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Biting Tongues
8,111 listeners
Biting Tongues was formed when Tony Wilson's Factory Club in Manchester offered an open invitation to experiment, which was taken up w… read moreBiting Tongues was formed when Tony Wilson's Factory Club in Manchester offered an open invitation to experiment, which was taken up when Ken Hollings, Howard Walmsley, Eddie Sherwood and a few others decided to make some noise to a… read moreBiting Tongues was formed when Tony Wilson's Factory Club in Manchester offered an open invitation to experiment, which was taken up when Ken Hollings, Howard Walmsley, Eddie Sherwood and a few others decided to make some noise to accompany their 16mm silent epic Biting Tongues. A further pe… read more -
Dislocation Dance
10,471 listeners
Indie pop pioneers Dislocation Dance formed in Manchester in November 1978, when bassist-lyricist Paul Emmerson met up with singer-guitaris… read moreIndie pop pioneers Dislocation Dance formed in Manchester in November 1978, when bassist-lyricist Paul Emmerson met up with singer-guitarist Ian Runacres via a "musicians wanted" ad in a Virgin record store. They were joined by… read moreIndie pop pioneers Dislocation Dance formed in Manchester in November 1978, when bassist-lyricist Paul Emmerson met up with singer-guitarist Ian Runacres via a "musicians wanted" ad in a Virgin record store. They were joined by Andy Diagram (formerly of Diagram Brothers and The Pale Fou… read more -
Spherical Objects
2,254 listeners
Spherical Objects were a Manchester post-punk band formed by Steve Solamar in 1978. They released four albums on their own Object label be… read moreSpherical Objects were a Manchester post-punk band formed by Steve Solamar in 1978. They released four albums on their own Object label before Solamar split the band in order to achieve his ambition of becoming a woman. Paul Morley cal… read moreSpherical Objects were a Manchester post-punk band formed by Steve Solamar in 1978. They released four albums on their own Object label before Solamar split the band in order to achieve his ambition of becoming a woman. Paul Morley called their music "existentialist psychedelia". View wiki -
Grow Up
1,602 listeners
Grow Up were a Manchester post-punk band who recorded for the Object label and were connected with the Manchester Musician's Collectiv… read moreGrow Up were a Manchester post-punk band who recorded for the Object label and were connected with the Manchester Musician's Collective. Lead singer John Bisset-Smith was also a member of Spherical Objects (as later was guitarist R… read moreGrow Up were a Manchester post-punk band who recorded for the Object label and were connected with the Manchester Musician's Collective. Lead singer John Bisset-Smith was also a member of Spherical Objects (as later was guitarist Roger Blackburn). The band recorded 2 eps a single and two a… read more -
The Fire Engines
26,307 listeners
Fire Engines hailed from Edinburgh, United Kingdom and comprised David (Davy) Henderson (vocals/guitar), Murray Slade (guitar), Graham Main… read moreFire Engines hailed from Edinburgh, United Kingdom and comprised David (Davy) Henderson (vocals/guitar), Murray Slade (guitar), Graham Main (bass), and Russell Burn (drums). The band name was inspired by a 13th Floor Elevators song. Hend… read moreFire Engines hailed from Edinburgh, United Kingdom and comprised David (Davy) Henderson (vocals/guitar), Murray Slade (guitar), Graham Main (bass), and Russell Burn (drums). The band name was inspired by a 13th Floor Elevators song. Henderson, Main, and Burn had previously been members of The Dir… read more -
Swamp Children
9,262 listeners
Factory Records' avant-funk band Swamp Children initially shared members with A Certain Ratio before mutating into acclaimed latin jaz… read moreFactory Records' avant-funk band Swamp Children initially shared members with A Certain Ratio before mutating into acclaimed latin jazz contenders Kalima in 1983, releasing four albums between 1986 and 2002. Swamp Children formed in… read moreFactory Records' avant-funk band Swamp Children initially shared members with A Certain Ratio before mutating into acclaimed latin jazz contenders Kalima in 1983, releasing four albums between 1986 and 2002. Swamp Children formed in Manchester, UK in 1980, around core members Ann Quigley (vo… read more -
Rip Rig & Panic
11,849 listeners
Rip Rig + Panic was a post-punk band, founded in Bristol in 1981. It was named after a jazz album of the same name by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. … read moreRip Rig + Panic was a post-punk band, founded in Bristol in 1981. It was named after a jazz album of the same name by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Its members included singer Neneh Cherry, Sean Oliver, Mark Springer, and Gareth Sager and Bruce S… read moreRip Rig + Panic was a post-punk band, founded in Bristol in 1981. It was named after a jazz album of the same name by Rahsaan Roland Kirk. Its members included singer Neneh Cherry, Sean Oliver, Mark Springer, and Gareth Sager and Bruce Smith - the latter two formerly of The Pop Group. The group s… read more -
World Domination Enterprises
7,631 listeners
World Domination Enterprises were an English post-punk band, who were active in the 1980s. The band mixed elements of industrial music, fun… read moreWorld Domination Enterprises were an English post-punk band, who were active in the 1980s. The band mixed elements of industrial music, funk and dub. World Domination Enterprises' sound was defined by their atonal guitar. They were … read more -
Five Or Six
9,407 listeners
Five or Six was a UK (Richmond/Sheen/Kingston/West London) post-punk band, originally signed to Cherry Red Records. The original line-up was fluid, and apart from their key contribution to the best-selling compilation album Pillows &… read moreFive or Six was a UK (Richmond/Sheen/Kingston/West London) post-punk band, originally signed to Cherry Red Records. The original line-up was fluid, and apart from their key contribution to the best-selling compilation album Pillows & Prayers, they are perhaps most notable for the various acti… read more -
Manicured Noise
8,033 listeners
Manicured Noise was an English post-punk band formed in 1978 in Manchester, England. With Steve Walsh - Vocals / Guitar, Stephanie Nuttall… read moreManicured Noise was an English post-punk band formed in 1978 in Manchester, England. With Steve Walsh - Vocals / Guitar, Stephanie Nuttall - Drums, Jodie Taylor - Bass, Peter Bannister - Clarinet / Sax, Owen Gavin - Vocals, Jeff Noon - … read moreManicured Noise was an English post-punk band formed in 1978 in Manchester, England. With Steve Walsh - Vocals / Guitar, Stephanie Nuttall - Drums, Jodie Taylor - Bass, Peter Bannister - Clarinet / Sax, Owen Gavin - Vocals, Jeff Noon - Guitar. "Northern Stories 1978/80", a Manicured N… read more