Jake (the 80s & 90s never ended in my world) Rudh

My daughter recently learned a new "word" RIP Starman

On this day in 1978, Talking Heads released their second studio album “More Songs About Buildings and Food”

45 years ago today, Duran Duran released their third single "Girls on Film" “See them walking hand in hand across the bridge at midnight.”

On this day in 1985, nearly 2 billion people tuned in to the “Live Aid” concerts that took place in London and Philadelphia. Did you watch it live?

On this day in 1982, The Cure released "The Hanging Garden" - the sole single from their fourth studio album “Pornography”

Starting at 8pm central tonight via my Twitch channel - twitch.tv/djjakerudh, I spotlight the year 1994 through music videos. I invite you to tune in and join hundreds of us live for 5+ hours of punk, post-punk, synth-pop, college rock, dream pop, shoegaze, indie and more.

Happy 69th birthday to Peter Murphy - Bauhaus vocalist, celebrated solo artist and to many - the “Godfather of Goth”

On this day in 1988, the Joy Division singles compilation “Substance” was released by Factory Records.

On this day in 1983, Depeche Mode released the single “Everything Counts” from their third studio album “Construction Time Again” “The grabbing hands…grab all they can.”

On this day in 1982, Cocteau Twins released their debut studio album “Garlands” - kicking off an impressive and influential run of albums and EPs over the next fourteen years.

Happy 72nd birthday to Neil Tennant of Pet Shop Boys.

Happy 69th birthday to Soft Cell’s Marc Almond.

On this day in 1978, “The Cure” played their first gig.

Happy 67th birthday to Jim Kerr of Simple Minds. What are your favorite tracks of the band? 📷 Jamie Morgan

30 years ago today, the “Trainspotting” soundtrack was released. Look at the artist line-up, and you’ll see why it was one of the best soundtracks of the ‘90s. (The movie’s great too)

On this day in 1981, R.E.M. released their debut single“Radio Free Europe”

Remembering Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode who would have celebrated his 65th birthday today. RIP

On this day in 1987, Echo & the Bunnymen released their fifth studio album featuring singles "The Game" "Lips Like Sugar" and "Bedbugs and Ballyhoo"

On this day in 1979, The B-52’s released their self-titled debut album.

On this day in 1993, Björk released her debut studio album featuring singles “Human Behaviour" "Venus as a Boy" "Play Dead" "Big Time Sensuality" and "Violently Happy"

“Here’s Johnny!” 105 years ago today. 💥