Strange New Wave
@strangenewwave.bsky.social
#NewWave / #PostPunk from that era, also #punk, #ItaloDisco, #NewBeat, #experimental, #vinyl.
#12inchTuesday: Simple Minds – I Travel (Special Remixed Version)
Released 1980.
I have the 1980 French version that was imported in the UK. The 7" and the later reissues of the 12" have a different cover design.
#SimpleMinds #NewWave #PopRock #NewWaveNovember
I Travel extended: buff.ly/41wqsaC
Released 1980.
I have the 1980 French version that was imported in the UK. The 7" and the later reissues of the 12" have a different cover design.
#SimpleMinds #NewWave #PopRock #NewWaveNovember
I Travel extended: buff.ly/41wqsaC
November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#12inchTuesday: Simple Minds – I Travel (Special Remixed Version)
Released 1980.
I have the 1980 French version that was imported in the UK. The 7" and the later reissues of the 12" have a different cover design.
#SimpleMinds #NewWave #PopRock #NewWaveNovember
I Travel extended: buff.ly/41wqsaC
Released 1980.
I have the 1980 French version that was imported in the UK. The 7" and the later reissues of the 12" have a different cover design.
#SimpleMinds #NewWave #PopRock #NewWaveNovember
I Travel extended: buff.ly/41wqsaC
I also have a copy of the Second Edition (much more practical).
From the outside, my Metal Box copy looks corroded. On the inside it looks like new. What does your copy look like?
From the outside, my Metal Box copy looks corroded. On the inside it looks like new. What does your copy look like?
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I also have a copy of the Second Edition (much more practical).
From the outside, my Metal Box copy looks corroded. On the inside it looks like new. What does your copy look like?
From the outside, my Metal Box copy looks corroded. On the inside it looks like new. What does your copy look like?
Released #otd, 23rd November 1979: PiL – Metal Box
It’s the 2nd studio album by PiL and was released as 3x12" in the eponymous film canister in the UK. The international release was a 2xLP entitled Second Edition.
#PiL #PIL #PublicImageLtd #PostPunk #NewWave #dub #avantgarde #NewWaveNovember
It’s the 2nd studio album by PiL and was released as 3x12" in the eponymous film canister in the UK. The international release was a 2xLP entitled Second Edition.
#PiL #PIL #PublicImageLtd #PostPunk #NewWave #dub #avantgarde #NewWaveNovember
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Released #otd, 23rd November 1979: PiL – Metal Box
It’s the 2nd studio album by PiL and was released as 3x12" in the eponymous film canister in the UK. The international release was a 2xLP entitled Second Edition.
#PiL #PIL #PublicImageLtd #PostPunk #NewWave #dub #avantgarde #NewWaveNovember
It’s the 2nd studio album by PiL and was released as 3x12" in the eponymous film canister in the UK. The international release was a 2xLP entitled Second Edition.
#PiL #PIL #PublicImageLtd #PostPunk #NewWave #dub #avantgarde #NewWaveNovember
#12inchTuesday: impLOG – Holland Tunnel Dive
I have the original 12" from 1980. It has been rereleased in 2014 by #DarkEntries.
#impLOG #NewWave #NoWave #experimental
Orangeblossom created a great video for this track ⬇️
I have the original 12" from 1980. It has been rereleased in 2014 by #DarkEntries.
#impLOG #NewWave #NoWave #experimental
Orangeblossom created a great video for this track ⬇️
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
#12inchTuesday: impLOG – Holland Tunnel Dive
I have the original 12" from 1980. It has been rereleased in 2014 by #DarkEntries.
#impLOG #NewWave #NoWave #experimental
Orangeblossom created a great video for this track ⬇️
I have the original 12" from 1980. It has been rereleased in 2014 by #DarkEntries.
#impLOG #NewWave #NoWave #experimental
Orangeblossom created a great video for this track ⬇️
The Turn Ups – Turn Up
Released in 1980 in the US. The band was probably based in or near Harrisburg, PA (that's where the album was recorded). Anybody knows more about #TheTurnUps?
