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October 14, 2023

Blue Plate Special: The Pixies

In the summer of 1988, I was listening to euro-techno and dance music (mostly Ultravox and Depeche Mode) and was...

October 7, 2023

The Beat, also known as the English Beat in North America and the British Beat in Australia, was a prominent...

September 23, 2023

The iconic New Order was formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook, and Stephen Morris, following the tragic suicide...

September 16, 2023

Andrew James Taylor is an eminent English guitarist and singer most recognized for his association with the iconic band Duran...

September 2, 2023

The Power Station was a rock and pop supergroup formed in 1984, including Robert Palmer (vocals), Tony Thompson (drums, formerly...

July 15, 2023

Interpol is an American rock band formed in 1997 in New York City. The band’s original lineup consisted of Paul...

July 8, 2023

David Sylvian is a British singer-songwriter and musician, widely known for his unique blend of pop, jazz, and ambient music...

July 4, 2023

I thought I’d deviate slightly from the usual tech post and share some brief thoughts on the importance of this...

July 1, 2023

One of the best reasons to track your prior month’s activities — aside from the historical record of your events...

June 17, 2023

King was a new wave band formed in 1984 and gone two years later, after producing 2 albums (both went...