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Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes
3,001 listeners
Formed from around, and within, the Edinburgh indie-pop scene of the mid 1980's, Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes had a distinctive g… read moreFormed from around, and within, the Edinburgh indie-pop scene of the mid 1980's, Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes had a distinctive guitar-jangle sound with male and female vocals. The band took their name from Elvis Presley's… read moreFormed from around, and within, the Edinburgh indie-pop scene of the mid 1980's, Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes had a distinctive guitar-jangle sound with male and female vocals. The band took their name from Elvis Presley's stillborn twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley. This initial l… read more -
Bogshed
8,376 listeners
Bogshed formed in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, England in 1985, initially as The Amazing Roy North Penis Band, and comprised Phil Hartley (vocals), Mike Bryson (bass), Mark McQuaid (guitar) and Tristan King (drums). The Membranes' Joh… read moreBogshed formed in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, England in 1985, initially as The Amazing Roy North Penis Band, and comprised Phil Hartley (vocals), Mike Bryson (bass), Mark McQuaid (guitar) and Tristan King (drums). The Membranes' John Robb signed them up to his 'Vinyl Drip' label, r… read more -
This Poison!
6,377 listeners
This Poison! hailed from Perth, Scotland, formed in 1986 disbanded in 1988. 2 singles on the Wedding Presents Reception Records and 1 sessi… read moreThis Poison! hailed from Perth, Scotland, formed in 1986 disbanded in 1988. 2 singles on the Wedding Presents Reception Records and 1 session for the late great John Peel. The band members now scattered to the 4 corners of the world, Lon… read moreThis Poison! hailed from Perth, Scotland, formed in 1986 disbanded in 1988. 2 singles on the Wedding Presents Reception Records and 1 session for the late great John Peel. The band members now scattered to the 4 corners of the world, London (Dek & Lites), Edinburgh (Steve) & Calgary (Saig… read more -
A Witness
8,734 listeners
A Witness were an alternative rock band formed in 1982 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, by Rick Aitken, Vince Hunt and a drum machine, in 1… read moreA Witness were an alternative rock band formed in 1982 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, by Rick Aitken, Vince Hunt and a drum machine, in 1986 replaced by Alan Brown (ex Big Flame). Keith Curtis and Noel Kilbride joined the group in 1983… read moreA Witness were an alternative rock band formed in 1982 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, by Rick Aitken, Vince Hunt and a drum machine, in 1986 replaced by Alan Brown (ex Big Flame). Keith Curtis and Noel Kilbride joined the group in 1983. Initially signing to the Ron Johnson label, debut EP Loudh… read more -
Big Flame
12,038 listeners
Children of anti-rockist post-punk bands like the Pop Group, Josef K, and Gang of Four, Manchester, England's bIG fLAME was a self-pro… read moreChildren of anti-rockist post-punk bands like the Pop Group, Josef K, and Gang of Four, Manchester, England's bIG fLAME was a self-proclaimed "tense and quirky three-piece pop group," combining the restless talents of bass… read moreChildren of anti-rockist post-punk bands like the Pop Group, Josef K, and Gang of Four, Manchester, England's bIG fLAME was a self-proclaimed "tense and quirky three-piece pop group," combining the restless talents of bassist/vocalist Alan Brown, guitarist Greg O'Keefe, and dr… read more -
The Groove Farm
9,469 listeners
The Groove Farm were regarded as a c86 band. They released records through their own label (Raving Pop Blast) and also via The Subway Organ… read moreThe Groove Farm were regarded as a c86 band. They released records through their own label (Raving Pop Blast) and also via The Subway Organisation. They hailed from Bristol. View wikiThe Groove Farm were regarded as a c86 band. They released records through their own label (Raving Pop Blast) and also via The Subway Organisation. They hailed from Bristol. View wiki -
Sportique
2,269 listeners
Sportique were an indie super-group, fronted by Gregory Webster of the Razorcuts, with Mark Flunder from the Television Personalities and R… read moreSportique were an indie super-group, fronted by Gregory Webster of the Razorcuts, with Mark Flunder from the Television Personalities and Rob Pursey and Amelia Fletcher from Heavenly. Debut single "The Kids Are Solid Gold" made… read moreSportique were an indie super-group, fronted by Gregory Webster of the Razorcuts, with Mark Flunder from the Television Personalities and Rob Pursey and Amelia Fletcher from Heavenly. Debut single "The Kids Are Solid Gold" made John Peel's Festive Fifty in 1998, and was followed by… read more -
The Chesterf!elds
1,464 listeners
The Chesterf!elds are an English indie pop band from Yeovil. The band was formed in summer 1984 by Dave Goldsworthy (vocals, guitar), Simon… read moreThe Chesterf!elds are an English indie pop band from Yeovil. The band was formed in summer 1984 by Dave Goldsworthy (vocals, guitar), Simon Barber (bass, vocals), and Dominic Manns (drums), joined in 1985 by Brendan Holden (guitar). They… read moreThe Chesterf!elds are an English indie pop band from Yeovil. The band was formed in summer 1984 by Dave Goldsworthy (vocals, guitar), Simon Barber (bass, vocals), and Dominic Manns (drums), joined in 1985 by Brendan Holden (guitar). They signed to The Subway Organization, releasing three well-rec… read more -
The Jasmine Minks
11,086 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 -
Fat Tulips
14,675 listeners
Fat Tulips were a twee band from Nottingham, England who released one album, on the Vinyl Japan label, and over 10 singles on the band's own Heaven Records and others. Formed in the late '80s in Peterborough by one Mark D., the band's first release was a flexi disc called You Opene… read more