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The Intergalactic Melody Maker Travels the Universe Looking for Top Tunes

Depending on how you interpret this design, the black bird could be stealing a song from someone's dream or it can be making the song with the flutter of its wings. What's your thought?

In the late 70's / early 80's Idiot Dancers were riding high on the crest of the post-punk wave, constantly touring the UK and picking up consistent music press acclaim. One highly acclaimed John Peel session and one single release are their only studio recordings. Their logo, found all over London at the time via an extensive sticker and poster campaign, was designed by Al McDowell at Rocking Russian.

Revolutionary Spirit Throwback 1982

Pop Icons were a big UK indie band in the 80s on the live circuit with many glowing music press reviews. The band had a large following and were famed for being politically aware at a time when only Paul Weller and The Redskins were doing anything similar. "The perfect blend of aggression and melody" NME

In the late 70's / early 80's Idiot Dancers were riding high on the crest of the post-punk wave, constantly touring the UK and picking up consistent music press acclaim. This album captures them live onstage at the legendary Marquee Wardour St London