We all know those classic bands. They’re household names for a reason. Beatles, Stones, Queen, Abba, Zeppelin, Radiohead, U2…the list goes on! What about those classic bands that somehow slipped through the net of public consciousness? May I have the pleasure of recommending the best bands you’ve quite possibly never heard of before…

The Tubes.

Theatrical like Alice, smooth and catchy like Journey. Try: Outside Inside (1983)

Lilys.

A Psychedelic merry go round. Try: Better won’t make your life better (1996)

It Bites.

A Cumbrian blend of pop, rock and masterful prog. Try: Once Around the World (1988)

The Beths.

Unique Kiwi Indie, in danger of going unnoticed. Try: Expert In a Dying Field (2022)

Jellyfish.

Too wonderful for their era. Try: Spilt Milk (1993)

The Babys.

The New Waver’s that came and went too fast. Try: Union Jacks (1980)

Ozric Tentacles.

Ambient space rock travellers. Try: Technicians of the Sacred (2015)

The Winery Dogs.

Imagine the band Hendrix would be in had he survived. Try: Hot Streak (2015)