Tears for Fears

Pop essentials and a little bit more

Me And My Nightmare – ‘Mad World’

April 22, 2021

Tears For Fears released ‘Mad World’ back in 1982. It charted pretty much everywhere – except the US. Nonetheless, over the years, it’s developed a life of its own, and nearly 40 years later it’s an acknowledged classic, with a new found relevance, which Mea Fisher, and her band Me And My Nightmare, have taken on board with their 2021 update.

LA Alt Rock Band Trope Cover Tears for Fears Classic ‘Shout’

April 27, 2020

When I started sixth form in secondary school, we were taken away on a camp, to focus and unite us. We had to split into small groups and work on projects that we’d been allocated. I can’t remember anything further, apart from that one group used the Tears For Fears song, ‘Shout’, and it resonated with everyone so much so that it became the theme of the rest of our camp, and we sang it all the way back to school (until we were told to be quiet as the upper sixth form were doing exams).

Alison Moyet To Release Album ‘The Other Live Collection’ 20 April Ahead Of 11 Date UK/Eire Tour With Tears For Fears

March 21, 2018

Ahead of her special guest appearance for Tears For Fears on their 11 date UK and Ireland arena tour in April and May this year, Alison Moyet has released her new album, ‘The Other Live Collection’, on April 20, through Cooking Vinyl.

The Essential Weekly Playlist of: Peppermint Heaven

February 9, 2018

We’ve had a good working relationship with Peppermint Heaven for several years now, and they even did an Essential Weekly Playlist for us back in 2016. The duo comprising Juno and Spark, based in Los Angeles, are strongly influenced by the likes of Tears For Fears, Pet Shop Boys, Simple Minds, New Order, Howard Jones, Psychedelic Furs…..among others – so it’s no surpise to see a few of those names turn up in their Essential Weekly Playlist.

Tears For Fears - Photo Credit Jake Walters

Tears For Fears Add Three Extra Dates To Their ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’

November 9, 2017

After shows in Cardiff, Glasgow, Bournemouth and Brighton all sold out, Tears For Fears have added three more dates to their ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’.

Tears For Fears ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’ Play 8 UK & Ireland Dates With Special Guest Alison Moyet

October 30, 2017

After a triumphant concert on Radio 2 last night and with a sold-out show at The Royal Albert Hall, Tears For Fears announce plans for their first UK and Ireland Tour since 2005 with 8 dates in 2018, including an O2 Arena show Thursday 10th May.
These shows will be the first leg of the ‘Rule The World Tour 2018’ with tickets on sale 9am November 3rd from their official website.

Tears For Fears Set To ‘Rule The World’ With Release Of First Greatest Hits Album On November 10

October 13, 2017

Following a sold-out summer arena tour highlighted by their triumphant UK return in front of 65,000-plus fans as special guests of The Killers during…

Tears For Fears Announce Show At The Royal Albert Hall – Oct 27th

September 26, 2017

Dynamic duo Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith – better known as the legendary Tears For Fears – cap an incredible year with a special concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday October 27th.

Have Yourself A Merry Alternative Christmas – DONNIE DARKO: RE-RELEASED IN 4K TO CELEBRATE ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY

November 22, 2016

Fancy the ultimate alternative Christmas experience this year? Then why not meet up with some fellow Grinches and join Arrow Films in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Donnie Darko as they re-release the cult classic’s Director’s Cut with a special 4K restoration this December.