new wave

2008
Paramore releasing their third studio album

In September 2008, Williams announced that the band were planning on releasing their third studio album in summer 2009.

The Police final show of the tour

The final show of the tour was on 7 August 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The band performed the opening song, “Message in a Bottle”, with the brass band of the New York Metropolitan Police Corp. Later, they performed ” Sunshine of Your Love ” and…
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Shiny Toy Guns In August 2008, it was revealed that Carah Faye Charnow was no longer

In August 2008, it was revealed that Carah Faye Charnow was no longer part of the band and had been replaced by Sisely Treasure , whose vocals are featured on the band’s second album, Season of Poison . Carah Faye Charnow pursued a new band, Versant , in Sweden. Season…
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Paramore embarked on a tour

Starting on July 28, Paramore embarked on a tour named “The Final Riot!”.

Duran Duran On 2 July 2008, in Paris, Mark Ronson performed a unique live set

On 2 July 2008, in Paris, Mark Ronson performed a unique live set with Duran Duran for an exclusive, invitation-only performance. Together, they showcased specially re-worked versions of some of Duran Duran’s classic hits re-created by Ronson, along with tracks from Red Carpet Massacre . Le Bon also performed songs…
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Wire (band) In 2006, Wire’s 1970s albums were remastered and re-released with the

In 2006, Wire’s 1970s albums were remastered and re-released with the original vinyl track listings. In 2007, Read & Burn 03 was released. According to Newman, Gilbert featured in a minimal capacity on this EP; Gilbert would no longer feature in Wire after this release. Later, in 2010, Wire would…
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Paramore 2008 Vans Warped Tour

followed by the 2008 Vans Warped Tour from July 1–6

The Police Sunday night at Hard Rock Calling

the Sunday night at Hard Rock Calling (previously called Hyde Park Calling ) in London on 29 June.

Billy Idol In 2008, “Rebel Yell” appeared as a playable track on the video game

In 2008, “Rebel Yell” appeared as a playable track on the video game Guitar Hero World Tour and “White Wedding” on Rock Band 2 . The Rock Band 2 platform later gained “Mony Mony” and “Rebel Yell” as downloadable tracks. On 24 June 2008, Idol released the greatest hits album…
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The Police Heineken Jammin’ Festival

the Heineken Jammin’ Festival in Venice on 23 June