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The Painted Word
675 listeners
Basically one man, Alan McCusker-Thompson from Glasgow. They released one album in the 80s and one in the 90s, having first recorded for U… read moreBasically one man, Alan McCusker-Thompson from Glasgow. They released one album in the 80s and one in the 90s, having first recorded for U2's Mother Records. They made a sort of elegant chamber pop with new wave touches, not dissi… read moreBasically one man, Alan McCusker-Thompson from Glasgow. They released one album in the 80s and one in the 90s, having first recorded for U2's Mother Records. They made a sort of elegant chamber pop with new wave touches, not dissimilar to bands like The Pale Fountains or The Dream Academy. View wiki
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The Mighty Wah!
12,903 listeners
The Mighty Wah! started life as Wah! Heat before settling with The Mighty Wah! The band was formed in Liverpool after the disbanding of the Crucial Three, when Ian McCulloch went on to form Echo & the Bunnymen, Julian Cope founded Th… read moreThe Mighty Wah! started life as Wah! Heat before settling with The Mighty Wah! The band was formed in Liverpool after the disbanding of the Crucial Three, when Ian McCulloch went on to form Echo & the Bunnymen, Julian Cope founded The Teardrop Explodes and Pete Wylie founded The Mighty Wah! W… read more
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Classix Nouveaux
74,552 listeners
Classix Nouveaux was one of the first new romantic acts in England. Although Classix Nouveaux's more guitar-heavy sound separated them… read moreClassix Nouveaux was one of the first new romantic acts in England. Although Classix Nouveaux's more guitar-heavy sound separated them from the mostly synthetic rhythms of Japan and Ultravox, the group's appetite for stylish fa… read moreClassix Nouveaux was one of the first new romantic acts in England. Although Classix Nouveaux's more guitar-heavy sound separated them from the mostly synthetic rhythms of Japan and Ultravox, the group's appetite for stylish fashion and danceable keyboards had them quickly associated wi… read more
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Scary Thieves
1,600 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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Tik & Tok
1,036 listeners
and music duo Tik and Tok (Tim Dry and Sean Crawford) began performing together with SHOCK: a rock/mime/burlesque/music troupe in the early… read moreand music duo Tik and Tok (Tim Dry and Sean Crawford) began performing together with SHOCK: a rock/mime/burlesque/music troupe in the early 1980s with Barbie Wilde, Robert Pereno, LA Richards and Carole Caplin. Shock's first record … read moreand music duo Tik and Tok (Tim Dry and Sean Crawford) began performing together with SHOCK: a rock/mime/burlesque/music troupe in the early 1980s with Barbie Wilde, Robert Pereno, LA Richards and Carole Caplin. Shock's first record 'Angel Face', with production by Rusty Egan (Visag… read more
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Zaine Griff
2,828 listeners
Zaine Griff (born Auckland, New Zealand, 4 October 1957) is a singer and artist who formed part of the English New Wave scene of the 1980s.… read moreZaine Griff (born Auckland, New Zealand, 4 October 1957) is a singer and artist who formed part of the English New Wave scene of the 1980s. Although being educated and beginning as musician in New Zealand, he moved to England in the 1970… read moreZaine Griff (born Auckland, New Zealand, 4 October 1957) is a singer and artist who formed part of the English New Wave scene of the 1980s. Although being educated and beginning as musician in New Zealand, he moved to England in the 1970s, where he continued with his artistic and musical career, … read more
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Dalek I Love You
5,506 listeners
Dalek I Love You, also known as Dalek I was a synth pop group from Liverpool. The band was formed in 1977 by Alan Gill (Vocals, Guitar) and David Balfe (Bass, Keyboards). The name came about as a result of a compromise between the two members: Balfe wanted to call the band Dalek (after the Doctor… read more
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A Drop in the Gray
1,837 listeners
A California-based Scottish-American trio active in the mid-eighties. They released one album, Certain Sculptures in 1985. Then, seemingly … read moreA California-based Scottish-American trio active in the mid-eighties. They released one album, Certain Sculptures in 1985. Then, seemingly disappeared from the music scene. View wikiA California-based Scottish-American trio active in the mid-eighties. They released one album, Certain Sculptures in 1985. Then, seemingly disappeared from the music scene. View wiki
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Mobiles
8,774 listeners
The Mobiles were a UK 1980s New Wave/New Romantic/Pop band, whose existence was notable for their one major hit single, early in 1982, with… read moreThe Mobiles were a UK 1980s New Wave/New Romantic/Pop band, whose existence was notable for their one major hit single, early in 1982, with the song "Drowning in Berlin". It reached a high of number nine in the UK Singles Chart… read moreThe Mobiles were a UK 1980s New Wave/New Romantic/Pop band, whose existence was notable for their one major hit single, early in 1982, with the song "Drowning in Berlin". It reached a high of number nine in the UK Singles Chart. The follow-up single "Amour, Amour" (No. 45 in t… read more
