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Resort To Bridget!

Bridget St. John is a singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for her three albums she recorded between 1969 and 1972 for John Peel’s Dandelion label. Blessed with a rich, cello-like vocal style, Bridget was one of the leading folk artists touring the UK. One of her standout tracks is ‘Song To Keep You Company’ which

Repulsive Thrash

1919 were a post-punk, gothic rock band formed in Bradford in early 1980. Their first single 1919 were a post-punk, gothic rock band formed in Bradford in early 1980. Their first single was ‘Repulsion’, which was released as a 7" and subsequently led them to

Sainted Singer-Songwriter

Bridget St. John is a singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for her three albums she recorded between 1969 and 1972 for John Peel’s Dandelion label. Blessed with a rich, cello-like vocal style, Bridget was one of the leading folk artists touring the UK (for the

Undead Post-Punk

Formed in South London in the late 70s, The Disco Zombies were typical of the "DIY" bands championed by DJ John Peel. Across 1978/79, they self-released three EPs, 'Drums Over London', The Invisible E.P. and 'Here Come The Buts', as well as another EP as Fifty Fantastics, on their

1970: Take Your Medicine Head

Five decades ago,  Radio 1 DJ John Peel launched his own record label, Dandelion. And one of their strongest signings were blues/roots band Medicine Head, who tasted chart success with hits like '(And The) Pictures In The Sky'.   In addition to their debut album New Bottles