Tag Archives: New Wave Cover Version

Telstar: An Iconic Pop Instrumental From 1962…And 1984

Posted on March 22, 2023 by postpunkmonk

This morning I saw Steve For The Deaf’s posting on The Tornadoes iconic “Telstar” single from 1962 and immediately got pulled into its orbit. It reminded me that the conic instrumental came into my Record Cell a few years back … Continue reading →

Posted in Record Review | Tagged 1962, 1984, factory records, instrumental, New Wave Cover Version | 5 Comments

Associates “Sulk” Ultrabox Aims For Excess…As Ever [part 7]

Posted on August 25, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] The June third Peel Session from 1982, was broadcast just three weeks after “Sulk” was released. The band were obviously racing towards the horizon as the new session [possibly after drummer John Murphy was out of … Continue reading →

Posted in BSOG, Core Collection, Record Review, Scots Rock | Tagged 1982, 2022, Alan Rankine, Associates, Billy Mackenzie, boxed set, Martha Ladly, Mike Hedges, New Wave Cover Version, Sulk | Leave a comment

Associates “Sulk” Ultrabox Aims For Excess…As Ever [part 6]

Posted on August 24, 2022 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] Next in the program was the phalanx of hit singles…boom…boom…boom! Having first heard “Party Fears Two” in 7″ form on “Popera” in 1990 meant that the succinct single mix made that heavy first impression. Listening to … Continue reading →

Posted in Buried Treasures, Core Collection, Record Review, Scots Rock | Tagged 1982, 2022, Alan Rankine, Associates, Billy Mackenzie, boxed set, Martha Ladly, Mike Hedges, New Wave Cover Version, Sulk | 2 Comments

80s Soundtrack Week: Tuesday – “Party Party” GER CD

Posted on May 18, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Today’s album came from much earlier in the decade and came from a completely different mindset. Instead of US teens living in the “alternative music” scene of the mid-80s, our next soundtrack was from a British holiday comedy about a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bowie, Core Collection, New Romantic, Record Review, Scots Rock, Ska, SOTD | Tagged 1982, A+M Records, Altered Images, Bananarama, Elvis Costello, Midge Ure, New Wave Cover Version, ska, soundtrack | 10 Comments

Peter Godwin And A Host Of New Wave Peers Cover The Classics For Houston’s Numbers Night Club

Posted on January 12, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Yesterday we were citing hot music tips from another blogger. Often it’s the commenters and readers of PPM that set me straight with the contact form in the top menu. Fred from the Netherlands asked if I was aware of … Continue reading →

Posted in New Wave Compilations, Record Review, Want List | Tagged 2020, New Wave Cover Version, Peter Godwin | 4 Comments

Record Review: Ronny – If You Want Me To Stay UK 12″

Posted on September 10, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Ronny: If You Want Me To Stay – UK – 12″ [1981] If You Want Me To Stay [dance mix] If You Want Me To Stay [instrumental] I recall reading about Parisian model Ronny and her alliance with the Blitz … Continue reading →

Posted in Deadpan Women, New Romantic, Record Review | Tagged 12" single, 1981, Midge Ure, New Wave Cover Version, Ronny, Rusty Egan | 11 Comments

Record Review: Cristina – Is That All There Is” UK 12″

Posted on August 27, 2020 by postpunkmonk

Cristina: Is that All There Is? – UK – 12″ – [1980] Is That All There Is? Jungle Love I didn’t find out about this withdrawn single until some time in the 80s. Certainly after the point in time when … Continue reading →