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Artist: The Simpletons
Originally under the name The Hooter upon their formation in 1992, the original line up Cheyne (guitar), Carrie Haines (vocals), Brad Cheers (bass) and Stephen Meldrum (drums) changed it to The Simpletons on the account of their simplistic use of acoustical instruments. With Carrie parting and Cheyne taking over on vocal responsibilities, The... [+] Read More
Artist: Simpleton
Artist: Simpleton
Artist: Simpleton Music
Artist: A Simpletons Dream
Artist: The Mabels
Starting as a folky trio with original members Kim Parker (bass), Warwick Lobb (guitar) and Anthony Atkinson (vocals/ guitar), The Mabels would soon take shape upon the recruitment of drummer David Kneale in 1996. With their roots set in acoustic pop influences, The Mabels immediately released their first EP Caravan Park Girlfriend. After a... [+] Read More
Artist: Darren Hanlon
A veteran of the Australian music scene, having completed stints as a supporting guitarist and keyboard player for the Lucksmiths, the Simpletons, the Deerhunters, and Mick Thomas, singer/songwriter Darren Hanlon officially stepped out on his own in 1999. A charming and clever songwriter, drawing comparisons to Evan Dando and Billy Bragg, Hanlon... [+] Read More
Artist: Andy Partridge
The primary singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the beloved British art pop band XTC, Andy Partridge was born December 11, 1953, on the island of Malta and raised in Swindon, England. In 1976, he teamed with bassist Colin Moulding and drummer Terry Chambers to form Star Park, later re-christened the Helium Kidz; upon adding keyboardist Barry... [+] Read More
Artist: XTC
XTC was one of the smartest -- and catchiest -- British pop bands to emerge from the punk and new wave explosion of the late '70s. From the tense, jerky riffs of their early singles to the lushly arranged, meticulous pop of their later albums, XTC's music has always been driven by the hook-laden songwriting of guitarist Andy Partridge and... [+] Read More
Artist: Tapper Zukie
One of Jamaica's most talented artists, Tapper Zukie has had an equal impact on both sides of the recording deck, as both a hitmaking toaster and as a producer who has worked with the cream of Jamaica's vocalists. In addition, his early ties to the punk community in both London and New York was instrumental in the crossover of roots reggae into... [+] Read More
