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On this day in 1979, Pink Floyd released their iconic 11th studio album, The Wall. The album was a commercial success selling over 30 million copies.
November 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1979, Pink Floyd released their iconic 11th studio album, The Wall. The album was a commercial success selling over 30 million copies.
Happy Birthday to Billy Idol
November 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Happy Birthday to Billy Idol
Join Peter Kirkpatrick at 10am tomorrow for the incredible story of "Angie" by The Rolling Stones LISTEN HERE: http://eirewave.co.uk/player
November 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Join Peter Kirkpatrick at 10am tomorrow for the incredible story of "Angie" by The Rolling Stones LISTEN HERE: http://eirewave.co.uk/player
On this day in 1995, Pulp released 'Disco 2000' . Featuring a disco-inspired musical performance, the song was based on Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker's childhood memories of his friend Deborah Bone, who he had "fancied" in his youth but could never impress.
November 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1995, Pulp released 'Disco 2000' . Featuring a disco-inspired musical performance, the song was based on Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker's childhood memories of his friend Deborah Bone, who he had "fancied" in his youth but could never impress.
On this day in 1991, U2 released 'Mysterious Ways' from their album, Achtung Baby. "Mysterious Ways" began as an improvised demo called "Sick Puppy" that the group recorded at STS Studios in Dublin, as vocalist Bono, guitarist the Edge, and bassist Adam Clayton jammed over a drum machine.
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1991, U2 released 'Mysterious Ways' from their album, Achtung Baby. "Mysterious Ways" began as an improvised demo called "Sick Puppy" that the group recorded at STS Studios in Dublin, as vocalist Bono, guitarist the Edge, and bassist Adam Clayton jammed over a drum machine.
Our Record of the Week is 'Your Last Song' by The Lottery Winners ❤️
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Our Record of the Week is 'Your Last Song' by The Lottery Winners ❤️
Happy Birthday to Tom Odelll
November 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Happy Birthday to Tom Odelll
On this day in 1999, Supergrass released Mary as a single from their eponymous third album. The video was banned from television due to being "too frightening". An edited version was released, replacing the scary scenes with pictures of onions.
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1999, Supergrass released Mary as a single from their eponymous third album. The video was banned from television due to being "too frightening". An edited version was released, replacing the scary scenes with pictures of onions.
Join Peter Kirkpatrick at 10am tomorrow for the incredible story of "Here With Me" by Dido LISTEN HERE: http://eirewave.co.uk/player
November 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Join Peter Kirkpatrick at 10am tomorrow for the incredible story of "Here With Me" by Dido LISTEN HERE: http://eirewave.co.uk/player
On this day in 1994, The Stone Roses released 'Love Spreads'. Its lyrics are a telling of the Passion of Christ, reinterpreting Jesus as a black woman.
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1994, The Stone Roses released 'Love Spreads'. Its lyrics are a telling of the Passion of Christ, reinterpreting Jesus as a black woman.
On this day in 1983, Duran Duran released their third album, 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger'. It was the band's first and only number one album in the UK!
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
On this day in 1983, Duran Duran released their third album, 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger'. It was the band's first and only number one album in the UK!
On this day in 1989, Phil Collins released '...But Seriously' which went on to be the best-selling album of 1990 in the UK
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1989, Phil Collins released '...But Seriously' which went on to be the best-selling album of 1990 in the UK
On this day in 1984, Tears for Fears released Shout. Song writer Roland Orzabal wrote the track in his front room on just a small synthesizer and a drum machine. Initially he only had the chorus, which was very repetitive, like a mantra.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1984, Tears for Fears released Shout. Song writer Roland Orzabal wrote the track in his front room on just a small synthesizer and a drum machine. Initially he only had the chorus, which was very repetitive, like a mantra.
Happy Birthday to Kim Wilde
November 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Happy Birthday to Kim Wilde
Our Record of the Week is 'You're Mine' by Dark Tropics ❤️
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our Record of the Week is 'You're Mine' by Dark Tropics ❤️
On this day in 1986, The The dropped Infected! Packed with hits like Infected (#48) and Heartland (#29) it spent 30 weeks on the UK charts, becoming their biggest success.
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1986, The The dropped Infected! Packed with hits like Infected (#48) and Heartland (#29) it spent 30 weeks on the UK charts, becoming their biggest success.
On this day in 1980, John Lennon released the album Double Fantasy.Following the birth of his son Sean in 1975, Lennon put his career on hold to raise him. After five years of little musical activity aside from recording the occasional demo in his apartment in New York, Lennon resumed work.
November 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
On this day in 1980, John Lennon released the album Double Fantasy.Following the birth of his son Sean in 1975, Lennon put his career on hold to raise him. After five years of little musical activity aside from recording the occasional demo in his apartment in New York, Lennon resumed work.
On this day in 1999, Ocean Colour Scene released the single 'So Low' from their 4th album ' One from the Modern'
November 15, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1999, Ocean Colour Scene released the single 'So Low' from their 4th album ' One from the Modern'
Join Peter Kirkpatrick at 10am tomorrow for the incredible story of "Eye In the Sky" by The Alan Parsons Project LISTEN HERE: http://eirewave.co.uk/player
November 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Join Peter Kirkpatrick at 10am tomorrow for the incredible story of "Eye In the Sky" by The Alan Parsons Project LISTEN HERE: http://eirewave.co.uk/player
On this day in 1983, Eurythmics released Touch - their third studio album. The album spawned the singles "Who's That Girl?", "Right by Your Side" and "Here Comes the Rain Again"
November 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 1983, Eurythmics released Touch - their third studio album. The album spawned the singles "Who's That Girl?", "Right by Your Side" and "Here Comes the Rain Again"
On this day in 2011, Snow Patrol released their sixth studio album ÔFallen EmpiresÕ. The album became the first to feature future member Johnny McDaid, who was credited as guest musician and songwriter in the album liner notes, and would officially join the band following the tour.
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 2011, Snow Patrol released their sixth studio album ÔFallen EmpiresÕ. The album became the first to feature future member Johnny McDaid, who was credited as guest musician and songwriter in the album liner notes, and would officially join the band following the tour.
Happy Birthday to Andy Partridge from XTC
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Happy Birthday to Andy Partridge from XTC
Happy Birthday to Jacqui Abbott from The Beautiful South
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Happy Birthday to Jacqui Abbott from The Beautiful South
On this day in 2009, Biffy Clyro released the album 'Only Revolutions'. Featuring"The Captain", "Bubbles", "Mountains" and "Many Of Horror",.
November 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 2009, Biffy Clyro released the album 'Only Revolutions'. Featuring"The Captain", "Bubbles", "Mountains" and "Many Of Horror",.
On this day in 2019, The Script released their sixth studio album ÔSunsets & Full MoonsÕ. It peaked at number in the Irish and UK charts.
November 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On this day in 2019, The Script released their sixth studio album ÔSunsets & Full MoonsÕ. It peaked at number in the Irish and UK charts.