once they are deemed to be suitable.