The Individualism of Throwing Muses

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The Individualism of Throwing Muses

SEAN KITCHINGFormed in 1980 in Newport, Rhode Island by Kristin Hersh and stepsister Tanya Donelly, Throwing Muses deserve to be mentioned alongside the vanguard of what later became known as alternative or college rock in the US. Notably R.E.M., the Feelies, the Violent Femmes and The Replacements date back as far as that, others later. Throwing Muses were the first of many American bands to be signed by British label 4AD, who also had Cocteau …