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Swell Maps

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English post-punk group, formed in 1972 in Birmingham, England, UK by brothers (aka Epic Soundtracks) and (aka Nikki Sudden). The lineup was completed with Richard Earl (aka Biggles Books), David Barrington (aka Phones B. Sportsman), John Cockrill (aka Golden Cockrill) and (aka Jowe Head). After releasing two albums and four singles they disbanded in 1980. A new lineup, led by Jowe Head (Stephen Bird), initially performed as Swell Maps C21, and finally reverted to the original name in 2026.