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...hang the dj is a music blog. Old school, shoegaze, psych, and darkwave are featured genres.

Legal disclaimer: This blog is my personal, independent website. It is not affiliated with Bell Media, nor does it represents the thoughts, opinions, desires, etc of Bell Media

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Or hit me up on Twitter: @CristinaRocks

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020


Wire will return with a new compilation titled 10:20 on June 19th.

Ireland's premiere DJ, the always on-point brilliant music maven Evil Presidentes (aka Neil Waters) is back with some brand new mixes.

Evil Presidentes created two new chilled out mixes to help ease the pain and boredom of troubling quarantine days and nights. The soothing mixes include music old and new and are available to stream below or over on Soundcloud. Alien Happiness Mix is here and instore sessions #1 is here.

Over the years Evil Presidentes has created several other enchanting sets focusing on Depeche Mode and David Bowie, plus he's also served up the superb Anti-Matter Mix that was featured as part of Classified Records' event The Dystopian Disco which included a stellar and timeless mix of ultimate post-punk classics.

For more from Evil Presidentes dig in here and visit Classified Records here.




Beggars Arkive has announced the release of expanded editions of The Charlatans second album Between 10th and 11th.

The expanded editions will contain the original album plus a bonus live disc of a concert captured live in Chicago at The Metro on February 21st 1991. Bootlegs of the show, titled Isolation, has been circulating among fans for years however it will now be given a proper release as part of the reissue.

Between 10th and 11th will be issued on 2LP clear vinyl and 2CD on July 3rd. View the options and pre-order here.

In more Charlatans news, this Sunday, May 10th marks the 30th anniversary of the mad classic "The Only One I Know." The band revealed on social media that they're planning to mark the anniversary Sunday by sharing a demo of the iconic single. So stay tuned.

Update: Whoops -- The Charlatans have determined "The Only One I Know" was originally issued May 14th, 1990 and not May 10th. Thus the 30th anniversary unveiling of the demo will take place a few days later than previously planned. Check back with them on Thursday to hear the demo!

Meanwhile Tim Burgess is prepping the release of his new solo album I Love The New Sky which is set to arrive on May 22nd (pre-order here). He's also keeping busy with his "full time job" which is holding Twitter listening parties to celebrate classic albums with fans around the globe.

View a selection of up and coming listening parties below and head here to view the full schedule and to replay any of the listening parties.

***Please note The The's Soul Mining listening party scheduled for Saturday, May 9th has been postponed - Matt Johnson was hospitalized earlier this week due to illness and is said to be on the mend. He plans to reschedule once is he is feeling better. A listening party for The Libertines' self-titled album will take the place of the Soul Mining party this Saturday.

UPDATE: Listening parties in honor of Dave Greenfield of The Stranglers and Florian Schneider have been added. Kraftwerk's Computer World takes place Thursday, May 7th and The Raven by The Stranglers takes place Saturday, May 9th.





NOTE: all times listed in Eastern Time

Thu May 07 - Kraftwerk Computer World (1pm ET)
Sat May 09 - The Stranglers The Raven (2pm ET)
Sat May 09 - Frankie Goes To Hollywood Welcome To The Pleasuredome w/Holly Johnson (3:30pm ET)
Sat May 09 - The Libertines The Libertines (5pm ET)
Sun May 10 - Ride Weather Diaries (5pm ET)
Wed May 13 - Tim Burgess Oh No I Love You (5pm ET)
Thu May 14 - Lush Lovelife w/ Miki Berenyi (3pm ET)
Fri May 15 - Gene Olympian (3pm ET)
Sun May 17 - The Specials The Specials (2pm ET)
Tue May 19 - Throwing Muses University (5pm ET)
Wed May 20 - Sparks A Steady Drip, Drip Drip (5pm ET)
Thu May 21 - 10cc The Original Soundtrack (4pm ET)
Fri May 22 - Joy Division Unknown Pleasures w/ Peter Hook (5pm ET)
Sat May 23 - Alison Moyet Hometime w/Alison Moyet (3pm ET)
Wed May 27 - Duran Duran Rio w/Simon Lebon (4pm ET)
Sat May 30 - The Cure Faith w/ Lol Tolhurst (5pm ET)
Mon Jun 01 - Spandau Ballet True (4pm ET)

Dave Greenfield, the man behind the magical keyboard wizardry of The Stranglers has died.

Sunday, May 3, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #154: On Returning

Sunday, April 26, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #153: Imperil

In an effort to cure boredom and restlessness in these strange times, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds launched a 24/7 streaming channel.

Guy Chadwick of The House Of Love was scheduled to perform his first tour of North America in years in May, however due to the Covid-19 pandemic the tour has been postponed. But there is some good news.

Friday, April 24, 2020


Tim Burgess of The Charlatans is continuing to hold Twitter listening parties to celebrate classic albums with fans around the globe.

Steve Kilbey has been live streaming acoustic performances of classic albums from The Church on Instagram.

Sunday, April 19, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #152: Transmutation

Tim Burgess of The Charlatans is continuing to hold Twitter listening parties to celebrate classic albums with fans around the globe.

Monday, April 13, 2020


Last night New Order's majestic album Power, Corruption & Lies was the subject of a listening party on Twitter.

Sunday, April 12, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #151: Nevermore

Tim Burgess is continuing to hold Twitter listening parties to celebrate classic albums with fans around the globe.

