Friday Night New Wave

October keeps getting darker, and this Friday on Friday Night New Wave the Spotlight Artist is The Cure. Robert Smith, smudged lipstick and a very tall hairdo, from the moody woods of A Forest to the wardrobe in Close to Me. It's the second stop in our run of spooky spotlights, so bring a cardigan and a candle.

Once Upon a Time starts this week's story. Under the Radar digs up three songs worth a second look. New Wave Birthdays has a few famous faces and the cake to go with them.

The rest of the night is yours. Send requests at fnnw.live, or use the private box if you'd rather keep your taste to yourself. Friday Night New Wave starts at 8 PM Eastern, 7 PM Central.