Released in 1979 on Joy Division's groundbreaking debut album Unknown Pleasures, "She's Lost Control" is a stark and powerful exploration of epilepsy and loss of self-determination. Its driving rhythm, Ian Curtis's haunting vocals, and the song's evocative lyrics make it a post-punk masterpiece.
40 years ago today, Dead Can Dance released their self-titled debut.
The start of one of music's most intriguing artistic collaborations.
"We’ve got something weird between us, there is something between Brendan and I when we work together that is really strong, something I’ve never found with anyone else.
It hurts. There is pain, there are blessings, there are moments of great beauty." - Lisa Gerrard
Debuting in their 1977 album "Talking Heads: 77," "Psycho Killer" is an iconic track that defined Talking Heads' unique sound. With its enigmatic lyrics and unforgettable bassline, it's a standout in post-punk history, embodying the band's innovative edge.
Released in 1986 as the lead single from their album 'No. 10, Upping St.', C'mon Every Beatbox is a vibrant track by Big Audio Dynamite. Its infectious rhythm blends punk rock with hip-hop and dance music elements. The song's lyrics celebrate the power of music and its ability to unite people.
Happy Birthday to Jeremy "Jaz" Coleman, English musician, singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the post-punk group Killing Joke, born on this day in 1960, Cheltenham, UK.
Hey, look what i found while digging through a pile of rusty tech artifacts at my local anachronism dump! It's what primitive 20th century people used to call a mixtape. Through careful analysis of the magnetic patterns encoded into the layer of ferric oxide on the tape surface, i was able to reconstruct the audio it contains. It's kinda noisy but the music is actually not too bad, i think. But then again, what the fuck do i know about this kind of ancient music anyway...