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B‑52’s Concert: From the Universal Amphitheatre to Austin, 35 Years Apart
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11 min read

B‑52’s Concert: From the Universal Amphitheatre to Austin, 35 Years Apart

  • David
  • March 12, 2026
Depeche Mode: From the Concert for the Masses to Memento Mori — My 35‑Year Journey
  • Concert Reviews
  • Essays & Features
12 min read

Depeche Mode: From the Concert for the Masses to Memento Mori — My 35‑Year Journey

  • David
  • March 6, 2026
Seeing OMD Again After 37 Years: How a New Wave Favorite Became a Lifelong Band
  • Concert Reviews
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  • Essays & Features
9 min read

Seeing OMD Again After 37 Years: How a New Wave Favorite Became a Lifelong Band

  • David
  • February 22, 2026
From Pixies to English Beat: The Opening Acts That Defined My Concert Life
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6 min read

From Pixies to English Beat: The Opening Acts That Defined My Concert Life

  • David
  • February 15, 2026
The Best 80s Alternative Christmas Songs 🎄🎅
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  • Lists and Rankings
8 min read

The Best 80s Alternative Christmas Songs 🎄🎅

  • David
  • December 20, 2025
Singles, Covers, & Live Albums: 80’s Icons Still Rocking in 2025
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  • Essays & Features
5 min read

Singles, Covers, & Live Albums: 80’s Icons Still Rocking in 2025

  • David
  • December 18, 2025
🎸 Back to the Future: 2025’s New Wave Revival
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5 min read

🎸 Back to the Future: 2025’s New Wave Revival

  • David
  • December 15, 2025
Is Paul Weller The Most Under Appreciated New Wave Music Pioneer in the US?
  • Essays & Features
4 min read

Is Paul Weller The Most Under Appreciated New Wave Music Pioneer in the US?

  • David
  • October 9, 2025
1985’s Top New Wave and 80’s Alternative Albums #14 – #26
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  • Lists and Rankings
10 min read

1985’s Top New Wave and 80’s Alternative Albums #14 – #26

  • Colton
  • August 11, 2025
American New Wave Artists – Talk of The Town – Ramones, Pixies, and The Replacements
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  • Lists and Rankings
4 min read

American New Wave Artists – Talk of The Town – Ramones, Pixies, and The Replacements

  • David
  • July 27, 2025

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