THENAMES
The Names are a Belgian post-punk and new wave band from Brussels, formed in 1978.
- Type
- Band
- Origin
- Brussels
- Country
- Belgique
- Active since
- 1978
- Tracks
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Biography
Story
The Names are a Belgian post-punk and new wave band from Brussels. Formed in 1978 around bassist, vocalist and songwriter Michel Sordinia, the band has explored various musical styles over the years, including EBM, industrial, and new wave.
The discography of The Names includes several albums and EPs, such as "Swimming" (1982), "Monsters Next Door" (2009), "Stranger Than You" (2015), "Volume" (2024), "Encore!" (2025), and "Balancing Chaos RMXing" (2026). They are also featured in KracRadio's programming with the track "last train from nowhere (Matrix+ Downloaded 012)."
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Formed in 1978 in Brussels.
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Exploration of various styles: EBM, industrial, new wave.
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Discography includes albums like "Swimming" and "Monsters Next Door."
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Featured on KracRadio with "last train from nowhere (Matrix+ Downloaded 012)."
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Discography
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FAQ
About the artist
Q01What is the musical genre of The Names?+
The Names plays post-punk and new wave.
Q02When was The Names formed?+
The Names was formed in 1978.
Q03Where can I listen to The Names' tracks?+
On their KracRadio page.