Musician, songwriter, and producer David J, known as a founding member and bassist of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets, has released a new single titled “Requiem For The Rose Garden” on Label 51 Recordings. The track features Detroit-based band Duende as the backing ensemble.
The single serves as an advance track from his upcoming studio album, Postcards From The Afterlife, scheduled for release on November 27, 2026, in double vinyl, compact disc, and digital formats. The 14-track collection features a range of musical styles and arrangements, including collaborations with members of the Prague Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras.
European and UK Tour Dates
In support of the upcoming release, David J has scheduled a series of live appearances across Europe and the United Kingdom beginning in late November:
- November 27 – Porto, Portugal @ Auditório CCOP
- November 28 – Lisbon, Portugal @ RCA Club
- December 1 – London, UK @ Moth Club
- December 2 – Reading, UK @ Face Bar
- December 4 – Hebden Bridge, UK @ Trades Club
- December 5 – Liverpool, UK @ Rough Trade
- December 8 – Edinburgh, UK @ The Voodoo Rooms
- December 9 – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo
- December 10 – Newcastle, UK @ The Cluny
- December 11 – Birmingham, UK @ Hare & Hounds
- December 13 – Brighton, UK @ Daltons
- December 15 – Athens, Greece @ Death Disco
- December 17 – Berlin, Germany @ Frannz Club
David J originally launched his solo recording career prior to the disbandment of Bauhaus in 1983 and has since issued 16 solo albums alongside work in literature and theater.