Artist
Orange Juice
Orange Juice began in the Glasgow suburb of Bearsden in 1976 as the Nu-Sonics and became Orange Juice in 1979, drawing on Subway Sect, Television and Buzzcocks as well as the Byrds and the Velvet Underground. Their "Falling and Laughing" was Postcard Records' first release, in February 1980, paid for by Alan Horne, Edwyn Collins and bassist David McClymont, and "Blue Boy" appeared on NME's C81 tape.
The full story is in C86 and Indie Pop.
At a glance
- Active
- 1979–1985
- From
- Bearsden, Glasgow, Scotland
- Listening guide track
- “Falling and Laughing”
Listen
In the C86 and Indie Pop listening guide: “Falling and Laughing”
In the issues
- C86 and Indie PopAn influence · 1983-1995 · Members
C86 and Indie Pop is a music scene from United Kingdom (Scotland, England), 1983–1995. Its principal artists include Primal Scream, The Pastels, Shop Assistants and The Wedding Present. This issue covers 10 essential albums and 15 dated events.