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...hang the dj is a music blog. Old school, shoegaze, psych, and darkwave are featured genres.

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...hang the dj

...hang the dj is a music blog. Old school, shoegaze, psych, and darkwave are featured genres.

Legal disclaimer: This blog is my personal, independent website. It is not affiliated with Bell Media, nor does it represents the thoughts, opinions, desires, etc of Bell Media

For music submissions, press releases, or questions/concerns:

hangthedjmag (at) gmail.com

Or hit me up on Twitter: @CristinaRocks

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Monday, July 27, 2020


Gutting news - Denise Johnson has died.

Sunday, July 26, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #166: Phaseshifter

Monday, July 20, 2020


In celebration of the 33rd anniversary of New Order's "True Faith," the legendary band launched a line of merchandise inspired by the iconic single.


Several items are available including True Faith totes (white and black versions), True Faith mug, black embossed notebook,4 piece button set, plus other non-True Faith items including a knit hat and Substance tote.


The items are available to pre-order while they last from New Order's UK store and will be released on August 28th.






Q magazine has folded. The legendary British magazine's final issue hits newsstands on July 28th.

The news was announced by Q's editor Ted Kessler, who shared the tragic news and posted a picture of the final issue. According to Kessler, the magazine had run a "lean" ship prior to the pandemic, however Covid19 financially wiped out Q for good.

View Kessler's post and scan of the farewell letter below.

Q was established in 1986 and had been publishing issues on a monthly basis.

R.I.P.


A previously unreleased recording of Chris Cornell covering "Patience" was released today.

Sunday, July 19, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #165: Plots, Schemes, Intrigue

Thursday, July 16, 2020


Swervedriver announced plans to release the original version of their debut EP, Son Of Mustang Ford.

The Replacements announced the release of an expanded deluxe edition Pleased To Meet Me.

Tuesday, July 14, 2020


Indie culture zine Songbyrd launched a line of masks celebrating iconic musical acts including Joy Division, The Stone Roses, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Verve, Primal Scream, Oasis, and many, many more.

The neoprene masks are custom made, feature earloops, and are washable. Masks feature band logos, iconic artwork, lyrics, Noel Gallagher's legendary Liam diss ("a man with a fork in a world full of soup"), and tons more. Head here to check out the full line and order.

Sunday, July 12, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #164: A Rich Man's Folly


Iggy Pop unveiled the official video for "The Passenger" this week.

Sunday, July 5, 2020


Classic Alternative - Episode #163: Static