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The Raw Herbs
3,328 listeners
Grossly underrated London indie band of the 1980s, combining wit, pathos and clever tunes. View wikiGrossly underrated London indie band of the 1980s, combining wit, pathos and clever tunes. View wikiGrossly underrated London indie band of the 1980s, combining wit, pathos and clever tunes. View wiki
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One Thousand Violins
4,254 listeners
One Thousand Violins were a sixties-influenced jangle pop group from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who had several UK Indie Chart hits in the late … read moreOne Thousand Violins were a sixties-influenced jangle pop group from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who had several UK Indie Chart hits in the late 1980s. The band was formed in 1985 by Darren Swindells (bass), Colin Gregory (guitar), John Wood (… read moreOne Thousand Violins were a sixties-influenced jangle pop group from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who had several UK Indie Chart hits in the late 1980s. The band was formed in 1985 by Darren Swindells (bass), Colin Gregory (guitar), John Wood (vocals), David Warmsley (keyboards/guitar), and Peter Day (d… read more
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The Boy Hairdressers
2,567 listeners
The Boy Hairdressers were the indie band that Norman Blake formed after he left The Pretty Flowers, but before he joined BMX Bandits or for… read moreThe Boy Hairdressers were the indie band that Norman Blake formed after he left The Pretty Flowers, but before he joined BMX Bandits or formed Teenage Fanclub with fellow Boy Hairdressers member Raymond McGinley. Other members of The Boy… read moreThe Boy Hairdressers were the indie band that Norman Blake formed after he left The Pretty Flowers, but before he joined BMX Bandits or formed Teenage Fanclub with fellow Boy Hairdressers member Raymond McGinley. Other members of The Boy Hairdressers included Jim Lambie (now a successful visual a… read more
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Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes
3,330 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
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Love Parade
2,275 listeners
Graeme Elston's first band, which later led to Pure/Eva Luna, Astronaut and Slipslide. (The Gravy Train was another splinter band from… read moreGraeme Elston's first band, which later led to Pure/Eva Luna, Astronaut and Slipslide. (The Gravy Train was another splinter band from Love Parade.) Their first release was a flexi on Stephen Maughan's Dolphin 7 label in 1989,… read moreGraeme Elston's first band, which later led to Pure/Eva Luna, Astronaut and Slipslide. (The Gravy Train was another splinter band from Love Parade.) Their first release was a flexi on Stephen Maughan's Dolphin 7 label in 1989, and it came with his This Almighty Pop! fanzine. The only p… read more
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The Corn Dollies
2,776 listeners
The Corn Dollies were a United Kingdom indie band from London, active between 1987 and 1991. Originally comprising Steve Musham (vocals and… read moreThe Corn Dollies were a United Kingdom indie band from London, active between 1987 and 1991. Originally comprising Steve Musham (vocals and guitar), Tim Sales (guitar), Steve Ridder (bass), & Jack Hoser (drums) .They released several… read moreThe Corn Dollies were a United Kingdom indie band from London, active between 1987 and 1991. Originally comprising Steve Musham (vocals and guitar), Tim Sales (guitar), Steve Ridder (bass), & Jack Hoser (drums) .They released several singles on Medium Cool Records. Ridder returned to his nati… read more
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James Dean Driving Experience
4,084 listeners
"Formed in 1987 James Dean Driving Experience very quickly became a hot tip within the english Indie-Pop scene. Following the release … read more"Formed in 1987 James Dean Driving Experience very quickly became a hot tip within the english Indie-Pop scene. Following the release of their first flexi and the self-released cassette in 1988 it was clear to everyone that this ban… read more"Formed in 1987 James Dean Driving Experience very quickly became a hot tip within the english Indie-Pop scene. Following the release of their first flexi and the self-released cassette in 1988 it was clear to everyone that this band was destined to be the next big thing in Indie music. Two … read more
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In Embrace
4,387 listeners
In Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they r… read moreIn Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they released the mini-album, „The Initial Caress“ (Glass Records), which received notable airplay by Jo… read moreIn Embrace was a British pop-band of the 1980ies. Founded in Leicestershire as a synth duo by Gary Knight and Cameron Lindo in 1982, they released the mini-album, „The Initial Caress“ (Glass Records), which received notable airplay by John Peel. Their first proper album was called 'Passionfr… read more
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The Jasmine Minks
12,472 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
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Hurrah!
6,842 listeners
Originally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! consisted of Paul Handyside (b. 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear,… read moreOriginally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! consisted of Paul Handyside (b. 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, England; guitar/vocals), David 'Taffy' Hughes (b. 16 March 1961, Southmoor, Northumberl… read moreOriginally known as the Green-Eyed Children, Hurrah! consisted of Paul Handyside (b. 28 September 1960, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, England; guitar/vocals), David 'Taffy' Hughes (b. 16 March 1961, Southmoor, Northumberland, England; guitar/vocals), David Porthouse (b. 17 August … read more