Cabaret Voltaire this afternoon – one of the premier Experimental bands and guiding lights since the late ’70s, throughout the 80’s and beyond – recorded in concert at Ancienne Belguique in Brussels on June 12 of this year. In honor of the band, the Ancienne Belguiqe website ran this bio
Starting off the week knee-deep in Europe and checking out as many festivals that are happening right now. Still spending some time with Pinkpop 2026 in Landgraaf, Netherlands. Getting Monday rolling with a set from Bente, who has a huge reputation in Holland – it was recorded by the venerable
And then he was gone. Glen Hansard at Slunovrat Festival 2026 – recorded June 19, 2026 – Radio Vltava. We’re at that point now where some of our cherished musical icons have either left us from the ravages of age or the vagaries of excess – both are sad and
Going from Japan to Spain this week for a set by Drupe from the Canaria 2026 festival, recorded for Radio Nacional de España on July 17th of this year. DRÛPE, formerly known as Zombie Love, are a four-piece consisting of talented singer/guitarist Camy Myles, Sly G., Sebas and Matt, and
The Lemon Twigs – Powerpop comes to Fuji Rock. Back to Naeba Ski Resort and Fuji Rock 2026 for a set by The Lemon Twigs – recorded on July 26 (yes, three days ago). With a new album out (Look For Your Mind) and a European tour getting started in
Over to the Naeba Ski Resort at Niigata Prefecture for the 2026 Fuji Rock Festival for a set by Angine de Potrine from July 26th of this year. One of the main reasons Past Daily runs audio-only for concerts is just because of this; you get to listen to the
Balu Brigada – A taste of Auckland at Pinkpop this year. Balu Brigada at this year’s Pinkpop Festival – recorded on June 19th at the Tent Stage by VPRO-FM. Balu Brigada was formed in 2016. Originally the band was named Baloo, an homage to the character of the same name from the Disney film The Jungle
The Wedding Present – Pillars of the C86 scene. Ending up the week in Chicago. This time, its The Wedding Present at The Double Door on March 27, 2012 – and like everything else this week, it’s anothere stellar contribution from the Aadam Jacobs Archive for the AJC Project at
Alex Chilton – Went from Top 40 AM Hits to Seminal influence – and Rock was forever grateful. Once again, tapping into the AJC Project at Archive.org for this stunning concert by Alex Chilton, recorded at Cabaret Metro in Chicago on December 19, 1987. I have often wondered who, of
Stereolab – . . .The world became Retro-Futurist and never looked back. Stereolab this afternoon – in concert at Metro in Chicago and recorded on December 7, 1999 by Aadam Jacobs as part of the AJCProject at Archive.org. I can’t stress how important this newly discovered collection is and how
