Radiohead, or On A Friday as they were called at the time, played their first ever gig on this day 1986. The venue was the Jericho Tavern in Oxford.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1430 04/08/2020
The self-titled debut Mapache album was another recent discovery. Rough Trade described them “breath-taking harmonies and heartfelt yet heady sound, was honed by surfing the beaches and exploring the deserts and canyons of their native California.” Just my ticket! |
 No.1064 04/08/2019
And now for something completely different…Misique des Tsiganes de Roumanie by Taraf de Gaidouks. The troupe of traditional Romanian musicians released this LP in 1991, and play a variety of Eastern European styles. Listen out for the cymbalum. A surprising delight. |
 No.698 04/08/2018
I was introduced to the compilation album Coxsone’s Music The First Recordings Of Sir Coxsone The Downbeat 1960-63 by Steve Earle on the Amoeba Records What’s In My Bag? Youtube series. The triple-LP features early Jamaican ska, Rastafari and dancehall, produced by the legendary Clement Dodd. 2 ½ hours of history. |
 No.333 04/08/2017
The Gin Blossoms New Miserable Experience is 25 years old today. The album took nearly a year to find success, but did thanks to the single Hey Jealousy. |