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Debile Menthol
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Even for aficionados of European avant rock of the '70s and '80s, certainly a specialized batch of listeners, the Swiss ensemble … read moreEven for aficionados of European avant rock of the '70s and '80s, certainly a specialized batch of listeners, the Swiss ensemble Débile Menthol could be considered a cult band. One might think that their rather user-friendly br… read moreEven for aficionados of European avant rock of the '70s and '80s, certainly a specialized batch of listeners, the Swiss ensemble Débile Menthol could be considered a cult band. One might think that their rather user-friendly brand of avant-gardism would have led to a reasonably sizable … read more
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News From Babel
4,305 listeners
News from Babel was an English avant-garde rock group founded in 1983 by Chris Cutler, Lindsay Cooper, Zeena Parkins and Dagmar Krause. The… read moreNews from Babel was an English avant-garde rock group founded in 1983 by Chris Cutler, Lindsay Cooper, Zeena Parkins and Dagmar Krause. They made two studio albums with several guest musicians (including Robert Wyatt) and disbanded in 19… read moreNews from Babel was an English avant-garde rock group founded in 1983 by Chris Cutler, Lindsay Cooper, Zeena Parkins and Dagmar Krause. They made two studio albums with several guest musicians (including Robert Wyatt) and disbanded in 1986. In the wake of English avant-garde rock group Henry Cow … read more
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Lindsay Cooper
5,343 listeners
Lindsay Cooper (born 3 March 1951) is an English bassoon and oboe player, composer and political activist. Best known for her work with the… read moreLindsay Cooper (born 3 March 1951) is an English bassoon and oboe player, composer and political activist. Best known for her work with the band Henry Cow, she was also a member of Comus, National Health, News from Babel and David Thomas… read moreLindsay Cooper (born 3 March 1951) is an English bassoon and oboe player, composer and political activist. Best known for her work with the band Henry Cow, she was also a member of Comus, National Health, News from Babel and David Thomas and the Pedestrians. She has collaborated with a number of … read more
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Doctor Nerve
5,343 listeners
Composer/guitarist/programmer Nick Didkovsky is best known as the leader of Doctor Nerve, a rock-based septet that plays energetic and tigh… read moreComposer/guitarist/programmer Nick Didkovsky is best known as the leader of Doctor Nerve, a rock-based septet that plays energetic and tightly arranged music that is created with the help of algorithmic computer programs. Using JMSL (Jav… read moreComposer/guitarist/programmer Nick Didkovsky is best known as the leader of Doctor Nerve, a rock-based septet that plays energetic and tightly arranged music that is created with the help of algorithmic computer programs. Using JMSL (Java Music Specification Language) as his compositional toolkit… read more
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Miriodor
8,831 listeners
Miriodor, one of the world's most renowned emissaries in the field of what is known as Rock in Opposition (initiated by Henry Cow), combines equal parts jazz, progressive rock and chamber music into a powerful sound that may remind of better known artists like Univers Zéro or Art Zoyd. Music… read more
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Cassiber
6,702 listeners
Cassiber were an avant-garde rock group founded in 1982 in Germany by English drummer Chris Cutler from Henry Cow, German composer and musi… read moreCassiber were an avant-garde rock group founded in 1982 in Germany by English drummer Chris Cutler from Henry Cow, German composer and music-theatre director Heiner Goebbels, German saxophonist Alfred Harth and German guitarist Christoph… read moreCassiber were an avant-garde rock group founded in 1982 in Germany by English drummer Chris Cutler from Henry Cow, German composer and music-theatre director Heiner Goebbels, German saxophonist Alfred Harth and German guitarist Christoph Anders. They recorded five albums, toured extensively acros… read more
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U Totem
3,961 listeners
U Totem was the avant-rock supergroup that combined personnel from Los Angeles' 5uu's and the Motor Totemist Guild. They existed … read moreU Totem was the avant-rock supergroup that combined personnel from Los Angeles' 5uu's and the Motor Totemist Guild. They existed from 1989-1994 and released two albums, U Totem in 1990 and Strange Attractors in 1994. The origin… read moreU Totem was the avant-rock supergroup that combined personnel from Los Angeles' 5uu's and the Motor Totemist Guild. They existed from 1989-1994 and released two albums, U Totem in 1990 and Strange Attractors in 1994. The original lineup was Emily Hay (voice, flute, piccolo); Sanjay Kuma… read more
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Skeleton Crew
7,135 listeners
There are at least five artists who have performed or recorded under the Skeleton Crew moniker, including: 1. A 1980s experimental rock an… read moreThere are at least five artists who have performed or recorded under the Skeleton Crew moniker, including: 1. A 1980s experimental rock and jazz act from the USA, 2. An alias for UK techno producer Paul Hazel, 3. A 1990s hard rock/metal… read moreThere are at least five artists who have performed or recorded under the Skeleton Crew moniker, including: 1. A 1980s experimental rock and jazz act from the USA, 2. An alias for UK techno producer Paul Hazel, 3. A 1990s hard rock/metal act from the USA, and 4. A psychobilly band from Dublin, Ir… read more
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The Muffins
5,742 listeners
Almost entirely instrumental, the Muffins' music is a unique blend of Canterbury progressive, fusion, improvisation and much more. The… read moreAlmost entirely instrumental, the Muffins' music is a unique blend of Canterbury progressive, fusion, improvisation and much more. The group was formed in the Washington, DC area in 1973 by Dave Newhouse (keyboards), Billy Swan (voc… read moreAlmost entirely instrumental, the Muffins' music is a unique blend of Canterbury progressive, fusion, improvisation and much more. The group was formed in the Washington, DC area in 1973 by Dave Newhouse (keyboards), Billy Swan (vocals, bass and guitar), Tom Scott (woodwinds) and Michael Zen… read more
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Thinking Plague
6,700 listeners
Thinking Plague are a United States avant-garde rock group founded in 1982 by guitarist/composer, Mike Johnson, and bass guitarist/drummer … read moreThinking Plague are a United States avant-garde rock group founded in 1982 by guitarist/composer, Mike Johnson, and bass guitarist/drummer Bob Drake. Based in Denver, Colorado, the band was active on and off since 1982, taking on a numbe… read moreThinking Plague are a United States avant-garde rock group founded in 1982 by guitarist/composer, Mike Johnson, and bass guitarist/drummer Bob Drake. Based in Denver, Colorado, the band was active on and off since 1982, taking on a number of musicians over the years. They made six studio albums s… read more