Sunday, April 5, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #150: Sanctum

Sunday, March 29, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #149: Devastation

Sunday, March 22, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #148: Brace For Impact

Tim Burgess, leader of the legendary Manchester band The Charlatans is launching a listening party series on Twitter tomorrow, Monday, March 23rd.

Sunday, March 15, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #147: Surreality

The The fans have a LOT to look forward to this year!

Johnny Marr has announced dates for a North American tour.
Genesis P-Orridge has died at the age of 70.

Sunday, March 8, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #146: Ignite The Fear

Thursday, March 5, 2020


New Order's Peel Session from 1982 will be reissued on April 18th on 12" for Record Store Day.

Depeche Mode announced details behind Violator | The 12" Singles, the latest installment in their singles box set series.

The The will be releasing a brand new single on April 18th for Record Store Day.

Sunday, March 1, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #145: Pandemonium

Just days after David Roback's death comes news that two reissues from Opal are about to be released.

Thursday, February 27, 2020


This July marks the 50th anniversary of The Stooges' iconic record Fun House.

In celebration of the anniversary Rhino has announced the release of a 15 piece vinyl boxset.

The deluxe vinyl set includes a newly remastered version of the album (plays at 45 RPM), several 7" singles, the vinyl debut of The Complete Fun House Sessions, and the live concert Have Some Fun: Live at Ungano's, a recording captured in New York City in August 1970, just weeks after the release of Fun House.

The Fun House 50th anniversary deluxe vinyl boxset will be released exclusively through Rhino on July 17th and is limited to 1970 copies. Head here to pre-order.



The Stooges - Fun House 50th anniversary boxset contents

-- 45 RPM version of Fun House on 2LP with 4th side etching
-- The Complete Fun House Sessions
-- Have Some Fun: Live At Ungano's
-- 2 replica black 7” vinyl singles
-- “Down On The Street” / “I Feel Alright” (both mono single edits) [French picture sleeve]
-- “Down On The Street” (Single Mix)/ “I Feel Alright” (Single Mix)
-- 28 page book with rare photos and essay
-- Ephemera including posters, prints, slipmat, and 45 adapter

Wednesday, February 26, 2020


Guitarist/songwriter David Roback has died.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020


Clan Of Xymox plan to release more new music this year, including a full length album.

Monday, February 24, 2020


Paul Weller returns with a new solo album in June.

Kraftwerk announced details behind a North American tour.

New Order and Pet Shop Boys are teaming up for a North American co-headline tour.

Sunday, February 23, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #144: The Violent Era

Buzzcocks have announced the release an 8 disc set collecting material from their post-reformation period.

David Bowie's Archive will issue a live album for Record Store Day.

I'm Only Dancing (The Soul Tour 74) will be issued as a 2LP or 2CD on April 18th. The material was captured live at Michigan Palace in Detroit on October 20th, 1974 and includes the full set from the Detroit show with the exception of "Diamond Dogs"; the encore was captured November 30th, 1974 at Nashville's Municipal Auditorium.

View the tracklisting for I'm Only Dancing (The Soul Tour 74) below and head here for more details.

As previously announced, Parlophone will also be issuing a compilation titled ChangesNowBowie for Record Store Day which features previously unreleased tracks Bowie recorded in 1996. Read more about that here.

David Bowie - I'm Only Dancing (The Soul Tour 74)

LP Side 1

1. Introduction - Memory Of A Free Festival
2. Rebel Rebel
3. John, I’m Only Dancing (Again)
4. Sorrow
5. Changes
6. 1984

LP Side 2

1. Moonage Daydream
2. Rock ’n’ Roll With Me
3. Love Me Do / The Jean Genie
4. Young Americans


LP Side 3

1. Can You Hear Me
2. It’s Gonna Be Me
3. Somebody Up There Likes Me
4. Suffragette City

LP Side 4

1. Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide
2. Panic In Detroit
3. Knock On Wood
4. Foot Stomping / I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate / Foot Stomping
5. Diamond Dogs / It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll (But I like It) / Diamond Dogs


Clan Of Xymox have released a new single "She."

Mark Lanegan will release a new album and his memoir this spring.

Tuesday, February 18, 2020


Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds hit the road in North American for a tour in support of their critically acclaimed 2019 album Ghosteen.

Monday, February 17, 2020

Influential DJ/producer and visionary Andrew Weatherall has died from a pulmonary embolism. He was 56 years old.

Sunday, February 16, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #143: Doomsday!

This week's show features music from Sad Lovers And Giants, The Modern Lovers, Sex Pistols, Happy Mondays, The Velvet Underground, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Cure, and more.

Stream below or here and catch up with the archive of previous episodes here or here.



Friday, February 14, 2020


An EP featuring the final pieces of music Gang Of Four's Andy Gill was working on before his death will be released on February 26th.
The mighty industrial collective Pigface announced dates for a tour of the USA.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020


Robert Smith of The Cure was interviewed earlier this evening and updated fans on a new Cure record.

The legendary Front 242 announced details behind a fall tour of the U.S.

Tuesday, February 11, 2020


Details behind a new Classic Alternative Coachella-esque festival in Los Angeles were announced today.

Sunday, February 9, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #142: Slings & Arrows

Monday, February 3, 2020


Heaven 17 announced dates for a North American tour.

Bauhaus added two more dates to their North American reunion tour.

Sunday, February 2, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #141: Travail

Andy Gill, guitarist and founding member of Gang Of Four has died.