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The Boomtown Rats
354,479 listeners
The Boomtown Rats is a rock group led by Bob Geldof (full name: Robert Fredrick Zenon Geldof, born October 5th 1951). Playing punk and new … read moreThe Boomtown Rats is a rock group led by Bob Geldof (full name: Robert Fredrick Zenon Geldof, born October 5th 1951). Playing punk and new wave influenced music, their initial incarnation lasted from 1976 to 1986), but the band recently … read moreThe Boomtown Rats is a rock group led by Bob Geldof (full name: Robert Fredrick Zenon Geldof, born October 5th 1951). Playing punk and new wave influenced music, their initial incarnation lasted from 1976 to 1986), but the band recently reformed. All six primary members (Gary Roberts, Pete Brique… read more -
Squeeze
587,268 listeners
Squeeze is an English rock band formed in London, England in 1974 that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period … read moreSqueeze is an English rock band formed in London, England in 1974 that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period of the late 1970s, and continued recording in the 1980s, 1990s and 2010s As one of the most tradit… read moreSqueeze is an English rock band formed in London, England in 1974 that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period of the late 1970s, and continued recording in the 1980s, 1990s and 2010s As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, Squeeze provided one of the… read more -
The Housemartins
325,709 listeners
The Housemartins was a British indie-pop/alternative rock band which formed in 1983 in Kingston upon Hull, England. After breaking up in 19… read moreThe Housemartins was a British indie-pop/alternative rock band which formed in 1983 in Kingston upon Hull, England. After breaking up in 1988, band members Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway formed The Beautiful South, while bassist Norman C… read moreThe Housemartins was a British indie-pop/alternative rock band which formed in 1983 in Kingston upon Hull, England. After breaking up in 1988, band members Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway formed The Beautiful South, while bassist Norman Cook found success as an electronic dance music DJ and music … read more -
Adam and the Ants
384,221 listeners
Adam and the Ants were a new wave band during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was one of the bands at the time that marked the transition from the '70s punk rock era to the new-wave post punk-music era. Although the band started off with a punk-influenced sound, it soon moved on to New Wa… read more -
Madness
1,074,806 listeners
At least four artists exist by this name on last.fm: 1) a British band 2) an American rapper 3) a Brazilian death metal group 4) a Mongoli… read moreAt least four artists exist by this name on last.fm: 1) a British band 2) an American rapper 3) a Brazilian death metal group 4) a Mongolian rock band 1) Madness is a British pop and ska band from Camden Town, London, England that was formed in 1976. As of 2012, the group has continued to perfor… read more -
The Vapors
267,795 listeners
The Vapors are a New Wave/power pop band from England that existed between 1979 and 1981. The band reformed in October 2016 and started playing gigs again that year. Based in Guildford, United Kingdom, their members are David Fenton (songwriter, guitar and vocals), Howard Smith (drums), Edward B… read more -
Ian Dury and the Blockheads
135,092 listeners
Ian Dury and the Blockheads were one of the most popular groups of the New Wave era in the U.K. in the 70s and early 80s. Their eclectic sound was drawn from their many musical influences; these included funk, jazz, rock and roll, soul, and reggae, not to mention leader Ian Dury's love of mu… read more -
Elvis Costello & The Attractions
665,608 listeners
Elvis Costello & The Attractions was a critically acclaimed pop and rock band formed by English musican Elvis Costello in 1977. Produci… read moreElvis Costello & The Attractions was a critically acclaimed pop and rock band formed by English musican Elvis Costello in 1977. Producing famous work in the genres of punk and new wave music, it also contained Steve Nieve (ne Nason) … read moreElvis Costello & The Attractions was a critically acclaimed pop and rock band formed by English musican Elvis Costello in 1977. Producing famous work in the genres of punk and new wave music, it also contained Steve Nieve (ne Nason) on keyboards, Pete Thomas on drums, and Bruce Thomas (no rel… read more -
The Skids
84,545 listeners
Skids are a punk band formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by Stuart Adamson (on guitars, vocals, keyboards, percussion), Richard Jobson ( vocal… read moreSkids are a punk band formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by Stuart Adamson (on guitars, vocals, keyboards, percussion), Richard Jobson ( vocals, guitar, keyboards), Thomas Kellichan (drums) and William Simpson (bass guitar, vocals) in 1977.… read moreSkids are a punk band formed in Dunfermline, Scotland by Stuart Adamson (on guitars, vocals, keyboards, percussion), Richard Jobson ( vocals, guitar, keyboards), Thomas Kellichan (drums) and William Simpson (bass guitar, vocals) in 1977. They signed to Virgin and issued "Sweet Suburbia"… read more -
Secret Affair
31,051 listeners
Secret Affair was fronted by Ian Page and was the second best-selling Mod Revival band in the UK. Their best known hit singles, 'Time … read moreSecret Affair was fronted by Ian Page and was the second best-selling Mod Revival band in the UK. Their best known hit singles, 'Time for Action' & 'My World' each sold over 200.000 copies in the UK alone. Secret… read moreSecret Affair was fronted by Ian Page and was the second best-selling Mod Revival band in the UK. Their best known hit singles, 'Time for Action' & 'My World' each sold over 200.000 copies in the UK alone. Secret Affair drummer Seb Shelton left the band after the second a… read more