Anniversary

Bauhaus | Mask

On October 16th, 1981 the 'Godfathers of Goth' Bauhaus released their second studio album Mask. The record contained the singles…

7 years ago

Cocteau Twins | Garlands

On September 1st, 1982, Grangemouth Scotland's Cocteau Twins released their debut album Garlands on 4AD Records. This was the first release since…

7 years ago

Psyche’s ‘Unveiling the Secret’ 30 Year Anniversary – Interview + North American Tour Dates

Psyche, one of Canada's very first electronic bands, began in Edmonton, Alberta in 1982. With Darrin Huss on vocals, his…

7 years ago

On this Day in 1976 Malice—The Band That Would Become The Cure—Played Their First Gig

In October of 2016, Lol Tolhurst released his book Cured: The Tale of Two Imaginary Boys which included an intimate recounting of…

7 years ago

Soft Cell | Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret

On November 27th, 1981 the synthpop duo Soft Cell—Marc Almond and Dave Ball—released their debut album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret on Some…

7 years ago

Billy Idol | Rebel Yell

On November 10th, 1983, Billy Idol released his second solo record Rebel Yell—named after the bourbon he drank at a…

7 years ago

The Damned were the First to Release a UK Punk Single with “New Rose”

Is she really going out with him? On October 22nd, 1976—The Damned released the first UK Punk Single "New Rose"…

8 years ago

The Cult | Love

On October 18th, 1985, The Cult unveiled their seminal album, LOVE. This album symbolized a pivotal shift from their earlier,…

8 years ago

David Bowie | “Heroes”

On Oct. 14 1977, David Bowie released "Heroes", his second installment in the originally divisive but now celebrated Berlin trilogy.…

8 years ago

U2 | October

On October 12th, 1981, Irish Post-Punker's U2 released their second studio album October (produced by Steve Lillywhite). The record placed an emphasis…

8 years ago