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Bad Dream Fancy Dress
4,387 listeners
"It's both hilarious and a devastating deconstuction of the girl group stereotype." Melody Maker, December 3 1988 "This… read more"It's both hilarious and a devastating deconstuction of the girl group stereotype." Melody Maker, December 3 1988 "This is what remains of the scrubbed apple cheeks of England. Bad Dream Fancy Dress are a screechy cou… read more"It's both hilarious and a devastating deconstuction of the girl group stereotype." Melody Maker, December 3 1988 "This is what remains of the scrubbed apple cheeks of England. Bad Dream Fancy Dress are a screechy couple with no respect for conventional tuning. This is actual … read more -
Fantastic Something
9,686 listeners
Fantastic Something was a UK-based duo made up of two US-born Greek-born brothers, Constantin Veis and Alex Veis (The Waving Tree) who had … read moreFantastic Something was a UK-based duo made up of two US-born Greek-born brothers, Constantin Veis and Alex Veis (The Waving Tree) who had a UK hit in the early 80s called "If She Doesn't Smile (It'll Rain)". They dro… read moreFantastic Something was a UK-based duo made up of two US-born Greek-born brothers, Constantin Veis and Alex Veis (The Waving Tree) who had a UK hit in the early 80s called "If She Doesn't Smile (It'll Rain)". They dropped from view after no more than two releases: the aforemen… read more -
The Hepburns
5,971 listeners
Hailing from Wales, The Hepburns are led by vocalist and songwriter Matt Jones. The Hepburns did a session with the legendary John Peel in… read moreHailing from Wales, The Hepburns are led by vocalist and songwriter Matt Jones. The Hepburns did a session with the legendary John Peel in March of 1989, with a line up of Matt Jones, Les Mun on percussion, Mike Thomas on bass, Nigel Bo… read moreHailing from Wales, The Hepburns are led by vocalist and songwriter Matt Jones. The Hepburns did a session with the legendary John Peel in March of 1989, with a line up of Matt Jones, Les Mun on percussion, Mike Thomas on bass, Nigel Boulton on guitar and Iain Davies on keyboards. A decade or so… read more -
Choo Choo Train
4,295 listeners
Choo Choo Train were an early incarnation of Velvet Crush, formed by Paul Chastain and Ric Menck. Their distinctive vocal harmonies and jan… read moreChoo Choo Train were an early incarnation of Velvet Crush, formed by Paul Chastain and Ric Menck. Their distinctive vocal harmonies and jangle guitars were already in place, but the sound is closer to the Paisley Underground sound of the… read moreChoo Choo Train were an early incarnation of Velvet Crush, formed by Paul Chastain and Ric Menck. Their distinctive vocal harmonies and jangle guitars were already in place, but the sound is closer to the Paisley Underground sound of the Three O'Clock than the slightly harder, fuzzier, Big S… read more -
Happydeadmen
7,952 listeners
Happydeadmen was formed in 1988, when the Swedish indie scene was mostly punk or goth rock. Their melodic pop approach looked ahead to 90s … read moreHappydeadmen was formed in 1988, when the Swedish indie scene was mostly punk or goth rock. Their melodic pop approach looked ahead to 90s Swedish indiepop, which brought bands like the Cardigans. Jan Hedin: vocals, acoustic guitar Magnu… read moreHappydeadmen was formed in 1988, when the Swedish indie scene was mostly punk or goth rock. Their melodic pop approach looked ahead to 90s Swedish indiepop, which brought bands like the Cardigans. Jan Hedin: vocals, acoustic guitar Magnus Karlsson: electric guitar Roger Kjellgren: bass Thomas Kri… read more -
Apple Boutique
1,430 listeners
Apple Boutique are a 1980s jangle guitar band formed by Phil King and John Mohan around 1986. Both were formerly members of The Servants. A… read moreApple Boutique are a 1980s jangle guitar band formed by Phil King and John Mohan around 1986. Both were formerly members of The Servants. As well as being associated with many other notable acts of the 80s and 90s, including: Felt; Lush,… read moreApple Boutique are a 1980s jangle guitar band formed by Phil King and John Mohan around 1986. Both were formerly members of The Servants. As well as being associated with many other notable acts of the 80s and 90s, including: Felt; Lush, See See Rider, Second Layer, Biff Bang Pow! and The Jesus a… read more -
The Pooh Sticks
18,635 listeners
The Pooh Sticks were an indie pop band, from Swansea, Wales recording between 1988 and 1995. They were notable for their jangly melodiousne… read moreThe Pooh Sticks were an indie pop band, from Swansea, Wales recording between 1988 and 1995. They were notable for their jangly melodiousness and lyrics gently mocking the indie scene of the time such as on "On tape", "Ind… read moreThe Pooh Sticks were an indie pop band, from Swansea, Wales recording between 1988 and 1995. They were notable for their jangly melodiousness and lyrics gently mocking the indie scene of the time such as on "On tape", "Indie-pop ain't Noise Pollution" and "I Know Som… read more -
Animals That Swim
2,772 listeners
Animals That Swim are a musical group formed in 1989 in London, England by brothers Hugh Barker (guitar) and Hank Starrs (vocals and drums)… read moreAnimals That Swim are a musical group formed in 1989 in London, England by brothers Hugh Barker (guitar) and Hank Starrs (vocals and drums). Eventually, a third brother joined the line-up, Al Barker (guitar), along with Del Crabtree on t… read moreAnimals That Swim are a musical group formed in 1989 in London, England by brothers Hugh Barker (guitar) and Hank Starrs (vocals and drums). Eventually, a third brother joined the line-up, Al Barker (guitar), along with Del Crabtree on trumpet. The group have had numerous bassists: Charlie Lucian… read more -
Would-Be-Goods
21,590 listeners
The Would-be-goods story begins in 1987 when Jessica Griffin recorded a single under that name for cult label el records. The songs Hanging… read moreThe Would-be-goods story begins in 1987 when Jessica Griffin recorded a single under that name for cult label el records. The songs Hanging Gardens of Reigate and Fruit Paradise, were written by Simon Turner and Colin Lloyd Tucker, and r… read moreThe Would-be-goods story begins in 1987 when Jessica Griffin recorded a single under that name for cult label el records. The songs Hanging Gardens of Reigate and Fruit Paradise, were written by Simon Turner and Colin Lloyd Tucker, and recorded by Richard Preston at Strand-on-the-Green Studios, L… read more