RD80s News: Wang Chung announces retrospective compilation album "Clear Light/Dark Matter"

That's right!  Wang Chung is back in the dance halls again!

WANG CHUNG ANNOUNCE EXTENSIVE CAREER RETROSPECTIVE 'CLEAR LIGHT/DARK MATTER’
 
"EVERYBODY HAVE FUN TONIGHT" REMIX OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO RELEASED HERE
 
WANG CHUNG CONFIRMED TO PERFORM AS PART OF RICK SPRINGFIELD “I WANT MY ‘80S” TOUR PACKAGE

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!    Included in the set: • Double 12" LP Vinyl Record: 180g colored vinyl (Clear White & Black Ice) • 7" Vinyl Single: Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Eric Kupper Remix – Club & Dub versions) • Exclusive Booklet: Featuring photos provided by Nick Feldman and Jack Hues, with written contributions from Jack Hues • CD: 6-panel two-disc digipak of ‘Clear Light/Dark Matter’ • Turntable Mat • 8" x 10" Semi-Gloss Photo: Exclusive image provided by Wang Chung • 5” x 5” Sticker: Everybody Wang Chung Tonight Additionally, digital assets include: • 8 Exclusive Photos: Never-before-seen • Thank You Video: Personal message from Wang Chung The duo are eager to hit the road as part of Rick Springfield's 2025 edition of his “I Want My ‘80s Tour.”    “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." 'Clear Light/Dark Matter' Track listing: 1.    Dance Hall Days 2.    Everybody Have Fun Tonight 3.    Let's Go 4.    Praying to a New God 5.    Fire in the Twilight (Live at the El Mocambo) 6.    Don't Let Go 7.    To Live and Die in L.A. 8.    Wait 9.    Hypnotize Me 10. Space Junk 11. Isn't It About Time We Were On TV? 12. Separate Lives 13. Dance Hall Days (Demo) 14. Ti-Na-Na 15. True Love (Demo) 16. The Waves (Instrumental) 16. This One's for You 17. Ornamental Elephant 18. To Live and Die in L.A. (Demo) 19. Eyes of the Girl (Demo) 20. Everybody Have Fun Tonight (Eric Kupper Remix Edit)   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   Venue Wednesday    5/28/25   Clearwater  FL   Ruth Eckerd Hall Thursday    5/29/25   St. Augustine  FL   St. Augustine Amph Saturday    5/31/25   Brandon  MS   Brandon Amphitheatre Sunday    6/1/25   Gautier  MS   The Sound Amphitheatre Tuesday    6/3/25   Charlotte  NC   Skyla Credit Union Amp Wednesday    6/4/25   Raleigh  NC   Red Hat Amphitheatre Friday    6/6/25   Portsmouth  VA   Atl. Union Bank Amph Saturday    6/7/25   Richmond  VA   Allianz Amphitheatre Sunday    6/8/25   Roanoke  VA   Elmwood Park Amph Friday    6/13/25   Hammond  IN   Horseshoe Casino Saturday    6/14/25   Tama  IA   Meskwaki Bingo Casino Tuesday,        6/17/25   Fishers  IN   Fishers Event Center Thursday,     6/19/25   Welch  MN   Treasure Island Amph Saturday***    6/21/25   Eau Claire  WI   Summer Jam Monday,    6/23/25   Huber Heights  OH   Rose Music Center Tuesday,    6/24/25   Cincinnati  OH   PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Wednesday    6/25/25   Interlochen  MI   Center for the Arts Friday,     6/27/25   New Lenox  IL   Concert Series Saturday,     6/28/25   Youngstown  OH   Foundation Amphitheatre Sunday,     6/29/25   Toledo  OH   Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre Saturday,     7/5/25   Lewiston  NY   Artpark Outdoor Amph Sunday     7/6/25   Vienna  VA   Wolftrap Tuesday,    7/8/25   Bridgeport  CT   Hartford Health Amph Wednesday    7/9/25   Westbury  NY   Westbury Music Fair Friday,     7/11/25   Atlantic City  NJ   Hard Rock Casino Saturday,     7/12/25   Newark  NJ   NJPAC Sunday,     7/13/25   Bethlehem  PA   Wind Creek Casino Friday,     7/18/25   Woodlands  TX   Cynthia Woods Pavilion Saturday,     7/19/25   Norman  OK   Riverwind Casino Sunday    7/20/25   Dallas  TX   Music Hall at Fair Park Thursday,     7/24/25   Quapaw  OK   Downstream Casino Friday,     7/25/25   Dodge City  KS   United Wireless Arena Sunday,     7/27/25   Los Angeles  CA   TBA Friday,     8/1/25   Lincoln  CA   Thunder Valley Casino Saturday,     8/2/25   Saratoga  CA   Mountain Winery Sunday    8/3/25   Oceanside  CA   Frontwave Arena Wednesday    8/6/25    TBA     TBA Thursday     8/7/25   Englewood  CO   Fiddler's Green Amph Saturday    8/9/25   Scottsdale  AZ   Talking Stick Casino Sunday    8/10/25   Henderson  NV   Lee's Family Forum     FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: Website: www.wangchung.com Facebook: facebook.com/wangchungband X: @WangChungMusic Instagram: @WangChungOfficial