Death by Milkfloat (often shortened to Milkfloat) was a post-punk band from Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, originally consisting of Phil Dolby on guitar and vocals, Jonny Dawe (bass) and Steve Kelly (drums). They formed in 1986 and disbanded in 1993. The band released one album, 'Guilt Edged Steel', in 1992 and several singles between 1988 and 1991.
Links to Peel[]
Peel discovered the band in 1987 before they released any records. The group recorded two sessions for Peel's programmes between 1987 and 1988. He continued his interest in playing their music when they shortened their name to Milkfloat for releases during the 90's.
Sessions[]
DEATH BY MILKFLOAT John Peel 9th August 1987
1. Recorded: 1987-08-09. First Broadcast: 17 August 1987. Repeated: 01 September 1987, 16 September 1987
- Breakbone / Mr. Obvious Wig / Blood On The Car / The Front Of Your Face
2. Recorded: 1988-06-21. First Broadcast: 04 July 1988. Repeated: 26 July 1988
- Post Jazz Rumble Bumble / Vagrancy / Boxed Away / Too Much Feel / Wrong
Other Shows Played[]
- 1988
- 06 June 1988: The Man Whose Senses Failed (12" - The Absolute Non-End) Ediesta
- 14 June 1988: Your Independence Depends On Me (12" - The Absolute Non-End) Ediesta
- 17 June 1988 (BFBS): 'The Man Whose Senses Failed (7")' (Constrictor)
- 21 June 1988 (Radio Bremen): Blood On The Car (12" - The Absolute Non-End) Ediesta
- 22 June 1988: What (12" - Sense And Nonsense) Di Di Music
- 29 June 1988: Your Independence (Depends On Me) (12" - The Absolute Non-End) Ediesta
- 05 July 1988: Vagrancy (v/a LP - Take 5) Backs
- 09 July 1988 (BFBS): Your Independence (Depends On Me) (12" - The Absolute Non-End) Ediesta
- 18 July 1988: The Man Whose Senses Failed (12" - The Absolute Non-End) Ediesta
- 07 September 1988: Your Independence (Depends On Me) (12" EP - The Absolute Non End) Ediesta
- 1989
- 19 April 1989: Man With A Dog (12" - Sense And Nonsense) Di Di Music
- 21 April 1989 (BFBS): '(What's Your Name) Roger Murray (12"-Sense And Nonsense)' (Di Di Music)
- 02 May 1989: Fishlake (12" - Sense And Nonsense) Di Di Music
- 03 May 1989: It's Locked Away (album - Love Agenda) Blast First
- 23 June 1989 (BFBS): 'Take Advice (12"-Uninformation)' (Vinyl Drip Information)
- 01 July 1989 (BFBS): 'Breakbone (12"-Uninformation)' (Vinyl Drip International)
- 1991
- 17 August 1991: Rule And Thumb (7") Clawfist
- 23 August 1991 (BFBS): Rule And Thumb (7") Clawfist
- 26 August 1991 (Radio Bremen): Rule And Thumb (7") Clawfist
- 01 September 1991: Rule And Thumb (7") Clawfist
- 1992
- 04 September 1992: Colourblind (LP - Guilt Edged Steel) Clawfist