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Transmitters
1,434 listeners
Peel recognised it. So did Fluff. In 1979 The Transmitters were several decades and decibels ahead of even the most hardened post punk ro… read morePeel recognised it. So did Fluff. In 1979 The Transmitters were several decades and decibels ahead of even the most hardened post punk rocker. Now we’ve had our urban ears syringed by the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Killers, we c… read morePeel recognised it. So did Fluff. In 1979 The Transmitters were several decades and decibels ahead of even the most hardened post punk rocker. Now we’ve had our urban ears syringed by the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Killers, we can all slip as comfortably into The Transmitters new compila… read more
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Gambit Of Shame
668 listeners
From left to right: Mike Wallis (guitar), Lindsay Beard (backing vocals), Amanda Ashby (cello & backing vocals), Paul Mex (bass), Gary … read moreFrom left to right: Mike Wallis (guitar), Lindsay Beard (backing vocals), Amanda Ashby (cello & backing vocals), Paul Mex (bass), Gary Pinker (lead vocals) It could be argued that the Gambit of Shame were ahead of their time when com… read moreFrom left to right: Mike Wallis (guitar), Lindsay Beard (backing vocals), Amanda Ashby (cello & backing vocals), Paul Mex (bass), Gary Pinker (lead vocals) It could be argued that the Gambit of Shame were ahead of their time when comparisons are made with today's music scene. Unfortunate… read more
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Cult Hero
18,570 listeners
Cult Hero was a sideproject by members of The Cure in 1979, featuring (amongst others) local Crawley, England postman Frank Bell as lead-"singer" and Robert Smith's sisters Margaret and Janet (the latter of which would lat… read moreCult Hero was a sideproject by members of The Cure in 1979, featuring (amongst others) local Crawley, England postman Frank Bell as lead-"singer" and Robert Smith's sisters Margaret and Janet (the latter of which would later on marry founding Cure guitarist Porl Thompson) on backin… read more
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Athletico Spizz 80
2,092 listeners
As Spizz Energi (http://www.spizzenergi.com) they became the first number one band in the newly formed Indie Chart in January 1980. The BBC… read moreAs Spizz Energi (http://www.spizzenergi.com) they became the first number one band in the newly formed Indie Chart in January 1980. The BBC DJ John Peel described "Where's Captain Kirk?" as… "the best Star Trek … read moreAs Spizz Energi (http://www.spizzenergi.com) they became the first number one band in the newly formed Indie Chart in January 1980. The BBC DJ John Peel described "Where's Captain Kirk?" as… "the best Star Trek associated song". This was probably the peak of Spizz&#… read more
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Howard Devoto
9,091 listeners
Howard Devoto (born Howard Trafford on 15 March 1952 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) is an influential singer/songwriter who began his c… read moreHoward Devoto (born Howard Trafford on 15 March 1952 in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire) is an influential singer/songwriter who began his career as the frontman for the punk band Buzzcocks.Leaving after only one EP, he formed the more genre-defying Magazine in 1977. After Magazine split in 1981 h… read more
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Magazine
355,167 listeners
Magazine were an influential British post-punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. T… read moreMagazine were an influential British post-punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band's classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dav… read moreMagazine were an influential British post-punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band's classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dave Formula, and drummer John Doyle. The band burst onto the … read more
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Au Pairs
127,269 listeners
The Au Pairs was a post-punk band who formed in Birmingham, UK in 1979. Musically they were very similar to bands such as Ludus, Gang of Fo… read moreThe Au Pairs was a post-punk band who formed in Birmingham, UK in 1979. Musically they were very similar to bands such as Ludus, Gang of Four and Delta 5. That is, the rhythm section was tight and funky (obvious influences were James Bro… read moreThe Au Pairs was a post-punk band who formed in Birmingham, UK in 1979. Musically they were very similar to bands such as Ludus, Gang of Four and Delta 5. That is, the rhythm section was tight and funky (obvious influences were James Brown and Funkadelic), but the guitars were light and "scr… read more
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The Raincoats
247,380 listeners
The Raincoats was formed in 1977 by Ana da Silva (vocals, guitar) and Gina Birch (vocals, bass) while they were students at Hornsey College… read moreThe Raincoats was formed in 1977 by Ana da Silva (vocals, guitar) and Gina Birch (vocals, bass) while they were students at Hornsey College of Art, London, England. The first line-up included Ross Crighton on guitar and Nick Turner on dr… read moreThe Raincoats was formed in 1977 by Ana da Silva (vocals, guitar) and Gina Birch (vocals, bass) while they were students at Hornsey College of Art, London, England. The first line-up included Ross Crighton on guitar and Nick Turner on drums for the band’s first gig in November 1977. Kate Korus, f… read more
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The Social
4,671 listeners
There are three bands recognized by the name of The Social; 1. UK - Laurence Hussey, Alfie Milner, Liam Westbrook & Stuee Bevan. Hailin… read moreThere are three bands recognized by the name of The Social; 1. UK - Laurence Hussey, Alfie Milner, Liam Westbrook & Stuee Bevan. Hailing from north London, they possess a raw and direct quintessential Englishness that is unnerving in… read moreThere are three bands recognized by the name of The Social; 1. UK - Laurence Hussey, Alfie Milner, Liam Westbrook & Stuee Bevan. Hailing from north London, they possess a raw and direct quintessential Englishness that is unnerving in its passion. Building upon their influences (Joy Division &… read more
