• Simple Minds

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    Simple Minds

    Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), who are joined by guest musicians for studio recordings and live performances. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass). The band initially signed with Arista Records and released their debut album, "Life in a Day," in 1979, achieving moderate commercial results. Read more on Last.fm

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  • 23 Skidoo

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    23 Skidoo

    23 Skidoo cross industrial, punk, hip hop, funk, jazz and tribal elements. The band had interests in martial arts, Burundi and Kodo drumming, Fela Kuti, The Last Poets, William S. Burroughs, as well as the emerging confluence of industrial music, post-punk and funk. 23 Skidoo was formed in North London, UK in 1979 as a post-punk trio. By 1980 they had grown into a quartet consisting of Fritz Catlin, Johnny Turnbull, Sam Mills and Patrick Griffiths. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Eyre Llew

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    Eyre Llew

    Eyre Llew are three guys from Nottingham, United Kingdom. They have been together since August 2014, released nine singles and have since self recorded a 13 track debut album of new material that is about to be unleashed to an expectant growing fanbase. Collectively they have had over 150,000 listens on Spotify and 50,000 views on YouTube. Social media numbers are fast approaching 20,000. They have been featured on BBC Introducing, Kerrang! Radio Read more on Last.fm

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  • Rostam

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    Rostam

    Rostam Batmanglij (born November 28, 1983), known as Rostam, is a New York-based producer and multi-instrumentalist, ex-member of indie rock band Vampire Weekend and co-founder of electro-soul group Discovery (along with Ra Ra Riot's Wesley Miles). He has also collaborated with popular artists such as Clairo, Tokyo Police Club and Charli XCX. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Metronomy

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    Metronomy

    Metronomy is an electropop group which formed in 1999 in Totnes, Devon, United Kingdom, originally as the solo project of Joseph Mount. The project later expanded into a full band, which currently consists of Joseph Mount (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Oscar Cash (keyboards, saxophone, vocals), Gbenga Adelekan (bass, vocals) and Anna Prior (drums, vocals). The band has released five albums: "Pip Paine (Pay The £5000 You Owe)" (2006), "Nights Out" (2008), "The English Riviera" (2011), "Love Letters" (2014) and "Summer 08" (2016). Read more on Last.fm

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  • Terrorvision

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    Terrorvision

    Terrorvision were formed in Bradford, (or more accurately the small town of Keighley) West Yorkshire, England in 1987, originally with the moniker "The Spoilt Bratz". After a undeniably wise name change, the band released their first album "Formaldehyde" in 1992. Although showing their obvious Heavy Metal influences, there was a sense of humour and pop leaning which could not be hidden, particularly in their breakthrough single "My House". It was Read more on Last.fm

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  • Isaac Hayes

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    Isaac Hayes

    Isaac Lee Hayes (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was a trailblazing soul singer, songwriter, composer, musician, producer, and actor whose groundbreaking contributions left an indelible mark on music and culture. Born in Covington, Tennessee, Hayes was raised by his grandparents in Memphis after the loss of his parents. From an early age, he showcased musical talent, singing in church choirs and mastering instruments such as the piano and saxophone. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Getdown Services

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    Getdown Services

    Getdown Services are a British dance punk and apocalyptic disco duo from Bristol, United Kingdom. Their music has been described as a mix of The Streets, Sleaford Mods and LCD Soundsystem. Their debut album, [alvum artist=Getdown Services]Crisps came out in November 2023. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Peaches

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    Peaches

    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

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