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3 stories · latest Sep 4, 2026 · Music

About The Cure

The Cure is a legendary British alternative rock group fronted by lead singer Robert Smith. Recognized as key figures in alt-rock history, the group released notable works including their 1992 hit single "High" from the album Wish. They continue to perform high-profile festival sets internationally and inspire generations of contemporary musicians.

Recent coverage highlights the band's enduring prestige within the global rock community. At Gothenburg's Way Out West festival in Sweden, fellow alternative icons Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds stayed after their own stage performance to watch Robert Smith and company close out the night on the Flamingo stage. Rising singer-songwriter Violet Grohl also recently paid homage to the group, covering "High" during a radio studio session and citing it as a longtime personal staple.

The group's members also use their platform for environmental causes. Frontman Robert Smith aligned with more than two hundred prominent creators and climate organizations to protest the Rosebank North Sea oil drilling enterprise, pressing top United Kingdom leadership and political figures to reject the project before final approval.

  • Coverage of The Cure highlights their enduring influence on both veteran peers and emerging artists across the rock landscape.
  • Reports also reflect frontman Robert Smith using his profile to engage in major UK environmental campaigns.

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  1. Goth Rock Royalty! Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Fanboy Hard Over The Cure at Way Out West

    Aug 16, 2026

    Members of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds stayed backstage to watch The Cure headline Sweden's Way Out West festival.

    Goth Rock Royalty! Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Fanboy Hard Over The Cure at Way Out West
  2. Thom Yorke & Robert Smith Lead 200 Artists In UK Oil Protest

    Aug 17, 2026

    Robert Smith joined over two hundred British musicians in calling on government leaders to stop the Rosebank oil field project.

    Thom Yorke & Robert Smith Lead 200 Artists In UK Oil Protest
  3. Violet Grohl Covers The Cure's 'High' in Dreamy Radio Session

    Sep 4, 2026

    Violet Grohl covered The Cure's 1992 hit single High during an appearance on Triple J's Like A Version series.

    Violet Grohl Covers The Cure's 'High' in Dreamy Radio Session

The Cure: your questions

Who is the frontman of The Cure?

The Cure is fronted by lead singer Robert Smith.

What album features The Cure's single High?

The 1992 single "High" appears on The Cure's album Wish.

Did Robert Smith join a climate protest?

Yes, Robert Smith joined more than two hundred artists in protesting the proposed Rosebank North Sea oil drilling project.

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