#NewWave #punk
Released in 1980 in the US. The band was probably based in or near Harrisburg, PA (that's where the album was recorded). Anybody knows more about #TheTurnUps?
#NewWave #punk
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Turn Ups – Turn Up
Released in 1980 in the US. The band was probably based in or near Harrisburg, PA (that's where the album was recorded). Anybody knows more about #TheTurnUps?
#NewWave #punk
Released in 1980 in the US. The band was probably based in or near Harrisburg, PA (that's where the album was recorded). Anybody knows more about #TheTurnUps?
#NewWave #punk
#12inchTuesday: Kazino – Binary
Released in 1985.
#Kazino #ItaloDisco #NewWave #SynthPop
This is the B-side:
▶️ youtu.be/JkPQevLjpdg?...
Released in 1985.
#Kazino #ItaloDisco #NewWave #SynthPop
This is the B-side:
▶️ youtu.be/JkPQevLjpdg?...
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#12inchTuesday: Kazino – Binary
Released in 1985.
#Kazino #ItaloDisco #NewWave #SynthPop
This is the B-side:
▶️ youtu.be/JkPQevLjpdg?...
Released in 1985.
#Kazino #ItaloDisco #NewWave #SynthPop
This is the B-side:
▶️ youtu.be/JkPQevLjpdg?...
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#80s #YouthCulture in the #DDR / #GDR
For being “ #NegativeDecadent ” and not fitting in the socialist system, they all needed to be observed, harassed and oppressed.
But the #Stasi snitches didn't have a clue.
Metal ➡️ #goth ? 😝
#punk ➡️ #NewRomantic ? 😖
Popper (snobs) 🟰 break-dancer ? 😵💫
For being “ #NegativeDecadent ” and not fitting in the socialist system, they all needed to be observed, harassed and oppressed.
But the #Stasi snitches didn't have a clue.
Metal ➡️ #goth ? 😝
#punk ➡️ #NewRomantic ? 😖
Popper (snobs) 🟰 break-dancer ? 😵💫
November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
#80s #YouthCulture in the #DDR / #GDR
For being “ #NegativeDecadent ” and not fitting in the socialist system, they all needed to be observed, harassed and oppressed.
But the #Stasi snitches didn't have a clue.
Metal ➡️ #goth ? 😝
#punk ➡️ #NewRomantic ? 😖
Popper (snobs) 🟰 break-dancer ? 😵💫
For being “ #NegativeDecadent ” and not fitting in the socialist system, they all needed to be observed, harassed and oppressed.
But the #Stasi snitches didn't have a clue.
Metal ➡️ #goth ? 😝
#punk ➡️ #NewRomantic ? 😖
Popper (snobs) 🟰 break-dancer ? 😵💫
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
#12inchTuesday: The Cravats DCL – The Land Of The Giants
Released in 1985.
#TheCravats #NeoDada #NewWave #avantgarde #PostPunk #ArtRock
▶️ youtu.be/i2XA-Q4zVAE?...
Released in 1985.
#TheCravats #NeoDada #NewWave #avantgarde #PostPunk #ArtRock
▶️ youtu.be/i2XA-Q4zVAE?...
November 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#12inchTuesday: The Cravats DCL – The Land Of The Giants
Released in 1985.
#TheCravats #NeoDada #NewWave #avantgarde #PostPunk #ArtRock
▶️ youtu.be/i2XA-Q4zVAE?...
Released in 1985.
#TheCravats #NeoDada #NewWave #avantgarde #PostPunk #ArtRock
▶️ youtu.be/i2XA-Q4zVAE?...
