Recent Dark Wave Playlists

Video: Gary Numan plays ‘Cars,’ discusses ‘Pleasure Principle’ at Los Angeles’ KCRW

Celebrity gossip TV show ‘Extra’ this week posted a performance/interview segment with synthpop innovator Gary Numan, in which he plays ‘Cars’ and discusses last year’s tour in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of his debut album, ‘The Pleasure Principle.’

Free Slicing Up Eyeballs bumper stickers

Free Slicing Up Eyeballs bumper stickers

Yes, you, too, can show your undying love for all things Slicing Up Eyeballs by plastering our brand-new bumper stickers all over your… well, pretty much anything you want. That’s because we’re giving away fistfuls of free stickers to help promote the site.

The Psychedelic Furs to play 1981’s ‘Talk Talk Talk’ on spring tour of western U.S.

The Psychedelic Furs to play 1981’s ‘Talk Talk Talk’ on spring tour of western U.S.

The Psychedelic Furs will celebrate the 30th anniversary of their sophomore album Talk Talk Talk by playing the record in its entirety at a ‘very limited run of live shows’ in the U.S. this spring — just eight concerts in California and Texas.

Free MP3: The Feelies' 'Should Be Gone,' off 'Here Before' — first new album in 20 years

Free MP3: The Feelies’ ‘Should Be Gone,’ off ‘Here Before’ — first new album in 20 years

The Feelies have recorded their first new album in 20 years, a 13-track collection called ‘Here Before’ that’s due out April 12 on Bar/None Records — and is preceded by the track ‘Should Be Gone,’ the band’s first new recording since 1991’s ‘Time for a Witness.’

Playlist: ‘Slicing Up Eyeballs’ on Strangeways Radio; Episode 9, first aired 1/25/11

Playlist: ‘Slicing Up Eyeballs’ on Strangeways Radio; Episode 9, first aired 1/25/11

This week’s episode of Slicing Up Eyeballs on Strangways Radio featured new music by Blondie, R.E.M. and Sonic Youth, plus old favorites by The Mission, Eleventh Dream Day, Big Audio Dynamite and The Godfathers.

Big Audio Dynamite sets 9-date U.K. reunion tour in advance of Coachella appearance

Big Audio Dynamite will reunite for the first time in 20 years for a nine-date U.K tour this spring as a lead-up to the band’s just-announced slot at the enormous Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in the California desert.

Contest: Win tickets to The Godfathers' St. Valentine's Day Massacre in NYC

Contest: Win tickets to The Godfathers’ St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in NYC

With The Godfathers mounting their first U.S. tour in two decades next month, we’re thrilled to present the band’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre show — and we’re giving our readers a chance to win tickets to see the Feb. 14 gig at Santos Party House in New York City.