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The Queers - 100% match to The Muffs

Though often derided by punk aficionados as little more than a Ramones tribute band, the Queers have always embraced this implied criticism, proud to emulate the band that vocalist Joe (King) Queer venerates above all others. Formed in New Hampshire, USA, in 1982, the band’s original line-up comprised King, Wimpy, Tulu and Jeff Useless, though this incarnation was soon sup Read more

Chixdiggit! - 63% match to The Muffs

The idea for Canadian alternative rock band Chixdiggit developed in 1990 when high-school friends Mike, Mark and KJ began selling T-shirts for their fictional band of the same name. When the T-shirt sales escalated, it was decided to put the band on a proper footing. Mike took up bass guitar, KJ moved from drums to vocals and Mark learned guitar. With KJ’s defection from t Read more

Screeching Weasel - 62% match to The Muffs

The Methadones - 52% match to The Muffs

Teen Idols - 45% match to The Muffs

The Teen Idols are a classic pop punk band in every sense of the word, combining punk’s energy with sticky sweet melody that refuses to leave your brain. Originating from Nashville, Tennessee, USA, the Teen Idols first emerged in 1997, comprised of four musicians who chose to go by only their first names - Keith (vocals), Phillip (guitar), Heather (bass), and Matt (drums). Read more

Lunachicks - 42% match to The Muffs

Legend has it that New York’s Lunachicks were rescued from a life of street gangs, drinking, idolatry and terrorism against humanity by being discovered by Sonic Youth, who recommended the all-female band to Blast First Records so vociferously that the Lunachicks’ 1990 debut, Babysitters On Acid, was barely recorded before it was let loose upon an unsuspecting public. Read more

Redd Kross - 42% match to The Muffs

This Los Angeles, California, USA band was formed in 1979. Redd Kross melded elements of 70s glam-rock, 60s psychedelia and 80s heavy metal to become a popular ‘alternative’ act in the 80s. Originally called the Tourists, the band changed its name to Red Cross (they were later forced to change the spelling after the International Red Cross organization threatened to s Read more

The Lillingtons - 38% match to The Muffs

Dance Hall Crashers - 37% match to The Muffs

Teenage Bottlerocket - 37% match to The Muffs

All - 28% match to The Muffs

Formed in 1987 in Los Angeles, California, USA, from the ashes of the Descendents, All originally comprised Bill Stevenson (drums), Stephen Egerton (guitar), Karl Alvarez (bass) and Dave Smalley (vocals, ex-Dag Nasty). Those familiar with the Descendents’ brand of poppy punk were not disappointed with this continuation of a highly successful, albeit stylized, formula (not Read more

Babes in Toyland - 27% match to The Muffs

This hardcore rock trio spearheaded a new wave of US female bands at the turn of the 90s. Their origins can be traced back to 1987, when Kat Bjelland (Katherine Bjelland, 8 December 1963, Salem, Oregon, USA; vocals/guitar) moved to Minneapolis. Previously, she had played in a band, Sugar Baby Doll, with Courtney Love (later of Hole) and Jennifer Finch (later of L7) in San Fr Read more

The Pandoras - 26% match to The Muffs

Led by vocalist/guitarist Paula Pierce (1960, USA, d. 10 August 1991, USA, ex-Action Now), the Pandoras began their career reviving garage band and girl group genres. Based in Los Angeles, California, USA, Pierce was originally joined by Deborah Mendoza (bass), Gwynne Kahn (keyboards), and Casey Gomez (drums). Bambi Conway replaced Mendoza following the original demo session Read more

Letters To Cleo - 25% match to The Muffs

The debut long-playing release by this Boston, Massachusetts, USA-based power pop band, 1993’s Aurora Glory Alice, caused an immediate impact, leading to a major label contract with Giant Records. They repackaged and re-released the album in October 1994, including the song ‘Here And Now’. This featured on the soundtrack to the syndicated television show Melrose Read more

Nerf Herder - 25% match to The Muffs

Originating from Santa Barbara, California, USA, Nerf Herder formed in 1994, with a line-up comprising Parry Gripp (guitar/vocals), Steve Sherlock (drums), and Charlie Dennis (bass). Their unusual name was inspired by a line spoken by Princess Leia in the sci-fi movie, The Empire Strike Backs. The band’s geeky look and catchy power pop tunes, similar to Weezer, caught the Read more