Miaow (band)
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Miaow were an indie band from London, England, active between 1985 and 1987. They were led by former Glass Animals singer and NME writer Cath Carroll on vocals and guitar, with Steve Maguire (guitar), Ron Caine (bass) and Chris Fenner (drums). Debut single Belle Vue was released in 1985, the 12"-version featuring the track Grocer's Devil Daughter, a song about Margaret Thatcher. The band's next release was the Sport Most Royal track that they contributed to the NME's C86 compilation in 1986. After supporting The Woodentops on their UK tour, rwo further singles followed in 1987, before Carroll joined The Hit Parade and Miaow split up. Cath Carroll subsequently married Big Black guitarist Santiago Durango and went on to a solo career in the 1990's.
[edit] Discography
- Belle Vue/Fate (Dec 1985, Venus Records, VENUS1 [7"])
- Belle Vue/Fate/Grocer's Devil Daughter (Dec 1985, Venus Records, VENUS1T [12"])
- When It All Comes Down/Did She (Feb 1987, Factory Records, FAC179 [7"])
- When It All Comes Down/Did She/When It All Comes Down (cotechism mix) (Feb 1987, Factory Records, FAC179T [12"])
- Break The Code/Stolen Cars (Oct 1987, Factory Records, FAC189 [7"])