'Til Tuesday

'Til Tuesday

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1982 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Defunct	1990
Headquarters	Boston , United States
Products	Music albums, singles
Number of employees	4 (original members)

Til Tuesday was a new wave group originating from Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The ensemble consisted of Aimee Mann (bass guitar and lead vocals), Robert Holmes (guitar), Joey Pesce (keyboards), and Michael Hausman (drums). Their active years spanned from 1982 until 1989, with their most prominent success being the 1985 single "Voices Carry." The band ultimately disbanded in 1990 when Mann embarked on a solo career.

History

'Til Tuesday first gained prominence after winning the WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble in Boston in 1983. Their original track "Love in a Vacuum" attracted significant radio attention, which led to signing with Epic Records.

The band re-recorded "Love in a Vacuum" for their debut album Voices Carry released in 1985. The album’s title track became their signature hit, climbing to number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Initially written about a woman, the song's lyrics were modified due to concerns from the record company. Its music video received heavy rotation on MTV and earned the group the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.

With their 1986 album Welcome Home, the band transitioned toward a more sophisticated sound while Mann increased her role as primary songwriter. Although critics responded favorably, both the album and its lead single "What About Love" did not match the commercial success of their debut release.

After Joey Pesce left and was succeeded by Michael Montes on keyboards, Mann ended her romantic relationship with singer-songwriter Jules Shear. This personal experience influenced their third album, Everything's Different Now (1988), which included contributions from Shear and Elvis Costello. Prior to the album’s launch, Holmes departed; for live performances following this, Mann and Hausman were supported by session musicians.

Despite positive critical reception, Everything's Different Now reached only number 124 on U.S. charts, with its main single peaking at number 95. The group dissolved in 1990 as Mann concentrated on developing an acoustic-driven solo career, with Hausman taking on her management duties.

In 2025, 'Til Tuesday reunited for a live appearance at the Cruel World Festival held in Pasadena. This event marked their first performance together in 33 years featuring the original members. Their setlist included selections from all three albums alongside a rendition of The Cars' "Drive." Mann remarked on the difficulty of relearning material due to changes in her vocal style over time.

Personnel

• Aimee Mann – lead vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar (1982–1989, 2025)
• Robert Holmes – guitar, backing vocals (1982–1989, 2025)
• Joey Pesce – keyboards, synthesizer, piano, backing vocals (1982–1987, 2025)
• Michael Hausman – drums, percussion (1982–1989, 2025)
• Michael Montes – keyboards (1987–1989)

Touring members

• Jon Brion – guitar, bass guitar
• Clayton Scoble – guitar
• Dave Darby – bass guitar

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions			Certifications
		US	AUS	CAN
Voices Carry	Released: 1985 Label: Epic	19	81	29	RIAA: Gold MC: Gold
Welcome Home	Released: 1986 Label: Epic	49	—	65	RIAA: Gold
Everything's Different Now	Released: 1988 Label: Epic	124	—	—

Compilation albums

• Coming Up Close: A Retrospective (1996, Epic Records)

Singles

Song Title	Release Year	Highest Chart Positions			Associated Album
		US	Australia	Canada
"Voices Carry"	1985	8	15	15	Voices Carry
"Looking Over My Shoulder"		61	—	—
"Love in a Vacuum"		—	—	—
"What About Love"	1986	26	92	55	Welcome Home
"Coming Up Close"		59	—	—
"(Believed You Were) Lucky"	1988	95	—	—	Everything's Different Now
"Rip in Heaven"		—	—	—
"Everything's Different Now"		—	—	—