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Idles are an English post-punk band formed in Bristol, England in 2009. The success of the band’s debut EP “Welcome” did not go unnoticed and so it happened that BBC Introducing in the Southwest honoured the group as “Band of The Year” in 2012. After a hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with “MEAT EP” and “META EP”. “Divide & Conquer” and “Well Done” were released in 2016, when it was announced their debut album “Brutalism” was released on March the 10th Read more on Last.fm

The Knife was an electronic duo from Gothenburg, Sweden formed in 1999. The band consisted of siblings Karin Dreijer (formerly of Honey is Cool, now Fever Ray) and Olof Dreijer (Oni Ayhun) - who also run their own record company, Rabid Records. Their lyrics were often political and left-leaning, involving strong critique of capitalism, colonialism and discrimination, and expressing support for causes including but not limited to queer rights, feminism and gender politics. Read more on Last.fm

The Slits was a British punk rock/post-punk/reggae band, formed in London 1976, originally all female led by Arianna Forster (aka Ari Up. It has had different lineups until the group disbanded after Ari's death 2010. Bass guitar player Tessa Pollitt also was a long time member. Hollie Cook – the daughter of Sex Pistols' drummer – joined the Slits 2005, and has now a successful solo carrier. Slits debut studio album Cut was released 1979 and their latest, Trapped Animal 2009. Read more on Last.fm

Victoria Monét McCants (born May 1, 1989), is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and Grammy Award-winning recording artist. She became involved in performing arts at a young age, singing in the youth choir at her church, and performing in a city dance team. She soon took to writing and began working with producer Rodney Jerkins. Previously signed to Atlantic Records, Monét released her debut EP “Nightmares & Lullabies: Act 1” in 2014 and her follow-up EP “Nightmares & Lullabies: Act 2” the following year. Read more on Last.fm

The Jesus and Mary Chain is a noise pop and post-punk band formed by brothers Jim Reid and William Reid, from East Kilbride, Glasgow, Scotland. They released albums, singles and EPs until their demise in 1998. Having influenced many alternative rock, indie rock and indie pop bands alike, the group reunited in 2007. The initial line-up, formed in 1983, was augmented by bassist Douglas Hart and drummer Bobby Gillespie. JAMC's early shows were legendary in underground circles. Read more on Last.fm

Deftones is an American metal band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1988, consisting of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion). Vega (formerly of Quicksand) took on bass duties from mid-2009 to ca. 2021 in substitution for Chi Cheng, who was seriously injured in an automobile accident in Santa Clara, California on November 4, 2008. Read more on Last.fm

Alabama Shakes is an American rock band formed in Athens, Alabama, United States in 2009. The group consists of lead singer Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell. Here is some background information on Alabama Shakes from the Hold On Songfacts: The R&B-inspired Rock band Alabama Shakes originated when lead singer/guitarist Brittany Howard approached bassist Zac Cockrell during a high school psychology class in Athens, Alabama and the pair began meeting after school to write songs. Read more on Last.fm

Delta 5 was a post-punk band formed in 1979 in Leeds, England. The band consisted of Julz Sale (vocals, guitar), Alan Riggs (guitar), Ros Allen (bass), Bethan Peters (bass) and Kelvin Knight (drums). The band released one album, "See the Whirl", and five singles before disbanding in 1981. The band were noted for their feminist, political lyrics and lineup that included two bass guitarists. A retrospective of their work, "Singles & Sessions 1979–1981", was released in 2006 by Kill Rock Stars. Read more on Last.fm

There is more than one artist with the name Flowers. 1) The original incarnation of the Australia new wave group Icehouse. They formed in Sydney in 1977 and released the album "Icehouse" under the name Flowers in 1980. Subsequent overseas releases of the album credit Icehouse as the artist. 2) Flowers is Sam, Rachel and Jordan. Upon meeting in 2012, they moved in together and started practicing and writing pop songs in their London living room. Read more on Last.fm

Bloc Party are an English rock band formed in London in 1999 by Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack. The band's music incorporates elements of indie rock, post-punk revival, electronica, and house music. The original line-up also included Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong, both of whom later left the group. The current line-up consists of Okereke, Lissack, Louise Bartle, and Harry Deacon. Okereke and Lissack first met in London in 1998 and decided to form a band after meeting again at the Reading Festival in 1999. Read more on Last.fm