Formed in London in 1979 by singer-songwriter Matt Johnson, The The is a multimedia group featuring a revolving cast of collaborators. Known for a unique sound blending pop, rock, blues, folk, and soul, their studio albums include Ensoulment.
Formed in Los Angeles by Martha Davis, The Motels signed with Capitol Records in 1979. They released five albums, earning two gold records and Top Ten hits with Only the Lonely and Suddenly Last Summer. Davis also released the solo album Policy in 1987.
Formed in 2004 by Los Angeles DJs Justin Warfield and Adam Bravin, She Wants Revenge is a moody post-punk band inspired by Joy Division. They released their self-titled debut in 2006, followed by This Is Forever and Valleyheart, while touring with Depeche Mode.
Led by brothers Richard and Tim Butler, alternative rock band The Psychedelic Furs emerged from the UK post-punk scene. They are best known for hits like Love My Way, Heaven, and Pretty In Pink, which inspired the John Hughes film of the same name.
Formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester in 1981, the British post-punk band the Chameleons are known for their atmospheric, guitar-driven sound. Their classic 1983 debut album Script of the Bridge was followed by Strange Times and the hit song Swamp Thing.
Formed in Britain in 1980 by singer Kirk Brandon, gothic post-punk band Theatre of Hate debuted with live albums before releasing their studio debut, Westworld, produced by Mick Jones. The album reached the UK Top 20 and featured the single Do You Believe in the Westworld?
Formed in London in 1976, The Damned are pioneering British punk rockers known for legendary live shows, 11 studio albums, and UK chart hits. Led by David Vanian's rich baritone vocals and dark lyrics, the band became Goth-Rock pioneers with a global fan base.
Johnny Marr is a relentlessly creative solo artist who has released five albums, including Fever Dreams Pts 1-4. He received the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award and an Academy Award nomination for his work on Inception with Hans Zimmer. He has also collaborated with Gorillaz, Noel Gallagher, and Billie Eilish.
Formed in 1984, Scottish alternative rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain is led by the Reid brothers. Known for their influential sound, they recorded their album Glasgow Eyes at Mogwai's Castle of Doom studio in Glasgow, returning to their roots.
Started in 1970 in Düsseldorf by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider, Kraftwerk pioneered electronic music, influencing electro, hip hop, and techno. Known for albums like Autobahn and Computerworld, they won a Grammy for 3-D The Catalogue, and Hütter received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.
Formed by former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, post-punk pioneers Public Image Ltd (PiL) are known for their unique fusion of rock, dance, folk, pop, and dub. They have earned five UK Top 20 singles and five UK Top 20 albums, releasing works from 1978's First Issue onward.
Billy Idol is a punk rock pioneer who brought the spirit of ’77 to the dance floor, blending club throb, rockabilly desperation, and rock’n’roll decadence. An early MTV megastar, he’s sold 40M albums, with hits like White Wedding and Rebel Yell.
Born in England, Bauhaus’ iconic post‑punk vocalist; dramatic baritone and theatrical style. Solo: 10 albums (Top 200 incl. Deep); hit “Cuts You Up” #1. Worked with Youth.
Berlin are an Orange County new wave/synth-pop band led by singer Terri Nunn and songwriter John Crawford. They broke through with 1982’s Pleasure Victim and hit songs “No More Words” and Oscar-winning Top Gun anthem “Take My Breath Away.”
