Strawberry Switchblade - The Collection Jun 2026

In the vast, eclectic tapestry of 1980s alternative music, few bands managed to cultivate an aesthetic as instantly recognizable and a sound as deceptively complex as Strawberry Switchblade. To the casual observer, they were the duo with the towering polka-dot hairbows, the layers of lace, and the gentle, nursery-rhyme melodicism that defined their 1985 hit "Since Yesterday." But beneath the ribbons and the high-gloss production lay a current of stark melancholy and sophisticated songwriting.

The duo hated the “cute” image imposed by their label. “Since Yesterday” is actually about the Hiroshima bombing – the title referring to “the day the world changed.” That contrast (sweet sound / dark lyrics) defines their charm. Strawberry Switchblade - The Collection