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The Royal Family And The Poor
12,021 listeners
Perhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory, The Royal Family & The Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing on… read morePerhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory, The Royal Family & The Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing only four albums in two decades, and rarely performing live after 1984. In fact the oblique band mon… read morePerhaps the most misunderstood band to record for Factory, The Royal Family & The Poor remain for many an (oc)cult enigma, releasing only four albums in two decades, and rarely performing live after 1984. In fact the oblique band moniker masks the identity of just one man, Mike Keane, whose c… read more -
Spizz Energi
21,717 listeners
One of the more idiosyncratic talents of the British punk era, Kenneth Spiers (who, for obvious reasons, adopted the professional alias Spi… read moreOne of the more idiosyncratic talents of the British punk era, Kenneth Spiers (who, for obvious reasons, adopted the professional alias Spizz), was already a bit of a local punk celebrity in Birmingham when he hooked up with guitarist Pe… read more -
Expelaires
690 listeners
First formed in 1978, this Leeds based band's nucleus consisted of Craig Adams (later of The Sisters Of Mercy and The Mission), David … read moreFirst formed in 1978, this Leeds based band's nucleus consisted of Craig Adams (later of The Sisters Of Mercy and The Mission), David 'Wolfie' Wolfenden (later of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and The Mission) and Grape (later of… read moreFirst formed in 1978, this Leeds based band's nucleus consisted of Craig Adams (later of The Sisters Of Mercy and The Mission), David 'Wolfie' Wolfenden (later of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and The Mission) and Grape (later of 3000 Revs and Groovin' With Lucy). After Supports to … read more -
Diagram Brothers
5,605 listeners
Diagram Brothers (sometimes spelled as The Diagram Bros; Manchester, United Kingdom, 1979-1982), were a high-concept post-punk group made u… read moreDiagram Brothers (sometimes spelled as The Diagram Bros; Manchester, United Kingdom, 1979-1982), were a high-concept post-punk group made up of four arty science students who devised strict constricts for their songs and diagrammed the p… read moreDiagram Brothers (sometimes spelled as The Diagram Bros; Manchester, United Kingdom, 1979-1982), were a high-concept post-punk group made up of four arty science students who devised strict constricts for their songs and diagrammed the planned unfoldings of their studio sessions, interviews, show… read more -
Biting Tongues
8,109 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 -
Pauline Murray and the Invisible Girls
3,826 listeners
Formed by Pauline Murray after the break up of Penetration. (The Invisible Girls being a Martin Hannett creation previously credited with … read moreFormed by Pauline Murray after the break up of Penetration. (The Invisible Girls being a Martin Hannett creation previously credited with backing John Cooper Clarke). View wikiFormed by Pauline Murray after the break up of Penetration. (The Invisible Girls being a Martin Hannett creation previously credited with backing John Cooper Clarke). View wiki -
POSITIVE NOISE
3,532 listeners
There are 2 bands with the same name: 1. Shortish lived Glasgow, Scotland band formed in July 1979 featuring three Middleton brothers, Ross Middleton (vocals/guitar), Fraser Middleton (bass), Graham Middleton (keyboards) and Les Gaff (dr… read moreThere are 2 bands with the same name: 1. Shortish lived Glasgow, Scotland band formed in July 1979 featuring three Middleton brothers, Ross Middleton (vocals/guitar), Fraser Middleton (bass), Graham Middleton (keyboards) and Les Gaff (drums). First album 'Heart of Darkness' borrowed he… read more -
The Sun and The Moon
6,584 listeners
The Sun and the Moon were Mark Burgess and John Lever of The Chameleons, and Andy Clegg and Andy Whitaker of Music for Aborigines, with bot… read moreThe Sun and the Moon were Mark Burgess and John Lever of The Chameleons, and Andy Clegg and Andy Whitaker of Music for Aborigines, with both Andys on guitars. The group formed in 1987 out a friendship between Mark and Andy Clegg who had … read moreThe Sun and the Moon were Mark Burgess and John Lever of The Chameleons, and Andy Clegg and Andy Whitaker of Music for Aborigines, with both Andys on guitars. The group formed in 1987 out a friendship between Mark and Andy Clegg who had played keyboards with the Chameleons. The setup of the band,… read more -
Dalek I Love You
4,656 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 -
Party Day
5,071 listeners
British Postpunk/gothic rock band from Barnsley. Active from 1982 to 1987. They released 2 LPs and 3 singles. Members: Carl Firth - Vocal… read moreBritish Postpunk/gothic rock band from Barnsley. Active from 1982 to 1987. They released 2 LPs and 3 singles. Members: Carl Firth - Vocals and bass Martin Steele - Vocals and Lead Guitar Greg Firth - Rhythm Guitar Mick Barker - Drum… read moreBritish Postpunk/gothic rock band from Barnsley. Active from 1982 to 1987. They released 2 LPs and 3 singles. Members: Carl Firth - Vocals and bass Martin Steele - Vocals and Lead Guitar Greg Firth - Rhythm Guitar Mick Barker - Drums They are probably most known (nowadays) for their song &qu… read more