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Stockholm Monsters
16,386 listeners
A neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters are a key link between the bristly art-funk of A Certain Ratio and th… read moreA neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters are a key link between the bristly art-funk of A Certain Ratio and the good-foot indie dance vibe of Happy Mondays and the other Manchester bands of the late '80s… read moreA neglected part of the Factory Records scene, the Stockholm Monsters are a key link between the bristly art-funk of A Certain Ratio and the good-foot indie dance vibe of Happy Mondays and the other Manchester bands of the late '80s. Often seen merely as New Order proteges (Peter Hook produc… read more -
The Royal Family And The Poor
12,020 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 -
Swamp Children
9,229 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 -
Biting Tongues
8,105 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 -
Crawling Chaos
6,391 listeners
There are 3 bands called Crawling Chaos: (1) Crawling Chaos is a post-punk band from the UK (2) Crawling Chaos is a death metal / grindcore… read moreThere are 3 bands called Crawling Chaos: (1) Crawling Chaos is a post-punk band from the UK (2) Crawling Chaos is a death metal / grindcore band from Italy (3) The Crawling Chaos is an experimental sludge band from Russia (1) The Crawlin… read moreThere are 3 bands called Crawling Chaos: (1) Crawling Chaos is a post-punk band from the UK (2) Crawling Chaos is a death metal / grindcore band from Italy (3) The Crawling Chaos is an experimental sludge band from Russia (1) The Crawling Chaos started in Ashington, Northumberland in the late 197… read more -
John Dowie
4,168 listeners
John Dowie (born 1950 in Birmingham) is a British comedian, musician, and writer. He began performing stand-up comedy in 1969 Dowie was amo… read moreJohn Dowie (born 1950 in Birmingham) is a British comedian, musician, and writer. He began performing stand-up comedy in 1969 Dowie was among the inaugural acts on Tony Wilson's legendary Factory Records label. In 1978 he contribute… read moreJohn Dowie (born 1950 in Birmingham) is a British comedian, musician, and writer. He began performing stand-up comedy in 1969 Dowie was among the inaugural acts on Tony Wilson's legendary Factory Records label. In 1978 he contributed three comedic songs to the very first Factory music releas… read more -
Five Or Six
9,383 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 -
Artery
14,114 listeners
There are, at least, four bands known as Artery: 1) A Sheffield, UK post-punk band. 2) Bulgarian balkan metal band. 3) A USA death metal / … read moreThere are, at least, four bands known as Artery: 1) A Sheffield, UK post-punk band. 2) Bulgarian balkan metal band. 3) A USA death metal / thrash metal / grindcore band. 4) A German band. 1) A Sheffield post-punk band (aka The) - influen… read moreThere are, at least, four bands known as Artery: 1) A Sheffield, UK post-punk band. 2) Bulgarian balkan metal band. 3) A USA death metal / thrash metal / grindcore band. 4) A German band. 1) A Sheffield post-punk band (aka The) - influential in the 80s scene, though they didn't sell many rec… read more -
I'm So Hollow
2,959 listeners
I'm So Hollow was a post-punk band which formed in 1979 in Sheffield, England. They consisted of Jane Wilson (vocals, synthesizer), Ro… read moreI'm So Hollow was a post-punk band which formed in 1979 in Sheffield, England. They consisted of Jane Wilson (vocals, synthesizer), Rod Leigh (vocals, guitar), Dayton Marsden (bass), Josef Sawicki (drums). The band split in 1982 aft… read moreI'm So Hollow was a post-punk band which formed in 1979 in Sheffield, England. They consisted of Jane Wilson (vocals, synthesizer), Rod Leigh (vocals, guitar), Dayton Marsden (bass), Josef Sawicki (drums). The band split in 1982 after releasing one album "Emotion/Sound/Motion" and … read more -
The Lucy Show
10,384 listeners
The Lucy Show was a rock band that was formed in London, England in early 1983. The band was formed by Mark Bandola (vocals, guitar, keyboa… read moreThe Lucy Show was a rock band that was formed in London, England in early 1983. The band was formed by Mark Bandola (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rob Vandeven (vocals, bass), with Pete Barraclough (guitars, keyboards), and Bryan Hudspe… read moreThe Lucy Show was a rock band that was formed in London, England in early 1983. The band was formed by Mark Bandola (vocals, guitar, keyboards) and Rob Vandeven (vocals, bass), with Pete Barraclough (guitars, keyboards), and Bryan Hudspeth (drums). Bandola and Vandeven, two Canadian-born friends … read more