Recent Dark Wave Playlists

The Dream Syndicate announces 'first New York show of the 21st century' this November

The Dream Syndicate announces ‘first New York show of the 21st century’ this November

The reunion of Paisley Underground heroes The Dream Syndicate — who have played select of dates in the U.S. and Europe over the last couple years — finally reaches New York City this fall with the announcement of a Nov. 15 performance at Rough Trade NYC in Brooklyn.

New releases: Sinead O'Connor, Grant Hart documentary, John Foxx, Suzanne Vega

New releases: Sinead O’Connor, Grant Hart documentary, John Foxx, Suzanne Vega

This week’s new releases include new albums from Sinead O’Connor, Cocksure (Chris Connelly) and Stiff Little Fingers, box sets from John Foxx and Suzanne Vega and the documentary “Every Everything: The Music, Life and Times of Grant Hart.”

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (8/10/14)

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (8/10/14)

Tonight’s edition of “Dark Wave” on Sirius XM’s 1st Wave featured new and recent music from Morrissey and Gary Numan, plus selections from Joy Division, Dalis Car, Bigod 20, Coil, The Sisterhood, Lowlife, Alien Sex Fiend, This Mortal Coil, KMFDM, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, Bauhaus and more.

Let's Active reuniting for first performance in 24 years tonight at N.C. cancer benefit

Let’s Active reuniting for first performance in 24 years tonight at N.C. cancer benefit

Let’s Active will reunite on stage in Carrboro, N.C., for the first time in 24 years tonight at a teenage cancer benefit, with bandleader and R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter joined by founding drummer Sara Romweber and Game Theory bassist Suzi Ziegler filling in for the late Faye Hunter,

Echo & The Bunnymen livestream Wednesday night's show at Seattle's Showbox

Echo & The Bunnymen livestream Wednesday night’s show at Seattle’s Showbox

Echo & The Bunnymen currently are about midway through their North American tour in support of their latest album Meteorites, and tonight’s show in Seattle offers a special treat: It’s being broadcast live across the Internet as part of Yahoo! Screen’s live concert series. Check out the broadcast here.

Playlist: Slicing Up Eyeballs Music Hour on Strangeways Radio; Episode 162, aired 8/5/14

Playlist: Slicing Up Eyeballs Music Hour on Strangeways Radio; Episode 162, aired 8/5/14

Exploring the legacy of ’80s college rock, the Slicing Up Eyeballs Music Hour airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. Eastern/7 p.m. Pacific on Strangeways Radio. If you caught this week’s episode, pop over to the Strangeways message board to leave requests for future shows.