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Sophie and Peter Johnston
492 listeners
Brother and sister synth pop duo from Newcastle Upon Tyne, England formed in 1982. Recorded 2 radio sessions for John Peel in 1983 who cham… read moreBrother and sister synth pop duo from Newcastle Upon Tyne, England formed in 1982. Recorded 2 radio sessions for John Peel in 1983 who championed their music and remarked of their first session "Hearing something like this means as … read moreBrother and sister synth pop duo from Newcastle Upon Tyne, England formed in 1982. Recorded 2 radio sessions for John Peel in 1983 who championed their music and remarked of their first session "Hearing something like this means as much to me as the first time I heard Little Richard and it m… read more -
Boys In Darkness
220 listeners
UK new wave/synth pop band active in the early 80s. Dave Gilhooly - vocals; Colin Laverty - drums; Mike McCann - bass; Dave Milne - keyboar… read moreUK new wave/synth pop band active in the early 80s. Dave Gilhooly - vocals; Colin Laverty - drums; Mike McCann - bass; Dave Milne - keyboards; Richard Wade - guitar Releases: Back To France 7"/12" single (1981) Heart Of Darknes… read moreUK new wave/synth pop band active in the early 80s. Dave Gilhooly - vocals; Colin Laverty - drums; Mike McCann - bass; Dave Milne - keyboards; Richard Wade - guitar Releases: Back To France 7"/12" single (1981) Heart Of Darkness 7"/12" single (1984) View wiki -
Scary Thieves
1,289 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 -
Illustrated Man
1,122 listeners
Two bands share this name: 1)-Illustrated Man (circa 1984) were a New Wave-Synthpop band featuring Hugo Burnham (ex-Gang of Four), Roger Ma… read moreTwo bands share this name: 1)-Illustrated Man (circa 1984) were a New Wave-Synthpop band featuring Hugo Burnham (ex-Gang of Four), Roger Mason (keyboards, formerly part of Gary Numan's musicians), Rob Dean (ex-Japan guitarist) and A… read moreTwo bands share this name: 1)-Illustrated Man (circa 1984) were a New Wave-Synthpop band featuring Hugo Burnham (ex-Gang of Four), Roger Mason (keyboards, formerly part of Gary Numan's musicians), Rob Dean (ex-Japan guitarist) and Australian singer/bassist Philip Foxman. They had hits with s… read more -
Fiat Lux
4,969 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 -
The Big Supreme
619 listeners
Big Supreme is a band from the United Kingdom, featuring vocalist Barry Flynn. During the 1980s, the band had a two singles in the UK Singl… read moreBig Supreme is a band from the United Kingdom, featuring vocalist Barry Flynn. During the 1980s, the band had a two singles in the UK Singles Chart. The first, "Don't Walk", entered the chart on 20 September 1986. It remai… read moreBig Supreme is a band from the United Kingdom, featuring vocalist Barry Flynn. During the 1980s, the band had a two singles in the UK Singles Chart. The first, "Don't Walk", entered the chart on 20 September 1986. It remained in the chart for three weeks, reaching #58. Their second… read more -
Dial M
676 listeners
dial M began his musical career in the New York art world as a performance artist. He remembers music being one of the cultural signposts -… read moredial M began his musical career in the New York art world as a performance artist. He remembers music being one of the cultural signposts - like diners - that would bring people from all walks of life together to share a positive moment.… read moredial M began his musical career in the New York art world as a performance artist. He remembers music being one of the cultural signposts - like diners - that would bring people from all walks of life together to share a positive moment. He went out, bought a cheap guitar with a warped neck, and … read more -
The Expression
1,112 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 -
Nine Ways To Win
1,239 listeners
Short-lived New Wave/Synthpop duo formed by vocalist Jonathan Hughston and instrumentalist/producer David Ferguson during the early 80s. Th… read moreShort-lived New Wave/Synthpop duo formed by vocalist Jonathan Hughston and instrumentalist/producer David Ferguson during the early 80s. They only released one self-titled album and two singles in 1983 before dissapearing. View wikiShort-lived New Wave/Synthpop duo formed by vocalist Jonathan Hughston and instrumentalist/producer David Ferguson during the early 80s. They only released one self-titled album and two singles in 1983 before dissapearing. View wiki