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“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
Dead Boys, “Sonic Reducer” (Young, Loud and Snotty)
The Lords of the New Church, “Holy War” (The Lords of the New Church)
The Comsat Angels, “The Eye Dance” (Sleep No More)
Julian Cope, “Sunspots” (Fried)
Nina Hagen, “Dread Love” (Nunsexmonkrock)
The The, “Slow Emotion Replayed” (2025 Version) (Slow Emotion Replayed EP)
The Jazz Butcher, “Next Move Sideways” (Fishcoteque)
Throwing Muses, “Counting Backwards” (The Real Ramona)
The March Violets, “Snake Dance” (Extended) (The Botanic Verses)
David Bowie, “Bring Me the Disco King” (Reality)
Cocteau Twins, “In Our Angelhood” (Head Over Heels)
Tubeway Army, “Replicas” (Replicas)
Dalis Car, “His Box” (The Waking Hour)
HOUR 2
Jane’s Addiction, “Sympathy” (Live) (Jane’s Addiction)
Daniel Ash, “Get Out of Control” (Foolish Thing Desire)
Switchblade Symphony, “Dollhouse” (Serpentine Gallery)
Psychic TV, “I.C. Water” (Towards Thee Infinite Beat)
Revolting Cocks, “Razor’s Edge” (Beers, Steers + Queers)
Noise Unit, “Deceit” (Grinding Into Emptiness)
Sloppy Wrenchbody, “Obstacle” (Pariah)
Consolidated, “Product” (The Myth of Rock)
A Certain Ratio, “Flight” (Looking For A Certain Ratio)
Crispy Ambulance, “Four Minutes From the Frontline” (7-Inch Version) (Fin)
Modern English, “Carry Me Down” (After the Snow)
Joy Division, “Novelty” (Substance)
HOUR 3
The Sisters of Mercy, “Marian” (First and Last and Always)
Siouxsie and the Banshees, “Green Fingers” (A Kiss in the Dreamhouse)
Concrete Blonde, “Rain” (Mexican Moon)
Pixies, “River Euphrates” (Surfer Rosa)
The Cure, “Burn” (Live) (Anniversary: 1978-2018 Live in Hyde Park)
The Boo Radleys, “Leaves and Sand” (Giant Steps)
Lush, “Astronaut” (For Love)
The Church, “Texas Moon” (Starfish: Deluxe Edition)
Acid Horse, “No Name No Slogan” (Hypo Luxa-Hermes Pan 12-Inch Mix) (Side Trax)
Meat Beat Manifesto, “Re-Animator Pt. 1” (Storm the Studio)
Front Line Assembly, “Outcast” (Tactical Neural Implant)
Leæther Strip, “Strap Me Down” (Solitary Confinement)
Bauhaus, “Dancing” (Mask)
PREVIOUSLY ON SLICING UP EYEBALLS
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/27/25)
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/20/25)
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/13/25)
- Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (7/6/25)
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Thanks Matt, that was a great show tonight!
Fun show tonight! Could you play asbestos lead asbestos by Meat Beat Manifesto next week.
Love this MBM track!! – second Asbestos Lead Asbestos :)
For future shows:
1. Peppermint Pig – Cocteau Twins
2. Oscillate Wildly – the Smiths
3. The Loop – Morrissey
4. A Passage In Time – Dead Can Dance
5. Don’t Fall – the Chameleons
6. Punish Me With Kisses – the Glove
7. Lunar Camel – Siouxsie + the Banshees
8. Silent Hedges – Bauhaus
9. Coffee Homeground – Kate Bush
10. Airwaves – Kraftwerk
As is likely obvious from some of my requests, I like when things get punky. First hour was an absolute ride!
I have a slightly odd request for a future show, digging back in the proto alt rock psychedelia of the 1960s: “The Lion and the Cucumber” by the Vampire Sound, Inc.
Have an awesome week, everyone!
Loved the double dose of Stiv to kick things off. As always, a great show from start to finish…Hour one was superb! And thank for playing my request for Jane’s great cover of the Stones.
My birthday is this week…my request this time around is not an obscure one…but I would love if you could play JAMC’s “Head On” on an upcoming show. It’s just an old favorite of mine…
Thank you! Wishing everyone a good week.
Seconded! Happy early birthday, Nicole!
