AeschTunes

AeschTunes is the husband and wife team of Dan and Lesley Aeschliman. Lesley (i.e. me) is the social media manager and writes the majority of the content for the site. Dan designed the AeschTunes logo and came up with the look & feel of the site. He occasionally writes content for AeschTunes.

Album Review: U2 – “Rattle And Hum” U2 released the Rattle And Hum album on October 10, 1988. It’s a hybrid live/studio album that captured the band’s experiences with American roots music on the Joshua Tree tour. The tracklist includes new studio tracks, live performances, and cover songs. The…

U2 recently released "The Greatest Show on Earth" from their forthcoming album. The song was co-written with Brian Eno. This slower track is described by the band as a story of "lovers fighting to keep faith in each other – and faith itself." Bono's vocal delivery sells this lyrical theme.

OUT THIS WEEK: The Who, Phil Lynott, Soft Machine, The Mission, Kim Wilde and more > bit.ly/4zac1at

Happy 40th Anniversary to XTC’s eighth studio album ‘Skylarking’ originally released October 27, 1986 | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @tenelson65 here: album.ink/XTCSkylarking

Prince released ‘1999’ 44 years ago on October 27, 1982 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/Prince1999

The Cure released ‘4:13 Dream’ 18 years ago on October 27, 2008 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/TheCure413Drm

Lauryn Hill released "Doo Wop (That Thing)" as the first single from her debut solo album 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill' 28 years ago on October 27, 1998 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/LHillMised

UK #SynthPop group #DepecheMode loved creating and using samples in their music. On their 1986 single “Stripped” they incorporate sounds from a washing machine, clock, bottle rocket, bicycle pump & Dave Gahan’s idling Porsche 911- it was often played as a closing song at Starck youtu.be/qU8UfYdKHvs

27 October 1981: Ringo Starr's eighth solo album, Stop And Smell The Roses, is released in the USA. Despite guest appearances from Paul McCartney and George Harrison, the album peaks at 98 on the Billboard chart. https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo-starr/albums/stop-and-smell-the-roses/

27 October 1986: Menlove Ave, a set of previously-unreleased John Lennon recordings, is released in the USA. It contains ten songs recorded during the Rock 'N' Roll and Walls And Bridges sessions. Read all about Menlove Ave: https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-lennon/albums/menlove-ave/

Remembering Lou Reed (March 2, 1942-October 27, 2013)

Album Cover: Moby - "Last Night" (2008)

Song Review: Kashitaro Ito – “Just before the Prelude ~for me&you~” In October 2026, Japanese artist Kashitaro Ito released “Just before the Prelude ~for me&you~,” which was used as the ending theme for My Happy Marriage Special Episode. I have to be upfront in this review and admit that my only…

Song Review: Konomi Suzuki – “Tsuyoki MAX Sengen” In October 2026, anisong singer Konomi Suzuki released “Tsuyoki MAX Sengen,” which is labeled on Spotify as “MAX METTLE MODE.” The song is being used as the opening theme for the Fall 2026 anime, Even Though I’m a Super Timid Noble Girl, I Accepted…

The Smashing Pumpkins recently released "Black Stars" from the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. This midtempo alt. rock track has a pop friendly feel, and it could be a mainstream hit if it's given a chance. It's a little mellower than I was expecting, but I like it.

Song Review: ClariS – “Synchro Blue” In October 2026, anisong unit ClariS released “Synchro Blue,” which is being used as the opening theme for the Fall 2026 anime, VERTEX FORCE. I have to be upfront in this review and admit that my only familiarity with the anime comes from reading a synopsis for…

Song of the Moment: Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina – “Stereo Love” "Stereo Love" was released as a single from Edward Maya and Vika Jigulina's 2009 album, The Stereo Love Show. The single was released on September 17, 2009, and it peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. I was 34 years old when…

The Spice Girls' "Say You'll Be There" from their debut album 'Spice' hit #1 on the UK singles chart 30 years ago on October 26, 1996 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/SGSpice

Neneh Cherry released ‘Homebrew’ 34 years ago on October 26, 1992 | Listen to the album here: album.ink/NChomebrew

🆙 It’s the anniversary of the release of Up, the band’s 11th studio album (Oct. 26, 1998). Produced by Pat McCarthy and the band, Up included singles “Daysleeper,” “Lotus,” “At My Most Beautiful,” and “Suspicion.” Share your favorite track below.

26 October 1973: Paul McCartney and Wings' single Helen Wheels is released in the UK. Helen Wheels was the name of the McCartneys' Land Rover, a pun on the phrase 'hell on wheels'. See more: https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/paul-mccartney/songs/helen-wheels/

Remembering Natina Reed from Blaque (October 28, 1980-October 26, 2012)

Remembering David Townsend from Surface (May 17, 1955-October 26, 2005)

Album Cover: Moby - "Future Quiet" (2026)

Song Review: iri – “Period” In October 2026, Japanese singer-songwriter iri released “Period,” which is being used as the opening theme for the Fall 2026 anime, Firefly Wedding. I have to be upfront in this review and admit that my only familiarity with the anime comes from reading a synopsis for…

New Music Discoveries: October 18-24, 2026 I share new music that I've discovered during the week on AeschTunes' social media channels (Bluesky, Mastodon, Tumblr, and YouTube), and each Sunday I post a "New Music Discoveries" post to the AeschTunes website that collects all of the songs that were…

Song of the Moment: Cyndi Lauper – “True Colors” On August 15, 1986, Cyndi Lauper released “True Colors” as the lead-off single for the album of the same name. Pre-teen me had already decided she was a Cyndi Lauper fan after hearing the singles from She’s So Unusual and “The Goonies ‘R’ Good…

Folk-rock artist Matt Boylan-Smith recently released "Hurricane." This has a quieter arrangement, which is the right choice for a reflective track about the end of a relationship. But there's also a message about learning to love again. Matt's vocal performance perfectly sells the song's lyrics.

