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The Smithereens
141,871 listeners
The Smithereens are a powerpop/rock group from Carteret, New Jersey. The group formed in 1980 and for most of its existence consisted of founding members Pat DiNizio (lead singer/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar), Mike Mesaros (bass), and D… read moreThe Smithereens are a powerpop/rock group from Carteret, New Jersey. The group formed in 1980 and for most of its existence consisted of founding members Pat DiNizio (lead singer/guitar), Jim Babjak (guitar), Mike Mesaros (bass), and Dennis Diken (drums). Following DiNizio's death in 2017… read more -
Let's Active
29,032 listeners
Let's Active is an American rock group formed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1981, and often identified with the jangle pop guita… read moreLet's Active is an American rock group formed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1981, and often identified with the jangle pop guitar work of the group's frontman and songwriter Mitch Easter. After disbanding in 1990, the gro… read moreLet's Active is an American rock group formed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1981, and often identified with the jangle pop guitar work of the group's frontman and songwriter Mitch Easter. After disbanding in 1990, the group reformed in August 2014 to play a benefit show in North C… read more -
The dB's
85,268 listeners
Along with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's mus… read moreAlong with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's music was a quirky blend of smart pop and psychedelia crossed with the more experimental side of new … read moreAlong with Let's Active, The dB's defined the Southern power pop/jangle pop movement of the early to mid-80s. The band's music was a quirky blend of smart pop and psychedelia crossed with the more experimental side of new wave. Though they've never received widespread recognit… read more -
Miracle Legion
48,152 listeners
Miracle Legion was a Connecticut-based jangle pop band begun in 1984, consisting of singer Mark Mulcahy, guitarist Mr. Ray Neal, drummer Je… read moreMiracle Legion was a Connecticut-based jangle pop band begun in 1984, consisting of singer Mark Mulcahy, guitarist Mr. Ray Neal, drummer Jeff Wiederschall, and bassist Steven West. Their first released EP, The Backyard, was released by I… read moreMiracle Legion was a Connecticut-based jangle pop band begun in 1984, consisting of singer Mark Mulcahy, guitarist Mr. Ray Neal, drummer Jeff Wiederschall, and bassist Steven West. Their first released EP, The Backyard, was released by Incas Records in 1984 and became a college radio hit. Their f… read more -
The Bongos
12,799 listeners
There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. 2) The Bongos was a N… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. 2) The Bongos was a New Zealand rock band formed in Auckland in October 1981. 1) The Bongos was an American pop band a… read moreThere is more than one artist with this name, including: 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. 2) The Bongos was a New Zealand rock band formed in Auckland in October 1981. 1) The Bongos was an American pop band active in the 1980s. They formed in Hoboken, New Jersey and w… read more -
Camper Van Beethoven
222,384 listeners
Camper Van Beethoven is an alternative rock band that was founded in 1983 in Redlands, California, though the band soon moved to Santa Cruz… read moreCamper Van Beethoven is an alternative rock band that was founded in 1983 in Redlands, California, though the band soon moved to Santa Cruz, California. Camper Van Beethoven mixed elements of pop, ska, punk rock, folk, country, and acid … read moreCamper Van Beethoven is an alternative rock band that was founded in 1983 in Redlands, California, though the band soon moved to Santa Cruz, California. Camper Van Beethoven mixed elements of pop, ska, punk rock, folk, country, and acid rock into an eclectic, catchy and sometimes mysterious ensem… read more -
The Alarm
116,475 listeners
The Alarm is an alternative rock band which formed in 1978 in Rhyl, Wales. For most of their career the band consisted of Mike Peters (voca… read moreThe Alarm is an alternative rock band which formed in 1978 in Rhyl, Wales. For most of their career the band consisted of Mike Peters (vocals, guitar), Dave Sharp (guitar), Eddie Macdonald (bass) and Nigel Twist (drums). The band split i… read moreThe Alarm is an alternative rock band which formed in 1978 in Rhyl, Wales. For most of their career the band consisted of Mike Peters (vocals, guitar), Dave Sharp (guitar), Eddie Macdonald (bass) and Nigel Twist (drums). The band split in 1991, but reunited in 2001. The band began in 1978 in the … read more -
The Plimsouls
58,170 listeners
The Plimsouls are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1978. Formed by singer, guitarist and songwriter Peter Case (w… read moreThe Plimsouls are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1978. Formed by singer, guitarist and songwriter Peter Case (who had previously fronted early new wave band The Nerves), the core lineup of the Plimsouls includ… read moreThe Plimsouls are an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1978. Formed by singer, guitarist and songwriter Peter Case (who had previously fronted early new wave band The Nerves), the core lineup of the Plimsouls included Peter Case on vocals & Vox guitar, guitarist Eddie Mu… read more -
10,000 Maniacs
466,291 listeners
10,000 Maniacs is an alternative rock band, formed in 1981 in Jamestown, New York, that has been active with various line-ups since that ti… read more10,000 Maniacs is an alternative rock band, formed in 1981 in Jamestown, New York, that has been active with various line-ups since that time. Their best known member is Natalie Merchant, who left the band in 1993 to pursue a solo career… read more10,000 Maniacs is an alternative rock band, formed in 1981 in Jamestown, New York, that has been active with various line-ups since that time. Their best known member is Natalie Merchant, who left the band in 1993 to pursue a solo career. 10,000 Maniacs have gone through a variety of musicians th… read more -
Drivin' N' Cryin'
23,241 listeners
Drivin' n' Cryin' are a rock band which formed in 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The band currently consists of fo… read moreDrivin' n' Cryin' are a rock band which formed in 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The band currently consists of founders Kevin Kinney (vocals, guitar) and Tim Neilsen (bass), with Sadler Vaden (guitar) and Dave V… read moreDrivin' n' Cryin' are a rock band which formed in 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. The band currently consists of founders Kevin Kinney (vocals, guitar) and Tim Neilsen (bass), with Sadler Vaden (guitar) and Dave V. Johnson (drums). The band has released eight albums since… read more