Some of the '80s biggest and most enduring hits were created by a single band, Wang Chung – including "Dance Hall Days," "Everybody Have Fun Tonight," "Let's Go", "To Live and Die in L.A.," "Hypnotize Me," and “Fire In The Twilight” – and now all those tracks (and more!) will be included on the new compilation, 'Clear Light/Dark Matter' via SING (distributed by Symphonic/AMPED Distribution).
Scheduled to release on Friday, May 9th, 2025, 'Clear Light/Dark Matter' reveals the many layers of Wang Chung's music. Available on CD, digital, and a double set on black or white vinyl, the compilation spans the band's more than four-decade career featuring a carefully curated selection of their greatest hits and hidden gems, including never-before-released demos and a new live recording. Additionally, a single-vinyl release of just the "Greatest Hits" (disc one) of 'Clear Light/Dark Matter' will also be available. Pre-order here.
The double-vinyl and double-CD sets also include an edit of the recently released brand new remix of “Everybody Have Fun Tonight” by acclaimed remixer Eric Kupper, known for his work with artists such as Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Depeche Mode, Diana Ross, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Streaming everywhere now.
Priced at $89.95, 'Clear Light/Dark Matter' is also available now for preorder as a "Deluxe Edition," including instant access to the music and other exclusive digital content!
“We are really excited to be doing the Rick Springfield tour this summer, ” said the band in a statement. “The lineup is strong and we feel each act compliments the other really well into a good blend. We’re sure the audiences will enjoy the experience of the musical journey on show. We have done a lot of touring over the years but we have never played with Rick Springfield or John Waite before, so we are looking forward to working with those guys and also getting to play for perhaps a slightly different audience than before. We are very vibed up for getting everyone to Wang Chung every night on the tour!”
The duo of Nick Feldman and Jack Hues came out of the post-punk/new wave scene in the UK, and went on to achieve global success selling millions of records. Throughout their 40+ year career, they have released 6 studio albums and 2 greatest hits collections. They have had 6 US Top 40 hits, including a massive #1 single. They composed and performed the complete score for the 1984 neo-noir action thriller film "To Live and Die in L.A.” and also the song 'Fire in the Twilight’ for the legendary film "The Breakfast Club," amongst many others.
In the process of all of this (and somewhat unintentionally), Wang Chung became part of the contemporary culture of North America with their huge smash 'Everybody Have Fun Tonight,' with its now famous line ''Everybody Wang Chung Tonight'' which saw the invention of a new US verb: ''to Wang Chung'."
Can you tell me what a Wang Chung is? Part 1…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kS_RdjLpZM
Can you tell me what a Wang Chung is? Part 2…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DgboI7eXk0
In 2024 Wang Chung’s hit song 'Dance Hall Days’ was featured almost in its entirety in the 2024 hit movie starring Anne Hathaway titled 'The Idea of You.' 'To Live and Die in LA' also got used as the theme tune for the John Mulaney Netflix show ‘Everybody’s in LA.'
And now, fans will be able to experience all of Wang Chung's classics via 'Clear Light/Dark Matter.'
From Wang Chung:
"Our songs often have an accessible front end, but there's always a deeper layer beneath the surface—whether it's lyrically or musically. 'Clear Light, Dark Matter' reflects that balance between the light and the dark, the yin and yang, or as we like to say, the Wang and the Chung of what we do.” -Nick Feldman
2024 was certainly a successful year for Wang Chung, starting off spectacularly last February with the first US landing on the Moon since 1972. The Moon lander’s data storage unit had all Wang Chung’s album covers together with photos of Nick and Jack and their families uploaded onto it.
Later in the year, 'Dance Hall Days' was featured almost in its entirety in the aforementioned smash hit movie starring Anne Hathaway, titled 'The Idea of You’. 'To Live and Die in L.A.' also got used as the theme tune for the John Mulaney Netflix show 'Everybody's in LA.'
On the live front, the band continued to wow audiences wherever they played throughout their extensive touring in 2024.
2025 looks to be even more notable for Wang Chung, with the release of ‘Clear Light Dark Matter’ and ‘Live at El Mocambo’, as well as even more touring in North America, Australia, UK and around the world throughout the year. Plus the band plans to mark the 40th anniversary of ‘To Live and Die in LA’ later in the year….details to come on that.
Founded in 2019, Seattle-based SING Inc. is a music technology company specializing in deluxe collector’s editions and high-fidelity vinyl records. We focus on fostering the relationship between artists and fans by creating products of high quality and cultural importance. Each release is thoughtfully curated and uses our proprietary intellectual property technology to ensure authenticity. Every edition is designed to deliver a memorable experience in various physical and digital formats, allowing fans to truly "Own the Sound."
Wang Chung appearing on Rick Springfield's 2025 edition of his “I Want My ‘80s Tour” - dates below.
The tour will also include performances from John Waite, Paul Young and John Cafferty.
Day Date City St VenueWednesday 5/28/25 Clearwater FL Ruth Eckerd HallThursday 5/29/25 St. Augustine FL St. Augustine AmphSaturday 5/31/25 Brandon MS Brandon AmphitheatreSunday 6/1/25 Gautier MS The Sound AmphitheatreTuesday 6/3/25 Charlotte NC Skyla Credit Union AmpWednesday 6/4/25 Raleigh NC Red Hat AmphitheatreFriday 6/6/25 Portsmouth VA Atl. Union Bank AmphSaturday 6/7/25 Richmond VA Allianz AmphitheatreSunday 6/8/25 Roanoke VA Elmwood Park AmphFriday 6/13/25 Hammond IN Horseshoe CasinoSaturday 6/14/25 Tama IA Meskwaki Bingo CasinoTuesday, 6/17/25 Fishers IN Fishers Event CenterThursday, 6/19/25 Welch MN Treasure Island AmphSaturday*** 6/21/25 Eau Claire WI Summer JamMonday, 6/23/25 Huber Heights OH Rose Music CenterTuesday, 6/24/25 Cincinnati OH PNC Pavilion at RiverbendWednesday 6/25/25 Interlochen MI Center for the ArtsFriday, 6/27/25 New Lenox IL Concert SeriesSaturday, 6/28/25 Youngstown OH Foundation AmphitheatreSunday, 6/29/25 Toledo OH Toledo Zoo AmphitheatreSaturday, 7/5/25 Lewiston NY Artpark Outdoor AmphSunday 7/6/25 Vienna VA WolftrapTuesday, 7/8/25 Bridgeport CT Hartford Health AmphWednesday 7/9/25 Westbury NY Westbury Music FairFriday, 7/11/25 Atlantic City NJ Hard Rock CasinoSaturday, 7/12/25 Newark NJ NJPACSunday, 7/13/25 Bethlehem PA Wind Creek CasinoFriday, 7/18/25 Woodlands TX Cynthia Woods PavilionSaturday, 7/19/25 Norman OK Riverwind CasinoSunday 7/20/25 Dallas TX Music Hall at Fair ParkThursday, 7/24/25 Quapaw OK Downstream CasinoFriday, 7/25/25 Dodge City KS United Wireless ArenaSunday, 7/27/25 Los Angeles CA TBAFriday, 8/1/25 Lincoln CA Thunder Valley CasinoSaturday, 8/2/25 Saratoga CA Mountain WinerySunday 8/3/25 Oceanside CA Frontwave ArenaWednesday 8/6/25 TBA TBAThursday 8/7/25 Englewood CO Fiddler's Green AmphSaturday 8/9/25 Scottsdale AZ Talking Stick CasinoSunday 8/10/25 Henderson NV Lee's Family Forum
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