Classic Slicing Up Eyeballs (2009-2023)
‘Holy grail’ recording surfaces of New Order’s scorching 1983 gig in Chicago
The 1983 concert, New Order’s first in Chicago, is the stuff of legend, with a packed crowd driving the on-stage temperature to nearly unbearable heights, knocking out power on-stage mid-set.
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- Premiere: R.E.M. at Atlanta’s 688 Club, February 1981 — watch rare 40-minute set
Recent Dark Wave Playlists
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/25/26)
This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured music by Chris & Cosey, The Sisters of Mercy, Anne Clark, Big Black, Joy Division and more.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/18/26)
This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured music by My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Japan, Tones on Tail, Cocteau Twins, Fad Gadget and more.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/11/26)
This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured music by Depeche Mode, Skinny Puppy, Christian Death, Modern English, Portion Control and more.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (1/4/26)
This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured music by The Cure, Public Image Ltd., Throbbing Gristle, Xmal Deutschland, Tubeway Army and more.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (12/28/25)
This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured music by Gene Loves Jezebel, Lard, The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Sisters of Mercy and more.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Christmas Spectacular (12/21/25)
This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured music by Absolute Body Control, Al Jourgensen, Wayne Hussey, The Cure, The Smiths and more.
Playlist: Sirius XM’s “Dark Wave” — Slicing Up Eyeballs’ All-Covers Edition (12/14/25)
This week’s “Dark Wave,” hosted by Matt Sebastian, featured cover songs by Grace Jones, Pavement, The Dismemberment Plan, Alien Sex Fiend and more.
