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On this day in 2003, The Killers released their debut single “Mr. Brightside” featured on their debut studio album “Hot Fuss”

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On this day in 1992, 10,000 Maniacs released their fifth studio album “Our Time in Eden” featuring singles “These Are Days" “Candy Everybody Wants" and “Few and Far Between" The release is 10,000 Maniacs' last studio album with original lead singer Natalie Merchant.

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On this day in 1992, The Cranberries released their debut single “Dreams” Oh, my life Is changing every day In every possible way RIP Dolores

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On this day in 1986, New Order released their fourth studio album “Brotherhood” featuring single "Bizarre Love Triangle"

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy 59th birthday to Brett Anderson. What are your favorite Suede tracks?

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On this day in 1987, The Smiths released their fourth and final album “Strangeways, Here We Come” featuring singles “Girlfriend in a Coma" “I Started Something I Couldn't Finish" “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me" and “Stop Me If You Think You've Heard This One Before"

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On this day in 1987, Depeche Mode released their brilliant sixth studio album “Music for the Masses” featuring singles "Strangelove" "Never Let Me Down Again" "Behind the Wheel" and "Little 15"

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On this day in 1985, The Cult released “Rain” - the second single from their second studio album “Love”

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On this day in 1984, Alphaville released their debut studio album “Forever Young” featuring singles “Big in Japan" “Sounds Like a Melody" “Forever Young" and “(The) Jet Set"

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On this day in 1982, Depeche Mode released their second studio album “A Broken Frame” featuring singles “See You" "The Meaning of Love" and "Leave in Silence" It was recorded after the departure of Vince Clarke who went on to form Yazoo and before the arrival of Alan Wilder.

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Terri Nunn, who later became the lead singer of Berlin, auditioning for the role of Princess Leia in Star Wars with Harrison Ford.

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Happy 64th birthday to Tracey Thorn of Everything but the Girl. What are your favorite EBTG or Thorn solo tracks?

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On this day in 1980, OMD released the single “Enola Gay" The track addresses the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by the aircraft Enola Gay on August 6th 1945. “Enola Gay, you should have stayed at home yesterday.”

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Starting at 8pm central tonight via twitch.tv/djjakerudh, I’m hosting 5+ hours of Dream pop and Shoegaze music videos spotlighting Cocteau Twins. Simply click the link while the show is live and enjoy.

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On this day in 1994, Massive Attack released their brilliant second studio album “Protection” featuring singles “Sly" “Protection" and “Karmacoma"

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Happy 81st birthday to Bryan Ferry. What are your favorite Roxy Music or solo tracks?

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On this day in 1987, “The Princess Bride” was released in theaters. “Inconceivable!”

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On this day in 1990, INXS released their seventh studio album “X” featuring singles “Suicide Blonde" “Disappear" “By My Side" “Bitter Tears" and “The Stairs"

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On this day in 1982, The Psychedelic Furs released their third studio album “Forever Now” featuring singles "Run and Run" "Danger (remix)" and the excellent“Love My Way”

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On this day in 1979, Gang Of Four released their debut studio album “Entertainment” featuring "Damaged Goods" "At Home He's a Tourist" "Not Great Men" "Natural's Not in It" "Anthrax" … the entire record is brilliant.

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

On this day in 1989, Tears For Fears released their third studio album “The Seeds of Love” featuring singles “Sowing the Seeds of Love" “Woman in Chains" “Advice for the Young at Heart" and “Famous Last Words"

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On this day in 1977, David Bowie released one of the greatest songs ever recorded - "Heroes"

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Pete Byrne, singer and songwriter for the band Naked Eyes best known for their international hits “Promises, Promises” and the Burt Bacharach cover “Always Something There To Remind Me” has passed away. RIP

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On this day in 1983, Siouxsie and the Banshees released their excellent cover of The Beatles “Dear Prudence”

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35 years ago today, Primal Scream released their third studio album “Screamadelica” featuring singles "Loaded" "Come Together" "Higher Than the Sun" "Don't Fight It, Feel It" and "Movin' On Up"

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40 years ago today, This Mortal Coil released their second album “Filigree & Shadow”

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On this day in 1997, Björk released her third studio album “Homogenic” featuring singles “Jóga" “Bachelorette" “Hunter” “Alarm Call" and “All Is Full of Love"

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Keeping my weirdness up to date with Mark Mothersbaugh. A decade ago and last night’s show in the Twin cities. Always an honor to work with Devo!

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On this day in 1983, Depeche Mode released the single “Love In Itself” - the second and final single from their third studio album “Construction Time Again.”

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy 63rd birthday to musician, actor and radio presenter Jarvis Cocker - mainly known as the founder and frontman of the band Pulp.

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

On this day in 1988, Cocteau Twins released their fifth studio album “Blue Bell Knoll” featuring "Carolyn's Fingers" "Cico Buff" and “Suckling the Mender" Elizabeth Fraser named the album after a peak in southern Utah called Bluebell Knoll.

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Jake Rudh @jakerudh.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Starting tonight at twitch.tv/djjakerudh, it’s “Friday Night Videos” on Twitch TV. 📺 Simply click the link between 8pm - 1am central and be transported straight back to the ‘80s & ‘90s with 5+ hours of classic alternative and new wave music videos.

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This week in 1985, The Waterboys released their third studio album “This Is the Sea” featuring single "The Whole of the Moon" “This Is the Sea” is the last album with contributions from Karl Wallinger, who left the group to form his own band World Party. RIP

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On this day in 1985, Kate Bush released her fifth studio album “Hounds of Love” featuring singles "Running Up That Hill" "Cloudbusting" "Hounds of Love" and "The Big Sky"

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On this day in 1988 & 1991, Talk Talk released their fourth (“Spirit of Eden”) and fifth and final (“Laughing Stock”) studio albums. Amazing records. Amazing band.

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Happy 57th birthday to Justine Frischmann formerly of Elastica and Suede.

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Happy 65th birthday to Bilinda Butcher of My Bloody Valentine.

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On this day in 1977, Talking Heads released their brilliant debut studio album “Talking Heads: 77” featuring singles "Psycho Killer" "Uh-Oh, Love Comes to Town" and "Pulled Up"

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Catherine Ringer, vocalist and co-founder of Les Rita Mitsouko, has passed away at 68. RIP

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