Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (2/8/26)

Cabaret Voltaire | Photo by Mark Lebon via EMI 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
Killing Joke, “Chessboards” (Brighter Than a Thousand Suns)
Concrete Blonde, “Heal It Up” (Mexican Moon)
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, “Long Black Veil” (Kicking Against the Pricks)
The Gun Club, “The Breaking Hands” (Mother Juno)
David J, “I Can’t Shake This Shadow of Fear” (On Glass)
Acid Horse, “No Name No Slogan” (Hypo Luxa-Hermes Pan 12-Inch Mix) (Side Trax)
Cabaret Voltaire, “Don’t Argue” (C.O.D.E.)
Nitzer Ebb, “Come Alive” (Alan Wilder Mix) (Ebbhead)
Psyche, “Unveiling the Secret” (12-Inch Mix) (Unveiling the Secret)
The Sisters of Mercy, “Jolene” (Kid Jensen Session) (BBC Sessions 1982-1984)
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, “Walking On Your Hands” (Paint Your Wagon)
Tubeway Army,“Listen to the Sirens” (Tubeway Army)
Clan of Xymox, “A Day” (Clan of Xymox)

HOUR 2
Ian McCulloch, “Close Your Eyes” (Mysterio)
Cocteau Twins, “Feathers Oar-Blades” (Lullabies to Violaine)
Joy Division, “Isolation” (Closer)
Gang of Four, “Return the Gift” (Entertainment!)
Good Day Father, “Sonic Amadea” (Sonic Amadea)
Ride, “Vapour Trail” (Nowhere)
Medicine featuring Elizabeth Fraser, “Time Baby III” (The Crow soundtrack)
Kitchens of Distinction, “Smiling” (The Death of Cool)
Galaxie 500, “Isn’t It a Pity” (On Fire)
Bauhaus, “Lagartija Nick” (Bauhaus 1979-1983)
Death Among Friends, “Holy Innocence” (Heaven)
Alien Sex Fiend, “E.S.T. (Trip to the Moon)” (Acid Bath)
The Mission, “Like a Hurricane” (Extended Mix) (The First Chapter)

HOUR 3
The Cure, “Cold” (Pornography)
Parade Ground, “Moans” (The Golden Years)
Siouxsie and the Banshees, “This Wheel’s On Fire” (Through the Looking Glass)
The House of Love, “I Don’t Know Why I Love You” (The House of Love)
Nine Inch Nails, “Head Down” (The Slip)
Consolidated, “This Is Fascism” (Radio Edit) (This Is Fascism)
Einstürzende Neubauten, “Yu-gung” (Adrian Sherwood Remix) (Halber Mensch)
Ministry, “Just One Fix” (Psalm 69)
Suburban Lawns, “Flying Saucer Safari” (Suburban Lawns)
Chisel, “Six Different Ways” (Give Me the Cure)
Can, “Vitamin C” (Ege Bamyasi)
Executive Slacks, “In and Out” (The Complete Recordings 1982-1986)
1,000 Homo DJs, “Supernaut” (Dub Remix) (Trax! Rarities)

PREVIOUSLY ON SLICING UP EYEBALLS

• Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (2/1/26)
• Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/25/26)
• Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/18/26)

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