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The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler says the decision to make a new album was intuitive. "It just felt like 'Why don't we write a record? This band is as good as it ever sounded.' " Matthew Reeve/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler On The Band's First New Album In 29 Years

July 31, 2020 • Singer Richard Butler talks about the power of '80s nostalgia, the state of rock and roll today and the freedom of making the band's new record, Made of Rain, on its own terms.

The Psychedelic Furs' Richard Butler On The Band's First New Album In 29 Years

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New Mix: Sylvan Esso, The Psychedelic Furs, TRISHES, More

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All Songs Considered

New Mix: Sylvan Esso, The Psychedelic Furs, TRISHES, More

July 21, 2020 • On this edition of All Songs Considered, Sylvan Esso share and talk about their new song "Ferris Wheel," plus the first new album from The Psychedelic Furs in 29 years and more.

New Mix: Sylvan Esso, The Psychedelic Furs, TRISHES, More

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World Cafe

Psychedelic Furs' Butler Steps Out for Solo Album

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May 10, 2006 • Richard Butler was lead singer of the U.K. new wave band the Psychedelic Furs from 1977 until they disbanded in 1991. Butler went on to form the band Love Spit Love, and has now released his first self-titled solo album.