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John Dowie
4,211 listeners
John Dowie (born 1950 in Birmingham) is a British comedian, musician, and writer. He began performing stand-up comedy in 1969 Dowie was amo… read moreJohn Dowie (born 1950 in Birmingham) is a British comedian, musician, and writer. He began performing stand-up comedy in 1969 Dowie was among the inaugural acts on Tony Wilson's legendary Factory Records label. In 1978 he contribute… read moreJohn Dowie (born 1950 in Birmingham) is a British comedian, musician, and writer. He began performing stand-up comedy in 1969 Dowie was among the inaugural acts on Tony Wilson's legendary Factory Records label. In 1978 he contributed three comedic songs to the very first Factory music releas… read more -
The Royal Family And The Poor
12,050 listeners
Perhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory, The Royal Family & The Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing on… read morePerhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory, The Royal Family & The Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing only four albums in two decades, and rarely performing live after 1984. In fact the oblique band mon… read morePerhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory, The Royal Family & The Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing only four albums in two decades, and rarely performing live after 1984. In fact the oblique band moniker masks the identity of just one man, Mike Keane, whose c… read more -
Biting Tongues
8,181 listeners
Biting Tongues was formed when Tony Wilson's Factory Club in Manchester offered an open invitation to experiment, which was taken up w… read moreBiting Tongues was formed when Tony Wilson's Factory Club in Manchester offered an open invitation to experiment, which was taken up when Ken Hollings, Howard Walmsley, Eddie Sherwood and a few others decided to make some noise to a… read moreBiting Tongues was formed when Tony Wilson's Factory Club in Manchester offered an open invitation to experiment, which was taken up when Ken Hollings, Howard Walmsley, Eddie Sherwood and a few others decided to make some noise to accompany their 16mm silent epic Biting Tongues. A further pe… read more -
Swamp Children
9,518 listeners
Factory Records' avant-funk band Swamp Children initially shared members with A Certain Ratio before mutating into acclaimed latin jaz… read moreFactory Records' avant-funk band Swamp Children initially shared members with A Certain Ratio before mutating into acclaimed latin jazz contenders Kalima in 1983, releasing four albums between 1986 and 2002. Swamp Children formed in… read moreFactory Records' avant-funk band Swamp Children initially shared members with A Certain Ratio before mutating into acclaimed latin jazz contenders Kalima in 1983, releasing four albums between 1986 and 2002. Swamp Children formed in Manchester, UK in 1980, around core members Ann Quigley (vo… read more -
Stockholm Monsters
16,597 listeners
A neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters are a key link between the bristly art-funk of A Certain Ratio and th… read moreA neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters are a key link between the bristly art-funk of A Certain Ratio and the good-foot indie dance vibe of Happy Mondays and the other Manchester bands of the late '80s… read moreA neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters are a key link between the bristly art-funk of A Certain Ratio and the good-foot indie dance vibe of Happy Mondays and the other Manchester bands of the late '80s. Often seen merely as New Order proteges (Peter Hook produc… read more -
Tunnelvision
5,798 listeners
Atleast two bands with the name Tunnelvision: 1. Tunnelvision were a band from Blackpool briefly associated with the Factory Records label.… read moreAtleast two bands with the name Tunnelvision: 1. Tunnelvision were a band from Blackpool briefly associated with the Factory Records label. They were a post punk band. Their single 'Watching the Hydoplanes' has just been includ… read moreAtleast two bands with the name Tunnelvision: 1. Tunnelvision were a band from Blackpool briefly associated with the Factory Records label. They were a post punk band. Their single 'Watching the Hydoplanes' has just been included in the acclaimed Factory boxset. For more information vis… read more -
I'm So Hollow
3,008 listeners
I'm So Hollow was a post-punk band which formed in 1979 in Sheffield, England. They consisted of Jane Wilson (vocals, synthesizer), Ro… read moreI'm So Hollow was a post-punk band which formed in 1979 in Sheffield, England. They consisted of Jane Wilson (vocals, synthesizer), Rod Leigh (vocals, guitar), Dayton Marsden (bass), Josef Sawicki (drums). The band split in 1982 aft… read moreI'm So Hollow was a post-punk band which formed in 1979 in Sheffield, England. They consisted of Jane Wilson (vocals, synthesizer), Rod Leigh (vocals, guitar), Dayton Marsden (bass), Josef Sawicki (drums). The band split in 1982 after releasing one album "Emotion/Sound/Motion" and … read more -
Nagamatzu
9,195 listeners
Nagamatzu was a 80s / early-90s Ipswich, UK post-punk / synthpop band, with core members Stephen Jarvis (bass, slides, video, design, synth… read moreNagamatzu was a 80s / early-90s Ipswich, UK post-punk / synthpop band, with core members Stephen Jarvis (bass, slides, video, design, synths) & Lagowski (guitars, synths, rhythms, tapes). They were temporarily joined by Andrew Fleck … read moreNagamatzu was a 80s / early-90s Ipswich, UK post-punk / synthpop band, with core members Stephen Jarvis (bass, slides, video, design, synths) & Lagowski (guitars, synths, rhythms, tapes). They were temporarily joined by Andrew Fleck (synths). Their dark electronics might be reminicent of Cloc… read more -
Lemon Kittens
6,640 listeners
Lemon Kittens was an avant-garde project that remained a collaborative effort between Karl Blake and others, including Danielle Dax. Lemon … read moreLemon Kittens was an avant-garde project that remained a collaborative effort between Karl Blake and others, including Danielle Dax. Lemon Kittens material is often described as avant-garde, tribal and psychedelic. Lemon Kittens were fo… read moreLemon Kittens was an avant-garde project that remained a collaborative effort between Karl Blake and others, including Danielle Dax. Lemon Kittens material is often described as avant-garde, tribal and psychedelic. Lemon Kittens were formed by Karl Blake and Gary Thatcher (the latter ex-of local… read more -
Schleimer K
5,786 listeners
Schleimer K were a four piece (Michael Wolfen, Dominic Brethes, Mark Bernjamin and Bill Duncan) UK based experimental/minimal wave band who… read moreSchleimer K were a four piece (Michael Wolfen, Dominic Brethes, Mark Bernjamin and Bill Duncan) UK based experimental/minimal wave band who existed from 1981-1983. During their two year tenure, the more studio oriented band put out three… read moreSchleimer K were a four piece (Michael Wolfen, Dominic Brethes, Mark Bernjamin and Bill Duncan) UK based experimental/minimal wave band who existed from 1981-1983. During their two year tenure, the more studio oriented band put out three releases and one split 7'' with Die Partei. View wiki