- Echo and the Bunnymen: An English post-punk band formed in 1978. Their music is known for its atmospheric and ethereal sound, with influences from psychedelic rock and electronica.
- The Cure: Another English post-punk band formed in 1976. The Cure's music is characterized by its dark and melancholic sound, with a mix of goth, new wave, and alternative rock influences.
- My Bloody Valentine: An Irish alternative rock band formed in 1983. My Bloody Valentine is known for their use of distortion and feedback, creating a dense and layered sound that has influenced many other bands.
- Slowdive: An English shoegaze band formed in 1989. Slowdive's music is known for its dreamy and ethereal sound, with a focus on reverb and delay effects.
- Cocteau Twins: A Scottish dream pop band formed in 1979. Cocteau Twins' music is characterized by its ethereal and hypnotic sound, with a focus on vocals and atmospheric textures.
- The Chameleons: An English post-punk band formed in 1981. The Chameleons' music is known for its atmospheric and melancholic sound, with influences from psychedelic rock and electronica.
- Bauhaus: An English post-punk band formed in 1978. Bauhaus is considered one of the pioneers of the gothic rock genre, with their dark and brooding sound that incorporated elements of punk, glam rock, and electronica.
- The Jesus and Mary Chain: A Scottish alternative rock band formed in 1983. The Jesus and Mary Chain's music is known for its noisy and distorted sound, with influences from punk, pop, and psychedelia.