L7
L7 are an American punk rock band founded in Los Angeles, California, first active from 1985 to 2001 and re-formed in 2014. Their longest standing lineup consists of Suzi Gardner, Donita Sparks, Jennifer Finch, and Dee Plakas. Bursting onto the Los Angeles punk scene in 1985, L7 were a fierce all-female force of rock rebellion that shook up the music world and shattered stereotypes. Founded by Suzi Gardner and Donita Sparks, and later joined by Jennifer Finch on bass and Demetra "Dee" Plakas on drums Read more on Last.fmArtist image: L7 (Spotify)
Gurriers
Gurriers is an Irish indie rock band formed in Dublin in 2020, known for their raw, energetic sound that blends elements of punk and shoegaze. The band consists of Dan Hoff (lead vocals), Ben O'Neill (guitar, backing vocals), Mark MacCormack (guitar), Pierce O'Callaghan (drums), and Charlie McCarthy (bass). They emerged during the pandemic, using the time to refine their vision and develop a powerful, abrasive sound. The initial lockdown period presented both challenges and opportunities. Read more on Last.fmArtist image: Gurriers (Spotify)
Arctic Monkeys
Arctic Monkeys are an alternative rock band formed in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England in 2002 after meeting at Stocksbridge High School. The band consists of Alex Turner (vocals, guitar, piano), Jamie Cook (guitar), Nick O'Malley (backing vocals, bass) and Matt Helders (drums, vocals). Founding bassist Andy Nicholson left in 2006. They are one of the first bands to come to public attention via the Internet via MySpace, despite none of them having an account. Read more on Last.fmArtist image: Arctic Monkeys (Spotify)
Ludes
Ludes were a South London based band, influenced by The Rolling Stones and other luminaries of the past. Preceded by 2003's She Was Just A Girl and 2004's Radio and Your Dog Don't Bark, the band spent most of 2005 recording their debut album "The Dark Art Of Happiness", which was released in 2006. However, the album didn't make any significant dent in sales figures and the band broke up towards the end of the summer. David Ashby, Matt Allchin and James McCool reformed as Rum Shebeen in October 2006. Read more on Last.fmArtist image: Ludes (Spotify)
Dodgy
Dodgy is an English britpop trio, composed of Birmingham's Nigel Clark (vocals and bass) and Mathew Priest (drums), along with Londoner Andy Miller (guitar). Although having the most air-played single of 1995 "Good Enough" Clark eventually left the band in 1998, and the band officially split up, only for Priest and Miller to reform briefly in 2001 as a five-piece. Now the original trio of Dodgy are back together, having reunited in 2007. They released Read more on Last.fmArtist image: Dodgy (Spotify)
Artificial Go
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Lambrini Girls
Punk group based in Brighton, England, UK, formed in 2019. “LAMBRINI GIRLS! Despite being named after the beloved perry drink this Brighton three-piece's sound is neither light nor fruity. You should instead expect to knock back raw, face melting garage-punk and ruddy well like it!”- Tell Everyone promotions Lambrini Girls are a punk rock group formed in Brighton, currently consisting of duo Phoebe Lunny and Lilly Macieira. Lambrini Girls formed during a period of lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more on Last.fmArtist image: Lambrini Girls (Spotify)
Super Furry Animals
Super Furry Animals is a Welsh rock band formed in Cardiff in 1993. The group’s long-term lineup consists of Gruff Rhys (lead vocals, guitar), Huw Bunford (lead guitar, vocals), Guto Pryce (bass guitar), Cian Ciaran (keyboards, synthesizers, electronics, occasional guitar, vocals), and Dafydd Ieuan (drums, vocals). An earlier version of the band featured actor Rhys Ifans as lead vocalist. The band emerged as part of a wave of Welsh music in the 1990s Read more on Last.fmArtist image: Super Furry Animals (Spotify)
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are an English indie rock band formed in 1999 in London. The band currently consists of Kele Okereke (vocals, guitar), Russell Lissack (guitar), Justin Harris (bass, vocals) and Louise Bartle (drums, vocals). The band have released six albums: "Silent Alarm" (2005), "A Weekend in the City" (2007), "Intimacy" (2008), "Four" (2012) , "Hymns" (2016) and "Alpha Games" (2022). Bloc Party have been together since 1999, with names such as Superheroes of BMX, The Angel Range, Diet, and Union, before settling on Bloc Party in September 2003. Read more on Last.fmArtist image: Bloc Party (Spotify)