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Adult Net
1,195 listeners
Adult Net was a band led by Brix Smith, an American singer and guitarist best known as a member of the British group The Fall. Group member… read moreAdult Net was a band led by Brix Smith, an American singer and guitarist best known as a member of the British group The Fall. Group members: Brix Smith - vocals and guitar Craig Gannon - guitar James Eller - bass guitar Clem Burke - dru… read moreAdult Net was a band led by Brix Smith, an American singer and guitarist best known as a member of the British group The Fall. Group members: Brix Smith - vocals and guitar Craig Gannon - guitar James Eller - bass guitar Clem Burke - drums Craig Leon - keyboards Cassell Webb - backing vocals Luis… read more
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The Chesterfields
14,965 listeners
For a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in … read moreFor a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in the summer of 1984, by David Goldsworthy (guitar/vocals), Simon Barber (bass/vocals) and Dominic M… read moreFor a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in the summer of 1984, by David Goldsworthy (guitar/vocals), Simon Barber (bass/vocals) and Dominic Manns (drums). In 1985 they were joined by guitarist Brendan … read more
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The Jasmine Minks
12,539 listeners
Formed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, … read moreFormed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, the band were recruited by Alan McGee to record for the fledgling Creation label. Their self-title… read moreFormed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, the band were recruited by Alan McGee to record for the fledgling Creation label. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1985, and in 1986 the band rec… read more
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Go-Kart Mozart
12,384 listeners
Balancing on the line that separates serious artistry from childish pop, Birmingham's Lawrence (previously of Felt and Denim presents a truly solo project. Filled with ironic humour and social commentary, four albums of lo-fi electro-bubblegum pop have so far been released, before the projec… read more
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I, Ludicrous
4,128 listeners
I, Ludicrous is a two piece popular music ensemble formed in London in 1985 by John Procter (b. 1957) and David Rippingale ("Will Hung… read moreI, Ludicrous is a two piece popular music ensemble formed in London in 1985 by John Procter (b. 1957) and David Rippingale ("Will Hung") (b. 1956). The band sprang to notoriety at the end of 1987 when their debut flexi release… read moreI, Ludicrous is a two piece popular music ensemble formed in London in 1985 by John Procter (b. 1957) and David Rippingale ("Will Hung") (b. 1956). The band sprang to notoriety at the end of 1987 when their debut flexi release ('Preposterous Tales') reached Number 11 in John … read more
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We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It
6,069 listeners
We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It (shortened to Fuzzbox for the U.S. release of their first album) was an all-girl Birmi… read moreWe've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It (shortened to Fuzzbox for the U.S. release of their first album) was an all-girl Birmingham, England based, punk-pop quartet that was loud, gaudy, and mildly controversial. Founded in … read moreWe've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It (shortened to Fuzzbox for the U.S. release of their first album) was an all-girl Birmingham, England based, punk-pop quartet that was loud, gaudy, and mildly controversial. Founded in 1985, they initially fostered a raw amateurness to their pla… read more
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The Farmer's Boys
3,263 listeners
Baz, Frog, Mark & Stan made Casio flavoured melancholic pop in the early 80s. They were one of the only Norwich Scene groups to actual… read moreBaz, Frog, Mark & Stan made Casio flavoured melancholic pop in the early 80s. They were one of the only Norwich Scene groups to actually be from Norwich. After releasing a single on The Higsons' Waap label, The Farmers Boys w… read moreBaz, Frog, Mark & Stan made Casio flavoured melancholic pop in the early 80s. They were one of the only Norwich Scene groups to actually be from Norwich. After releasing a single on The Higsons' Waap label, The Farmers Boys were signed to EMI. They released two albums, but failed to … read more
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The Motorcycle Boy
4,513 listeners
The origins of the Motorcycle Boy go back to Scotland 1985 when a band named after a Fire Engines b-side were formed - Meat Whiplash. They … read moreThe origins of the Motorcycle Boy go back to Scotland 1985 when a band named after a Fire Engines b-side were formed - Meat Whiplash. They signed to Creation Records releasing one single for that label (which was produced by The Jesus &a… read moreThe origins of the Motorcycle Boy go back to Scotland 1985 when a band named after a Fire Engines b-side were formed - Meat Whiplash. They signed to Creation Records releasing one single for that label (which was produced by The Jesus & Mary Chain). In 1987 the band recruited vocalist Alex Ta… read more
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The Bible
11,274 listeners
The Bible were an independent UK band with lead singer Boo Hewerdine. The band released two critically acclaimed albums in the mid-1980s. I… read moreThe Bible were an independent UK band with lead singer Boo Hewerdine. The band released two critically acclaimed albums in the mid-1980s. In 1985, Hewerdine, who ran a record shop in Cambridge UK, formed The Bible, recruiting jazz drumme… read moreThe Bible were an independent UK band with lead singer Boo Hewerdine. The band released two critically acclaimed albums in the mid-1980s. In 1985, Hewerdine, who ran a record shop in Cambridge UK, formed The Bible, recruiting jazz drummer Tony Shepherd. They released an album of songs through the… read more
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In Embrace
4,422 listeners
In Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they r… read moreIn Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they released the mini-album, „The Initial Caress“ (Glass Records), which received notable airplay by Jo… read moreIn Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they released the mini-album, „The Initial Caress“ (Glass Records), which received notable airplay by John Peel. Their first proper album was called 'Passionfr… read more