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The Shivvers
11,512 listeners
The Shivvers were a power pop band from Milwaukee, active from 1978 to 1982. They had their roots in the 60s music, but their future was in the newborn eighties. They were more new wavey than punk but retained from the latter a sense of urgency that could be heard in their sole single "Teen … read more
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Pezband
4,868 listeners
Before the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering C… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and h… read moreBefore the power-pop movement kicked into high-gear with the success of 1979’s Get The Knack and Cheap Trick’s Live at Budokan—pioneering Chicago-based group, Pezband, had already blazed a three-year trail of hard-edged, hook-laden and harmony-drenched pop-rock on three critically-acclaimed album… read more
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Paul Collins' Beat
7,138 listeners
The Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the … read moreThe Beat (also known as Paul Collins' Beat) was a power pop band that formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1977. The band has been led through several incarnations by singer-songwriter and guitarist Paul Collins, the self-proclaimed 'King of Power Pop'. Fusing the en… read more
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Pearl Harbor & the Explosions
4,433 listeners
Pearl Harbor and the Explosions was a musical act from San Francisco, California. Forming in 1978, the new wave band had limited success in… read morePearl Harbor and the Explosions was a musical act from San Francisco, California. Forming in 1978, the new wave band had limited success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with their debut single, "Drivin'", reaching the l… read morePearl Harbor and the Explosions was a musical act from San Francisco, California. Forming in 1978, the new wave band had limited success in the late 1970s and early 1980s, with their debut single, "Drivin'", reaching the lower end of the American top 40 charts in 1980. That same ye… read more
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Pointed Sticks
17,264 listeners
Power-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and o… read morePower-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and one studio release yet remain one of the most influential music acts from the period. View wikiPower-pop/punk/new-wave outfit who emerged from the late 70's Vancouver Hardcore scene (DOA, Subhumans). Only lasted for 3 years and one studio release yet remain one of the most influential music acts from the period. View wiki
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The Spongetones
14,995 listeners
The Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been pl… read moreThe Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been playing at a local Charlotte bar. Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carr… read moreThe Spongetones, formed in 1981, are a power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a Beatles cover act that had been playing at a local Charlotte bar. Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carried on the musical genre through acclaimed original songwrit… read more
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Nikki and the Corvettes
15,274 listeners
Nikki and the Corvettes, a Detroit punk-pop outfit led by the candy-voiced rocker Nikki Corvette, and Romantics guitarist Peter James, they… read moreNikki and the Corvettes, a Detroit punk-pop outfit led by the candy-voiced rocker Nikki Corvette, and Romantics guitarist Peter James, they kinda invented the whole girl sounding rock n roll thing. The group plied their brand of bubblegu… read moreNikki and the Corvettes, a Detroit punk-pop outfit led by the candy-voiced rocker Nikki Corvette, and Romantics guitarist Peter James, they kinda invented the whole girl sounding rock n roll thing. The group plied their brand of bubblegum punk from 1977 to 1981. They had a sound somewhere between… read more
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Nasty Facts
4,057 listeners
Nasty Facts were a NY power pop/punk group with a female singer that released one scarce, collectable, excellent 3-song EP, "Drive My … read moreNasty Facts were a NY power pop/punk group with a female singer that released one scarce, collectable, excellent 3-song EP, "Drive My Car," in 1981. One of the great NY punk bands that the history books forgot. "Drive M… read moreNasty Facts were a NY power pop/punk group with a female singer that released one scarce, collectable, excellent 3-song EP, "Drive My Car," in 1981. One of the great NY punk bands that the history books forgot. "Drive My Car" also appeared on the Incognito Records compilati… read more
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The Photos
3,968 listeners
The Photos were a British new wave band active from 1979 to 1983, featuring core members Wendy Wu (lead vocals), Steve Eagles (guitar/vocal… read moreThe Photos were a British new wave band active from 1979 to 1983, featuring core members Wendy Wu (lead vocals), Steve Eagles (guitar/vocals), Dave Sparrow (bass) and Olly Harrison (drums). The band recorded two LPs for Epic, a self-titl… read moreThe Photos were a British new wave band active from 1979 to 1983, featuring core members Wendy Wu (lead vocals), Steve Eagles (guitar/vocals), Dave Sparrow (bass) and Olly Harrison (drums). The band recorded two LPs for Epic, a self-titled album released in 1980 and "Crystal Tips and Mighty … read more
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The Diodes
7,775 listeners
The Diodes were a Canadian punk/new wave band formed in 1976. They released three albums: Diodes (1977), Released (1979) and Action-Reactio… read moreThe Diodes were a Canadian punk/new wave band formed in 1976. They released three albums: Diodes (1977), Released (1979) and Action-Reaction (1980, re-released in 2012 on CD with 6 bonus tracks on Bongo Beat Records). One of the first To… read moreThe Diodes were a Canadian punk/new wave band formed in 1976. They released three albums: Diodes (1977), Released (1979) and Action-Reaction (1980, re-released in 2012 on CD with 6 bonus tracks on Bongo Beat Records). One of the first Toronto bands playing that style of music, The Diodes helped f… read more