The Werefrogs were an American shoegaze/indie rock band formed in New York in 1988, consisting of Matt Valentine (bass), Marc Wolf (guitar, vocals), Steve Savoca (drums), Steve Olivieri (saxophone, clarinet), P.G. Six (guitar) and Todd Margolis (drums). The group released several singles between 1990 and 1992, as well as an album in 1993.
Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to have discovered the group in early 1992 when he played their 'Lazy' single. Further material from the group were played on his shows, including two sessions recorded for his radio programmes between 1992 and 1993.
Sessions[]
THE WEREFROGS John Peel 8th February 1993
1. Recorded: 1992-03-10. First Broadcast: 01 May 1992
- Spinning Felt Clouds / Sheila / Cry / Don't Slip Away
2. Recorded: 1993-02-08. First Broadcast: 06 March 1993. Repeated: 02 July 1993
- Potvan / Slovenia / Revelator / H Dumpty
Other Shows Played[]
- 01 February 1992: Lazy (7" green vinyl) Ultimate
- 09 February 1992: Lazy (7" green vinyl) Ultimate
- February 1992 (BBC World Service): Lazy (7" green vinyl) Ultimate
- 01 March 1992: Forest Of Doves (12") Ultimate
- 15 March 1992 (BFBS): Forest Of Doves (12") Ultimate
- 21 March 1992: 'Forest Of Doves (12")' (Ultimate)
- 29 March 1992 (BFBS): Forest Of Doves (12") Ultimate
- 18 April 1992: Don't Slip Away (7") Ultimate
- 09 May 1992: Don't Slip Away (7") Ultimate
- 13 June 1992: Don't Slip Away (7 inch) Ultimate
- 1993
- 15 January 1993: Nixie Concussion (12") Ultimate
- 31 January 1993 (BFBS): Nixie Concussion (12") Ultimate
- 27 February 1993: Potvan (LP - Swing) (Ultimate Records)
- 13 March 1993: Doctor Pain (album - Swing) Ultimate
- 27 March 1993: Goddess (album - Swing) Ultimate
- 09 April 1993: Potvan (7") Ultimate
- 01 May 1993: Lighthouse (album - Swing) Ultimate