Psylons
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The Psylons were a UK post-punk band formed in Portsmouth
1984 by Keith Wyatt, Carl Edwards, Jack Packer and Warren Grech. The band produced four singles, an EP and two albums, the second of which, “Gimp” was produced by Jim Shaw of Cranes. The debut single “Run To The Stranger” was a New Musical Express Single of the Week and reached number 13 in the Alternative/Indie chart.
Two sessions were recorded for BBC Radio One and broadcast on the John Peel
and Andy Kershaw
shows.
Over the next few years the band gigged extensively and supported many acts including The Fall, My Bloody Valentine, Cranes
, Spiritualized
and Moonshake.
After a number of personnel changes the band finally split in 1995.
Keith Wyatt, Jack Packer and Simon Heartfield
continue to record as electronic act Seatman Separator.
John Haskett is currently front of house sound engineer for Killing Joke
.
Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
1984 by Keith Wyatt, Carl Edwards, Jack Packer and Warren Grech. The band produced four singles, an EP and two albums, the second of which, “Gimp” was produced by Jim Shaw of Cranes. The debut single “Run To The Stranger” was a New Musical Express Single of the Week and reached number 13 in the Alternative/Indie chart.
Two sessions were recorded for BBC Radio One and broadcast on the John Peel
John Peel
John Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
and Andy Kershaw
Andy Kershaw
Andy Kershaw is a British broadcaster, known for his interest in world music.His shows feature a mix of country, blues, reggae, folk music, spoken word performance from the likes of Ivor Cutler, and other music from around the world.- Early Life :Kershaw and his sister, fellow broadcaster Liz...
shows.
Over the next few years the band gigged extensively and supported many acts including The Fall, My Bloody Valentine, Cranes
Cranes (band)
Cranes are a British music group formed in 1986, whose style has been described as "gothic minimalism".-History:Formed in 1986 in Portsmouth, England by siblings Alison and Jim Shaw, and named after the many mechanical cranes around the city's docks, Cranes are best known for the childlike,...
, Spiritualized
Spiritualized
Spiritualized are an English space rock band formed in 1990 in Rugby, Warwickshire by Jason Pierce after the demise of his previous outfit, space-rockers Spacemen 3...
and Moonshake.
After a number of personnel changes the band finally split in 1995.
Keith Wyatt, Jack Packer and Simon Heartfield
Simon Heartfield
Simon Heartfield is a DJ, musician and record producer.Heartfield is widely regarded as a leading exponent of electronic music both in his hometown and beyond...
continue to record as electronic act Seatman Separator.
John Haskett is currently front of house sound engineer for Killing Joke
Killing Joke
Killing Joke are an English post-punk band formed in October 1978 in Notting Hill, London, England; other sources report the band formed in early 1979.Related news articles: Founding members Jaz Coleman and Geordie Walker have been the only constant members.A key influence on industrial rock,...
.
Band members
- Keith Wyatt Guitar Vocals (1984–95)
- Carl Edwards Drums Guitar (1984–95)
- Jack Packer Guitar, Keyboard (1984–95)
- Warren Grech Bass (1984–88)
- John Haskett Bass (1988–93)
- Sarah Shrubb Guitar, Keyboards (1990–95)
- Simon Heartfield Bass (1993–95)
Singles
- Run to the Stranger/ Tumbling Clown 7” single 1986 (Crystal 10)
- Mockery of Decline/ Clearer Sky 7” single 1986 (E-Type-1)
- All the Things We Need/ Turning Worm/ The Midnight Sun 12” single 1987 (Iron Lung IL001)
- No Choice/ Surf Song 7” single 1990 (Unsigned UN001)
- Sandman/ Driver/ Sandman Remix 12” EP 1991 (Unsigned UN002)
Albums
- Psylons Is GoldenPsylons Is Golden (album)Psylons Is Golden is the first album by Psylons released in 1988. It was released on cassette only, and features a sample of DJ John Peel before the first track suggesting they use Psylons Is Golden as the name of the album....
cassette 1988 (Bite Back! BB016) - GimpGimp (album)Gimp is the second album by Psylons, released in 1994 on Thunderbird Records. It was produced by Jim Shaw of Cranes.-Track listing:#"Bug"#"Emporer Of Songs"#"Leech"#"Blind"#"Runner"#"Old Times"#"Scrap Brain"#"Late Night"#"Shakedown"...
CD 1994 (Thunderbird CSA 102)
Compilations
- Separate Ways cassette Against the Tide compilation 1986 (Bite Back! BB003)
- Run to the Stranger CD Indie Scene 86 1992 (Connoisseur Collection)
- Emperor of Songs CD Audio Postcards CD 1993 (Mass Production)
- Emperor of Songs CD Pinnacle Sampler CD 1993 (Pinnacle)
Radio
- John PeelJohn PeelJohn Robert Parker Ravenscroft, OBE , known professionally as John Peel, was an English disc jockey, radio presenter, record producer and journalist. He was the longest-serving of the original BBC Radio 1 DJs, broadcasting regularly from 1967 until his death in 2004...
Session BBC Radio One (1986/06/01) - "Remembrance/ Clearer Skies/ Mockery Of Decline/ Landmark"
- Andy KershawAndy KershawAndy Kershaw is a British broadcaster, known for his interest in world music.His shows feature a mix of country, blues, reggae, folk music, spoken word performance from the likes of Ivor Cutler, and other music from around the world.- Early Life :Kershaw and his sister, fellow broadcaster Liz...
Session BBC Radio One (1986/11/05) - "Separate Ways/ All the Things We Need/ She Said/ Keyhole Joe"