Retro Video : The Wake - " Talk About The Past "

" Talk About The Past " by The Wake. About a year or so ago I got a hold of Factory Records box set Communications 78-92. Loaded the box set on my ipod and hit play. The box set had alot of classics and some other obscure gems. While listening I came across this track that sounded much like New Order but with a slight difference. I thought nothing of it and just assumed it was a side project featuring a New Order member similar to Electronic. It was'nt until recent that I came across the music video(promo) and I was informed that The Wake were infact an original band and had no New Order members in their line-up. " Talk About The Past " may have been The Wake's greatest hit to date but their discography includes some other great post punk numbers.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed

Electronic music duo from Toronto, Canada Crystal Castles have released a new version of "Not in Love". The track "Not in Love" was originally covered and released on CC's self titled 2010 album. This time around the duo teamed up with post punk/ 80's cult icon Robert Smith to produce a very seductive pop number. The song was Originally done by 80's Canadian new wave act Platinum Blonde.

Crystal Castles - Not In Love (ft. Robert Smith)

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Retro Video : Orange Juice "Rip It Up"

Orange Juice are a Scottish post-punk band that got their start in 1979. They're best known for this song here "Rip It Up" which was released in 1983 and reached number 8 on the UK singles chart.

Song of the Day : The Mekons "Where Were You?"

The Mekons are a punk rock/post punk band that hail from the U.K and are cited as being one of the longest-running first wave British punk acts. The Mekons formed in the late 70's and were one of the many acts to come out of the Leeds University art scene. "Where Were You?" was released in 1978 on the Fast Product label (FAST 7 1978.)

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Ari Up passes away at the early age of 48

Posted on John Lydon's website yesterday was the news that front woman Arianna(aka Ari-Up) of  the very influential post punk band the Slits has passed away due a serious illness. Rest in Peace.

Song of the Day : The Cure "A Strange Day"

         "A Strange Day" is the 6th track off of the Cure's fourth studio album Pornography.


The Cure - A Strange Day

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All Systems Go (9-23-10)

Every Thursday at the Edinburgh Castle pub I do my best to pay tribute to the new wave sound I love. On this particular Thursday I leaned more to the alternative side of things and started the night off with the mellow post punk number Night Shift by the Names and mixed in Wire's - the Finest Drops....It was a great start to an awesome night.
Click here for this past Thursdays partial playlist (9-23-10).

This Aint No Disco!

Banned from the Pub IV...

This is my fourth time around conducting the Banned From the Pub bar night at the Attic. Back story is the Attic Bar was faced with a lawsuit from a neighbor in July who complained about the music being too loud.

My original monthly got canceled until further notice. The lawsuit continued.....

Then out of the blue I got a email stating I-pods/Computers or digital players were fine. I'm guessing it has to do with the sneakiness of entering the bar with said devices as oppose to being seen with crates of records. Thus neighbors thinking there is no DJ.

I personally don't call it DJing but Selecting and pressing buttons. So I Selector Squid will be pressing buttons once again at the Attic Wednesday, Sept 29th at 10pm. This night in the past has had some awesome crowds. People just chillin with friends, having a pint and listening to good music.

Expect to hear the likes of:
the Horrors.the Cure.Interpol.Editors.Bowie.Blondie.Devo.the Faint. the Smiths. Magazine. New York Dolls. White Lies. the Nerves.Joy Division.Bloc Party.The Rakes. Good Shoes. the Rifles. Futureheads and so much more.....

Good tunes.Cheap Drank come on out and Join me for a pint!

80's Flashbacks: Every Thursday at Edinburgh Castle Pub

*Description
Squid.Taking you back to those 80's alt radio daze. Spinning New-Wave, Post Punk and Synth Pop! tunes.

Goes on every Thursday of the month at the Legendary Edinburgh Castle Pub in San Francisco.

Expect to hear sounds from: the Smiths, Depeche Mode, the Cure, New Order, the English Beat, Plimsouls, Romeo Void, the Clash, Joy Division, Bauhaus, Flock of Seagulls, Duran Duran, XTC, Wire, Devo, Visage, the Church and many more......

10pm - 2am. Cover is-FREE You must be over 21 to enter. Great beer on tap, Fish & chips served until 11pm.

Bad Movie Night: A Benefit for Cut and Run Tour

I'll be DJing at this rad benefit event tonight. All proceeds of this benefit go to help my best friends experimental film tour.
For full tour details visit www.cutandruntour.wordpress.com
*Event Details:
Got a bad film you've been secretly wanting to screen? Here's your chance to share it with all your friends and other inebriant onlookers. Best worst film gets a mystery prize!

Wednesday, Sept 15th at 8pm will be "Bad Movie Night" at Argus Lounge. All proceeds go to benefiting Cut and Run Tour, a traveling film festival specializing in the exhibition of short avant-garde and experimental video and film programs.

$2 dollar entrance fee (sliding scale) and drink ticket raffles throughout the night!

Tunes by DJ Squid (Punk+Core+Post+Wave+ Alt Rock Music) and pool table in the back room.

*Film should be under 10 mins, DVD format, and have been made by you!
can't make it to the benefit? Donate online at:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cutandrun/cut-and-run-projecting-experimental-cinema-through