Robin Guthrie

137,001 plays (10,979 listeners)

Robin Guthrie (born January 4, 1962 in Grangemouth, Scotland) is a co-founder of Cocteau Twins, and is one of the principal songwriters and musicians. Robin's unique style of guitar-playing and songwriting — not to mention his deft production skills in the recording studio — have earned him the respect of musicians throughout the world.

This Mortal Coil

993,162 plays (54,497 listeners)

This Mortal Coil is a project of Ivo Watts-Russell, president of the British 4AD record label, begun in 1983. Because it features members of other recording groups, This Mortal Coil (TMC) is an example of a supergroup. The records consist mostly of dark and moody interpretative cover versions of a wide variety of artists ranging from Big Star and Talking Heads to The Apartments and Tim Buckley.

Slowdive

3,089,946 plays (127,197 listeners)

Slowdive was an experimental dream pop / shoegaze band formed in 1989, lasting until 1995. The band was formed in Reading, Berkshire, England and signed to Creation Records in the UK. Initially championed by the British music press, the band scored a UK top forty entry with their debut album Just For A Day. However, the band suffered a swift press backlash.

His Name Is Alive

458,072 plays (32,488 listeners)

His Name Is Alive is an experimental rock band/ project from Livonia, Michigan. After several self-released cassettes, they debuted on 4AD Records in 1990, starting a long run at the label. Throughout the band's long history, leader Warren Defever has been the only constant member, with a variety of musicians and singers contributing over the years.

Robin Guthrie And Harold Budd

134,187 plays (2,438 listeners)

Robin Guthrie (born January 4, 1962 in Grangemouth, Scotland) and Harold Budd (born May 24, 1936 in Los Angeles, California)

Lovesliescrushing

122,717 plays (5,196 listeners)

Formed in East Lansing, Michigan in 1991, the duo of Lovesliescrushing consists of Scott Cortez (guitars) and Melissa Arpin-Duimstra (vocals).

Pale Saints

326,628 plays (23,295 listeners)

Pale Saints began their existence as a three-piece ethereal pop band based in Leeds, England. Forming in 1987, the band was signed to 4AD records after their first London show by 4AD chief Ivo.

Lush

1,083,888 plays (74,989 listeners)

Lush was a shoegaze band, formed in London, England in 1988 by Steve Rippon, Emma Anderson, Meriel Barham, Chris Acland and Miki Berenyi. Barham left nearly immediately, eventually settling in fellow shoegazing band Pale Saints. Robin Guthrie helped the band sign to 4AD and released Scar, an EP, in 1989.