'David J has long occupied a singular space in the musical landscape, moving from the skeletal architecture of post-punk into a realm of sophisticated, literate songwriting that defies easy categorization.’
(The Big Take-Over)
A founder member of the highly influential and revered BAUHAUS. Bauhaus spearheaded the post-punk Alternative music scene of the early ‘80’s with a string of innovative albums and singles, including, for many, perhaps their defining moment, a song that is ranked as a classic and feasibly the pinnacle of the entire Gothic scene and beyond, the nine minute plus epic slab of industrial dub that is
'Bela Lugosi’s Dead', featuring the lyrics of David J.
Two years after the demise of Bauhaus in 1983, David regrouped with two of his former Bauhaus band mates, guitarist, Daniel Ash and drummer, Kevin Haskins to form the hugely successful Love And Rockets, whose debut single hit gold status in Canada, followed by a top three US single with 'So Alive' which the band capped with a million selling album and sold out stadium tours.
A highly acclaimed songwriter, often personal, often observational, all of these qualities are evident on his twelve solo albums. David has also written and directed various stage productions. His memoir, ‘Who Killed Mister Moonlight?’ (Bauhaus, Black Magick and Benediction) was published by Jawbone Press in 2014. A new book of poetry, ‘Rhapsody, Threnody and Prayer’ was published in 2026. His latest album, ‘Songs From The Attic Revisited’ was released this year by Independent Project Records to great acclaim. It will be followed by an ambitious strings-centric double album, ‘Postcards From The Afterlife’ in late November.
David J writes: “The album is essentially about the poignant persistence of connection, be it in life or in death. Schisms and transitions. Love found and love lost. Requiems, reflection and revelation.”
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