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Jake Rudh

@jakerudh.bsky.social

Gen X DJ: Transmission, The Current, First Avenue, ‘80s in The Sand, Cruel World, Slicing Up Eyeballs, Twitch More active at https://www.instagram.com/jakerudh Weekly gigs http://twitch.tv/djjakerudh Bio: https://first-avenue.com/performer/dj-jake-rudh/

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On this day in 1987, Siouxsie and The Banshees released their eighth studio album “Through the Looking Glass”

02.03.2026 17:30 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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March is Women’s History Month.

It doesn’t get much more inspiring than this.

Debbie Harry (Blondie) Viv Albertine (The Slits) Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie & the Banshees) Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) Poly Styrene (X-Ray Spex) and Pauline Black (The Selecter)

📷 Michael Putland

01.03.2026 14:42 — 👍 53    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
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On this day in 1993, The Cranberries released their debut album “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?”

01.03.2026 05:43 — 👍 22    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Starting now at twitch.tv/djjakerudh, it’s 5+ hours of post-punk, new wave and classic alternative music videos featuring a special spotlight on “Pretty In Pink” - released in theaters 40 years ago today.

Simply click the link to travel back in time (free of charge)!

01.03.2026 01:52 — 👍 19    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 1

I’ll be live on Twitch tonight from 8pm - 1am presenting an open-format show featuring a special spotlight on the “Pretty in Pink” soundtrack! 🩷

28.02.2026 22:57 — 👍 24    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 1
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Happy 69th birthday to Cindy Wilson of The B-52s.

This early Polaroid moment with Cindy and Kate Pierson is the best.

28.02.2026 18:20 — 👍 27    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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On this day in 1983, U2 released their third studio album "War" featuring singles “New Year's Day" “Two Hearts Beat as One" “Sunday Bloody Sunday" and “40"

Cover model Peter Rowen then and now.

28.02.2026 16:32 — 👍 23    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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40 years ago today, “Pretty In Pink” was released in theaters featuring one of the best soundtracks of the ‘80s including songs by The Psychedelic Furs, New Order, The Smiths, OMD, Echo & the Bunnymen, INXS, Suzanne Vega with Joe Jackson, Belouis Some and more.

28.02.2026 15:32 — 👍 58    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 2
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On this day in 1984, Dead Can Dance released their self-titled debut studio album.

27.02.2026 23:04 — 👍 22    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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On this day in 1985, Sade released their debut studio album “Diamond Life” featuring singles "Your Love Is King" "When Am I Going to Make a Living" "Smooth Operator" and "Hang On to Your Love"

Timeless album. Timeless artist.

27.02.2026 19:47 — 👍 30    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 1
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On this day in 1987, the “Some Kind of Wonderful” movie and soundtrack were released.

Featuring music by The Jesus & Mary Chain, Pete Shelley, Furniture, Flesh for Lulu, Stephen Duffy, The March Violets, Charlie Sexton, Lick the Tins and more.

27.02.2026 18:18 — 👍 26    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 2
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On this day in 1995, PJ Harvey released her third studio album “To Bring You My Love”

27.02.2026 06:07 — 👍 39    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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On this day in 1989, XTC released their eleventh studio album “Oranges & Lemons” featuring singles “Mayor of Simpleton" “King for a Day" and “The Loving"

27.02.2026 05:02 — 👍 55    🔁 10    💬 1    📌 4
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30 years ago today, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released the single "Henry Lee” featuring PJ Harvey.

26.02.2026 16:10 — 👍 22    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 1
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On this day in 1992, Tori Amos released her debut studio album “Little Earthquakes” featuring singles "Silent All These Years” “China””Winter” and "Crucify”

25.02.2026 19:26 — 👍 31    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 3
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Remembering the talented Mark Hollis - co-founder, lead singer and principal songwriter of Talk Talk who died seven years ago today at the age of 64. RIP

25.02.2026 18:16 — 👍 59    🔁 7    💬 2    📌 2
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On this day in 1994, Nine Inch Nails released “March of the Pigs”

Now doesn't that make you feel better?

25.02.2026 16:36 — 👍 35    🔁 4    💬 2    📌 5
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On this day in 1985, Tears For Fears released their second studio album "Songs From the Big Chair"

What’s your favorite song from this brilliant album?

25.02.2026 15:00 — 👍 33    🔁 2    💬 3    📌 2
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Happy Twin Peaks Day

24.02.2026 17:47 — 👍 181    🔁 59    💬 1    📌 2
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Happy 68th birthday to singer, songwriter, musician and former Japan vocalist David Sylvian.

If unfamiliar with the work of Mr. Sylvian & Japan, I can’t recommend it enough.

For fans of Bowie/Eno/Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music/Peter Gabriel/Scott Walker/Robert Fripp/Talk Talk/YMO, etc

23.02.2026 15:57 — 👍 40    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 3
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On this day in 1975, David Bowie released the single "Young Americans"

“Ain't there one damn song that can make me...break down and cry?”

21.02.2026 19:46 — 👍 34    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy 63rd birthday to Ian Brown of The Stone Roses.

20.02.2026 20:21 — 👍 35    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Remembering Kurt Cobain on what would have been his 59th birthday. RIP

20.02.2026 18:40 — 👍 20    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 2
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On this day in 1984, The Smiths released their self-titled debut studio album.

📷 Tom Sheehan

20.02.2026 16:43 — 👍 26    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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On this day in 1981, Depeche Mode released their debut single “Dreaming of Me"

20.02.2026 13:33 — 👍 39    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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On this win 1988, The Church released their fifth studio album “Starfish” featuring singles “Under the Milky Way" “Reptile" “Destination" and “Antenna"

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On this day in 1987, The Cult released “Love Removal Machine” - the lead single from their third studio album “Electric”

16.02.2026 14:09 — 👍 26    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 1
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Starting now at twitch.tv/djjakerudh, it’s a 5+ hour music video spotlight on Duran Duran.

Expect hits, deep cuts, b-sides, side projects, solo material, influences, second wave British invasion peers and much more.

There’s no fee to better the virtual “Arena”

14.02.2026 02:03 — 👍 28    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 3
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Happy 70th birthday to Peter Hook of Joy Division and New Order

📸 Ebet Roberts

13.02.2026 17:01 — 👍 33    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0
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On this day in 1982, XTC released their brilliant fifth studio album “English Settlement” featuring singles “Senses Working Overtime" “Ball and Chain" and “No Thugs in Our House"

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