The Groove Farm

Bristol-based indie popsters the Groove Farm emerged as part of the C-86 movement, serving up shambling guitar with ‘60s undertones. Founding their own label, Raving Pop Blast!, the Groove Farm released a handful of 7"s and 12" EPs as well as the full-length Plug (The Story of Pop So Far) between 1987 and 1990. Also signed with the Subway Organisation label, the quartet released the Alvin Is King! LP along with a variety of vinyl releases, but creative differences and financial strains led them back on the D.I.Y. track. Gaining fans like Clare Wadd and radio personality John Peel, the Groove Farm were covered extensively in the British fanzine press. ~ Chrysta Cherrie