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shark vegas
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Shark Vegas was a Berlin based New Wave band, consisting of ex-Factory Records German representative, Mark Reeder (Guitar/tapes/Keyboards),… read moreShark Vegas was a Berlin based New Wave band, consisting of ex-Factory Records German representative, Mark Reeder (Guitar/tapes/Keyboards), Alistair Gray (Vocals), Leo Walter (Drums/Percussion) and Helmut Wittler (Bass/keyboards). Previ… read moreShark Vegas was a Berlin based New Wave band, consisting of ex-Factory Records German representative, Mark Reeder (Guitar/tapes/Keyboards), Alistair Gray (Vocals), Leo Walter (Drums/Percussion) and Helmut Wittler (Bass/keyboards). Previously Reeder & Grey were known as "Die Unbekannten&… read more
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Stockholm Monsters
17,823 listeners
A neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters is a key link between the bristly art-funk of A Certain Ratio and the… read moreA neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters is 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 is 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 produce… read more
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The Distractions
8,864 listeners
The Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve … read moreThe Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve Perrin (guitar), alongside Lawrence Tickle (bass) and Tony Trap (drums). The band changed tack wit… read moreThe Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve Perrin (guitar), alongside Lawrence Tickle (bass) and Tony Trap (drums). The band changed tack with the advent of punk in 1977 and Finney and Perrin recruited… read more
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Cath Carroll
7,434 listeners
Cath Carroll was born in Bristol and raised in Swansea, Ipswich and finally, her family hometown of Manchester. In 1979 she joined forces w… read moreCath Carroll was born in Bristol and raised in Swansea, Ipswich and finally, her family hometown of Manchester. In 1979 she joined forces with fellow Mancunian Liz Naylor to form the band Glass Animals in addition to co-editing the infam… read moreCath Carroll was born in Bristol and raised in Swansea, Ipswich and finally, her family hometown of Manchester. In 1979 she joined forces with fellow Mancunian Liz Naylor to form the band Glass Animals in addition to co-editing the infamously vitriolic City Fun fanzine. Although the city then boa… read more
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Music For Pleasure
4,709 listeners
Founded in Leeds circa 1979 by David Whitaker (Keyboards),Alan Peace (vocals) Martin King (Bass) and Sean Wheatley (Drums). They were origi… read moreFounded in Leeds circa 1979 by David Whitaker (Keyboards),Alan Peace (vocals) Martin King (Bass) and Sean Wheatley (Drums). They were originaly signed to Rockburgh records and recorded "The Human Factor" for the Northern Bands … read moreFounded in Leeds circa 1979 by David Whitaker (Keyboards),Alan Peace (vocals) Martin King (Bass) and Sean Wheatley (Drums). They were originaly signed to Rockburgh records and recorded "The Human Factor" for the Northern Bands compilation " Hicks from the Sticks " put together… read more
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Fiat Lux
6,830 listeners
The British New Wave trio Fiat Lux notched a handful of hits in the U.K. before vanishing into the musical abyss. Fiat Lux formed in Yorks… read moreThe British New Wave trio Fiat Lux notched a handful of hits in the U.K. before vanishing into the musical abyss. Fiat Lux formed in Yorkshire, England, in 1982 with Steve Wright (vocals), Ian Nelson (sax, keyboards), and Dave Crickmore… read moreThe British New Wave trio Fiat Lux notched a handful of hits in the U.K. before vanishing into the musical abyss. Fiat Lux formed in Yorkshire, England, in 1982 with Steve Wright (vocals), Ian Nelson (sax, keyboards), and Dave Crickmore (guitars, keyboards). They had a slightly popular single na… read more
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Scary Thieves
1,624 listeners
Scary Thieves were a short-lived English 1980s New Wave band, best known for their 1984 hit "Tell Me Girl" and their 1985 hit &qu… read moreScary Thieves were a short-lived English 1980s New Wave band, best known for their 1984 hit "Tell Me Girl" and their 1985 hit "The Waiting Game". Both songs are included on the "Hardest Hits" compilations, w… read moreScary Thieves were a short-lived English 1980s New Wave band, best known for their 1984 hit "Tell Me Girl" and their 1985 hit "The Waiting Game". Both songs are included on the "Hardest Hits" compilations, which focus on obscure New Wave/Synth bands that have little … read more
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Quando Quango
26,298 listeners
Quando Quango's twisted electronic music experiments lasted a good six years, spawning an album and several dance 12" releases. A… read moreQuando Quango's twisted electronic music experiments lasted a good six years, spawning an album and several dance 12" releases. A case of Fela Kuti meets Kraftwerk somewhere between Manchester and Rotterdam, part of a new wave … read moreQuando Quango's twisted electronic music experiments lasted a good six years, spawning an album and several dance 12" releases. A case of Fela Kuti meets Kraftwerk somewhere between Manchester and Rotterdam, part of a new wave of post-punk electronica, with a whole lot of Mike Pickering… read more
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Seona Dancing
11,229 listeners
Seona Dancing was a 1980's British pop group formed in 1982 by aspiring pop stars Ricky Gervais and Bill Macrae. Their first single &q… read moreSeona Dancing was a 1980's British pop group formed in 1982 by aspiring pop stars Ricky Gervais and Bill Macrae. Their first single "More to Lose" was released in 1983 and made it to number 70 on the UK charts. The follow … read moreSeona Dancing was a 1980's British pop group formed in 1982 by aspiring pop stars Ricky Gervais and Bill Macrae. Their first single "More to Lose" was released in 1983 and made it to number 70 on the UK charts. The follow up "Bitter Heart" reached number 79 in the UK char… read more
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Dekka Danse
566 listeners
British New Wave band who released the LP "Waltz in the Wilderness" in 1984, as well as a few singles, including "A Key For … read moreBritish New Wave band who released the LP "Waltz in the Wilderness" in 1984, as well as a few singles, including "A Key For Every Occasion" (1982), "Soul Separation" (1984) and "Immagnetized" (1984… read moreBritish New Wave band who released the LP "Waltz in the Wilderness" in 1984, as well as a few singles, including "A Key For Every Occasion" (1982), "Soul Separation" (1984) and "Immagnetized" (1984). The line-up consisted of: John Innes - vocals Alan Morris… read more