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shark vegas
4,363 listeners
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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Cath Carroll
7,750 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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The Distractions
8,919 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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Scary Thieves
1,641 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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Fiat Lux
6,905 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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Seona Dancing
11,577 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
576 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
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The Expression
1,356 listeners
The Expression were an Australian synthpop band formed in Sydney in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. Their best known single, "With Closed … read moreThe Expression were an Australian synthpop band formed in Sydney in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. Their best known single, "With Closed Eyes", was released in 1983 on Mushroom Records and peaked into the top thirty on the Kent Music Report. View wikiThe Expression were an Australian synthpop band formed in Sydney in 1981 and disbanded in 1985. Their best known single, "With Closed Eyes", was released in 1983 on Mushroom Records and peaked into the top thirty on the Kent Music Report. View wiki
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The Royal Family And The Poor
7,097 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
