Bis

Taking inspiration from a wide range of sources, the Scottish trio bis combined the energy of riot grrrl, the bounce of new wave, the visual appeal of anime and the childlike glee of C-86 bands into something unique. Their early records were primitive and exciting, so much so that in 1996 they were the first unsigned band to ever appear on Top of the Pops. Their debut album, 1997's The New Transistor Heroes polished up their D.I.Y. sound and they began to add influences like trip-hop, electro, disco punk (on their classic "Eurodisco" single) and synth pop over the next few rel...