
Drugstore are a London-based alternative and dream pop band, led by Brazilian singer-songwriter and bassist Isabel Monteiro (born 9 September 1965, São Paulo, Brazil), formed with Dave Hunter (later replaced by Daron Robinson) on guitar and Mike Chylinski on drums.
The band's name is taken from the 1989 Gus Van Sant film Drugstore Cowboy.
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Links to Peel[]
Peel played some tracks from the band on his shows between 1993 and 1994. However, he never played any of the group's albums material on his radio programmes. After his death in 2004, singer Isabel Monteiro paid tribute to the DJ on the 29 October 2004 (BBC World Service) programme.
Shows Played[]
- 08 May 1993: 'Alive (7")' (Honey)
- 1994
- 26 August 1994: ‘Star Crossed (Promo Cassette)’ Honey
- 02 September 1994: Super Glider (Various Artist CD - Volume Eleven) Volume
- 10 September 1994 (BFBS): Super Glider (v/a album - Volume Eleven) Volume