Surprise comeback

Cult band The Cure announces brand new single

British rock band The Cure are set to release their first new song in 16 years this week. According to an Instagram post by the band, the single "Alone" will be played for the first time on the British radio station "BBC Radio 6 Music" on Thursday. The Cure last released new songs in 2008 as part of their 13th studio album "4:13 Dream".

The band posted a 15-second clip of the new song on Instagram and on a website, in which frontman Robert Smith's voice can be heard over a melancholy melody. Fans expressed their enthusiasm and anticipation for the music in the comments.

"Alone" could be part of a new album that The Cure has been announcing for some time. There are no details about the band's possible 14th studio album. However, the rock band has posted "I - XI - MMXXIV" in Roman numerals on the website www.songsofalost.world, which could indicate a release on November 1st. Incidentally, you can only access this page by entering these numbers. The Cure formed in 1978 and have released 13 studio albums to date. The band's biggest hits include "A Forest", "Boys Don't Cry" and "Friday I'm In Love".