WANG CHUNG ANNOUNCE EXTENSIVE CAREER RETROSPECTIVE ‘CLEAR LIGHT/DARK MATTER’…and MORE!

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There’s lots happening in the WANG CHUNG world.

Firstly, the band announces their extensive career retrospective “Clear Light/Dark Matter.” Then there is the official   remix of the lyric video “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” see HERE/

And the band has confirmed to perform as [part of Rick Springfield’s “I Want My ‘8oS’ 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

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

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