Artist· Scottish rock band

Simple Minds

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Simple Minds have announced their new album 'Sacrosanct', set for release with the single 'Beginner Boys', and are planning a series of live dates in France and an Australian tour in 2027 with Gary Numan. The band also performed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony and continue to highlight their political activism through songs like 'Mandela Day'.

Artist· Scottish rock band

Simple Minds

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Echoes and Dust Sep 3

The Night Eternal – Cold Velvet

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Benzine Magazine Aug 22

Nos 50 albums préférés des années 80 : 39. Depeche Mode – Music For The Masses (1987)

Depeche Mode Simple Minds Dead Can Dance U2 Iron Maiden New Order John Mellencamp

4 articles Aug 20

DECEITS The Cure Bauhaus Computer Kill Haunt Me Christian Death Morrissey

ExtravaFrench, Pavillon 666, Post-Punk.com +1

RTBF – Musique Aug 12

"13 disques de platine contre 3 pour Blur" : Oasis a-t-il vraiment gagné la guerre de la Britpop ?

Oasis Blur Supergrass Pulp Noel Gallagher George Harrison John Lennon Gary Glitter

XS Noize Aug 11

Mystery Jets on Grief, Hope & A Hole to See the Sky Through | XS Noize Podcast #295

Mystery Jets Blaine Harrison Ollie Taylor Yoko Ono Leo Abrahams Glen Hansard Steve Lillywhite

Billboard Aug 5

Delta Goodrem, Simple Minds Belt Out Classics at 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony

Simple Minds Delta Goodrem Cammy Barnes

American Songwriter Aug 3

4 Rock Songs From 1985 That Every 80s Kid Can Still Sing Word for Word Today

Bruce Springsteen Simple Minds Night Ranger Survivor

Louder Sound Aug 1

“It really seriously disturbed me, singing my songs about peace and love and there’s fighting in front of me. But it was very good for the album”: Steve Hillage’s career in and out of psych prog icons Gong

Steve Hillage Gong Khan System 7 Tony Banks It Bites Simple Minds

Blabbermouth Jul 31

BLACK STONE CHERRY Is Preparing To Record Another New EP

Black Stone Cherry Simple Minds Tyler Connolly Theory of a Deadman Buckcherry

American Songwriter Jul 27

3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 1980s Synth Pop

Tears for Fears Rick Astley Simple Minds

Famille Rock Jul 25

Nazareth Les Écossais

Nazareth The Band The Everly Brothers Roy Orbison Axl Rose Guns N’ Roses Metallica

RTBF – Musique Jul 25

Comme Visage ou Sad Lovers and Giants, ils avaient fait les beaux jours de la Cold Wave pourtant ils sont tombés dans l’oubli…

Visage Sad Lovers and Giants Simple Minds Depeche Mode Tuxedomoon The Cure Bauhaus Joy Division

5 articles Jul 21

Bad Bunny Simple Minds Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Madness Patti Smith Iggy Pop The Toy Dolls

Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace (DNA), La Dépêche du Midi, La Libre Belgique – Musique & Festivals +2

RTBF – Musique Jul 21

"Mandela Day" la pièce maîtresse de l’engagement politique de Simple Minds

Sun Burns Out Jul 21

Orwell / Composite [Picture Disques / Hot Puma Records]

Orwell Composite Fugu Simple Minds Les Innocents L’Affaire Louis’ Trio

The Music Jul 17

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr Reveals CHVRCHES' Iain Cook Appears On Forthcoming Album

Simple Minds CHVRCHES Iain Cook Jim Kerr Gary Numan Icehouse

BBC Music Jul 14

Music fans have spoken - the contenders for a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Midge Ure Ultravox Band Aid Lulu Jim Kerr Simple Minds

11 articles Jul 10

AC/DC Bon Scott The Allman Brothers Band Quiet Riot Ratt The Jimi Hendrix Experience Sister Sledge Soft Cell

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Famille Rock +6

Louder Sound Jul 9

“In our first interview with NME we uttered the word ‘Genesis’ and I thought, ‘What did we say that for?!’” They tried to hide it at times, but Simple Minds had a heart of pure prog underneath the 80s arena rock

Simple Minds Genesis Peter Gabriel Syd Barrett Pink Floyd Gong Steve Hillage Neu!

