Cult legends Tuxedomoon are a welcome exception in today's over-formatted musical world. Born in 1977, in the heady atmosphere of San Francisco’s postpunk golden age, the band soon became a central part of New York's No Wave scene (as documented in the "Downtown 81" film, centered around Jean Michel Basquiat and featuring performances by Blondie, James Chance, DNA and Tuxedomoon). "No Tears", their 2nd single (1979), has remained an electro punk club classic to this day. The band went on to sign to The Residents' Ralph Records, and released two seminal albums, "Half Mute" (1980) and "Desire" (1981) ...
Tuxedomoon member Peter Principle's untimely demise
Peter Principle, one of the key members of American avant-garde rock band Tuxedomoon, unexpectedly passed away in Brussels on July 17, 2017.
TUXEDOMOON VINYL EXTRAVAGANZA!!!
To celebrate the band's 38th anniversary, here's is an elaborate, luxurious, bountiful, 10-vinyl artefact. Out Nov.13, pre-order now!
Crammed's Autumn Releases Announced!
"Blue Velvet Revisited" (Tuxedomoon/Cult With No Name), Maïa Vidal album, Amatorski single, Tuxedomoon 10-LP vinyl box, vinyl reissues of Aksak Maboul, Honeymoon Killers
No current live dates available!
A Propos d'un paysage - Benjamin Lew [MTM16] Colorado Suite / A Walk In The Woods - Blaine Reininger [MTM03+6] De Doute Et De Grace - Steven Brown [MTM22] Douzieme Journee: le Verbe, la Parure, l'Amour - Benjamin Lew [MTM15] Made To Measure Vol.1 - Various Artists [MTM01] Sedimental Journey - Peter Principle [MTM04] Tone Poems - Peter Principle [MTM18]