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Slowguns
514 listeners
The SlowGuns journey took them from the backstreets of Stockport and back again in two short, yet eventful years. A strong local following… read moreThe SlowGuns journey took them from the backstreets of Stockport and back again in two short, yet eventful years. A strong local following followed them everywhere, often against their better judgement. In 1979 the band recorded and rel… read moreThe SlowGuns journey took them from the backstreets of Stockport and back again in two short, yet eventful years. A strong local following followed them everywhere, often against their better judgement. In 1979 the band recorded and released their now collectible first single ‘TV Movie’ b/w ‘Ame… read more
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The Tours
484 listeners
The Tours was a new wave/power pop band from Poole in the U.K. It was made up of Ronnie Mayor (guitars/vocals), Steve Jeff (bass), Richard Mazda (guitars/vocals), and Mark Spiers (drums). They self-released the single "Language Scho… read moreThe Tours was a new wave/power pop band from Poole in the U.K. It was made up of Ronnie Mayor (guitars/vocals), Steve Jeff (bass), Richard Mazda (guitars/vocals), and Mark Spiers (drums). They self-released the single "Language School" in 1979, and they soon signed up with Virgin Record… read more
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The Telegents
301 listeners
The Telegents were a London-based power pop band formed in 1979. They released one single, "Get Out" b/w "Telephone Romance,… read moreThe Telegents were a London-based power pop band formed in 1979. They released one single, "Get Out" b/w "Telephone Romance," in 1982. They recorded a second single, "Seen It Before!," later that year, but b… read moreThe Telegents were a London-based power pop band formed in 1979. They released one single, "Get Out" b/w "Telephone Romance," in 1982. They recorded a second single, "Seen It Before!," later that year, but broke up before it saw distribution. View wiki
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The Gas
685 listeners
Frequently compared to Elvis Costello, and sometimes even to Graham Parker and the Clash, the Gas were more of the punk-pop-mod school of o… read moreFrequently compared to Elvis Costello, and sometimes even to Graham Parker and the Clash, the Gas were more of the punk-pop-mod school of outfits like the Jam and Chords. Emotional Warfare, a ripping pop LP, shows the trio's sharp a… read moreFrequently compared to Elvis Costello, and sometimes even to Graham Parker and the Clash, the Gas were more of the punk-pop-mod school of outfits like the Jam and Chords. Emotional Warfare, a ripping pop LP, shows the trio's sharp attack and some of the busiest music this side of the Buzzcoc… read more
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The Strangeways
703 listeners
There is more than one group with this name: 1)The Strangeways are a ska band from Florida formed in 1995. 2)The Strangeways were a British… read moreThere is more than one group with this name: 1)The Strangeways are a ska band from Florida formed in 1995. 2)The Strangeways were a British mod-influenced power pop/new wave duo. It was made up of Wakefield musicians Ada Wilson and Bas Snaith. They are best known for their 1978 single "Show … read more
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The Squares
2,271 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name. 1. Establishment on the head with Murmur, the Squares left the corn fields of Indiana and hea… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. 1. Establishment on the head with Murmur, the Squares left the corn fields of Indiana and headed north. For some unknown reason (cheap rent and beer?) the boys landed in Milwaukee. It was 198… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name. 1. Establishment on the head with Murmur, the Squares left the corn fields of Indiana and headed north. For some unknown reason (cheap rent and beer?) the boys landed in Milwaukee. It was 1985 and since they hardly knew a soul in town they spent most … read more
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Puppet Rulers
267 listeners
This was the B side of the bands 1st and only single in the early 1980's. Although there were a number of studio recordings done after… read moreThis was the B side of the bands 1st and only single in the early 1980's. Although there were a number of studio recordings done after this single they were never pressed. You can find several other tracks from this band on YouTube … read moreThis was the B side of the bands 1st and only single in the early 1980's. Although there were a number of studio recordings done after this single they were never pressed. You can find several other tracks from this band on YouTube and they do have a website located at wix.com. Just perform… read more
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The Distractions
7,710 listeners
The Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve … read moreThe Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve Perrin (guitar), alongside Lawrence Tickle (bass) and Tony Trap (drums). The band changed tack wit… read moreThe Distractions could refer to two current bands The band was originally formed in 1975 by college friends Mike Finney (vocals) and Steve Perrin (guitar), alongside Lawrence Tickle (bass) and Tony Trap (drums). The band changed tack with the advent of punk in 1977 and Finney and Perrin recruited… read more
