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The Chesterfields
13,953 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 -
The Rosehips
7,116 listeners
There are two bands with the name "The Rosehips". 1. UK indie band from Barlaston, near Stoke on Trent who formed in January 198… read moreThere are two bands with the name "The Rosehips". 1. UK indie band from Barlaston, near Stoke on Trent who formed in January 1986. They played their last gig in Bristol in June 1989. The original lineup comprised: Glenn, Ant, … read moreThere are two bands with the name "The Rosehips". 1. UK indie band from Barlaston, near Stoke on Trent who formed in January 1986. They played their last gig in Bristol in June 1989. The original lineup comprised: Glenn, Ant, Mark1, and singer Yo(lande). Later members included: Mark2, … read more -
This Poison!
6,475 listeners
This Poison! hailed from Perth, Scotland, formed in 1986 disbanded in 1988. 2 singles on the Wedding Presents Reception Records and 1 sessi… read moreThis Poison! hailed from Perth, Scotland, formed in 1986 disbanded in 1988. 2 singles on the Wedding Presents Reception Records and 1 session for the late great John Peel. The band members now scattered to the 4 corners of the world, Lon… read moreThis Poison! hailed from Perth, Scotland, formed in 1986 disbanded in 1988. 2 singles on the Wedding Presents Reception Records and 1 session for the late great John Peel. The band members now scattered to the 4 corners of the world, London (Dek & Lites), Edinburgh (Steve) & Calgary (Saig… read more -
Bubblegum Splash
4,578 listeners
Bubblegum Splash were an indie pop band from Salisbury, England. They comprised of Nikki Barr on vocals, Dave Todd on bass, Jim Harrison on… read moreBubblegum Splash were an indie pop band from Salisbury, England. They comprised of Nikki Barr on vocals, Dave Todd on bass, Jim Harrison on guitar, Marty Cummins on tambourine and backing vocals and Alan Ware on drums. The band were only… read moreBubblegum Splash were an indie pop band from Salisbury, England. They comprised of Nikki Barr on vocals, Dave Todd on bass, Jim Harrison on guitar, Marty Cummins on tambourine and backing vocals and Alan Ware on drums. The band were only together for 13 months, mainly over 1987, and recorded just… read more -
The Siddeleys
13,248 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 -
The Jasmine Minks
11,488 listeners
Formed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, … read moreFormed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, the band were recruited by Alan McGee to record for the fledgling Creation label. Their self-title… read moreFormed in early-‘80s London, the band were initially a trio centred around singer Jim Shepherd. After sending a demo tape to Melody Maker, the band were recruited by Alan McGee to record for the fledgling Creation label. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1985, and in 1986 the band rec… read more -
The Poppyheads
6,147 listeners
The Poppyheads were a short-lived indiepop group associated with Sarah Records. They only made two records - a flexidisc for Sarah co-found… read moreThe Poppyheads were a short-lived indiepop group associated with Sarah Records. They only made two records - a flexidisc for Sarah co-founder Matt Haynes' Sha-La-La label entitled Postcard For Flossy EP (1987) and Cremation Town (19… read moreThe Poppyheads were a short-lived indiepop group associated with Sarah Records. They only made two records - a flexidisc for Sarah co-founder Matt Haynes' Sha-La-La label entitled Postcard For Flossy EP (1987) and Cremation Town (1988) - the 6th Sarah 7". The group's lead singer Ro… read more -
The Haywains
4,731 listeners
Formed in 1988, Bristol based six piece The Haywains played jangly guitar pop fronted by a distinctive boy-girl duel vocal delivery. The ba… read moreFormed in 1988, Bristol based six piece The Haywains played jangly guitar pop fronted by a distinctive boy-girl duel vocal delivery. The band were to become a familiar name on the UK's 'indie-pop' scene of the late 80'… read moreFormed in 1988, Bristol based six piece The Haywains played jangly guitar pop fronted by a distinctive boy-girl duel vocal delivery. The band were to become a familiar name on the UK's 'indie-pop' scene of the late 80's and early 90's. Charismatic singer Jeremy Hunt and … read more -
Choo Choo Train
4,386 listeners
Choo Choo Train were an early incarnation of Velvet Crush, formed by Paul Chastain and Ric Menck. Their distinctive vocal harmonies and jan… read moreChoo Choo Train were an early incarnation of Velvet Crush, formed by Paul Chastain and Ric Menck. Their distinctive vocal harmonies and jangle guitars were already in place, but the sound is closer to the Paisley Underground sound of the… read moreChoo Choo Train were an early incarnation of Velvet Crush, formed by Paul Chastain and Ric Menck. Their distinctive vocal harmonies and jangle guitars were already in place, but the sound is closer to the Paisley Underground sound of the Three O'Clock than the slightly harder, fuzzier, Big S… read more -
Fat Tulips
14,831 listeners
Fat Tulips were a twee band from Nottingham, England who released one album, on the Vinyl Japan label, and over 10 singles on the band's own Heaven Records and others. Formed in the late '80s in Peterborough by one Mark D., the band's first release was a flexi disc called You Opene… read more