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Clock DVA

Industrial/Post-punk/EBM·Music·indie·United Kingdom
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Quality clearly exceeds recognition
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11K
YT SUBS
934
CHAMPIONS
0

Clock DVA is a pioneering industrial, post-punk, and EBM musical group from Sheffield, England, formed in 1978 by Adi Newton and Steven Turner. They emerged from the Sheffield electronic scene and are considered influential but underrated legends in the industrial/electronic music world. After a 30-year hiatus, they returned with their comeback album 'Noesis' and remain active with touring through 2026.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Active reissue campaigns with current Mute Records relationship
  • Pioneers of industrial and EBM music from Sheffield electronic scene
  • Song '4 Hours' achieved significant recognition in major indie music lists
  • First studio album in 30 years with 'Noesis' generating press coverage
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Clock DVA underrated?

Clock DVA has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 69 out of 100. despite having 11K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including active reissue campaigns with current mute records relationship.

Q:What genre is Clock DVA?

Clock DVA works in Industrial/Post-punk/EBM originating from United Kingdom (Sheffield, England). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Clock DVA has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Industrial scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Clock DVA have?

Clock DVA has approximately 11K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 934 YouTube subscribers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.

Q:Who are similar artists to Clock DVA?

Fans of Clock DVA often also enjoy DAF, Cabaret Voltaire, Skinny Puppy, Front 242, Throbbing Gristle. These artists share common ground in the Industrial space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Clock DVA's approach to industrial/post-punk/ebm, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Clock DVA more famous?

With a Gap Score of 69/100, Clock DVA's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: with 11K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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