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The Wordsmiths
1,277 listeners
The Wordsmiths were a Scottish Indie band from Penicuik outside of the city of Edinburgh. They formed in 1990 and their music was inspired … read moreThe Wordsmiths were a Scottish Indie band from Penicuik outside of the city of Edinburgh. They formed in 1990 and their music was inspired by the 'Baggy' sound of Madchester. As well as the C86 Indie movement. They came from s… read moreThe Wordsmiths were a Scottish Indie band from Penicuik outside of the city of Edinburgh. They formed in 1990 and their music was inspired by the 'Baggy' sound of Madchester. As well as the C86 Indie movement. They came from small towns Penicuik and Loanhead in Midlothian, Scotland. Wh… read more
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The Hollow Men
11,890 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Hollow Men were a band from Leeds, England who existed between 1985 and 1991. David As… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Hollow Men were a band from Leeds, England who existed between 1985 and 1991. David Ashmoore (vocal) Choque (guitar) Howard Taylor (bass) Brian E Roberts (guitar) and Johnny Cragg (dru… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name: 1) The Hollow Men were a band from Leeds, England who existed between 1985 and 1991. David Ashmoore (vocal) Choque (guitar) Howard Taylor (bass) Brian E Roberts (guitar) and Johnny Cragg (drums). The band toured with The Stone Roses, The Wonder Stuff … read more
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The Ruling Class
6,148 listeners
Until Tomas Kubowicz , that is. The Swedish guitarist and songwriter was living in his native Norrköping when, years after it had first com… read moreUntil Tomas Kubowicz , that is. The Swedish guitarist and songwriter was living in his native Norrköping when, years after it had first come and gone, he heard this music for the first time. "Sweden is, musically, quite Anglo-inspir… read moreUntil Tomas Kubowicz , that is. The Swedish guitarist and songwriter was living in his native Norrköping when, years after it had first come and gone, he heard this music for the first time. "Sweden is, musically, quite Anglo-inspired; many of my friends listened to this kind of music, and t… read more
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Five Thirty
4,620 listeners
Five Thirty was a three-piece rock band from London, UK, briefly popular in the early 1990s. It consisted of Tara Milton (bass), Paul Basse… read moreFive Thirty was a three-piece rock band from London, UK, briefly popular in the early 1990s. It consisted of Tara Milton (bass), Paul Bassett (guitar, vocals) and Phil Hopper (drums). In 1991 they released their only album, called '… read moreFive Thirty was a three-piece rock band from London, UK, briefly popular in the early 1990s. It consisted of Tara Milton (bass), Paul Bassett (guitar, vocals) and Phil Hopper (drums). In 1991 they released their only album, called 'Bed'. The group formed initially in 1985, recording the… read more
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Moonflowers
3,999 listeners
The "Legendary" Moonflowers were the funkiest bunch of hippies ever to walk planet earth and formed in Bristol, England, UK in th… read moreThe "Legendary" Moonflowers were the funkiest bunch of hippies ever to walk planet earth and formed in Bristol, England, UK in the late 1980's (1987 to be exact). Mixing punk, funk, reggae, rock, jazz, disco and psychedel… read moreThe "Legendary" Moonflowers were the funkiest bunch of hippies ever to walk planet earth and formed in Bristol, England, UK in the late 1980's (1987 to be exact). Mixing punk, funk, reggae, rock, jazz, disco and psychedelia they injected a heavy does of fun into their music and ga… read more
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The Wendys
2,981 listeners
If timing is truly everything, then the Wendys had the misfortune of releasing their debut album shortly before the collapse of their recor… read moreIf timing is truly everything, then the Wendys had the misfortune of releasing their debut album shortly before the collapse of their record label, U.K. indie powerhouse Factory. Comprised of John Renton (vocals), Ian White (guitar), Joh… read moreIf timing is truly everything, then the Wendys had the misfortune of releasing their debut album shortly before the collapse of their record label, U.K. indie powerhouse Factory. Comprised of John Renton (vocals), Ian White (guitar), Johnny MacArthur (drums), and Arthur Renton (bass), the Wendys … read more
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My Jealous God
740 listeners
My Jealous God was a British Indie music band from South London who had a recording career from 1989 to 1992, first on Rough Trade Records … read moreMy Jealous God was a British Indie music band from South London who had a recording career from 1989 to 1992, first on Rough Trade Records and then Fontana Records. The founder and lead singer was Jim Melly. Other band members were Danny… read moreMy Jealous God was a British Indie music band from South London who had a recording career from 1989 to 1992, first on Rough Trade Records and then Fontana Records. The founder and lead singer was Jim Melly. Other band members were Danny Burke (Lead Guitar), Chris O'Donnell (Bass) and Andrew… read more
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Cath Carroll
5,964 listeners
Cath Carroll was born in Bristol and raised in Swansea, Ipswich and finally, her family hometown of Manchester. In 1979 she joined forces w… read moreCath Carroll was born in Bristol and raised in Swansea, Ipswich and finally, her family hometown of Manchester. In 1979 she joined forces with fellow Mancunian Liz Naylor to form the band Glass Animals in addition to co-editing the infam… read moreCath Carroll was born in Bristol and raised in Swansea, Ipswich and finally, her family hometown of Manchester. In 1979 she joined forces with fellow Mancunian Liz Naylor to form the band Glass Animals in addition to co-editing the infamously vitriolic City Fun fanzine. Although the city then boa… read more
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The Honey Smugglers
1,406 listeners
The Honey Smugglers (credited as Honey Smugglers on later releases) emerged on the London indie scene in late 1988, guided by front man Spe… read moreThe Honey Smugglers (credited as Honey Smugglers on later releases) emerged on the London indie scene in late 1988, guided by front man Spence's enigmatic take on life and powered by a neo-psychedelic backbeat of drums, bass and Vox… read moreThe Honey Smugglers (credited as Honey Smugglers on later releases) emerged on the London indie scene in late 1988, guided by front man Spence's enigmatic take on life and powered by a neo-psychedelic backbeat of drums, bass and Vox Continental organ. Their pop sensibilities won them many ad… read more
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The Bridewell Taxis
783 listeners
The Bridewell Taxis (later The Bridewells) were a Leeds-based British rock group formed in 1988. After a flexi-disc "Lies", their first EP, Just Good Friends, released in 1989, reached number 18 on the UK Indie Chart. The band were often compared to Madchester bands such as Happy Monday… read more