November 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#302020s: This is not my area of expertise, so I asked my friend Tom to give me some ideas. I will tag those with #TomsChoice. Looking forward to this #newmusicchallenge initiated by @dxsuperpremium.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
#302020s: This is not my area of expertise, so I asked my friend Tom to give me some ideas. I will tag those with #TomsChoice. Looking forward to this #newmusicchallenge initiated by @dxsuperpremium.bsky.social
#JelloBiafra married his girlfrirend #TheresaSoder (Ninotchka of the SF punk band The Situation) in San Francisco #otd October 31, 1981. #Halloween!
The ceremony took place in a graveyard. The wedding reception was attended by members of Flipper, Black Flag, and D.O.A. 🥳
#punk #PunkCulture
The ceremony took place in a graveyard. The wedding reception was attended by members of Flipper, Black Flag, and D.O.A. 🥳
#punk #PunkCulture
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#JelloBiafra married his girlfrirend #TheresaSoder (Ninotchka of the SF punk band The Situation) in San Francisco #otd October 31, 1981. #Halloween!
The ceremony took place in a graveyard. The wedding reception was attended by members of Flipper, Black Flag, and D.O.A. 🥳
#punk #PunkCulture
The ceremony took place in a graveyard. The wedding reception was attended by members of Flipper, Black Flag, and D.O.A. 🥳
#punk #PunkCulture
#Totentanz2025 on #12inchTuesday: Les Vampyrettes – Les Vampyrettes
Released 45 years ago, in November 1980 (not otd, but: 3 days til Halloween!). The mutants are dancing!
#LesVampyrettes = #AxelGros + #ConnyPlanck + #HolgerCzukay #minimal #SynthPop #experimental
▶️ youtu.be/-D-QgbSUslo?...
Released 45 years ago, in November 1980 (not otd, but: 3 days til Halloween!). The mutants are dancing!
#LesVampyrettes = #AxelGros + #ConnyPlanck + #HolgerCzukay #minimal #SynthPop #experimental
▶️ youtu.be/-D-QgbSUslo?...
October 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#Totentanz2025 on #12inchTuesday: Les Vampyrettes – Les Vampyrettes
Released 45 years ago, in November 1980 (not otd, but: 3 days til Halloween!). The mutants are dancing!
#LesVampyrettes = #AxelGros + #ConnyPlanck + #HolgerCzukay #minimal #SynthPop #experimental
▶️ youtu.be/-D-QgbSUslo?...
Released 45 years ago, in November 1980 (not otd, but: 3 days til Halloween!). The mutants are dancing!
#LesVampyrettes = #AxelGros + #ConnyPlanck + #HolgerCzukay #minimal #SynthPop #experimental
▶️ youtu.be/-D-QgbSUslo?...
John Peel suffered a heart attack and died #otd October 25, 2004 (aged 65) in Cusco, Peru.
"teenage dreams, so hard to beat": This line from #TeenageKicks by #TheUndertones is written on John Peel's gravestone, and the song was played at his funeral. 🎶
#JohnPeel
"teenage dreams, so hard to beat": This line from #TeenageKicks by #TheUndertones is written on John Peel's gravestone, and the song was played at his funeral. 🎶
#JohnPeel
October 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
John Peel suffered a heart attack and died #otd October 25, 2004 (aged 65) in Cusco, Peru.
"teenage dreams, so hard to beat": This line from #TeenageKicks by #TheUndertones is written on John Peel's gravestone, and the song was played at his funeral. 🎶
#JohnPeel
"teenage dreams, so hard to beat": This line from #TeenageKicks by #TheUndertones is written on John Peel's gravestone, and the song was played at his funeral. 🎶
#JohnPeel
Released in 1985, in the US by S/M Operations, in Germany by Normal (I have the Normal version ⬇️).
October 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Released in 1985, in the US by S/M Operations, in Germany by Normal (I have the Normal version ⬇️).
Released #otd, October 8, 1980: Talking Heads – Remain In Light
It was voted number 11 in NME's list of The 50 Greatest Albums Of The '80s (#NME 1993).
#TalkingHeads #NewWave #ArtRock #80s #GreatestAlbumsOfThe80s
It was voted number 11 in NME's list of The 50 Greatest Albums Of The '80s (#NME 1993).
