The Cure is a British rock band formed in 1976 in Crawley, England, by Robert Smith, the iconic figure of the group and its only constant member. Their music, blending post-punk, new wave, and gothic rock, is distinguished by melancholic atmospheres and captivating melodies, evolving over the decades between introspective darkness and brighter pop accents. Marked by ethereal guitars, deep bass lines, and an expressive voice, their songs oscillate between tortured romanticism and hypnotic exuberance. Known for iconic albums such as Pornography, Disintegration, and Wish, The Cure has influenced generations of artists and remains a cornerstone of alternative rock.
