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Gene
177,405 listeners
Gene will forever be haunted by comparisons to the Smiths, especially since lead singer Martin Rossiter favors the same strangled croon and… read moreGene will forever be haunted by comparisons to the Smiths, especially since lead singer Martin Rossiter favors the same strangled croon and tortured loneliness of Morrissey. Nevertheless, under the direction of guitarist Steve Mason, Gen… read moreGene will forever be haunted by comparisons to the Smiths, especially since lead singer Martin Rossiter favors the same strangled croon and tortured loneliness of Morrissey. Nevertheless, under the direction of guitarist Steve Mason, Gene developed a tougher sound than the Smiths, drawing not onl… read more -
Menswear
73,334 listeners
Menswe@r were a short-lived Britpop band in the mid 1990s from Camden in London. They signed their record deal after their fifth gig, appea… read moreMenswe@r were a short-lived Britpop band in the mid 1990s from Camden in London. They signed their record deal after their fifth gig, appearing on the cover of Melody Maker (in an article about Camden club night Blow Up) before they had … read moreMenswe@r were a short-lived Britpop band in the mid 1990s from Camden in London. They signed their record deal after their fifth gig, appearing on the cover of Melody Maker (in an article about Camden club night Blow Up) before they had recorded a note. They were featured in a Select article abou… read more -
The Candyskins
9,302 listeners
Emerging from the same Oxford, United Kingdom pop scene, which also yielded Radiohead and Supergrass, The Candyskins were formed in 1989 by… read moreEmerging from the same Oxford, United Kingdom pop scene, which also yielded Radiohead and Supergrass, The Candyskins were formed in 1989 by frontman Nick Cope, his guitarist brother Mark Cope, lead guitarist Nick Burton, bassist Karl Sha… read moreEmerging from the same Oxford, United Kingdom pop scene, which also yielded Radiohead and Supergrass, The Candyskins were formed in 1989 by frontman Nick Cope, his guitarist brother Mark Cope, lead guitarist Nick Burton, bassist Karl Shale and drummer John Halliday. Debuting with the UK hit sing… read more -
Nilon Bombers
495 listeners
Nilon Bombers were a four piece Guitar band from Cheltenham, Glos. Formed in the Summer of 1992 they consisted of Drew Norton ( vocalist/ G… read moreNilon Bombers were a four piece Guitar band from Cheltenham, Glos. Formed in the Summer of 1992 they consisted of Drew Norton ( vocalist/ Guitarist ) Gareth Ballard ( Guitarist/ Vocalist ) Mark/ Kim Dorman ( Bass) and Martin Williams ( D… read moreNilon Bombers were a four piece Guitar band from Cheltenham, Glos. Formed in the Summer of 1992 they consisted of Drew Norton ( vocalist/ Guitarist ) Gareth Ballard ( Guitarist/ Vocalist ) Mark/ Kim Dorman ( Bass) and Martin Williams ( Drums ). Touring the UK from September 92 they had played ov… read more -
The Motorcycle Boy
2,912 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 -
Kinky Machine
1,922 listeners
London-based band Kinky Machine, formed in 1990 by vocalist/guitarist Louis Elliot, guitarist John Bull, bassist Malcolm Pardon and drummer… read moreLondon-based band Kinky Machine, formed in 1990 by vocalist/guitarist Louis Elliot, guitarist John Bull, bassist Malcolm Pardon and drummer Julian Fenton. They were inspired by glam rock and released two albums on MCA, including their s… read moreLondon-based band Kinky Machine, formed in 1990 by vocalist/guitarist Louis Elliot, guitarist John Bull, bassist Malcolm Pardon and drummer Julian Fenton. They were inspired by glam rock and released two albums on MCA, including their self-titled debut 'Kinky Machine' in 1993, and … read more -
The Weekenders
1,112 listeners
There are at least 2 bands with the name The Weekenders. In order of popularity on Last.fm: 1) The Weekenders were one of the early Britpop… read moreThere are at least 2 bands with the name The Weekenders. In order of popularity on Last.fm: 1) The Weekenders were one of the early Britpop bands on the Nineties Camden scene. Started London, UK in 1993 by songwriter and Blow Up Club pro… read moreThere are at least 2 bands with the name The Weekenders. In order of popularity on Last.fm: 1) The Weekenders were one of the early Britpop bands on the Nineties Camden scene. Started London, UK in 1993 by songwriter and Blow Up Club promoter Paul Tunkin, joined by Chris Remington (currently in T… read more -
Super Furry Animals
496,834 listeners
Super Furry Animals (also known as "SFA", the "Furries" and the "Super Furries") are a critically acclaimed Welsh alternative rock band, with leanings towards psychedelic rock, punk, britpop and electronic e… read moreSuper Furry Animals (also known as "SFA", the "Furries" and the "Super Furries") are a critically acclaimed Welsh alternative rock band, with leanings towards psychedelic rock, punk, britpop and electronic experimentation. They formed in Cardiff, Wales in 1993 by Gru… read more -
The Wonder Stuff
146,023 listeners
The Wonder Stuff are a band originally based in Stourbridge, in the Black Country, West Midlands, UK. The original line-up was Miles Hunt (… read moreThe Wonder Stuff are a band originally based in Stourbridge, in the Black Country, West Midlands, UK. The original line-up was Miles Hunt (whose uncle Bill Hunt was keyboard player with Wizzard), Malcolm Treece, Rob "The Bass Thing&… read moreThe Wonder Stuff are a band originally based in Stourbridge, in the Black Country, West Midlands, UK. The original line-up was Miles Hunt (whose uncle Bill Hunt was keyboard player with Wizzard), Malcolm Treece, Rob "The Bass Thing" Jones (d. 1993) and Martin Gilks (d. 2006). The group … read more -
Spinning Coin
12,650 listeners
Spinning Coin are a band from Glasgow made up of Cal Donnelly, Chris White, Jack Mellin, Sean Armstrong and Rachel Taylor. Beautifully roug… read moreSpinning Coin are a band from Glasgow made up of Cal Donnelly, Chris White, Jack Mellin, Sean Armstrong and Rachel Taylor. Beautifully rough-hewn guitar pop that takes in frustration, escapism, but also gracefulness and splendour, in equal measure. View wikiSpinning Coin are a band from Glasgow made up of Cal Donnelly, Chris White, Jack Mellin, Sean Armstrong and Rachel Taylor. Beautifully rough-hewn guitar pop that takes in frustration, escapism, but also gracefulness and splendour, in equal measure. View wiki