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Powerpop

"She spins around in my head..."


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Member Since3/9/2006
Band Websitespirophone.com
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Daniel Vallely

Ulric Kennedy

Ronnie Bookless

Grant Morrison

Mikel Angus

Record LabelVinyl Japan/Spirophone
Type of LabelNone




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THE SPIROPHONE SET ON MYSPACE.COM

The Mixers formed in 1980 when 15-year-old singer-songwriter-guitarists Daniel Vallely and Ulric Kennedy replaced departing lead guitarist Jim Bell in a group comprising Grant Morrison (rhythm guitar) and Ron Bookless (bass). Eventually joined by Mikel Angus (drums), the band adopted a name from Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange and set about creating melodic pop which drew heavily on 60s influences cross-fertilised with the supercharged delivery of the punk era.

The band played a succession of gigs around Glasgow, finding kindred spirits among the London-based New Psychedelia crowd who likened their demos to "The Hollies on speed".
In 1984, by which time the band had effectively split up, two Vallely tracks (recorded at the Arches, Glasgow) - Love Hurts and Never Find Time - made it onto Daniel Treacy's legendary Wha-am! compilation All For Art and Art For All, later re-surfacing as a 7" on Vinyl Japan in the 1990s.
Look out for Ron's bassline, Ulric's solo and Dan and Ulric's screams on the B-side, LOVE HURTS, in particular.

There was a reunion album.... It was never finished, but lots of tracks exist in some form and may be posted later if the world needs a colourbomb of sound sparkles like the psychedelic masterpiece it would have been...

Their first demos (recorded at CaVa Studios back in the olden times) have been replaced now with some very young Circles indeed.


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pSYNb'STstKa♥





Aug 13 2008 12:56 PM

Wow!!!!!!!

Phantastic song!! Drifting me away!!!



Tac
pSYNb'STstKa♥





Aug 4 2008 1:50 PM

Arigato thanks for the add from far far east!

You are my pop star!

I'd love to hear the reunion album!!!

Mix! Mix! Mix Down!!!!!!

The Joys of Sound





May 29 2008 9:56 AM

Cheers for the add...love your stuff!
Caterpillar Smoke





May 28 2008 5:30 PM

Caterpillar Smoke Thankyou
Revolver





May 27 2008 11:36 PM

THANKS FOR HOOKING UP WEITH US!! WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE HOW ABOUT ADDING YOUR PROFILE TO REVOLVERS MAPSITE ON OUR PAGE!! THANKS AGAIN!!
TAKASHI





Apr 16 2008 1:44 PM

Hello the mixers!
many thanks for the add."Never Find Time" is still my favourite song :)
best wishes
StrayDogCafe





Nov 27 2007 11:43 PM

Lee





Nov 12 2007 6:58 PM

Wow! The Mixers. Thanks for adding me. You've been a mystery to me for so many years. I actually wrote to Whaam! Records in the mid '80s asking for more info. about you but they said they didn't have any!!? 'Never Find Time' and 'Love Hurts' are two superb jangling pop blasts of fresh air and should have blown the crappy eighties Top 40 away. Would love to hear the unreleased album. Have a great week.
Krischan!





Aug 13 2007 1:52 PM



Love hurts!
ANDYVA WARHOLA





May 31 2007 4:06 PM

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Emiko





Apr 3 2007 4:08 PM

Hiya,

Thanks for the add.

Luv Ur music!

Cheers

Emiko xx
Bubblenoise





Apr 1 2007 1:05 AM

© FJ Bubblenoise
Van Gogh's Ear





Mar 29 2007 6:12 AM

Hi mixers! Thanks for adding us. We are enjoying your catchy, powerpop tunes!

Regards,

GS from VGE
Abigail Stern (aka Carrington)





Mar 25 2007 11:04 AM

Hello -- hope you are well! lovelovelovelove your music!!!

Please vote a "10" for me on the Saatchi Showdown this week. I would greatly appreciate this as I was very closeto top and then my votes were destroyed by computer hackers....they may still be hacking away but i'm hoping there still may be a chance.....so every vote means a lot. Here is a direct link and my image.


Saatchi Gallery Showdown Link



Thanks so Much --
Warm Regards, Abigail

Les Little Searchers





Mar 15 2007 11:09 PM

Strait Jackets





Mar 1 2007 8:43 PM

Thanks for the add guys!!awesome music!!check our stuff when you have time and drope a comment!peace
maria





Jan 31 2007 1:31 AM


Get some glitter myspace comments!
Fred JIMENEZ





Dec 30 2006 11:13 AM

So glad to be your friend !
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Little Teddy Recordings





Dec 23 2006 5:45 AM

Merry Christmas and a gorgeous new year.

May all your dreams fulfil!

Let's hope 2007 will be a good year for us all.

Much love and good health always,

Andy
Mark Wirtz Music





Dec 22 2006 5:30 PM


Happy Christmas



www.markwirtz.com



Mark :)
Ruidos en el Trastero





Dec 22 2006 4:09 PM



Pictures in a Scroll Box
charlse





Dec 20 2006 2:04 PM

EXCELLENT TUNES!!!!Image Hosted by ImageShack.us
The Groovy Cellar





Dec 5 2006 1:49 PM

hey there,
groovy greetings from berlin. bought dan's 'all for art' compilation when it came out more than 20 years ago. in my opinion 'never find time' is a true classic.
best wishes, olaf
Kristina





Nov 30 2006 11:47 AM

Good vibes!!! Great music!!!
Thanks for adding me.
xxx
The Dead Sundays





Nov 30 2006 12:42 AM

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The Psychologist & His Medicine Band





Nov 29 2006 11:08 PM

thanks for the add, keep on tripping
maidavalelover - the radio lover





Nov 27 2006 11:43 PM

Thanks for the add
Holy Mackerel





Nov 16 2006 7:39 PM

Unhip Records





Nov 6 2006 1:49 PM

thank you!

marta/unhip
Target Earth Records





Oct 27 2006 5:32 PM

Greetings from Japan!!

Mixers is a great powerpop mod band!
I love your songs!!
Acu-girl





Oct 27 2006 4:53 AM

Nice to meet you too.
Serge





Sep 30 2006 5:28 PM

listening to the Hollies LP on 45 never sounded this good!
Abigail Stern (aka Carrington)





Sep 29 2006 10:22 PM

thanx for your lovely comment....love the energy in your music.....now you can show me your paintings and inspire me.....i'm in need of it today!!

tokyo metro
peace....abigail

Paul Groovy





Sep 28 2006 1:22 PM

I'VE GOT THIS TAPE!!!!THE SONGS STILL SOUND GREAT!!!
GROOVY
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