{"title":"The Particles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Particles began in the mid to late 1970s during the rise of Punk music in Britain and Eastern USA. The band originated from a block of flats in Berry Street, North Sydney, which became a hub for punk music. After moving to inner city Sydney, they performed at various venues and gained a following. The band went through several lineup changes and released three EPs. They experimented with different sounds while maintaining an element of '80s Bubblegum throughout their evolution. The Particles toured extensively and left behind a legion of fans before disbanding in 1985.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid to late 1970s, The Particles emerged as part of the Punk music scene sweeping Britain and Eastern USA. Originating from Berry Street, North Sydney, this loose outfit quickly gained attention within Australia's budding punk movement. Moving to inner city Sydney allowed them closer access to venues where they performed alongside other notable bands. Despite lineup changes over their 7-8 year history, The Particles maintained a dedicated following through regular gigs and releases such as their popular EP 'Colour-In'. Their experimentation with different instruments and sounds contributed to their unique blend of '80s Bubblegum pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their career, The Particles embarked on extensive tours across major cities in Australia as well as regional centers. By the time they disbanded in 1985, they had amassed countless fans and left an indelible mark on the music scene. With\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1980s-bubblegum-2","title":"1980s Bubblegum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Particles formed at the height of the punk movement in Sydney, Australia in 1977, and spent their early years hanging out with punk legends The Saints. But by their first recordings in 1979 they were something else entirely – pioneers of infectiously melodic, playfully subversive indie pop. They deserve to be held up alongside contemporaries such as Orange Juice or Television Personalities, and \u003ci\u003e1980s Bubblegum\u003c\/i\u003e makes a strong case for this with the first overview of their sporadic recording career. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuitarist Peter Williams and vocalist Astrid Spielman were the core of the group, surviving numerous lineups until the band dissolved in the mid 80s. Other bandmates include members of Chapter DIY heroes The Cannanes and fondly-remembered indie pop band The Lighthouse Keepers. The Particles only released three seven inch EPs and a handful of compilation tracks, but their scant recorded work is laden with inventive, irresistible pop hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter self-releasing two EPs Colour In (1980) and Advanced Colouring (1981), their final EP I Luv Trumpet (1983) was the second ever release on iconic Sydney label Waterfront Records. This makes The Particles unlikely labelmates with the likes of Nirvana, L7 and Henry Rollins, who all went on to release records via Waterfront in Australia in the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn \u003ci\u003e1980s Bubblegum\u003c\/i\u003e, Chapter Music presents every known recording by the Particles, including digital bonus tracks from a 1983 live radio session on Sydney station Triple J. The LP features extensive liner notes based on interviews with bandmembers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstrid Spielman tragically passed away from a brain haemorrhage in 2015, but the sheer joyful magic of her and Peter’s music lives on with \u003ci\u003e1980s Bubblegum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chapter Music","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50520568594763,"sku":"2023932","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Particles_-_1980s_Bubblegum_1b99f212_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727984954"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_442eb421_thumbnail_4096_a38ae3c7-97de-4fcf-ae2e-109ea5d64f41.jpg?v=1727984936","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/the-particles.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}