It was on this date in 1979 that CABARET VOLTAIRE unleashed the single NAG NAG NAG upon the world, a seminal moment in the history of British post-punk (Jun 18, 1979) Originating from Sheffield, Chris Watson's early experiments with electronic devices laid the groundwork for a band that would become synonymous with the industrial sound. Watson, inspired by Brian Eno and his day job as a telephone engineer, began crafting "music without musical instruments" using tape loops and mail-ordered oscil

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Cabaret Voltaire performing 'I Want You' live on The Whistle Test in 1985 🎸 The band’s Stephen Mallinder and Chris Watson will celebrate Cabaret Voltaire’s 50th anniversary with a special live performance in their hometown of Sheffield in October 🙌 | DJ Mag