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New limited-edition merchandise

New limited-edition merchandise

  • Cocteau Twins News
  • 21 Oct 2025

The official Cocteau Twins merchandise shop has debuted a limited-edition tee featuring the photography of Dr. Bohumil Kröhn, “Woman doing a one-handed cartwheel” and “Lily” (1937/38).

Fans will recognize these images from the original 1982…

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Simon Raymonde North American Book Tour

Simon Raymonde North American Book Tour

  • Cocteau Twins News
  • 16 Oct 2025

Simon Raymonde will be embarking on a limited North American book tour in November, promoting the paperback publication of his 2024 memoir, In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me.

If you happen to be in or nearby any of these…

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2025 CocteauFest(s) announced

2025 CocteauFest(s) announced

  • Cocteau Twins News
  • 23 Jun 2025

In 2025, there has already been one CocteauFest, and there will be three more

This year has already seen its first CocteauFest—the first ever such event in Lima, Perú—and will see three more, all in the US, in August and September.

Organizers…

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Popular '33 1/3' series publishes new book focused on Cocteau Twins' <cite>Blue Bell Knoll</cite>

Popular ‘33 1/3’ series publishes new book focused on Cocteau Twins’ Blue Bell Knoll

  • Cocteau Twins News
  • 01 May 2025

The latest instalment from the popular “33 1/3” book series about specific albums focuses on Cocteau Twins and their 1988 LP Blue Bell Knoll.

Author…

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Looking back on the Cocteau Twins’ “Heaven or Las Vegas” after 35 years

Looking back on the Cocteau Twins’ “Heaven or Las Vegas” after 35 years

  • The Brock Press
  • 17 Apr 2025

With 35 years passing since its release, the Cocteau Twins’ Heaven or Las Vegas remains an undoubtably iconic piece in the band’s discography and alternative pop music at large.

On September 17, 1990, the Cocteau Twins released…

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