Blue Plate Special: Cocteau Twins
Cocteau Twins, a Scottish rock band active from 1979 to 1997, became one of the most influential groups in the dream pop and shoegaze...
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Blue Plate Special: Camouflage
Camouflage is a German synth-pop trio formed in 1984 by Marcus Meyn, Heiko Maile, and Oliver Kreyssig. Originally called Licensed Technology, the band changed...
Blue Plate Special: Yello
Yello, a pioneering Swiss electronic music band, was formed in Zurich in 1979. The band initially consisted of Boris Blank, who provided the music...
Blue Plate Special: Vicious Pink
Vicious Pink, a pioneering synth-pop duo from Leeds, England, emerged in the early 1980s with a distinctive sound that combined catchy electronic rhythms and...
Blue Plate Special: We Have Band
We Have Band, known affectionately as WHB, is a three-piece electronic ensemble that merges the creative forces of Darren Bancroft with the husband-and-wife duo...
Blue Plate Special: The Cure
With a new album set for release on Nov 1st, I thought it was about time to feature this band that was so pivotal...
Blue Plate Special: Spoon
Spoon is an indie rock band from Austin, Texas, that has carved a distinctive niche in the world of alternative music since their formation...
Blue Plate Special: South
South is an English rock band formed in 1998 by Joel Cadbury, Brett Shaw, and Jamie McDonald. The trio, all multi-instrumentalists, shared duties across...
Excellent Cocteau Twins Covers
For this week’s music post, I thought I’d do something a little different and point people toward some amazing covers of one of my...
Blue Plate Special: The Bolshoi
The Bolshoi emerged from the UK music scene in 1984, quickly gaining attention with their unique blend of proto-goth and post-punk sounds. Originally formed...
