B-Movie
B-Movie formed in 1980 and quickly became part of the emerging New Romantic scene, supporting Duran Duran on their debut tour. However, their musical direction was more closely aligned with the psychedelic and post-punk sounds of bands like The Doors, Echo and the Bunnymen, Magazine, and early Ultravox.
Their songwriting combined shimmering guitar textures, swirling synthesizers, classic-style piano, and a tight rhythm section, all anchored by Steve Hovington’s distinctive baritone. The ban...
B-Movie formed in 1980 and quickly became part of the emerging New Romantic scene, supporting Duran Duran on their debut tour. However, their musical direction was more closely aligned with the psychedelic and post-punk sounds of bands like The Doors, Echo and the Bunnymen, Magazine, and early Ultravox.
Their songwriting combined shimmering guitar textures, swirling synthesizers, classic-style piano, and a tight rhythm section, all anchored by Steve Hovington’s distinctive baritone. The band signed to Phonogram Records and released three standout singles, including the dance floor hit Nowhere Girl and the anti-war anthem Remembrance Day. They also recorded a memorable session for BBC’s John Peel.
After their first U.S. tour, the original lineup disbanded in 1983. B-Movie continued briefly with a new lineup and released the album Forever Running on Sire Records, before stepping out of the spotlight.
In 2004, the original members reunited for a show at London’s Metro Club, reigniting their creative spark. They released new material including the albums Age of Illusion (2012) and Climate of Fear (2016), both showcasing a darker, evolved post-punk edge while retaining their classic sound. The Repetition EP followed in Autumn 2018, released on Loki Records.
B-Movie continue to perform energetic live shows across the UK and Europe. In July 2022, original keyboardist Rick Holliday stepped away from the band, with Keith Phillips joining as his replacement.