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The Jasmine Minks
11,065 listeners
Formed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, … read moreFormed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, the band were recruited by Alan McGee to record for the fledgling Creation label. Their self-title… read moreFormed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, the band were recruited by Alan McGee to record for the fledgling Creation label. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1985, and in 1986 the band rec… read more -
One Thousand Violins
4,736 listeners
One Thousand Violins were a sixties-influenced indie-pop group from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who had several UK Indie Chart hits in the late 1… read moreOne Thousand Violins were a sixties-influenced indie-pop group from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who had several UK Indie Chart hits in the late 1980s. The band was formed in 1985 by Darren Swindells (bass), Colin Gregory (guitar), John Wood (v… read moreOne Thousand Violins were a sixties-influenced indie-pop group from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who had several UK Indie Chart hits in the late 1980s. The band was formed in 1985 by Darren Swindells (bass), Colin Gregory (guitar), John Wood (vocals), David Warmsley (keyboards/guitar), and Peter Day (dr… read more -
Hurrah!
7,931 listeners
Originally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! consisted of Paul Handyside (b. 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear,… read moreOriginally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! consisted of Paul Handyside (b. 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, England; guitar/vocals), David 'Taffy' Hughes (b. 16 March 1961, Southmoor, Northumberl… read moreOriginally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! consisted of Paul Handyside (b. 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, England; guitar/vocals), David 'Taffy' Hughes (b. 16 March 1961, Southmoor, Northumberland, England; guitar/vocals), David Porthouse (b. 17 August … read more -
In Embrace
3,794 listeners
In Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they r… read moreIn Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they released the mini-album, „The Initial Caress“ (Glass Records), which received notable airplay by Jo… read moreIn Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they released the mini-album, „The Initial Caress“ (Glass Records), which received notable airplay by John Peel. Their first proper album was called 'Passionfr… read more -
The Chesterfields
13,376 listeners
For a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in … read moreFor a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in the summer of 1984, by David Goldsworthy (guitar/vocals), Simon Barber (bass/vocals) and Dominic M… read moreFor a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in the summer of 1984, by David Goldsworthy (guitar/vocals), Simon Barber (bass/vocals) and Dominic Manns (drums). In 1985 they were joined by guitarist Brendan … read more -
Grab Grab The Haddock
3,899 listeners
This terminally cute London quartet with the daft name spun off from the defunct Marine Girls. Bass player Jane Fox had recorded with Trixie's Big Red Motorbike before this. Three Songs by Grab Grab the Haddock EP (UK Cherry Red) 19… read moreThis terminally cute London quartet with the daft name spun off from the defunct Marine Girls. Bass player Jane Fox had recorded with Trixie's Big Red Motorbike before this. Three Songs by Grab Grab the Haddock EP (UK Cherry Red) 1984 Four More Songs by Grab Grab the Haddock EP (UK Cherry Red) 1985 View wiki -
The Siddeleys
12,896 listeners
Jangle pop cult heroes the Siddeleys formed in London in the spring of 1986 after singer/guitarist Johnny Johnson gave a tape of her home-r… read moreJangle pop cult heroes the Siddeleys formed in London in the spring of 1986 after singer/guitarist Johnny Johnson gave a tape of her home-recorded songs to fellow guitarist Allan Kingdom. After posting flyers seeking rhythm section recru… read moreJangle pop cult heroes the Siddeleys formed in London in the spring of 1986 after singer/guitarist Johnny Johnson gave a tape of her home-recorded songs to fellow guitarist Allan Kingdom. After posting flyers seeking rhythm section recruits in the Rough Trade Shop, the Ladbroke Grove club Bay 63,… read more -
The Parachute Men
2,973 listeners
The Parachute Men formed in 1985, with a line-up of Fiona Gregg (vocals), Stephen H. Gregg (guitar), Andrew Howes (bass and keyboards), and… read moreThe Parachute Men formed in 1985, with a line-up of Fiona Gregg (vocals), Stephen H. Gregg (guitar), Andrew Howes (bass and keyboards), and Mark Boyce (drums and keyboards). After two years of gigging, the band were signed by large Londo… read moreThe Parachute Men formed in 1985, with a line-up of Fiona Gregg (vocals), Stephen H. Gregg (guitar), Andrew Howes (bass and keyboards), and Mark Boyce (drums and keyboards). After two years of gigging, the band were signed by large London indie label Fire Records in 1987. Their first release was … read more -
The Claim
2,891 listeners
The Claim were a band originating from Cliffe, Kent and comprised of Dave Read, Dave Arnold, Martin Bishop and Stuart Ellis.The band were e… read moreThe Claim were a band originating from Cliffe, Kent and comprised of Dave Read, Dave Arnold, Martin Bishop and Stuart Ellis.The band were essentially a Mod band and acheived Single Of The Week in Melody Maker with Loser's Corner. View wikiThe Claim were a band originating from Cliffe, Kent and comprised of Dave Read, Dave Arnold, Martin Bishop and Stuart Ellis.The band were essentially a Mod band and acheived Single Of The Week in Melody Maker with Loser's Corner. View wiki -
The King Of Luxembourg
5,642 listeners
The King of Luxembourg is one of many aliases used by Simon Fisher Turner. 2 albums were recorded on the cult 80's label El Records, s… read moreThe King of Luxembourg is one of many aliases used by Simon Fisher Turner. 2 albums were recorded on the cult 80's label El Records, seeing Turner brilliantly deal with psychedelic, sunshine and indie pop. View wikiThe King of Luxembourg is one of many aliases used by Simon Fisher Turner. 2 albums were recorded on the cult 80's label El Records, seeing Turner brilliantly deal with psychedelic, sunshine and indie pop. View wiki