PLASTICSOUL and BIG STIR RECORDS are thrilled to announce the new album from the California power pop/indie/glam rock heroes: WE CAN HEAR YOU, CLEM FANDANGO. The new album is out on Vinyl/CD, and streaming worldwide on Nov 20 and it's up for preorder/presave now:👇 orcd.co/plasticsoul-... 🎸

Madonna released ‘Bedtime Stories’ 32 years ago on October 25, 1994 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/MadonnaBdtm

Formed in Los Angeles, #RnB #Disco group #ATasteOfHoney won a Grammy for Best New Artist & gave Capitol Records their first Platinum selling single ever when their 1978 debut “Boogie Oogie Oogie” sold over 2 million records in the USA- it was a beloved Starck #Flashback fave youtu.be/gzwQSXe_Dro

25 October 1974: Paul McCartney and Wings' single Junior’s Farm is released in the UK. "Junior's Farm remains a good live song, and we usually put it in at the start of the set. It's got a lot of elements that work well." https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/paul-mccartney/songs/juniors-farm/

25 October 2019: What's My Name, Ringo Starr's 20th studio album, is released worldwide. Its guest musicians include Paul McCartney. What's My Name makes the top 40 in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Spain. See more: https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/ringo-starr/albums/whats-my-name/

Remembering Phil Lesh from The Grateful Dead (March 15, 1940-October 25, 2024)

Album Cover: Moby - "Always Centered at Night" (2024)

Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 25, 1986 and spent two weeks at the top of the chart.

Song Review: Koume – “Konoshinzonihanatabawo” In October 2026, Japanese singer Koume released “Konoshinzonihanatabawo,” which appears to translate to, “A Bouquet of Flowers for This Heart.” The song is being used as the opening theme for the second season of The Detective Is Already Dead anime. I…

Song Review: J.MYSTERY – “Drifting Away” In October 2026, Portuguese singer-songwriter J.MYSTERY released “Drifting Away” as a single from his forthcoming EP, LOVE AWAY MY PAIN. According to the press release I received, J.MYSTERY’s music blends alternative, rock, and electronic influences to…

Song Review: FLEUR ROUGE – “Pretty Privilege” In October 2026, alt-pop artist FLEUR ROUGE released “Pretty Privilege” as a single from her forthcoming EP. According to the press release I received, FLEUR ROUGE draws inspiration from artists such as UPSAHL, BANKS, Bea Miller, and Ashnikko, and that…

Song Review: Phoebe Rea – “Meet Me There” In October 2026, singer-songwriter Phoebe Rea released “Meet Me There,” a song from her upcoming EP. According to the press release that I received, her songwriting explores identity, self-worth, relationships, and growth, and Phoebe uses music as a way to…

Dance producer Jay Bird recently released "Truth." Unlike some of Jay's previous offerings, "Truth" is more of a late night deep house track, but it's still a catchy song that should be a good fit for the dance clubs. The delivery of the uncredited male vocalist adds a great texture to it.

AeschTunes Top 40 Flashback Systema Synthetica's "It's Over Now" hit number one on October 24, 2006 and spent three weeks at the top of the chart.

Kim Wilde released ‘Catch as Catch Can’ 43 years ago on October 24, 1983 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/KimWildeCatch

Linkin Park released their debut album 'Hybrid Theory' 26 years ago on October 24, 2000 | Listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/linkinparkHT

Madonna released "Oh Father" as the fourth single from 'Like A Prayer' 37 years ago on October 24, 1989 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/madonnaLAP

The Smashing Pumpkins released 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness' 31 years ago on October 24, 1995 | Listen to the album + discover where it ranks in our readers' poll here: album.ink/SPpoll

Janet Jackson released "Rhythm Nation" as the second single from 'Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814' 37 years ago on October 24, 1989 | Watch the official video, listen to the album + revisit our tribute here: album.ink/JJacksonRN1814

The week ending October 23, 1971, radio/TV personality Les Crane earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his rendition of the prose poem “Desiderata” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #35. The single spent 10 weeks on the chart, peaking at #8. #LesCrane #Desiderata #OneHitWondered #MusicSky

24 October 1969: Cold Turkey, John Lennon's second non-Beatles single, is released in the UK. John Lennon: "I'm just saying a drug is a drug. Why we take them is important, not who's selling it to whom on the corner." See more: https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-lennon/songs/cold-turkey/

24 October 1975: John Lennon’s single Imagine is released in the UK. The b-side is Working Class Hero. "Yoko actually helped a lot with the lyrics, but I wasn’t man enough to let her have credit for it." Read all about Imagine here: https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/john-lennon/songs/imagine/