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 |
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