Author: Slicing Up Eyeballs

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave,’ 3/4/12

The playlist from tonight’s edition of ‘Dark Wave’ — the weekly ‘darker side of alternative’ show on Sirius XM’s 1st Wave — featured Cult Hero, Skinny Puppy, Roxy Music, Nine Inch Nails, Camouflage, The The, Southern Death Cult, Julian Cope, The Sugarcubes and much more.

The Week in Rock: Feb. 26-March 3, 2012

The Week in Rock: Feb. 26-March 3, 2012

Welcome to the Week in Rock, where we round up all of the headlines posted on this site over the past week. This edition includes news about The The, Dave Gahan, Peter Murphy, The Cure, The dB’s, Elvis Costello, The Stranglers, Dead Can Dance, Peter Hook, Morrissey, The Stone Roses, The La’s and much more.

The dB's to release 'Falling Off the Sky,' first album in 25 years, this June, play SXSW

The dB’s to release ‘Falling Off the Sky,’ first album in 25 years, this June, play SXSW

The dB’s today announced a June 12 release date for Falling Off the Sky, the jangle-pop heroes’ first album in 25 years and first to feature the band’s original lineup — Peter Holsapple, Gene Holder, Will Rigby and Chris Stamey — in 30 years. Plus, the band’s playing six separate shows at South By Southwest this month.

Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan lends voice to Soulsavers' album 'The Light the Dead See'

Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan lends voice to Soulsavers’ album ‘The Light the Dead See’

Martin Gore isn’t the only Depeche Mode member who’s been busy during the band’s downtime: Frontman Dave Gahan has lent his well-known voice to electronic project Soulsavers for that group’s fourth album, ‘The Light the Dead See’ — and he’s already talking about making more music and touring with the group.

The La's cancel first New York City concert in 20 years due to unspecified 'health reasons'

The La’s cancel first New York City concert in 20 years due to unspecified ‘health reasons’

It certainly sounded too good to be true: The La’s were announced as headliners of the inaugural New York Sound City music, media and technology conference this month in what was billed as Lee Mavers and Co.’s first concert in New York City in two decades. But it’s not to be.

Peter Murphy adds 3 California shows to short March tour of western U.S., Mexico

Peter Murphy adds 3 California shows to short March tour of western U.S., Mexico

Peter Murphy’s very short run of March dates in the western U.S. and Mexico has grown ever so slightly, as the former Bauhaus leader announced Thursday that he’ll follow what was to have been a one-of California concert in Santa Ana with two more shows — in the same night — at a San Francisco jazz club.

Video: Elvis Costello and The Roots cover Bruce Springsteen's 'Brilliant Disguise,' 'Fire'

Video: Elvis Costello and The Roots cover Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Brilliant Disguise,’ ‘Fire’

It’s Bruce Springsteen week over at “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” and last night saw Elvis Costello stop by the show to help celebrate the release of the Boss’ new album. Backed by The Roots, Costello played Springsteen’s “Brilliant Disguise” on air and stuck around for a web-only performance of “Fire.”