New Wave/Electronic music pioneer Thomas Dolby (Born Thomas Roberston) was born on this day, October 14th, in 1958. Favorite Thomas Dolby song: “Europa And The Pirate Twins.”
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Happy Birthday, Gary Numan!
Gary Numan, Pure CD Insert (Photo By Gail)
Electronic rock pioneer Gary Numan (born Gary Webb) was born on this day, March 8th, in 1958! Happy Birthday, Gary!
Lene Lovich Releases "New Toy"
“New Toy” Japanese Picture Sleeve
On This Date, February 24th, in 1981: Lene Lovich released her eighth single, “New Toy” (on Stiff Records), which was written for her by Thomas Dolby.
Classic New Wave Single of the Day: The Normal’s “T.V.O.D.”
On This Date, April 6th, in 1978: The Normal released its only single, “T.V.O.D.” backed by “Warm Leatherette” – which, at least in the circles I ran in back in the day, was as big a “hit” as the A side. The Normal was really just a solo project by London film student Daniel Miller, who went on to form Mute Records. Distinguished by Miller’s monotone vocals and minimal, electronic beats, both songs deal lyrically with fairly bizarre fetish behaviors. “T.V.O.D” tells of a person who inserts a Television aerial (antennae) into his veins, literally overdosing on TV signals. “Warm Leatherette” – like David Cronenberg’s 1996 film, Crash – is about a guy who gets off by having sex in the aftermath of a fatal car crash. If this post has piqued your curiosity at all, you can download a ringtone of “Warm Leatherette” at this link.
Thanks to The P5 Blogspot For The Tip!
Nick Lowe, Releases Jesus Of Cool
On This Date, February 25th, in 1978: Nick Lowe released his debut album, Jesus Of Cool (entitled Pure Pop for Now People in the states). It contained the singles “(I Love The Sound Of) Breaking Glass,” “Little Hitler” and “So It Goes,” and well as fan favorites like “Marie Provost” – with its uber-dark lyrical humor – and Lowe’s delirious ode to Bay City Rollers fanatics everywhere, “Rollers Show.” Absolutely indispensable British Power Pop.