Magnet Magazine Jul 9

Happy Birthday Jim Kerr (Simple Minds)

Jim Kerr Simple Minds

Echoes and Dust Sep 3

The Night Eternal – Cold Velvet

The Night Eternal Blind Guardian Michael Schenker Group Angel Witch Judas Priest Iron Maiden Within Temptation

4 articles Aug 20

DECEITS The Cure Bauhaus Computer Kill Haunt Me Christian Death Morrissey

ExtravaFrench, Pavillon 666, Post-Punk.com +1

XS Noize Aug 11

Mystery Jets on Grief, Hope & A Hole to See the Sky Through | XS Noize Podcast #295

Mystery Jets Blaine Harrison Ollie Taylor Yoko Ono Leo Abrahams Glen Hansard Steve Lillywhite

American Songwriter Aug 3

4 Rock Songs From 1985 That Every 80s Kid Can Still Sing Word for Word Today

Bruce Springsteen Simple Minds Night Ranger Survivor

Blabbermouth Jul 31

BLACK STONE CHERRY Is Preparing To Record Another New EP

Black Stone Cherry Simple Minds Tyler Connolly Theory of a Deadman Buckcherry

Famille Rock Jul 25

Nazareth Les Écossais

Nazareth The Band The Everly Brothers Roy Orbison Axl Rose Guns N’ Roses Metallica

5 articles Jul 21

Bad Bunny Simple Minds Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark Madness Patti Smith Iggy Pop The Toy Dolls

Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace (DNA), La Dépêche du Midi, La Libre Belgique – Musique & Festivals +2

Sun Burns Out Jul 21

Orwell / Composite [Picture Disques / Hot Puma Records]

Orwell Composite Fugu Simple Minds Les Innocents L’Affaire Louis’ Trio

BBC Music Jul 14

Music fans have spoken - the contenders for a Scottish Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Midge Ure Ultravox Band Aid Lulu Jim Kerr Simple Minds

Louder Sound Jul 9

“In our first interview with NME we uttered the word ‘Genesis’ and I thought, ‘What did we say that for?!’” They tried to hide it at times, but Simple Minds had a heart of pure prog underneath the 80s arena rock

Simple Minds Genesis Peter Gabriel Syd Barrett Pink Floyd Gong Steve Hillage Neu!

Benzine Magazine Aug 22

Nos 50 albums préférés des années 80 : 39. Depeche Mode – Music For The Masses (1987)

Depeche Mode Simple Minds Dead Can Dance U2 Iron Maiden New Order John Mellencamp

RTBF – Musique Aug 12

"13 disques de platine contre 3 pour Blur" : Oasis a-t-il vraiment gagné la guerre de la Britpop ?

Oasis Blur Supergrass Pulp Noel Gallagher George Harrison John Lennon Gary Glitter

Billboard Aug 5

Delta Goodrem, Simple Minds Belt Out Classics at 2026 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony

Simple Minds Delta Goodrem Cammy Barnes

Louder Sound Aug 1

“It really seriously disturbed me, singing my songs about peace and love and there’s fighting in front of me. But it was very good for the album”: Steve Hillage’s career in and out of psych prog icons Gong

Steve Hillage Gong Khan System 7 Tony Banks It Bites Simple Minds

American Songwriter Jul 27

3 of the Best First No. 1 Hits of 1980s Synth Pop

Tears for Fears Rick Astley Simple Minds

RTBF – Musique Jul 25

Comme Visage ou Sad Lovers and Giants, ils avaient fait les beaux jours de la Cold Wave pourtant ils sont tombés dans l’oubli…

Visage Sad Lovers and Giants Simple Minds Depeche Mode Tuxedomoon The Cure Bauhaus Joy Division

RTBF – Musique Jul 21

"Mandela Day" la pièce maîtresse de l’engagement politique de Simple Minds

The Music Jul 17

Simple Minds' Jim Kerr Reveals CHVRCHES' Iain Cook Appears On Forthcoming Album

Simple Minds CHVRCHES Iain Cook Jim Kerr Gary Numan Icehouse

11 articles Jul 10

AC/DC Bon Scott The Allman Brothers Band Quiet Riot Ratt The Jimi Hendrix Experience Sister Sledge Soft Cell

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Famille Rock +6

Magnet Magazine Jul 9

Happy Birthday Jim Kerr (Simple Minds)

Jim Kerr Simple Minds

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