Cocteau Twins – DMDB Influence 63.27% | Fanbase 49.51%

Cocteau Twins — pop artist from GB.

Cocteau Twins, formed in Grangemouth, Scotland in 1979, was a band known for their unique ethereal sound. The group, founded by Robin Guthrie and Will Heggie,…

Influence: 63.27% Fanbase: 49.51% Trending: 70.14% Career Level: Mainstream

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popart popdream popscottish indiepopindie popmainstream poprockart rocknew waveethereal wavealternativealternative rockalternativeshoegazeothersmelancholia

Biography

Cocteau Twins, formed in Grangemouth, Scotland in 1979, was a band known for their unique ethereal sound. The group, founded by Robin Guthrie and Will Heggie, later joined by Elizabeth Fraser, signed to 4AD in 1982, releasing albums like Garlands and Head Over Heels. Simon Raymonde joined in 1983, contributing to works like Treasure and Blue Bell Knoll. The band's commercial success peaked with 1990's Heaven or Las Vegas before disbanding in the late 1990s.

Cocteau Twins' discography includes a variety of EPs and albums, showcasing their evolving sound and collaborations with artists like Harold Budd. Their music explored ambient, acoustic, and gauzy textures, earning critical acclaim. Posthumous releases like BBC Sessions and Stars and Topsoil followed the band's disbandment, solidifying their legacy in the alternative music scene.