Legendary '70s Gothic Rock Band Performs Fan-Favorite Song for First Time in 10 Years
The Cure made history this weekend after bringing back a fan-favorite hit to their headlining set at Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona.
Taking the stage on June 5, the British gothic rock band surprised fans with a performance of "Mint Car," a song that they hadn't previously played since 2016, ending a decade-long absence for the deep cut.
The revival of "Mint Car" was an unexpected treat for fans, marking it as one of the biggest standout moments of the rockers' 29-song set, which featured hits that span across the band's 50 year career. They kicked off the set with 2024's "Alone" and closing with 1979's "Boys Don't Cry." The performance, which started a lengthy European tour, was also the first time that the six-piece have performed live since 2024.
"Mint Car" was originally released on Wild Mood Swings, the band's 10th studio album which came out in 1996. At the time of its release, the track peaked at No. 31 on the UK Singles chart and No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Elsewhere at the festival, during a surprise set, Olivia Rodrigoannounced her first-ever collaboration with none other than Robert Smith. The musicians performed their new song, "What's Wrong With Me," which will feature on Rodrigo's forthcoming album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, set to be released on June 12.
"It's really special to me for so many reasons… primarily because it's my first collaboration," the "Bad Idea Right?" hitmaker told the crowd. "I can't believe this song exists and with the person that it exists with."
The Primavera Sound duet wasn't the first time that the unlikely pair have teamed up for a live performance. In her 2025 headlining set at Glastonbury Festival, Rodrigo invited Smith to join her on stage to perform "Just Like Heaven" and "Friday I'm In Love."
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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 6:20 AM.