X-Ray Spex
“Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, explores the darker side of classic ’80s alternative, including vintage goth, post-punk and industrial. The shows airs at 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave (Channel 33).
The most recent two episodes are also available to subscribers to stream via the Sirius XM app.
Got a request? Requests will be considered for future episodes as long as they fit the show’s format and fall generally within the 1st Wave era — and provided the host doesn’t harbor an intense dislike of the song. If there’s something you’d like to hear, drop it in the comments below.
HOUR 1
X-Ray Spex, “Oh! Bondage, Up Yours!” (Germfree Adolescents)
The Jesus and Mary Chain, “Taste of Cindy” (Psychocandy)
The Fatima Mansions, “Blues for Ceausecu” (Against Nature)
Siouxsie and the Banshees, “Red Over White” (Downside Up)
Peter Murphy, “Roll Call” (Deep)
Throwing Muses, “Summer of Love” (Moonlight Concessions)
Joy Division, “Warsaw” (Substance)
The Undertones, “Teenage Kicks” (Teenage Kicks)
UK Decay, “Jerusalem Over (The White Cliffs of Dover)” (For Madmen Only)
The Slits, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” (Cut)
The Cure, “Why Can’t I Be You?” (Extended Remix) (Mixed Up)
Eleven Pond, “We Dance Barefoot” (Love & Madness)
The Human League, “Seconds” (Dare!)
Clan of Xymox, “She” (Spider on the Wall)
HOUR 2
Bauhaus, “Waiting For the Man” (Live) (Press Eject and Give Me the Tape)
Artery, “The Death of Peter X” (In the Garden)
Kate Bush, “The Dreaming” (The Dreaming)
Gang of Four, “What We All Want” (Solid Gold)
Skinny Puppy, “Rivers” (Rabies)
Nitzer Ebb, “Hearts & Minds” (Mix Subsonic) (Belief)
The Young Gods, “September Song” (XXY)
Laibach, “Dogs of War” (NATO)
Revolting Cocks, “Attack Ships on Fire” (Big Sexy Land)
Snakefinger, “The Model” (Chewing Hides the Sound)
The Gun Club, “For the Love of Ivy” (Fire of Love)
Kirsty MacColl, “You Just Haven’t Earned It Yet, Baby” (Kite)
Public Image Ltd., “Seattle” (Happy?)
HOUR 3
The Sisters of Mercy, “A Rock and a Hard Place” (First and Last and Always)
For Against, “Over Nepal” (Aperture)
Lene Lovich, “Bird Song” (Flex)
The The, “Jealous of Youth” (Solitude)
Depeche Mode, “The Meaning of Love” (A Broken Frame)
Altered Images, “A Day’s Wait” (Happy Birthday)
Morrissey, “Spring-Heeled Jim” (World of Morrissey)
Nine Inch Nails, “Get Down, Make Love” (Pretty Hate Machine: Expanded)
Love and Rockets, “Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven” (Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven)
The Damned, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (The Black Album)
Dalis Car, “The Judgement is the Mirror” (The Waking Hour)
That Petrol Emotion, “It’s a Good Thing” (Manic Pop Thrill)
The Mission, “Tower of Strength” (Children)
PREVIOUSLY ON SLICING UP EYEBALLS
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/26/25)
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/19/25)
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/12/25)
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/5/25)
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Hi Matt! Here’s another suggestion:
Cabaret Voltaire – Yashar
Thanks!
I second that! I’d also love to hear Sensoria or I Want You.
From side to side – Lowlife
Thanks!
Chrome’s Meet you in the Subway, or Bauhaus Grandad, some dank, dubby mix? Thx.
Toyah – Neon Womb for a future show. Thanks Matt!
Great show last night! I’m really digging the punky energy of the set lists these past few weeks.
For a future show, could you play Gang of Four’s “Nature’s Not In It”?
Slight correction – the proper title is “Natural’s Not In It”.
Last night’s show is not posted in the SiriusXM app. If possible, can you play something from Dear Dark Head. Thanks!
Marc & The Mambas – In My Room
I second that! I also wouldn’t mind hearing “To Catch A Fallen Star”.
