The June Brides

The June Brides
OriginSouth East London, England
GenresIndie pop
Years active1983–1986, 2012–present
LabelsThe Pink Label
In-Tape
Occultation
Slumberland
MembersPhil Wilson
Simon Beesley
Frank Sweeney
Jon Hunter
Arash Torabi
Steve Beswick
Past membersAde Carter (1983–86)
Brian Alexis (1983–84)
Chris Nineham (1983)
Dave Bickley (1985–86)
Andy Fonda (2012)

The June Brides are an English indie pop group, formed in London in 1983, by Phil Wilson and Simon Beesley of International Rescue. Influenced by Postcard-label bands such as Josef K and punk-era bands such as Buzzcocks, The Desperate Bicycles and The Television Personalities, their mix of guitar pop with viola and trumpet formed a blueprint for many of the indie pop bands that would follow.