The First Wave of alternative music, centered in the 1980s but including legendary artists and cult classics from the β70s through the early β90s
Joined August 2008
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1st Wave retweeted
New #lustforlists with Death Cab For Cutie, who are as obsessed with the music of @1stwave as I am! Listen 9 am eastern @SIRIUSXM channel 33 to @dcfc dudes Ben & Dave choose the tracks that made them the musicians they are today! Love these guys!
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1st Wave retweeted
Jun 1
Recorded four episodes of my live transmission, @SIRIUSXM channel 33 First Wave show this pm for future broadcast!
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1st Wave's Hollywood Happy Hour returns to the @SIRIUSXM LA Garage studio on Friday 6/12. Join @richardblade for a live broadcast including a performance by Oingo Boingo Former Members!
Visit: siriusxm.com/oingoboingola more info & to enter. U.S./21 . No transportation included.
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1st Wave retweeted
May 21
Fun day at the house yesterday. Had a film crew over for a second time in a month to shoot for a four-part series on New Wave. It premieres in August. I'll give you the date and where to see it (it's going to be on a BIG streamer); as soon as I'm allowed to share the full details
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1st Wave retweeted
May 15
It's today! Our SiriusXM 1st Wave Hollywood Happy Hour. It's going to be great. It's all LIVE. My special guests are @UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell who'll do an interview and live performance for @1stwave listeners in the SiriusXM LA Garage. Don't miss it starting at 7p ET, 4p PT.
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Touring hits different when youβre in good company. π
@howardjones shares a hilarious story from his time with @NickBeggs during our 1st Wave Happy Hour.
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It's going down tomorrow - @richardblade welcomes an audience of 1st Wave listeners to watch @howardjones perform! Hear the whole thing during our live broadcast 7-9p ET/ 4-6 PT. #newwave @SIRIUSXM
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Hear two or more songs in a row from 1st Wave artists all Easter Weekend! We're starting now with @richardblade #newwave #classicalternative
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1st Wave's Hollywood Happy Hour returns to the
@SIRIUSXM LA Garage studio on Thurs 3/19. @richardblade welcomes special guests @BillyIdol & @ThomasDolby! Wanna be there? Visit siriusxm.com/1stwavemarch for more info and to enter. U.S./21 . No transportation included. #newwave
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1st Wave retweeted
Feb 21
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, today I present my first BHM #lustforlists @ 9 am eastern @1stwave. Listen & learn about 2Tone's message of unity, the hopeful cover Sade sang @ Live Aid, and more. If u sleep thru the premiere, hear it on demand @ SXM app π€
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1st Wave retweeted
Feb 14
Happy Valentine's Day! I've got new wave conversation hearts for u!! Listen @1stwave channel 33 today from 9 to 10 am eastern, or any time on demand @SIRIUSXM app, for 80s alt tunes (some sweet, some sour) with titles that are perfect for those itty bitty candies ππππ
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1st Wave's Hollywood Happy Hour returns to the @SIRIUSXM LA Garage studio on Thurs 2/12. The one and only @BoyGeorge will join host @richardblade! Wanna be there? Visit: siriusxm.com/boygeorgela for more info and to enter. U.S./21 . No transportation is included.
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1st Wave retweeted
Happy #Grammys Day! And congratulations to The Cure who are 2 for 2, converting nods for Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance into their first- and second-ever Grammy wins!
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1st Wave retweeted
Jan 16
Calling all @Stranger_Things fans! This Saturday, join my favorite DJ @LoriMajewski and myself on @1stwave Chanel 33 on @SIRIUSXM Lust 4 List @ 9:00am EST as we travel back to the 80's, making you a mixed tape of all the best songs from the series. Of course, with a couple of Moz mentions.
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1st Wave's Hollywood Happy Hour w/ @richardblade returns Fri 1/16 w/ special guest Ian Astbury of @officialcult! Visit: siriusxm.com/ianastbury for more info and to enter to join us live. U.S./21 . No transportation included.
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1st Wave retweeted
27 Dec 2025
Last #lustforlists of '25! Fine Young Cannibal Roland Gift curates a mixtape to celebrate FYC40 and remembers the music that made him (for eg, Madness!). Hear us @ 9 am eastern @1stwave, or listen later on demand @SIRIUSXM app.
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1st Wave retweeted
20 Dec 2025
Happy Everything! It's the most wonderful time of the year -- when I present my #lustforlists Holiday Mixtape! Play it while you drive to the mall, deck the halls or sip a Jingle-tini: today 9 to 10 am @1stwave channel 33, or on demand @SIRIUSXM app!
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1st Wave retweeted
13 Dec 2025
Next week is 25 years since we lost Kirsty MacColl. Today's #lustforlists is a tribute to her and features a Kirsty-adjacent playlist: her songs, tracks she's sang back up on, a certain seasonal favorite... Hear it 9 am eastern @1stwave or listen after on demand @SIRIUSXM app
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1st Wave's Hollywood Happy Hour w/ @richardblade is back on Thurs 12/11 in LA! This special event will feature @AndyBell_info of Erasure! Visit siriusxm.com/1stwaveandybell for more info and to enter. U.S./21 . No transportation included.
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