A.R. Kane (sometimes AR Kane or A.R.Kane or plain A.R.K.) were a British musical duo formed in 1986 by Alex Ayuli and Rudy Tambala. In the late 1980s, the duo coined the term "dream pop" to describe their eclectic sound, which drew on diverse sources such as dub, psychedelia, free jazz, and house. After releasing two early EPs to critical acclaim, A.R. Kane topped the UK indie charts with their albums 69 (1988) and "i" (1989). They also released the surprise dance hit "Pump Up the Volume" in 1987 as part of the one-off collaboration with Colourbox under the name of M/A/R/R/S.
Links To Peel[]
Peel started playing the group's material in the mid 80's and mentioned on his 11 August 1987 show seeing them in concert supporting the Butthole Surfers. He continued supporting the group including their one off collaboration with Colourbox under the name of M/A/R/R/S, where they produced their UK number one single Pump Up The Volume.
Shows Played[]
A.R.Kane - When You're Sad
- 1986
- 09 December 1986: When You're Sad (12") One Little Indian
- 1987
- 07 January 1987: When You're Sad (12") One Little Indian
- 10 February 1987: When You're Sad (12") One Little Indian
- 11 August 1987: Lollita (single) 4AD
- 1988
- 19 April 1988: Baby Milk Snatcher (12" - Up Home!) Rough Trade
- 03 May 1988: Baby Milk Snatcher (12" - Up Home!) Rough Trade
- 25 May 1988: One Way Mirror (12" - Up Home!) Rough Trade
- 04 July 1988: Crazy Blue (LP - 69) Rough Trade
- 11 July 1988: Suicide Kiss (LP - 69) Rough Trade
- July 1988 (BBC World Service): Crazy Blue (LP - 69) Rough Trade
- 08 August 1988: Listen Up! (12") Rough Trade
- 16 August 1988: Listen Up! (12") Rough Trade
- 30 August 1988: Listen Up! (Quasar Mix) (12") Rough Trade RTT 229
- 07 September 1988: Listen Up! (12") Rough Trade
- 19 October 1988: Is This Is? (single – Love-Sick) Rough Trade
A.R. Kane - Up
- 1989
- 13 July 1989: What's All This Then (12" - Pop) Rough Trade RTT 239
- 03 August 1989: Pop (7") Rough Trade
- 07 August 1989: What's All This Then (7" - Pop) Rough Trade
- 18 September 1989: Crack Up
- 28 September 1989: Crack Up (12") Rough Trade
- 30 September 1989 (BFBS): Crack Up
- 03 October 1989: Crack Up
- 18 October 1989: Spook (2xLP - "i") Rough Trade
- 25 October 1989 / Snapdragons 1989: Snow Joke (album - "i") Rough Trade
- 31 October 1989: Spook (LP - "i") Rough Trade
- 1994
- 15 July 1994: ‘Deep Blue Breath (Various Artists CD - Volume Ten)’ Volume