The band will perform as part of Rick Springfield’s I Want My 80s Tour
Everyone’s favorite 80s party band, Wang Chung, announces Clear Light/Dark Matter, an extensive career retrospective album that features all of their hits. The project, set for May 9th via Sing with distribution by Symphonic/Amped Distribution, reveals the many layers of Wang Chung’s music.
Available on 2 CDs, digital, and 2 LP 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” on disc one will also be available.
The double vinyl and double CD sets also include an edit of the recently released 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.
The set will also be available as a deluxe edition, including instant access to the music and other exclusive digital content. The deluxe version includes the 2 LP 180-gram 12-inch clear white and black ice-colored vinyl; 7-inch single of “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; 2 CD in a six-panel digipak; turntable mat; 8 x 10-inch semi-gloss photo; and 5 x 5-inch sticker.
Digital assets include eight exclusive never-before-seen photos and a thank-you video from the band.
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 two “Greatest Hits” collections. They have had six US Top 40 hits, including a massive No. 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.
2025 looks to be notable for Wang Chung, with the release of Clear Light Dark Matter and Live at El Mocambo, as well as touring in North America, Australia, the UK, and others. The band plans to mark the 40th anniversary of To Live and Die in LA later in the year with details to follow.
Wang Chung appears on Rick Springfield’s 2025 edition of his I Want My ‘80s Tour which also features John Waite, Paul Young, and John Cafferty. The trek kicks off on May 28th in Clearwater, Florida.
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)