Good day Matt! A really solid program this week all three hours were exceptional!!!! Thank you for Tower of Strength…..just an awesome track to close out with!! Now I know Moev, SP & FLA get all the Canadian dark wave love, but how about these suggestions for next time:
Strange Advance – Worlds Away
D.H.I. – Chemical Land
Pure – Anna is a Speed Freak
Thanks again as always! ｡◕‿◕｡
I will second these as well!
I couldn’t agree more on Tower of Strength. I was never that into that particular song, but man o man – it really is perfect for these dark times. We could all use a few more Towers of Strength.
Greetings Matt,
Still hoping to hear Murder Inc. from Murder Inc. as it is one of my favorite Chris Connelly collaborations.
Oooooh – I second that. I LOVE that song.
Great show last night. High points were The Cure (that’s my favorite off Mixed Up as well), Kirsty MacColl, and Altered Images. Can’t pick one hour this week. They all had high points.
For an upcoming episode would like to hear something more deep cut from A Split-Second. Maybe “Crash Course in Seduction”, “Colonial Discharge”, or “Bend My Body Armor”. “Into the Burning Hole” or “Scadinavian Bellydance” might be good too.
Thanks for the great music. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the show. Have a good week.
Tower Of Strength is one of my favorite songs. I’m going to see The Mission live soon I’m so excited. I would like to request Roman Candle by Flesh For Lulu.
I loved the track by siouxsie and the banshees last night! Excellent.
Enjoyed the punk and cover choices! Each hour was also perfectly balanced.
Here’s a request –
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – Plain Gold Ring
Thanks!
Second the “Plain Gold Ring” request.
I’ll third that! I would also love to hear “Girl in Amber”. He opened the show with that song when I saw him live.
Matt!!!My man,thanx for THAT PETROL EMOTION, brought back gr8 memories!I appreciate that, you and Dark Wave.Still got some requests here,here ya go.
KMFDM-Positiv or The Unrestrained Use of Excessive Force!
SHOTGUN MESSIAH-Side fx or anything off Violent New Breed.
As always, stay well and KEEP IT DARK!
ALL THE BEST!
M
Extra punky set this week, love it!
Peter Murphy has collaborated with none other than Mr. Trent Reznor on a brand spanking new single called “Swoon.” Perhaps we could hear this tasty treat on an upcoming episode?
Have a great week Matt, cheers!
I second that! I’d also like to hear Peter and Trent’s version of Warm Leatherette.
Since you played the Bauhaus and Nico performing “I’m Waiting for the Man,” I’d like to request Nico’s “Purple Lips.”
I have been listening to you for SOOO many years—this show is such an important part of my life. It’s also the bright side to my insomnia.
This week, I request Switchblade Symphony’s “Gutter Glitter.” Thank you!!
Ooooh – Love that song. I’ll second that one too : – )
The Associates – Skipping
Hello there! I would love to request these songs please. Keep up the great work.
Rosegarden Funeral Party – Blitzkrieg in Holland
Sunshine Blind – Keyslough
Manufacture – As The End Draws Near
The Bellwether Syndicate – Noir Thing
hi Matt!
My suggestion for our upcoming communion is Work for Love off Ministry’s, With Sympathy album
Good show enjoyed revolting cocks and gang of four to name a few.
Thanks for the Public Image Limited request.
The Neon Judgement – Chinese Black (1987) Apple Music + Qobuz
Minuteman – Voodoo Slaves (1982) Vinyl Only
Really loved this punk filled show. It was fantastic. I would like to request for the next show
“No Come Down” by The Verve.
For my birthday, great picks from the Damned, X-ray Specs, JAMC, Joy Division, Gang Of Four and The Cure, Thank You.
Happy Birthday!
I’ll second the Verve request.
And happy belated birthday!
My comment was meant as a reply to Pete.
And as a reply to Nicole, I will third the Verve request.
You have still been soundtracking my transition from LA to Chicago. Loved last week’s David Lynch tribute. A while back I believe you said “Hot Trip to Heaven” was your favorite L&R album? I never really listened to that one, and I have been listening to a lot of Love & Rockets lately, so I bought it on vinyl. I could not agree more! It is such a wonderful trip.
From that album, could you play “No Worries”? I know it’s a little long, but it is such a good slow burn.
Landscape — “Norman Bates”