Artist

The Pastels

1981-present·Glasgow

The Pastels formed in Glasgow in 1981 amid the Postcard era, and played their first gig at Bearsden Burgh Hall, booked by Stephen McRobbie (Stephen Pastel) after he had seen Crass there. Their early singles came out on Whaam!, Rough Trade, Creation and Glass, with a raw, amateur sound that seemed at odds with the time.

The full story is in C86 and Indie Pop.

At a glance

Active
1981–present
From
Glasgow, Scotland
Records in the issues
1 (1987), 1 of them a Start here pick
Original label
Glass Records
Listening guide track
“Nothing to Be Done”

Listen

In the C86 and Indie Pop listening guide: “Nothing to Be Done”

In the issues

  • C86 and Indie Pop
    Principal · 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.

Records

Family tree

Bands that shared members with The Pastels, and who.