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Lizzy Mercier Descloux
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Lizzy Mercier Descloux (1956-2004) was a French singer born in Paris. A Lyon-born art school dropout and devotee of Rimbaud and Godard, she was every bit the romantic French archetype, as well as an innovator and witness to numerous pivotal moments in musical and cultural history. She died in ob… read more -
Teenage Jesus and the Jerks
67,636 listeners
Teenage Jesus and the Jerks were an influential post-punk group from New York City, New York, United States, who formed part of the city's No Wave movement. Founded by one-time CBGBs waitress Lydia Lunch and saxophonist James Chance… read moreTeenage Jesus and the Jerks were an influential post-punk group from New York City, New York, United States, who formed part of the city's No Wave movement. Founded by one-time CBGBs waitress Lydia Lunch and saxophonist James Chance, the group was active from 1976 to 1979, releasing only a h… read more -
Theoretical Girls
39,647 listeners
Theoretical Girls was a New York band formed by Glenn Branca and Jeff Lohn that existed from 1977 to early 1979. Glenn Branca and Jeffrey L… read moreTheoretical Girls was a New York band formed by Glenn Branca and Jeff Lohn that existed from 1977 to early 1979. Glenn Branca and Jeffrey Lohn were both songwriters for this band. The band did only about 20 shows (3 of which were in Pari… read moreTheoretical Girls was a New York band formed by Glenn Branca and Jeff Lohn that existed from 1977 to early 1979. Glenn Branca and Jeffrey Lohn were both songwriters for this band. The band did only about 20 shows (3 of which were in Paris). It released one single which had some attention in Engla… read more -
James Chance & The Contortions
77,107 listeners
One of the original punk jazz groups of the New York No Wave scene, the Contortions were led by saxophonist James Chance, aka James White (… read moreOne of the original punk jazz groups of the New York No Wave scene, the Contortions were led by saxophonist James Chance, aka James White (birth name James Siegfried). The group formed in New York City in 1977 and ended along with the No… read moreOne of the original punk jazz groups of the New York No Wave scene, the Contortions were led by saxophonist James Chance, aka James White (birth name James Siegfried). The group formed in New York City in 1977 and ended along with the No Wave scene in 1979. Their first recorded appearance, credit… read more -
Free Kitten
91,229 listeners
Free Kitten is a collaboration between Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julia Cafritz. Boredoms member Yoshimi P-We ev… read moreFree Kitten is a collaboration between Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julia Cafritz. Boredoms member Yoshimi P-We eventually took up the task of drumming, and Pavement's Mark Ibold joined later on as bassist. … read moreFree Kitten is a collaboration between Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore's Julia Cafritz. Boredoms member Yoshimi P-We eventually took up the task of drumming, and Pavement's Mark Ibold joined later on as bassist. They released a handful of albums and singles, mainly on Kil… read more -
Dog Faced Hermans
26,688 listeners
The Dog Faced Hermans was a five-piece band whose style could be described as anarcho-punk incorporating folk and noise influences as well … read moreThe Dog Faced Hermans was a five-piece band whose style could be described as anarcho-punk incorporating folk and noise influences as well as unorthodox instrumentation. Formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1986 but later operated in Amsterd… read moreThe Dog Faced Hermans was a five-piece band whose style could be described as anarcho-punk incorporating folk and noise influences as well as unorthodox instrumentation. Formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1986 but later operated in Amsterdam. Disbanded in 1995, members of the Dog Faced Hermans move… read more -
Mars
90,841 listeners
Mars are one of the pioneers of the No Wave Movement. They formed in 1975, originally called China, with Sumner Crane, Constance 'Chin… read moreMars are one of the pioneers of the No Wave Movement. They formed in 1975, originally called China, with Sumner Crane, Constance 'China' Burg & Nancy Arlen. The band appeared on the New York noise radar in 1977 and became o… read moreMars are one of the pioneers of the No Wave Movement. They formed in 1975, originally called China, with Sumner Crane, Constance 'China' Burg & Nancy Arlen. The band appeared on the New York noise radar in 1977 and became one of the regular acts at CBGB where they played with leadin… read more -
James White and The Blacks
33,948 listeners
James White is/was James Chance of the James Chance & the Contortions in a more jazzy disco version of the Contortions. The Contortions… read moreJames White is/was James Chance of the James Chance & the Contortions in a more jazzy disco version of the Contortions. The Contortions were a New York based band in the late 1970's that first appeared on a compilation produced … read moreJames White is/was James Chance of the James Chance & the Contortions in a more jazzy disco version of the Contortions. The Contortions were a New York based band in the late 1970's that first appeared on a compilation produced by Brian Eno entitled No New York. The Contortions were the… read more -
Lydia Lunch
121,015 listeners
Lydia Lunch (born Lydia Anne Koch on June 2, 1959 in Rochester, New York) is a controversial American post-punk singer, spoken word artist,… read moreLydia Lunch (born Lydia Anne Koch on June 2, 1959 in Rochester, New York) is a controversial American post-punk singer, spoken word artist, poet, writer, photographer, and actress. Her extensive, 30-year-plus body of multimedia work is c… read moreLydia Lunch (born Lydia Anne Koch on June 2, 1959 in Rochester, New York) is a controversial American post-punk singer, spoken word artist, poet, writer, photographer, and actress. Her extensive, 30-year-plus body of multimedia work is characterized by its extreme obsessiveness with the darkness … read more -
Algebra Suicide
30,704 listeners
A poetry-music duo from Chicago that were together from 1983 to 1993. View wikiA poetry-music duo from Chicago that were together from 1983 to 1993. View wikiA poetry-music duo from Chicago that were together from 1983 to 1993. View wiki