Department S (band)

Department S
Department S in 2022
Department S in 2022
Background information
OriginUnited Kingdom
GenresPost-punk, new wave
Years active1980–1982
2007–present
LabelsDemon, RCA, Stiff, LTM, Sartorial, J.A.M. UK, Westworld Recordings
MembersPhil Thompson
Mike Lea
Simon Bowley
Past membersEddie Roxy
Mike Herbage
Vaughn Toulouse
Tony Lordan
Stuart Mizon
Mark Taylor
Jimmy Hughes
Sam Burnett
Alexander Lutes
Pete Jones
Alan Galaxy
Websitedept-s.com

Department S are a British post-punk/new wave band formed in 1980, who took their name from the 1960s TV series Department S. [1] They are best known for their debut single, "Is Vic There?", which was originally released in December 1980 and reached No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart the following year. Their last album, When All Is Said and All Is Done, was released in 2016.

  1. ^ "Department S Biography". Ltmrecordings.com. Retrieved 26 January 2014.