New Wave World

24/09/2025

On this day in 1984, Depeche Mode released their fourth studio album “Some Great Reward”, featuring singles such as “People Are People”, “Master and Servant”, and “Blasphemous Rumours

23/09/2025

Bauhaus (1982) - a pioneering band that continues to inspire generations with their innovative sound. 🎸👻🔥💥🎶

23/09/2025

“If I couldn’t play guitar, I’d be pumping gas. I mean, I got a low IQ. When everybody graduated, all the rich guys going, 'Hey, which college are you going to?' and I’m going 'College?!? I just went straight back home, locked myself in my room, played guitar, wrote songs, and hoped to God I got somewhere.'”

▪︎EVH 🎸
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"Si yo no hubiera podido tocar la guitarra, seria un grifero (surtidor de gasolina). Quiero decir, tengo un bajo coeficiente intelectual. Cuando todos se graduaron, todo los jóvenes millonarios me preguntaban: 'Hey, a cuál universidad vas a ir tu?' Y yo me preguntaba a cual universidad voy a ir?', yo lo único que quería en ese momento era irme a casa, encerrarme en mi cuarto, tocar la guitarra, escribir canciones y pedirle a Dios que me lleve a algún lado."'

▪︎Eddie Van Halen
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22/09/2025

On a day like today, September 22nd, 2011, the influential rock band R.E.M. announced their disbandment after more than thirty years of a notable career. With dignity, they accepted they had reached their limit, understood they had reached their limit, and called it quits. R.E.M. played a pivotal role in the creation and evolution of the alternative rock genre. 🎸🎶🤘

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

Budapest Klub 101
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22/09/2025

One of the most striking images you'll come across today is Johnny Depp with his partially white hair and the iconic Jack Sparrow beard.

22/09/2025

👍 The Clash / ❤️ Talking Heads

The Clash: Pioneers of punk's global rebellion, known for London Calling, Rock the Casbah, and Should I Stay or Should I Go. Their unique blend of punk aggression, reggae, funk, and political themes, fueled by Joe Strummer's intensity and Mick Jones' melodic edge, cemented their status as "the only band that matters." Their experimental approach and socially conscious lyrics made them a powerful voice for change.

Talking Heads: Embodiment of art-rock quirkiness, celebrated for Psycho Killer, Once in a Lifetime, and Burning Down the House. David Byrne's distinctive stage presence and the band's innovative fusion of funk, punk, and world rhythms positioned them as one of the most creative forces of the '80s. By embracing punk's DIY ethos, they crafted intellectual, danceable, and profoundly original music. Their iconic live performances showcased Byrne's unique theatricality.

Comparison:
While The Clash infused punk with political fervor, Talking Heads intellectualized it. The former incited rebellion, while the latter explored ideas through dance. Both bands distinctly, yet enduringly, transformed the rock landscape.

22/09/2025

Nick Cave celebrates his 68th birthday today! 🎉🎂🎁

22/09/2025

A little girl named Amy Winehouse 🥹❤️🎤👧

22/09/2025

Happy Birthday to the legendary Joan Jett! ❤️🎉🎂💖

22/09/2025

Bernard Sumner from Joy Division, New Order, and Electronic + Ian McCulloch from Echo and the Bunnymen