The Punk Time Lord

04/08/2022

I've been super busy. I'm still curating my upcoming radio show of the finest classic alternative hits, misses, oddities, and rarities.

My host is super busy dealing with his real life and the other voices occupying his mind. Just between us, it's a mess in here and I'm just trying to provide adult supervision. Don't tell him I told you.

16/05/2022

16/05/2022

Happy Birthday Andrew

Happy 63rd birthday to The Sisters of Mercy Andrew Eldritch.

📷 Derek Rodgers

07/03/2022

Billy Idol with the Ziggy Stardust-era lightning bolt originally featured on the cover of Alladin Sane.

Circa 1979 styled by photographer Allan Ballard.

Prints available at Rockarchive

02/03/2022

On this day in 1986, “Pretty In Pink” was released in cinemas.

The classic 80s film features songs by The Psychedelic Furs, New Order, The Smiths, OMD, Echo & the Bunnymen, INXS, and more!

02/03/2022

40 Years ago today, Tones on Tail released their self-titled debut EP.

02/03/2022

Following their headlining slots at Cruel World Festival in Pasadena this Spring, Blondie and The Damned are joining forces for a US Tour scheduled for both May and August. The thirteen-date…

02/03/2022

Revisit our review of Talking Heads' Little Creatures

02/03/2022

Iggy Pop and Franz Ferdinand also canceled shows in Russia, heralding the bravery of Ukrainian people

02/03/2022

Bauhaus will continue pandemic-interrupted reunion this year with five newly announced spring shows in the western U.S. between the goth legends' festival appearances.

02/03/2022

On this day in 1988, Peter Murphy released "Love Hysteria"

What are your favorite songs on the album?

02/03/2022

40 years ago today, Visage released
'The Damned Don't Cry'
the lead single from 'The Anvil'

02/03/2022

On this day in 1994, Beck released his third studio album “Mellow Gold” featuring singles “Loser" “Pay No Mind (Snoozer)" and “Beercan"

02/03/2022

40 years ago today, MTV launched their "I Want My MTV" campaign.

(deep sigh)

02/03/2022

On this day in 1993, The Cranberries released their debut studio album “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?” featuring singles "Dreams" and "Linger"

RIP Dolores

02/03/2022

On this day in 1985, Sonic Youth released their second studio album “Bad Moon Rising” featuring the single "Death Valley '69"

02/03/2022

Today (March 1st) kicks off Womens History Month.

Debbie Harry (Blondie), Viv Albertine (The Slits), Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie and the Banshees), Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders), Poly Styrene (X-Ray Spex) and Pauline Black (The Selecter).

📷 Michael Putland

01/03/2022

On this day in 1986, “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.

01/03/2022

Andy Partridge's Ape House record label is prepping both a new four-song EP from the XTC founder as well as a vinyl reissue of Mummer with its original artwork.

01/03/2022

01/03/2022

Happy Birthday

Happy 65th birthday to Cindy Wilson of The B-52s.

28/02/2022

I stand with Ukraine

We stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦


Artwork by Luc Lambert

28/02/2022

Midnight Oil today announced nine North American concerts and four shows in Europe as part of what's being billed as the Australian rock legends' final tour.

28/02/2022

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"

28/02/2022

On this day in 1984, Nik Kershaw released his debut studio album “Human Racing” featuring singles “I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" “Wouldn't It Be Good" “Dancing Girls" and “Human Racing"

28/02/2022

On this day in 1995, PJ Harvey released her third studio album “To Bring You My Love” featuring singles “Down by the Water" "C'mon Billy" and "Send His Love to Me"

28/02/2022

On this day in 1995, Radiohead released the double -A side single "Planet Telex" / "High and Dry" from their second studio album “The Bends”

28/02/2022

Yes!

Metropolis Records has added legendary post-punk outfit The Chameleons to their roster. Along with the announcement of the signing also comes the news that the label will be releasing a…