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The Boy Hairdressers
2,674 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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One Thousand Violins
5,150 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 Bachelor Pad
3,404 listeners
The Bachelor Pad (1986 - 1991) left a legacy on their wake. The vinyl output started with the famous Sha La La flexi via "Simply Thril… read moreThe Bachelor Pad (1986 - 1991) left a legacy on their wake. The vinyl output started with the famous Sha La La flexi via "Simply Thrilled" and "Are You Scared to Get Happy" fanzines, before 2 singles with Leeds based … read moreThe Bachelor Pad (1986 - 1991) left a legacy on their wake. The vinyl output started with the famous Sha La La flexi via "Simply Thrilled" and "Are You Scared to Get Happy" fanzines, before 2 singles with Leeds based Warhola Sound records, a LP with Imaginary Records and 3 rel… read more
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The Groove Farm
9,686 listeners
The Groove Farm were regarded as a c86 band. They released records through their own label (Raving Pop Blast) and also via The Subway Organ… read moreThe Groove Farm were regarded as a c86 band. They released records through their own label (Raving Pop Blast) and also via The Subway Organisation. They hailed from Bristol. View wikiThe Groove Farm were regarded as a c86 band. They released records through their own label (Raving Pop Blast) and also via The Subway Organisation. They hailed from Bristol. View wiki
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The Chesterfields
14,263 listeners
For a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in … read moreFor a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in the summer of 1984, by David Goldsworthy (guitar/vocals), Simon Barber (bass/vocals) and Dominic M… read moreFor a while, the Chesterfields' charming, jolly guitar pop, was very much in vogue. They were formed in Yeovil, Somerset, England, in the summer of 1984, by David Goldsworthy (guitar/vocals), Simon Barber (bass/vocals) and Dominic Manns (drums). In 1985 they were joined by guitarist Brendan … read more
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The Raw Herbs
3,576 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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The Siddeleys
13,484 listeners
Jangle pop cult heroes the Siddeleys formed in London in the spring of 1986 after singer/guitarist Johnny Johnson gave a tape of her home-r… read moreJangle pop cult heroes the Siddeleys formed in London in the spring of 1986 after singer/guitarist Johnny Johnson gave a tape of her home-recorded songs to fellow guitarist Allan Kingdom. After posting flyers seeking rhythm section recru… read moreJangle pop cult heroes the Siddeleys formed in London in the spring of 1986 after singer/guitarist Johnny Johnson gave a tape of her home-recorded songs to fellow guitarist Allan Kingdom. After posting flyers seeking rhythm section recruits in the Rough Trade Shop, the Ladbroke Grove club Bay 63,… read more
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Jesse Garon & The Desperadoes
3,135 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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Rodney Allen
2,883 listeners
Rodney Allen was signed to The Subway Organization in 1986 after Martin Whitehead had seen him play just one gig. Allen was sixteen years o… read moreRodney Allen was signed to The Subway Organization in 1986 after Martin Whitehead had seen him play just one gig. Allen was sixteen years of age at the time and came from Pilton village, near the site of Glastonbury festival. He recorded… read moreRodney Allen was signed to The Subway Organization in 1986 after Martin Whitehead had seen him play just one gig. Allen was sixteen years of age at the time and came from Pilton village, near the site of Glastonbury festival. He recorded one album in a very brief session and it was followed by a … read more
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Action Painting!
11,422 listeners
Action Painting! were from Brighton and had released singles on Sarah records, Fierce Panda and a 7" on Damaged Goods Record label. M… read moreAction Painting! were from Brighton and had released singles on Sarah records, Fierce Panda and a 7" on Damaged Goods Record label. Members of the band were Andy Hitchcock, Kevin House, Lain & Lee. View wikiAction Painting! were from Brighton and had released singles on Sarah records, Fierce Panda and a 7" on Damaged Goods Record label. Members of the band were Andy Hitchcock, Kevin House, Lain & Lee. View wiki