XTC were an English rock band formed in Swindon in 1972. Fronted by songwriters Andy Partridge (vocals, guitars) and Colin Moulding (vocals, bass), the band gained popularity during the rise of punk and new wave in the 1970s, later playing in a variety of styles that ranged from angular guitar riffs to elaborately arranged pop .

Mar 1, 2025 · Chalkhills is a web resource dedicated to XTC (the now defunct band). Peruse Chalkhills to find a wealth of information about XTC, their music and recordings, and much more. Chalkhills was created by me, John Relph, and is infrequently updated (I try to have a life) so check back often.

XTC released 12 original albums and over 30 singles for Virgin Records, between 1977 and 1992. They signed to Cooking Vinyl for their final two albums in 1999 and 2000.

Formed in Swindon UK from the ashes of the band The Helium Kidz and were active from 1975 to 2006. They were a musically adventurous group who first made an impact as a post-punk new wave band but refused to be pigeonholed by recording dub, folk-rock, psychedelia and pure pop as the mood took them.

Jan 19, 2024 · In 1986, I heard the song “Earn Enough for Us” on WLIR and felt immediately connected with the band XTC, the New Wave pop trio from Swindon, England that I now consider one of my top three artists of all time — next to Joe Jackson and Steely Dan. Here’s a list counting down my Top 10 favorite XTC songs.

XTC was a New Wave and Brit Pop band from Swindon, England, active between 1976 and 2005. Though the band enjoyed some significant chart success (including the UK hits "Making Plans For Nigel" [1979] and "Senses Working Overtime" [1982]), they are more known for their long-standing critical success than for making hit records.

Explore XTC's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about XTC on AllMusic.

XTC, a pioneering British pop band, evolved from punk roots to crafting intricate, genre-blending music. With standout albums like Drums and Wires, Skylarking, and Oranges & Lemons, they influenced countless artists.

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May 25, 2004 · This is the official XTC website featuring information, lyrics , merchandise and streaming audio samples.