#TalkingHeads #NewWave #ArtRock #80s #GreatestAlbumsOfThe80s
October 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Released #otd, October 8, 1980: Talking Heads – Remain In Light
It was voted number 11 in NME's list of The 50 Greatest Albums Of The '80s (#NME 1993).
#TalkingHeads #NewWave #ArtRock #80s #GreatestAlbumsOfThe80s
It was voted number 11 in NME's list of The 50 Greatest Albums Of The '80s (#NME 1993).
#TalkingHeads #NewWave #ArtRock #80s #GreatestAlbumsOfThe80s
The original 12" was released by Factory Benelux. I had to take it out of the protective sleeve for the picture. The cover design by #PeterSaville is a "night-time" version of the Thives Like Us sleeve, using a painting by Giorgio de Chirico.
October 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The original 12" was released by Factory Benelux. I had to take it out of the protective sleeve for the picture. The cover design by #PeterSaville is a "night-time" version of the Thives Like Us sleeve, using a painting by Giorgio de Chirico.
Released #otd, Oct 5, 1979: The Human League – Reproduction
Reproduction is their debut studio album - initially a commercial failure, but it was re-issued and entered the charts almost two years later in August 1981.
#TheHumanLeague #SynthPop #NewWave
Reproduction is their debut studio album - initially a commercial failure, but it was re-issued and entered the charts almost two years later in August 1981.
#TheHumanLeague #SynthPop #NewWave
October 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Released #otd, Oct 5, 1979: The Human League – Reproduction
Reproduction is their debut studio album - initially a commercial failure, but it was re-issued and entered the charts almost two years later in August 1981.
#TheHumanLeague #SynthPop #NewWave
Reproduction is their debut studio album - initially a commercial failure, but it was re-issued and entered the charts almost two years later in August 1981.
#TheHumanLeague #SynthPop #NewWave
#Sounds 🇩🇪 Oct 1980, page 6: #GaryNuman takes a selfie.
October 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
#Sounds 🇩🇪 Oct 1980, page 6: #GaryNuman takes a selfie.
#Totentanz2025: A Time To Dance - A Time To Die. Ok, this is not a song. This is a real book, and the #DancingPlague of 1518 is a historical event.
October 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#Totentanz2025: A Time To Dance - A Time To Die. Ok, this is not a song. This is a real book, and the #DancingPlague of 1518 is a historical event.
Her's the Tommi Stumpff – Seltsames Glück cover. The tracks of this 12" were reissued in 1991 on the Mich Kriegt Ihr Nicht compi (with the cover used for the YT video).
September 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Her's the Tommi Stumpff – Seltsames Glück cover. The tracks of this 12" were reissued in 1991 on the Mich Kriegt Ihr Nicht compi (with the cover used for the YT video).
To Live and Die in L.A. is a 1985 American neo-noir action thriller directed and co-written by #WilliamFriedkin starring #WillemDafoe.
The original motion picture soundtrack was exclusively by #WangChung and released on September 30, 1985. #otd #80s
The original motion picture soundtrack was exclusively by #WangChung and released on September 30, 1985. #otd #80s
September 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
To Live and Die in L.A. is a 1985 American neo-noir action thriller directed and co-written by #WilliamFriedkin starring #WillemDafoe.
The original motion picture soundtrack was exclusively by #WangChung and released on September 30, 1985. #otd #80s
The original motion picture soundtrack was exclusively by #WangChung and released on September 30, 1985. #otd #80s
John Foxx (Dennis Leigh), was #botd September 26, 1948. Happy Birthday!
#JohnFoxx #PioneersOfElectronicMusic
#JohnFoxx #PioneersOfElectronicMusic
September 26, 2025 at 4:15 AM
John Foxx (Dennis Leigh), was #botd September 26, 1948. Happy Birthday!
#JohnFoxx #PioneersOfElectronicMusic
#JohnFoxx #PioneersOfElectronicMusic