Listen: Song Exploder podcast takes apart New Order’s era-defining “Blue Monday”
In many ways, New Order’s singular 1983 single “Blue Monday” is the perfect track to be disassembled by the Song Exploder podcast. Check out the new episode here.
Author: Slicing Up Eyeballs
The The’s Matt Johnson finally embraces the “banned” music video for “This Is the Day”
The The’s Matt Johnson for years so disliked the video for the band’s iconic 1983 single “This Is the Day” that he insisted it be “withdrawn and banned from circulation.”
Thurston Moore’s new memoir “Sonic Life” to recount path to Sonic Youth and beyond
Thurston Moore this fall will release a new memoir called “Sonic Life” that will trace his musical awakening, the formation of and decades-long run of Sonic Youth.
Siouxsie returns to the concert stage for first time in a decade — here’s setlist and video
Siouxsie made her triumphant return to the concert stage for the first time in a decade Wednesday night in Brussels, performing a 17-song set.
The Cure’s “Shows of a Lost World” tour will hit these 7 South American countries
Robert Smith had promised to reveal details of The Cure’s concerts in Mexico and South America by the end of April, and though that deadline came and went.
Kate Bush to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — but Joy Division/New Order don’t make cut
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023 will include performers Kate Bush, Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, George Michael, Willie Nelson.
New book “Live From the Underground” to tell the story of American college radio
A new book set for publication early next year promises to deliver the first overarching history of American college radio, tracing the medium’s rise as a force in music culture.
Q&A: Daniel Ash on Love and Rockets’ reunion, his new band — and figuring out how to play “So Alive”
Slicing Up Eyeballs spoke to Daniel Ash about the genesis of the Love and Rockets reunion, his new band Ashes and Diamonds, and whether there’s any future for Bauhaus.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (4/30/23)
“Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, airs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave.
XTC’s Andy Partridge debuts new trio The 3 Clubmen — hear first single “Aviatrix”
XTC founder Andy Partridge has a new musical project, a trio called The 3 Clubmen that debuted its first single this week, a song called “Aviatrix.”
“I love you, Siouxsie”: Hear Garbage’s new cover of Banshees classic “Cities in Dust”
Garbage included an unreleased cover of the Siouxsie and the Banshees classic “Cities in Dust” on the Witness To Your Love EP released last weekend for Record Store Day.
Love and Rockets announces “My Dark Twin” — new 2-disc companion to “Sweet F.A.”
The Beggars Arkive label continues its Love and Rockets reissue series with a new compilation called My Dark Twin that’s being billed as a companion to Sweet F.A.
Bob Mould plots 16-date U.S. solo-electric tour, promises to share new songs
Bob Mould returns to the road with a trio of special appearances in August and September followed by a 16-date solo-electric tour.
