About this episode

M+J discuss why September 1980 is a standout month for Punk and New Wave music.

M+J pull out the big guns for the case that September 1980 qualifies as one of the greatest months for Punk and New Wave with releases from the likes of XTC, the Dead Kennedys, Simple Minds and Comsat Angels. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40eoP0G Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

People in this episode

Hosts: M, J

Topics covered

• Punk
• New Wave
• Music Releases
• 1980
• Music History

Keywords

• Punk
• New Wave
• 1980
• Music Releases
• XTC
• Dead Kennedys
• Simple Minds
• Comsat Angels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: XTC, Dead Kennedys, Simple Minds, Comsat Angels

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• BONUS: Hey, Remember Us? · February 15, 2026 · 1h 9m
• Ep56: October 1980 (pt.4) · June 22, 2025 · 1h 22m
• Ep55: October 1980 (pt.3) · June 8, 2025 · 1h 23m
• Ep54: October 1980 (pt.2) · May 11, 2025 · 1h 23m

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