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Laura Nyro (born Laura Nigro; October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997) was an American songwriter and singer. She received critical acclaim for her own recordings, especially the albums "Eli and the Thirteenth Confession" (1968) and "New York Tendaberry" (1969). Several artists, including Barbra Streisand and the 5th Dimension, achieved commercial success with songs she wrote. Although her broader recognition came after her death, she was admired by contemporaries such as Elton John. Nyro was noted for her emotive three-octave mezzo-soprano voice. Read more on Last.fm

Several artists/groups: 1) Merrill Nisker (born 1966 in Toronto), better known as Peaches, is an electroclash artist whose songs are mainly focused on sexuality 2) A swedish kids band formed by Tåve and Isabelle in 2000. Their music is sing-a-long disco/pop tunes. The band is now on hiatus. 3) An all-female group from New Zealand, active in the late 1990s, containing several members from the group When The Cat's Been Spayed. 4) Peaches Lavon known from Peaches & Bobo Read more on Last.fm

Manic Street Preachers are an alternative rock band from Blackwood, Wales, formed in 1986. Often referred to as "the Manics", they are James Dean Bradfield (vocals, guitars), Nicky Wire (bass, occasional vocals) and Sean Moore (drums, backing vocals, occasional trumpet). The band were originally a quartet: lyricist and rhythm guitarist Richey Edwards mysteriously vanished on 1 February 1995. He was declared presumed deceased in November 2008. The Manics released their debut album Generation Terrorists in 1992. Read more on Last.fm

YHWH Nailgun (pronounced 'Yahweh Nailgun') is a noise / avant-garde rock band that formed in Philadelphia, PA, United States in 2020 with Zack Borzone and Sam Pickard. In 2022, the band relocated to New York, NY, and added guitarist Saguiv Rosenstock and keyboardist Jack Tobias. They released two EPs before releasing their debut album, 45 Pounds in 2025. Members: Zack Borzone - Vocals Sam Pickard - Drums Saguiv Rosenstock - Guitar Jack Tobias - Synthesizer Read more on Last.fm

Olof Dreijer (b.1981) is a member of The Knife. Now based in Barcelona, he performs minimal techno shows as Oni Ayhun, previously as DJ Coolof. Olof Dreijer is a producer, DJ, musician and member of The Knife who has been pushing the borders of electronic music for two decades, keeping things fun and colorful. Over the past decade, when he’s not been busy producing music, Olof has been DJing throughout Europe at clubs and highly-respected international festivals. Read more on Last.fm

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There are at least three artists called Loose Ends. 1. Loose Ends (also known as Loose End) are a British R&B band that achieved several hit records throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s. The trio was formed in London in 1980, initially comprising vocalist and guitarist Carl McIntosh, vocalist Jane Eugene, and keyboard player and vocalist Steve Nichol. Despite enjoying success throughout the 1980s, both Nichol and Eugene left the group in 1989 due to personal differences. Read more on Last.fm

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (born Gay; 2 April 1939 – 1 April 1984) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Often referred to as the "Prince of Motown" and the "Prince of Soul", he played a significant role in shaping the sound of Motown and soul music during the 1960s. He is regarded as an influential and widely recognised figure in popular music. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Gaye began his career under the guidance of Harvey Fuqua Read more on Last.fm

The Staple Singers was an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group from Chicago who signed their first professional contract in 1952. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914–2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (1934–2013), Pervis (1935-2021), Yvonne (1937-2018), and Mavis (b. 1939). They are best-remembered for their 1970s hits "Respect Yourself", "I'll Take You There", "If You're Ready (Come Go with Me)", and "Let's Do It Again". Read more on Last.fm