The latest Uncut Ultimate Music Guide is a 148-page celebration of the wayward genius of Robert Smith and The Cure, the band he formed nearly four decades years ago and which almost from the very beginning of their illustrious career he seems to have almost every year promised to walk away from, even as they have become one of British rock's most enduring and fascinating musical institutions.

The Cure repeated their marathon 45-song show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Saturday (March 29), replicating their setlist of the previous night.

The Cure have announced plans to release a new album this year (2014).

The Cure's Robert Smith has said the band feel as if they are coming "full circle" by headlining this year's Reading and Leeds Festival, despite having no new album to promote.

The Cure, The Black Keys and The Gaslight Anthem are among the bands confirmed for this summer's Reading And Leeds Festivals.

The Cure have announced three further festival appearances for this summer.

The Cure have announced five further festival appearances for this summer.

The Cure have announced three festival headline shows for this summer.

'The Cure: Bestival Live 2011' will be released on December 5

New York and Los Angeles will also get to see the special shows