Yes, we are behind but we keep plugging away. Instead of playing "catch up", we will be playing "fill in". In other words, we'll post the present and fill in the gaps from the past.
Thank you for your patience and enjoy!
Update: July 4th through 10th are up to date. The current gap is the period from 6/9/09 through 7/3/09. We will be closing the gap daily.
On this date in 1980, John Foxx released his second single, "No-One Driving". It was actually a double single. The other three tracks were "Glimmer", "Mr. No" and "This City". The A side appeared on his debut solo album, Metamatic, but it was a re-mixed version. The remaining tracks were non-LP tracks that wound up being added as bonus tracks on a later CD re-release. The Lancashire, England post punk musician was the original lead singer for Ultravox. He is still active.
Wikipedia: John Foxx
Official Website: metamatic.com
Video: John Foxx - Burning Car - on TV - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: John Foxx - Metamatic - nrrules.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Ultravox released their fourth album, Vienna. It contained the singles, "Sleepwalk" (#29 U.K.), "Passing Strangers" (#57 U.K.), "Vienna" (#2 U.K.) and "All Stood Still" (#8 U.K.). This was the first album with Midge Ure as their singer, replacing John Foxx. The album reached the #3 spot on the U.K. albums chart. The London post punk/new wave band lasted until 1987. They re-formed in 1992 and released two albums before shutting it down again in 1996.
Wikipedia: Ultravox
Unofficial Website: ultravox.org.uk
Blogload: Ultravox - Vienna - babakazoo.blogspot.com
On this date in 1980, Stiff Little Fingers released their seventh single, "Back To Front". It was backed by "Mr. Fire Coal-Man". Neither track appeared on a regular SLF album. Both tracks later appeared on the compilation, All The Best. The Belfast, Northern Ireland punk band broke up in 1982 after four studio albums, one live album and numerous singles. They re-formed in 1987. Jake Burns and Ali McMordie, from their original lineup, are still there. They occasionally release new material but have maintained an ambitious performance schedule.
Wikipedia: Stiff Little Fingers
Official Website: slf.com
Video: Stiff Little Fingers - Back To Front - live - 1980 - youtube
Blogload: Stiff Little Fingers - All The Best - partofthequeue.blogspot.com
Peter Murphy of Bauhaus turns 52 today! 
Bauhaus, left to right:
David J, Peter Murphy, Kevin Haskins and Daniel Ash
Wikipedia: Bauhaus
Official Website: bauhausmusik.com
Video: Bauhaus - Bela Lugosi's Dead (1979) - youtube
Blogload: Bauhaus - La Rose Bonbon - Live In Paris - 1981 - and more - willy-rock.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Men released their only record. The A side was "I Don't Depend On You". The B side was an instrumental entitled "Cruel". It was the only recording for the Sheffield, England new wave band under this name but not the only recording for the band. The Men was, in fact, The Human League under a pseudonym. They continue on today as a three-piece band. Both tracks by The Men were added to The Human League's second album, Travelogue, as bonuses when it was re-released on CD.
Wikipedia: The Human League
Official Website: league-online.com
Blogload: The Human League - Travelogue - blogremembermusic.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Dials released their debut single, "All I Hear". It was backed by "Running". It was produced by Nicky Tesco of The Members. The Middlesex, England punk/power pop band released just two singles before disbanding in 1980.
Blogload: The Dials - All I Hear - 7 inch (both tracks) - asfm.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, The Last released their third single, "Every Summer Day". It was backed by "Slavedriver". Both songs appeared on their debut album, L.A. Explosion!. The Los Angeles power pop is still performing and recording.
Wikipedia: The Last
Blogload: The Last - L.A. Explosion - powerpopoverdose.blogspot.com
On this date in 1979, Foreign Press released their debut single, "Downpour". It was supported by "Crossfire" and "Behind The Glass". The Manchester, England post punk band released four singles before disbanding without an album in 1984.
Blogload: Foreign Press - Downpour - 7 inch (all three tracks) - and more - systemsofromance.blogspot.com
On this date in 1978, Suicide re-released their self-titled debut album in the U.K. It had been released in 1977 in a limited edition run but sold out. They also released their debut single, "Cheree" on this date. The B side was "I Remember". The A side was a re-mix of the album track. The B side was a non-LP track. Both songs were included as bonuses when the album was re-released on CD. No other singles were promised from this debut album. The New York synth-punk band consisted of Alan Vega and Martin Rev. Their debut album was a seven track album but, when re-released on CD, was expanded to 17 tracks including seven live tracks. While they have slowed down, they have never officially disbanded. They pop up now and again for performances.
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Wikipedia: Suicide
Blogload: Suicide - debut album - abc-afterglow.blogspot.com
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