The Cure launch secret ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ website and WhatsApp channel

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The Cure have launched a secret website and WhatsApp channel ahead of the release of their long-awaited new album ‘Songs Of A Lost World’.The band haven’t released a studio album since 2008’s ‘4:13 Dream‘, but have sprung into action in recent weeks by teasing the new album on social media before sending postcards out to fans confirming the album’s title and release date (November 1, 2024) and erecting a ‘Songs Of A Lost World’ poster at the Crawley pub where they played their first gig.Now, it looks like more information could be on the way via a new secret website.To gain access, fans need to visit www.songsofalost.world and then enter the album release date in Roman numerals: I.

XI. MMXXIV. You’ll then get a glimpse of what could be new artwork in the form of a decaying statue, as well as being invited to sign up to a mailing list and join The Cure’s WhatsApp community.Upon messaging the WhatsApp channel, one is soon sent a lyric from new song ‘Alone’: “This is the end of every song that we sing… Where did it go?”It is expected that the fans will be sharing more new information and potentially new music via these channels.AND THEN…#SONGSOFALOSTWORLDPosted by The Cure on Monday, September 16, 2024The news comes ahead of the release of two new songs as live recordings that will be a double A-side for climate charity ‘Earth Percent’.Released via Naked Record Club – a record label that releases limited edition records on sustainable vinyl, ‘The Cure – Novembre: Live in France 2022’ is a double A-Side 12” Eco-Vinyl single featuring two live tracks (‘And Nothing Is Forever’ and ‘I Can Never Say Goodbye’) that were recorded during the French leg of the band’s ‘Shows Of A Lost World’ tour.Back in 2022, The Cure also performed.