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The Homosexuals
20,643 listeners
The Homosexuals were an influential British punk band formed in 1977 as The Rejects by Bruno McQuillan (a.k.a. Bruno Wizard), Anton Hayman,… read moreThe Homosexuals were an influential British punk band formed in 1977 as The Rejects by Bruno McQuillan (a.k.a. Bruno Wizard), Anton Hayman, and Jim Welton (who has also recorded under the names L. Voag, Amos, and Xentos). Their angular g… read moreThe Homosexuals were an influential British punk band formed in 1977 as The Rejects by Bruno McQuillan (a.k.a. Bruno Wizard), Anton Hayman, and Jim Welton (who has also recorded under the names L. Voag, Amos, and Xentos). Their angular guitars, complex melodies, and experimental leanings distance… read more
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The Embarrassment
11,351 listeners
The Embarrassment were a quartet formed in Wichita, Kansas that existed from 1979 to 1983. They were: guitarist Bill Goffrier, lead singer … read moreThe Embarrassment were a quartet formed in Wichita, Kansas that existed from 1979 to 1983. They were: guitarist Bill Goffrier, lead singer and organist John Nichols, bassist Ron Klaus and drummer Brent Giessmann. Although some people con… read moreThe Embarrassment were a quartet formed in Wichita, Kansas that existed from 1979 to 1983. They were: guitarist Bill Goffrier, lead singer and organist John Nichols, bassist Ron Klaus and drummer Brent Giessmann. Although some people considered the band punk rock, the band itself liked to describ… read more
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Peter Hook
4,652 listeners
Peter "Hooky" Hook (born February 13, 1956 in Salford, Lancashire) was the bass player for the English post-punk band Joy Divisio… read morePeter "Hooky" Hook (born February 13, 1956 in Salford, Lancashire) was the bass player for the English post-punk band Joy Division, and the new wave/synthpop band New Order. Hook was a co-founder of Joy Division along with Bern… read morePeter "Hooky" Hook (born February 13, 1956 in Salford, Lancashire) was the bass player for the English post-punk band Joy Division, and the new wave/synthpop band New Order. Hook was a co-founder of Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-70's. Together, they recruited vo… read more
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Final Sound
390 listeners
Post-Punk/New Wave/Synthpop project by Steve X of Southampton. Originally formed in December of 1981 as Luftwaffe X before changing their … read morePost-Punk/New Wave/Synthpop project by Steve X of Southampton. Originally formed in December of 1981 as Luftwaffe X before changing their name to The Grey Wolves the following year. The band finally became The Final Sound in January of … read morePost-Punk/New Wave/Synthpop project by Steve X of Southampton. Originally formed in December of 1981 as Luftwaffe X before changing their name to The Grey Wolves the following year. The band finally became The Final Sound in January of 1983 after a steady turnover of the line-up. Luftwaffe X li… read more
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Shriekback
101,763 listeners
Shriekback is an alternative rock band that was formed in the early 80s by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and The League of Gentlemen (keyb… read moreShriekback is an alternative rock band that was formed in the early 80s by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and The League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals), Carl Marsh, formerly of Out on Blue Six (guitars/vocals), and Dave All… read moreShriekback is an alternative rock band that was formed in the early 80s by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and The League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals), Carl Marsh, formerly of Out on Blue Six (guitars/vocals), and Dave Allen, formerly of the Gang of Four (bass). Though perhaps shor… read more
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Modern English
560,014 listeners
Modern English are a post punk / new wave band best remembered for their iconic 1982 song "I Melt With You" which, despite not re… read moreModern English are a post punk / new wave band best remembered for their iconic 1982 song "I Melt With You" which, despite not reaching the top 40 in either the US or U.K., has appeared in various commercials and movies over th… read moreModern English are a post punk / new wave band best remembered for their iconic 1982 song "I Melt With You" which, despite not reaching the top 40 in either the US or U.K., has appeared in various commercials and movies over the years with a popular music video that became an MTV staple… read more
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1000 Mexicans
2,998 listeners
1000 Mexicans were one of the most innovative and creative independent bands of the 1980s, combining quality pop songwriting and rhythmic a… read more1000 Mexicans were one of the most innovative and creative independent bands of the 1980s, combining quality pop songwriting and rhythmic and harmonic richness with their unique touches of experimentalism and eccentricity. The band start… read more1000 Mexicans were one of the most innovative and creative independent bands of the 1980s, combining quality pop songwriting and rhythmic and harmonic richness with their unique touches of experimentalism and eccentricity. The band started playing various London, UK clubs in the summer of 1982, a… read more
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Department S
39,548 listeners
Department S are a British post-punk band formed in 1980, who took their stage name from the 1960s TV series Department S. They are best kn… read moreDepartment S are a British post-punk band formed in 1980, who took their stage name from the 1960s TV series Department S. They are best known for their debut single, "Is Vic There?". Department S evolved from a previous punk/s… read moreDepartment S are a British post-punk band formed in 1980, who took their stage name from the 1960s TV series Department S. They are best known for their debut single, "Is Vic There?". Department S evolved from a previous punk/ska combo, Guns For Hire, fronted by Vaughn Toulouse and also… read more
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Fools Dance
1,415 listeners
Fools Dance was a short-lived British rock band founded by Simon Gallup (bass, vocals) and Gary Biddles (vocals, keyboards) following Gallu… read moreFools Dance was a short-lived British rock band founded by Simon Gallup (bass, vocals) and Gary Biddles (vocals, keyboards) following Gallup's departure from The Cure in 1982. The other members of this band were Stuart Curran (guita… read moreFools Dance was a short-lived British rock band founded by Simon Gallup (bass, vocals) and Gary Biddles (vocals, keyboards) following Gallup's departure from The Cure in 1982. The other members of this band were Stuart Curran (guitar), Ron Howe (saxophone), and Pete Gardner (drums). This ban… read more
