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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 12h

Rumours were flying in early 1995 that Saint Etienne had split up. But Bob Pete & Sarah were just ramping up. Collaborating with Etienne Daho in late 1995 led to supergroup 'Saint Etienne Daho' releasing an EP and 2 singles in France. Check them out here: saintetiennedisco.com/colab.html

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 2d

Kiss And Make Up - 35 years ago there was a Pete Heller Remix on the way and this promo cassette was making the rounds. Caper$ville promotions was the press office run by Heavenly Recordings label founder Jeff Barrett

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 5d

Just a reminder if you happen to be in the area

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 6d

Saint Etienne's Debsey Wykes

Just Posted (Sep 30): The Debsey Wykes Diaries: a new interview on the Chickfactor Zine Website + links to some earlier Chickfactor interviews with Birdie (2024) and Debsey (2006).

Check it out: www.chickfactor.com

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 7d

35 years ago, 2nd single Kiss And Make Up was released featuring the vocals of Donna Savage (Dead Famous People). It was Saint Etienne's take on the Field Mice track from 89. Released on 7 Inch, 12 Inch, and CD Single. Photos/Info can be found in the discography saintetiennedisco.com/ep/bkiss/kis...

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 8d

Kiss and Make Up (Etch this)

Kiss And Make Up Etchings from the 7 Inch and 12 Inch pressings #saintetienne35 #kissandmakeup35

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 9d

Kiss And Make Up (Coming Soon)
In 1990, 35 years ago, the second single was on its way
#saintetienne35

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 10d

Kiss and Make Up 1990
35 Years ago. To Each Their Own.
#saintetienne35

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 11d

This is Brenda's first zine & the theme is 'things I love.' Expect to see some art prints she has made alongside features on music that inspires her. There are articles on the 80s music scene and also new bands. Contains a feature on Saint Etienne.
To Order: brensweeney.bigcartel.com/product/here...

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 12d

In 1995, 30 years ago, Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley provided a quote for the sleeve notes of The Sound Gallery Vol 1 compiled by Martin Green, Tris Penna, and Patrick Whitaker. On Fri 10th Oct - MG, TP & PW will be in conversation with Travis Elborough before DJ-ing at Century Soho.

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 13d

Teenage Daydream We Are The Girls Who Play In A Band

An evocative coming of age story from one of the UK’s first ever female post-punk musicians.

Saint Etienne's not-so-secret fourth member Debsey Wykes has written a book.

Out Today on New Modern Books

Design by Paul Kelly

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 14d

Kiss and Make Up (35)
35 Years ago in one of the weekly UK papers.
#saintetienne35

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 15d

Saint Etienne Celebration
Celebrating the release of their Final LP - International & new single Brand New Me in Bingley at Five Rise Records

Calendar of SE 2025 events: saintetiennedisco.com/journal/2025...

Keep track of SE happenings via the 'daily' news section saintetiennedisco.com/index3.html

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 16d

A 'Brand New Me' 5 track digital album was released today via Heavenly Recordings Bandcamp. Physical Copies (CD and 12 Inch) of 'Brand New Me' were released on Sep 19, 2025. Check out the Saint Etienne Discography News page for more details: saintetiennedisco.com/index3.html

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 17d

Kiss And Make Up
35 years ago there was a new Saint Etienne single on the way and this promo cassette was making the rounds. Caper$ville promotions was the press office run by Heavenly Recordings label founder Jeff Barrett.

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 19d

Saint Etienne On Heavenly Recordings

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 20d

International On The Tube

Look what our friend Keeley found on the Tube!!

Keeley Moss, Saint Etienne Fan and singer, guitarist, songwriter for Keeley: keeleysound.com

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 21d

New single from Quatermass III who opened for Saint Etienne back in 2022. Band member Gordon King (World Of Twist, Erarl Brutus, Pre-New) gave us two wonderful remixes of Avenue (Variety Club & Butlins) back in 1992. Check it out..

QUATERMASS III @3quatermass.bsky.social · 21d

Q3 single Room At The Top is released today. 💥
Available here: lnk.to/RoomAtTheTop
See the video here: youtu.be/PddAa56fh2Q

The single heralds the eponymous Q3 album released on LP, CD & digital platforms on 28.11.25 by Penny Farthing Records.
Pre-order the album: lnk.to/quatermassiii
🛸🛸🛸

Quatermass III - Room At The Top

Listen to Room At The Top by Quatermass III.

lnk.to

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 22d

Saint Etienne International Out Now
A classic Magazine ad for International

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 23d

From The Saint Etienne Merchandise Shop

International and Brand New Me

For more info check out the Saint Etienne Disco news page: saintetiennedisco.com/index3.html

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 26d

Saint Etienne in at 8 on this weeks Countdown Conundrum
#8 In the UK LP Chart
#2 In the Scottish LP Chart
#3 in Sales Chart
Did Not Chart in Streaming Chart
#2 in Downloads Chart
#3 in Physical LP Chart
#2 in Vinyl LP Chart
#3 in Indie Albums Chart
Guessing streaming holds a lot of weight these days

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 27d

Have you asked your question?
Have you found Saint Etienne on Reddit?: www.reddit.com/user/SaintEt...
Have you found the Saint Etienne Disco fanbase on Reddit?: www.reddit.com/r/saintetien...

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 28d

Glasgow. Are We Ready For Tonight???

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 28d

The Saint Etienne Disco 'One Sheet' for tracking International by country and format is now available on the Saint Etienne Discography Website: saintetiennedisco.com/full/hvnlp24...

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Saint Etienne Disco @stetiennedisco.bsky.social · 28d

Official Email From Saint Etienne (Sep 9)
'International - Lauren Laverne Session and UK chart news'
Find a copy transcribed and logged in the Saint Etienne Discography site here: saintetiennedisco.com/index3.html

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