Jake Rudh
@jakerudh.bsky.social
Gen X DJ: Transmission, The Current, First Avenue, ‘80s in The Sand, Cruel World, Slicing Up Eyeballs, Twitch
More active at https://www.instagram.com/jakerudh
Weekly gigs http://twitch.tv/djjakerudh
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More active at https://www.instagram.com/jakerudh
Weekly gigs http://twitch.tv/djjakerudh
Bio: https://first-avenue.com/performer/dj-jake-rudh/
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Jake Rudh
@jakerudh.bsky.social
· Nov 18
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A note about this new acct…similar to Twitter/X, I’m a music history/fact spewing machine (On this day in, Happy bday to, _ is going on tour, here’s the dates, _ is releasing a new LP, etc) Not a lot of interaction…so please don’t take it personal if there’s no reply or follow…I don’t stay up on it!
On this day in 1980, The Cure released the compilation “Boys Don’t Cry”
February 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
On this day in 1980, The Cure released the compilation “Boys Don’t Cry”
On this day in 1990, Depeche Mode released the single "Enjoy the Silence" ... a perfect song.
February 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
On this day in 1990, Depeche Mode released the single "Enjoy the Silence" ... a perfect song.
30 years ago today, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds released their ninth studio album “Murder Ballads” featuring singles "Where the Wild Roses Grow" and "Henry Lee" ... also featuring the scorching “Stagger Lee”
February 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
30 years ago today, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds released their ninth studio album “Murder Ballads” featuring singles "Where the Wild Roses Grow" and "Henry Lee" ... also featuring the scorching “Stagger Lee”
On this day in 1983, Echo & the Bunnymen released their third studio album “Porcupine” featuring singles “The Back of Love" and “The Cutter"
February 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
On this day in 1983, Echo & the Bunnymen released their third studio album “Porcupine” featuring singles “The Back of Love" and “The Cutter"
Remembering Lux Interior of The Cramps who died 17 years ago today at the age of 62. RIP
February 4, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Remembering Lux Interior of The Cramps who died 17 years ago today at the age of 62. RIP
On this day in 1980, Peter Gabriel released the single "Games without Frontiers"
February 4, 2026 at 11:01 PM
On this day in 1980, Peter Gabriel released the single "Games without Frontiers"
On this day in 1997, David Bowie released his 20th studio album “Earthling” featuring singles “Telling Lies" “Little Wonder” “Dead Man Walking" “Seven Years in Tibet" and “I'm Afraid of Americans"
February 4, 2026 at 4:07 AM
On this day in 1997, David Bowie released his 20th studio album “Earthling” featuring singles “Telling Lies" “Little Wonder” “Dead Man Walking" “Seven Years in Tibet" and “I'm Afraid of Americans"
Talking Heads “Once In a Lifetime” was released on this day in 1980.
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
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Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
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February 2, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Talking Heads “Once In a Lifetime” was released on this day in 1980.
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
Same as it ever was...
On this day in 1987, The Psychedelic Furs released their fifth studio album “Midnight to Midnight” featuring “Heartbreak Beat" “Shock" and “Angels Don't Cry"
February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
On this day in 1987, The Psychedelic Furs released their fifth studio album “Midnight to Midnight” featuring “Heartbreak Beat" “Shock" and “Angels Don't Cry"
45 years ago today, Duran Duran released their debut single “Planet Earth”
“Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound.”
“Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound.”
February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
45 years ago today, Duran Duran released their debut single “Planet Earth”
“Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound.”
“Like some new romantic looking for the TV sound.”
Congratulations to The Cure for taking home two awards last night at the 68th Grammy Awards for “Best Alternative Album”and “Best Alternative Performance”
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Congratulations to The Cure for taking home two awards last night at the 68th Grammy Awards for “Best Alternative Album”and “Best Alternative Performance”
On this day in 1977, Buzzcocks released their debut EP “Spiral Scratch” - one of the earliest punk releases by a British band.
January 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM
On this day in 1977, Buzzcocks released their debut EP “Spiral Scratch” - one of the earliest punk releases by a British band.
On this day in 1982, The Jam released "Town Called Malice" - the first single from their sixth and final studio album “The Gift”
“Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know.”
“Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know.”
January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
On this day in 1982, The Jam released "Town Called Malice" - the first single from their sixth and final studio album “The Gift”
“Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know.”
“Better stop dreaming of the quiet life, 'cause it's the one we'll never know.”
Remembering the influential singer, guitarist, and songwriter Tom Verlaine - best known as the frontman of Television who died on this day in 2023. RIP
January 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Remembering the influential singer, guitarist, and songwriter Tom Verlaine - best known as the frontman of Television who died on this day in 2023. RIP
On this day in 1985, The Smiths released the single “How Soon Is Now"
“There's a club if you'd like to go…you could meet somebody who really loves you.”
📷 Stephen Wright
“There's a club if you'd like to go…you could meet somebody who really loves you.”
📷 Stephen Wright
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM
On this day in 1985, The Smiths released the single “How Soon Is Now"
“There's a club if you'd like to go…you could meet somebody who really loves you.”
📷 Stephen Wright
“There's a club if you'd like to go…you could meet somebody who really loves you.”
📷 Stephen Wright
On this day in 1983, Tears for Fears released the single "Change” from their debut album “The Hurting"
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
On this day in 1983, Tears for Fears released the single "Change” from their debut album “The Hurting"
40 years ago today.
I’ll never forget seeing it happen live on television that day.
RIP to the seven who died.
I’ll never forget seeing it happen live on television that day.
RIP to the seven who died.
January 28, 2026 at 3:10 PM
40 years ago today.
I’ll never forget seeing it happen live on television that day.
RIP to the seven who died.
I’ll never forget seeing it happen live on television that day.
RIP to the seven who died.
Happy 65th birthday to New Order's Gillian Gilbert.
📷 Philippe Carly
📷 Philippe Carly
January 27, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Happy 65th birthday to New Order's Gillian Gilbert.
📷 Philippe Carly
📷 Philippe Carly
On this day in 2004, The Cure released Join the Dots: B-Sides & Rarities 1978–2001.
January 27, 2026 at 4:52 PM
On this day in 2004, The Cure released Join the Dots: B-Sides & Rarities 1978–2001.
On this day in 1979, Bauhaus recorded "Bela Lugosi’s Dead"
January 26, 2026 at 3:16 PM
On this day in 1979, Bauhaus recorded "Bela Lugosi’s Dead"
From 8pm - 1am central tonight, I present a worldwide virtual (black) celebration of everything Depeche Mode at twitch.tv/djjakerudh.
Expect the hits, deep cuts, b-sides, influences, solo work, side projects, remixes, and more.
* No fee to enter the virtual club.
Expect the hits, deep cuts, b-sides, influences, solo work, side projects, remixes, and more.
* No fee to enter the virtual club.
January 24, 2026 at 3:28 PM
From 8pm - 1am central tonight, I present a worldwide virtual (black) celebration of everything Depeche Mode at twitch.tv/djjakerudh.
Expect the hits, deep cuts, b-sides, influences, solo work, side projects, remixes, and more.
* No fee to enter the virtual club.
Expect the hits, deep cuts, b-sides, influences, solo work, side projects, remixes, and more.
* No fee to enter the virtual club.
On this day in 1976, David Bowie released his tenth studio album “Station to Station”
January 23, 2026 at 4:07 PM
On this day in 1976, David Bowie released his tenth studio album “Station to Station”
45 years ago today, The Church released their debut studio album “Of Skins and Heart” featuring single "The Unguarded Moment"
January 23, 2026 at 1:09 AM
45 years ago today, The Church released their debut studio album “Of Skins and Heart” featuring single "The Unguarded Moment"
Remembering Michael Hutchence on what would have been his 66th birthday.
What are your favorite INXS tracks?
What are your favorite INXS tracks?
January 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Remembering Michael Hutchence on what would have been his 66th birthday.
What are your favorite INXS tracks?
What are your favorite INXS tracks?
On this day in 1983, Eurythmics released "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" - the fourth single and title track of their second studio album.
“Who am I to disagree”
“Who am I to disagree”
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
On this day in 1983, Eurythmics released "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" - the fourth single and title track of their second studio album.
“Who am I to disagree”
“Who am I to disagree”