The Records
The Records were an English power pop band formed in 1978. They are best remembered for the hit single and cult favourite "Starry Eyes". The Records formed out of the ashes of the Kursaal Flyers, a pub rock group featuring drummer Will Birch. In 1977, John Wicks joined the band as a rhythm guitarist, and he and Birch quickly started writing songs together, Wicks as composer, Birch as lyricist. The Kursaal Flyers dissolved three months after Wicks joined
— Last.fm
Why This Artist
The Records's releases show consistent growth in engagement — top 17% for trajectory. Only 307 platform followers, but 45K listeners — discovery outpaces the fanbase. A power pop act in the sonic world of Dexys Midnight Runners and Modern English.
Sounds Like
Dexys Midnight Runners · Modern English · Morrissey · The Smiths · Blood Red Shoes