Helen Love
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Helen Love, born in Wales, is the founding vocalist and guitarist of the Welsh indie band Helen Love, whose music blends punk rock, bubblegum pop and disco dance elements. The group was formed in 1992 with Helen Love, Sheena, Roxy and Mark, and the band released their first singles and EPs throughout the 1990s, including "Does Your Heart Go Boom" in 1997 and "And The Salvation Army Band Plays" on 3â¯Decemberâ¯2012, before issuing their debut studio album Love and Glitter, Hot Days and Music in 2000. Subsequent releases followed a steady trajectory: It's My Club and I'll Play What I Want To in 2007, DayâGlo Dreams in 2013 and Smash Hits in 2016, each on labels such as Elefant Records and Alcopop! Records. Helen Love performed at notable venues including the 100 Club for Damaged Goodsâ 25th anniversary and the Indietracks festival, and collaborated with artists such as Joey Ramone, who invited the band to Newâ¯York and contributed backing vocals on the 2008 album Don't Worry About Me. Although none of their singles entered the UK Topâ¯40, the band achieved a dedicated cult following within indie circles, secured a Johnâ¯Peel session in 1997, and saw their tracks covered by Ash, The Queers and Tullycraft, cementing their influence in the UK alternative rock scene.
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- Punk Boy
- Punk Boy 1
- Super Boy Super Girl
- Big Pink Candyfloss Haircut
- Matthew Kaplan Superstar
- Merry Christmas (I Don't Wanna Fight)
- Leader of the Pack
- King of Kung Fu
- Girl About Town
- Golden Summer
- So Hot
- Rockaway Beach For Me Heartbreak Hotel For You
- Number One Fantastic Day
- Ahead of the Race
- Long Live The UK Music Scene
- Put Your Foot On The Fuzz Box Baby
- Rollercoasting
- Yeah Yeah We're Helen Love
- Summer Pop Radio
- So In Love With You
- Diet Coke Girl
- Greatest Fan
- We Love You
- Great In Formula One
