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“Algiers” Official Video
The first video from The Afghan Whigs’ new album Do to the Beast.
Dulli + Moby “The Lonely Night (Live)”
Greg Dulli channels his Gutter Twin Mark Lanegan while sitting in with Moby at the Fonda in Hollywood on October 4, 2013.
Afghan Whigs + Usher at SXSW
Video: The Afghan Whigs were joined by pop star Usher and Sinkane at SXSW 2013. Watch the performance and read reviews.
News
Afghan Whigs Pinkpop 2012
Watch The Afghan Whigs perform at Pinkpop 2012. “When We Two Parted” and “66″.
Afghan Whigs NYC 5.23.12 Show Reviews
The Afghan Whigs made their triumphant return with a show on May 23rd, 2012 at Bowery Ballroom in New York City. Reviews below. NPR: Songs of Love Gone Wrong, Done Right The Afghan Whigs feel relevant now in ways that some of their peers cannot. It’s because of what they do musically, and how Dulli rides the band’s blend of R&B insinuation, hip-hop cool and hard rock invasiveness into corners of experience where few rockers of his generation have rested. Hollywood Reporter: The Afghan Whigs…
Afghan Whigs Release “See and Don’t See”
The first new recording from the Afghan Whigs in over five years was released this morning, and is currently streaming live at Rollingstone.com. The single will also be released to radio outlets. “See and Don’t See” is a cover of a song originally recorded by Marie “Queenie” Lyons in 1970. You can stream the original at Youtube. The song will be made available for free download at noon via theafghanwhigs.com and Facebook.
Whigs are Uptown Again: Village Voice
Village Voice offered a preview of the upcoming New York shows with an overview of the Afghan Whigs reunion and a few new quotes from Greg Dulli. “I felt connected to that person, I did. In a lot of ways, [revisiting the back catalog] was emotional anthropology,” Dulli says. “You’re going back and examining someone who used to live and breathe and feel those stories.” Read the article
Curley Talks Reunion
Cincinnati.com has an overview of the Afghan Whigs reunion so far, including some choice quotes from bassist John Curley. “I think it would be shocking for there to be new Afghan Whigs dates and not play in Cincinnati.” Read the article
Whigs Announce Date For First 2012 Show
May 23rd at Bowery Ballroom in NYC The fan pre-sale begins Wednesday, May 9 at 10AM EST. PRE-SALE LINK | Password: whigsnyc Also, the band announced it will be performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on May 22nd. This will be the band’s first televised performance in over ten years. Update: The pre-sale sold out in minutes. There will be a VERY limited number of tickets on sale this Friday at noon EST. Update 2: All tickets are officially listed as SOLD OUT.
Dulli on ARA City Radio
Greg Dulli interview on ARA City Radio in Luxembourg. He discusses the genesis of the Afghan Whigs reunion and what he expects from the summer shows.
Whigs Add Second Show in Tel Aviv
The Afghan Whigs have added a second show in Tel Aviv, Israel to their 2012 itinerary. The band will perform a two-night stand June 15th and 16th at The Barby. Tickets and Information
Greg Dulli Looks Back – The Skinny
There’s a great interview with Greg Dulli over at The Skinny in which he reflects on all of the Afghan Whigs’ releases as well as looking forward to the upcoming tour and beyond. Greg gives more details about newly recorded cover songs and the touring party. Some choice quotes follow after the jump. Read the full article
Afghan Whigs Add Australia Dates
In addition to their sold out date at Splendour in the Grass, The Afghan Whigs have added two shows to their Australian itinerary. 07/25/12 Melbourne, The Hi-Fi Tickets and Info 07/26/12 Sydney, The Factory Tickets and Info Press: Noise11 Mess and Noise TheMusic.com.au