@jakerudh
Gen X DJ: Transmission, The Current, First Avenue, ‘80s in The Sand, Cruel World, Slicing Up Eyeballs, Twitch More active at https://www.instagram.com/jakerudh Weekly gigs http://twitch.tv/djjakerudh Bio: https://first-avenue.com/performer/dj-jake-rudh/
On this day in 1981, New Order released their debut single “Ceremony”
The song and B-side were written & recorded as Joy Division prior to the death of Ian Curtis. Both were re-recorded & carried over to Joy Division's re-formation under the name New Order.
The rest is history.
Remembering Mark E. Smith of The Fall who would have celebrated his 69th birthday today.
On this day in 1980, Composition of Sound - the band that became Depeche Mode was formed.
On this day in 1991, The KLF released their fourth and final studio album “The White Room” featuring singles “What Time Is Love?" “3 a.m. Eternal" “Last Train to Trancentral" and “Justified and Ancient"
On this day in 1997, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released their tenth studio album, "The Boatman's Call”
Remembering Lou Reed who would have celebrated his 84th birthday today. RIP
On this day in 1987, Siouxsie and The Banshees released their eighth studio album “Through the Looking Glass”
March is Women’s History Month.
It doesn’t get much more inspiring than this.
Debbie Harry (Blondie) Viv Albertine (The Slits) Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie & the Banshees) Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) Poly Styrene (X-Ray Spex) and Pauline Black (The Selecter)
📷 Michael Putland
On this day in 1993, The Cranberries released their debut album “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?”
Starting now at twitch.tv/djjakerudh, it’s 5+ hours of post-punk, new wave and classic alternative music videos featuring a special spotlight on “Pretty In Pink” - released in theaters 40 years ago today.
Simply click the link to travel back in time (free of charge)!
I’ll be live on Twitch tonight from 8pm - 1am presenting an open-format show featuring a special spotlight on the “Pretty in Pink” soundtrack! 🩷
Happy 69th birthday to Cindy Wilson of The B-52s.
This early Polaroid moment with Cindy and Kate Pierson is the best.
On this day in 1983, U2 released their third studio album "War" featuring singles “New Year's Day" “Two Hearts Beat as One" “Sunday Bloody Sunday" and “40"
Cover model Peter Rowen then and now.
40 years ago today, “Pretty In Pink” was released in theaters featuring one of the best soundtracks of the ‘80s including songs by The Psychedelic Furs, New Order, The Smiths, OMD, Echo & the Bunnymen, INXS, Suzanne Vega with Joe Jackson, Belouis Some and more.
On this day in 1984, Dead Can Dance released their self-titled debut studio album.
On this day in 1985, Sade released their debut studio album “Diamond Life” featuring singles "Your Love Is King" "When Am I Going to Make a Living" "Smooth Operator" and "Hang On to Your Love"
Timeless album. Timeless artist.
On this day in 1987, the “Some Kind of Wonderful” movie and soundtrack were released.
Featuring music by The Jesus & Mary Chain, Pete Shelley, Furniture, Flesh for Lulu, Stephen Duffy, The March Violets, Charlie Sexton, Lick the Tins and more.
On this day in 1995, PJ Harvey released her third studio album “To Bring You My Love”
On this day in 1989, XTC released their eleventh studio album “Oranges & Lemons” featuring singles “Mayor of Simpleton" “King for a Day" and “The Loving"
30 years ago today, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released the single "Henry Lee” featuring PJ Harvey.
On this day in 1992, Tori Amos released her debut studio album “Little Earthquakes” featuring singles "Silent All These Years” “China””Winter” and "Crucify”
Remembering the talented Mark Hollis - co-founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of Talk Talk who died seven years ago today at the age of 64. RIP
On this day in 1994, Nine Inch Nails released “March of the Pigs”
Now doesn't that make you feel better?
On this day in 1985, Tears For Fears released their second studio album "Songs From the Big Chair"
What’s your favorite song from this brilliant album?
Happy Twin Peaks Day
Happy 68th birthday to singer, songwriter, musician and former Japan vocalist David Sylvian.
If unfamiliar with the work of Mr. Sylvian & Japan, I can’t recommend it enough.
For fans of Bowie/Eno/Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music/Peter Gabriel/Scott Walker/Robert Fripp/Talk Talk/YMO, etc
On this day in 1975, David Bowie released the single "Young Americans"
“Ain't there one damn song that can make me...break down and cry?”
Happy 63rd birthday to Ian Brown of The Stone Roses.
Remembering Kurt Cobain on what would have been his 59th birthday. RIP
On this day in 1984, The Smiths released their self-titled debut studio album.
📷 Tom Sheehan