Have a lovely birthday week Nicole! JAMC is always an easy second :)
Happy Birthday
Forgot the !!!!!!! for dramatic effect. ◉‿◉
Thank you dark wavers for the birthday wishes! So nice to see your comments.
Patti Smith – So You Want To Be
Really fun show last night! Thanks for playing my Jazz Butcher request. Pat Fish is dearly missed, as is Bowie. That was a fantastic Bowie selection, so good. Also loved that you played some Boo Radleys. I wore out my Giant Steps t-shirt back in the day. I remember meeting those dudes at a Lollapalooza, 94 I think, super nice guys, great band.
Could you dig up a Swervedriver deep cut for a future communion? “Juggernaut Rides”
Have a great week Matt, cheers!
Seconded!
Hi matt, can you please play “ Bewitched “ or “ Slash Your Tires “ by Luna on a future show. Great selection of shoegaze in the latter half of the show also great punk rock opener, it pumped me ip for the rest of the show.
Thanks.
Great openings with the Stiv back-to-back and to follow it with the Angels.
Here’s a request –
The Damned – Melody Lee
Thanks
for a shoegaze block:
Some Velvet Morning by Slowdive
please
Constantine
Seconded!!!
Thank you for taking my request, and then making it the opener, and then going all in with “more Stiv!” Can’t say when or if I’ll stop “secretly smiling.”
Absolute banger of a show this week Matt! Hour 3 was quite simply perfection!!! I’m feeling some old school vibes this time around……some possible suggestions for next time:
Circle Jerks – Wild in the Streets (Remastered 2021)
Fugazi – Merchandise
Suicidal Tendencies – I Want More
If this doesn’t get you off the couch, nothing will lol!!!!
Thanks again as always!!!! ｡◕‿◕｡
Second the Fugazi!
Hey Matt –
Loved hearing “Obstacle” – appreciate you throwing that one on for me!
Very Best,
Dave
Hey Matt thanks for the Ozzman tribute the other week – I love that Supernaut cover and never heard the dub version before. Can you play Molchat Doma’s cover of Sabbath’s “Heaven and Hell”. Bonus: It’s in Russian.
Matt,the Darkest of Dark Lords delivering the Dark Goods!Great sets & I especially like hearing the more obscure groups,thanx for bringing it!
Here are my bits & bobs to consider,thanx again,all the best!
Tubeway Army-I’m praying to the Aliens
Ministry-Faith Collapsing
Stump-Buffalo
M.
Great set! True story: my one and only experience playing an Open Mic night happened in college and consisted of singing Perry’s version of Sympathy while my bud played guitar. It was at that moment when I realized I was _not_ meant for the stage.
Thanks for playing Consolidated – they feel pretty relevant these days!
We always appreciate the darkness you bring, Matt!
Hey Matt
Awesome show!…. especially loved the PTV // I.C. Water — Towards Thee Infinite Beat track. RIP GPO.
Here’s a request for Clan of Xymox – “This World” — from Hidden Faces.
Not one of their “4AD era” classics, but they are pretty much always playing this one live at their recent shows! :)
Cheers!
Hour 1 was the winner this week. Bowie, The Muses, Mr. Cope, and Jazz Butcher all made the perfect little hour. But I loved them all.
Thanks for the good music. Been listening to this one all week. Take care.
As always a fantastic show. It’s amazing to hear some gems for the very first time. ( again ).
If I may, India by the psych furs? And if I may be so bold, as the opening track. Phenomenal build to a raucous slice of 1980. Cheers from Canada
Amazing show as always. You always bring something new to these aged ears.
How about Peter Murphy “Cuts You Up”? I think it fits the vibe of the show and any newcomers to the show may be unaware of it.
Thanks again for the joy you bring.
Attrition – Beast Of Burdon (Take A Walk) (1984) Apple Music + Qobuz + Bandcamp
Judy Nylon and Crucial – Room Without A View (1982) Vinyl & Cassette
Hi Matt
Save me by Catholic Spit
Matt,
Great show with some favorites like leatherstrap, switchblade symphony, revolting cocks to name a few.
Can’t wait for next week ; )
Hi Matt,
another fantastic show last week,
May i request Psychic TV’s “Starlite Mire” from the album Allegory & Self
Thanks Matt !!