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 |