Flux, Neu Smell
The band were from Hertfordshire and signed to the Essex based Crass Record Label in 1981.
'Neu Smell' was their debut E.P. It was most notable for 'Tube Disasters'.
The E.P. hit #2 in the UK Independent Chart of the day. The original band line up was:
- Colin Latter (vocals)
- Derek Birkett (bass guitar)
- Andy Smith (guitar)
- Neil Puncher (guitar)
- Sid Ation (drums)
The band later changing their name to the shorter 'Flux'.
Derek Birkett would later go on to form the Independent Label 'One Little Indian', the name according to Birkett "inspired by philosophies of the indigenous people of the Americas". It became the home of bands such as The Sugarcubes, Skunk Anansie, Bjork, Alabama 3, Kitchens Of Distinction and The Shamen.
Following the death of George Floyd in 2020 Birkett announced that the label would change it's name to 'One Little Independent Records' and would donate money to Native American Communities in North America.
Pig Side
A1 Neu Smell
A2 Tube Disasters
A3 Poem
Hand Etched run out 'All Animals Are Equal'
Bacon Side
B1 Sick Butchers
B2 Background of Malfunction
Hand Etched run out 'But Some Are More Equal Than Others'
A1 Neu Smell
A2 Tube Disasters
A3 Poem
Hand Etched run out 'All Animals Are Equal'
Bacon Side
B1 Sick Butchers
B2 Background of Malfunction
Hand Etched run out 'But Some Are More Equal Than Others'
Video Thanks
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Information Thanks
Info Source for One Little Independent Records/Derek Birkett: Wikipedia
Info Source: Discogs
Picture Thanks
Photo by mia swerbs on Unsplash
Picture Source: Discogs