• The Smiths

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    The Smiths

    The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, composed of Morrissey (vocals), Johnny Marr (guitar), Andy Rourke (bass), and Mike Joyce (drums). Morrissey and Marr formed the band's songwriting partnership. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from 1980s British independent music. The Smiths signed to the independent label Rough Trade Records in 1983 and released their debut album, The Smiths, in 1984. Read more on Last.fm

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  • New Fast Automatic Daffodils

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    New Fast Automatic Daffodils

    The New Fast Automatic Daffodils (commonly shortened to New FADS) were an alternative rock band which formed in Manchester, England in 1988. The band consisted of Andy Spearpoint (vocals), Dolan Hewson (guitar), Justin Crawford (bass), Icarus Wilson-Wright (percussion) and Perry Saunders (drums). The band's unusual sound included dark and intense elements, influenced perhaps by Joy Division or The Fall, coupled with a funkier, dancey feel reminiscent of the Happy Mondays. The band split in 1995. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Francis of Delirium

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    Francis of Delirium

    Francis of Delirium is Canadian-American duo Jana Bahrich (from Vancouver) and Chris Hewett (from Seattle). The duo, which formed in 2019 and is based in Luxembourg, mixes 90s grunge and lof-fi DIY. Signed to Dalliance Recordings following the success of debut single ‘Quit Fucking Around’, they record everything at Hewett' home studio "Sonic Temple Studios". Read more on Last.fm

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  • Pixies

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    Pixies

    Pixies is an American alternative rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1986. The original lineup consisted of Black Francis (vocals, rhythm guitar), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), Kim Deal (bass, vocals), and David Lovering (drums). Pixies are associated with the alternative rock movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s and incorporate elements of punk rock and surf rock. Their music is characterised by dynamic loud-quiet-loud shifts and unconventional song structures. Read more on Last.fm

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  • Luniz

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    Luniz

    The Luniz are a rap duo out of Oakland consisting of Yukmouth and Numskull, two friends who have known each other since junior high. Originally calling themselves The Lunitunz, the two gained fame after six years together when they appeared on Dru Down's Explicit Game album. Their debut album, Operation Stackola, was released in 1995 and knocked Michael Jackson's HIStory off the top of the R&B charts on the strength of the hit single "I Got 5 on It," which featured guest vocals by Michael Marshall of the Timex Social Club. Read more on Last.fm

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