Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/18/26)

My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult | Photo via Wax Trax! Records

“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
Nitzer Ebb, “Let Your Body Learn” (That Total Age)
The Cure, “Other Voices” (Faith)
The Teardrop Explodes, “Treason” (Kilimanjaro)
Cocteau Twins, “Ivo” (Treasure)
Ultravox, “Dancing With Tears In My Eyes” (Lament)
The Jesus and Mary Chain, “You Trip Me Up” (Psychocandy)
Tones on Tail, “Burning Skies” (Everything!)
The The, “Kingdom of Rain” (Mind Bomb)
Echo & The Bunnymen, “Over the Wall” (Heaven Up Here)
Depeche Mode, “Love In Itself” (Construction Time Again)
Ted Milton,“Love Is Like A Violence” (Ruminant Violence)
Ministry, “I’m Falling” (Twelve Inch Singles)
Cetu Javu, “Situations” (Situations: The Very Best Of)

HOUR 2
My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, “The International Sin Set” (Sexplosion!)
KMFDM, “These Boots Are Made For Walkin'” (Bombs Remix) (Boots)
A Split-Second, “Rigor Mortis” (Neurobeat)
Skinny Puppy, “Tin Omen” (The Singles Collect)
The Misfits, “We Are 138” (Collection 2)
Inca Babies, “Big Jugular” (Rumble)
Alien Sex Fiend, “Hurricane Fighter Plane” (It the Album)
The Sisters of Mercy, “More” (Vision Thing)
Siouxsie and the Banshees, “The Last Beat of My Heart” (Live) (Peepshow)
Morrissey, “Driving Your Girlfriend Home” (Kill Uncle)
Japan, “Fall In Love With Me” (In Vogue)
Love and Rockets, “Haunted When the Minutes Drag” (USA Mix) (Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven)

HOUR 3
Joy Division, “Atmosphere” (Heart and Soul)
Public Image Ltd., “Socialist” (Metal Box)
This Mortal Coil, “Kangaroo” (It’ll End in Tears)
The Fall, “Hit the North (Part 1)” (Hit the North)
Portishead, “Roads” (Live) (Roseland NYC Live)
Adorable, “Sunshine Smile” (Against Perfection)
Ultra Vivid Scene, “Mercy Seat” (12-Inch Version) (Ultra Vivid Scene)
Luna, “Rollercoaster” (Slide)
Fad Gadget, “Back to Nature” (Fad Gadget By Frank Tovey)
Front 242, “Work 242” (Front By Front)
Absolute Body Control, “Melting Away” (Lost/Found)
Front Line Assembly, “No Limit” (Gashed Senses & Crossfire)
Bauhaus, “Slice of Life” (Burning From the Inside)

PREVIOUSLY ON SLICING UP EYEBALLS

• Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/11/26)
• Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/4/26)
• Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (12/28/25)

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