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McCarthy
53,612 listeners
There are 2 bands with this name. 1. McCarthy were a British indie pop band, formed in Barking, East London in 1985 by schoolmates Malcolm Eden, Tim Gane, John Williamson and Gary Baker. They mixed a sweetly melodic style, dominated by G… read moreThere are 2 bands with this name. 1. McCarthy were a British indie pop band, formed in Barking, East London in 1985 by schoolmates Malcolm Eden, Tim Gane, John Williamson and Gary Baker. They mixed a sweetly melodic style, dominated by Gane's 12-string guitar playing, with Eden's overtl… read more -
The Pastels
259,342 listeners
1) An indie band from Scotland. Although virtually unknown outside of indie rock circles, the Pastels were one of the most inspirational an… read more1) An indie band from Scotland. Although virtually unknown outside of indie rock circles, the Pastels were one of the most inspirational and enduring groups of the genre, in their early days spearheading a movement toward a renewed sense… read more1) An indie band from Scotland. Although virtually unknown outside of indie rock circles, the Pastels were one of the most inspirational and enduring groups of the genre, in their early days spearheading a movement toward a renewed sense of wistful musical primitivism and willful naivete known va… read more -
Marine Girls
108,169 listeners
Marine Girls was an English post-punk group from Hatfield formed in 1980 by two sixth form schoolfriends; Tracey Thorn (prior to Everything… read moreMarine Girls was an English post-punk group from Hatfield formed in 1980 by two sixth form schoolfriends; Tracey Thorn (prior to Everything But the Girl) and Gina Hartman. The two were later joined by sisters Alice Fox and Jane Fox. The… read moreMarine Girls was an English post-punk group from Hatfield formed in 1980 by two sixth form schoolfriends; Tracey Thorn (prior to Everything But the Girl) and Gina Hartman. The two were later joined by sisters Alice Fox and Jane Fox. The band released their debut album Beach Party in 1981. Snappe… read more -
The Feelies
247,919 listeners
The Feelies are an underground post-punk band which formed in 1976 in Haledon, New Jersey, United States. The band currently consists of Glenn Mercer (vocals, guitar), Bill Million (vocals, guitar), Brenda Sauter (bass), Dave Weckerman (… read moreThe Feelies are an underground post-punk band which formed in 1976 in Haledon, New Jersey, United States. The band currently consists of Glenn Mercer (vocals, guitar), Bill Million (vocals, guitar), Brenda Sauter (bass), Dave Weckerman (drums) and Stan Demeski (drums). The band has released five … read more -
Young Marble Giants
217,994 listeners
Young Marble Giants were a post-punk band from Cardiff, Wales, a trio formed in 1978. They consisted of Alison Statton (vocals), Stuart Mox… read moreYoung Marble Giants were a post-punk band from Cardiff, Wales, a trio formed in 1978. They consisted of Alison Statton (vocals), Stuart Moxham (guitar) and Phillip Moxham (bass), occasionally joined by keyboardist Peter Joyce. They made … read moreYoung Marble Giants were a post-punk band from Cardiff, Wales, a trio formed in 1978. They consisted of Alison Statton (vocals), Stuart Moxham (guitar) and Phillip Moxham (bass), occasionally joined by keyboardist Peter Joyce. They made one great album, Colossal Youth (1980), on Rough Trade, reco… read more -
Another Sunny Day
130,599 listeners
Another Sunny Day was the pseudonym for multi-instrumentalist Harvey Williams under which he recorded a half-dozen or so singles on Sarah R… read moreAnother Sunny Day was the pseudonym for multi-instrumentalist Harvey Williams under which he recorded a half-dozen or so singles on Sarah Records. The famous "Anorak City" flexi was a scratchy scene anthem celebrating the siren… read moreAnother Sunny Day was the pseudonym for multi-instrumentalist Harvey Williams under which he recorded a half-dozen or so singles on Sarah Records. The famous "Anorak City" flexi was a scratchy scene anthem celebrating the siren allure of indie-trainspotterdom. "You Should All Be Mu… read more -
Shop Assistants
65,282 listeners
The Shop Assistants were an indie pop band from Edinburgh, Scotland, formed in 1984, initially as Buba & The Shop Assistants. The origi… read moreThe Shop Assistants were an indie pop band from Edinburgh, Scotland, formed in 1984, initially as Buba & The Shop Assistants. The original line-up was Aggi on vocals, David Keegan (guitar), Sarah Kneale (bass), Laura MacPhail (drums)… read moreThe Shop Assistants were an indie pop band from Edinburgh, Scotland, formed in 1984, initially as Buba & The Shop Assistants. The original line-up was Aggi on vocals, David Keegan (guitar), Sarah Kneale (bass), Laura MacPhail (drums) and Ann Donald (drums), this line-up releasing one single, … read more -
Cleaners From Venus
76,907 listeners
The "Cleaners from Venus" started as a home-produced D.I.Y.-ethic combo in 1980 in Wivenhoe, England, United Kingdom featuring th… read moreThe "Cleaners from Venus" started as a home-produced D.I.Y.-ethic combo in 1980 in Wivenhoe, England, United Kingdom featuring the songs of Martin Newell and the drumming of his friend Lawrence Elliot. Lol later left, and a nu… read moreThe "Cleaners from Venus" started as a home-produced D.I.Y.-ethic combo in 1980 in Wivenhoe, England, United Kingdom featuring the songs of Martin Newell and the drumming of his friend Lawrence Elliot. Lol later left, and a number of people passed through the ranks, including Giles Smi… read more -
The Clean
166,305 listeners
The Clean are an influential indie rock band that formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1978. The Clean soon forged a distinctive and quirky so… read moreThe Clean are an influential indie rock band that formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1978. The Clean soon forged a distinctive and quirky sound, inspired by punk filtered through to the relatively isolated New Zealand. Although they relea… read moreThe Clean are an influential indie rock band that formed in Dunedin, New Zealand in 1978. The Clean soon forged a distinctive and quirky sound, inspired by punk filtered through to the relatively isolated New Zealand. Although they released several chart-topping singles in their native country, T… read more -
The Wedding Present
240,986 listeners
The Wedding Present are an indie rock group formed in Leeds, England in 1984. They evolved from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. Their music h… read moreThe Wedding Present are an indie rock group formed in Leeds, England in 1984. They evolved from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. Their music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buzzc… read moreThe Wedding Present are an indie rock group formed in Leeds, England in 1984. They evolved from the ashes of The Lost Pandas. Their music has evolved from fast-paced indie rock in the vein of their most obvious influences The Fall, Buzzcocks and The Go-Betweens, to more varied forms. Throughout t… read more