Category: Electronica

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices. Item #26: The JAMs, The KLF Year: 1989/1990 Circulation: Probably only 23. The KLF (also known as The Jams (Justified Ancients of Mu Mu) and The Timelords) were a British acid house, rave, electronica, hip hop, and/or techno outfit formed in the late 80s. But the duo were mostly avant-garde artists who utilized music, literature, film and publicity as their canvas to debunk the music industry. After producing the top selling single, Doctorin’ The Tardis they spit in the face of music by authoring The Manual (How To ... Read more

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices. Item #23: 808 State Year: 1990 Circulation: Rarer than a rave with no glow-sticks. Originally a hip-hop group called Hit Squad Manchester, 808 State went on to became pioneers of the British electronica movement. With a name borrowed from the Roland TR-808 drum machine and penchant for digital production – ironically it was the soothing sounds of Graham Massey’s saxophone coupled with ambient nature sounds that scored them their first hit, Pacific State. Brand: Screen Stars Measurements: 22″ (pit-to-pit) 29″ (rear collar-bottom seam) Condition: Near Mint. Variables: None. ... Read more

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices. Item #22: Information Society Year: 1988 Circulation: Rarer than acoustics in InfoSo tunes. Information Society (or InSoc, InfoSo) are an electronica outfit from Minnesota described as an American response to the second British invasion. The band is best known for their breakout hit What’s On Your Mind which hit #3 on the pop charts in 1988. The track contains two Star Trek samples – the beginning of the song Dr. McCoy is heard saying, “It’s worked so far, but we’re not out yet!” But you’re likely more familiar ... Read more

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices. Item #18: Massive Attack Blue Lines Year: 1991 Circulation: Rarer than a bad Massive Attack album. This t-shirt is promo for Blue Lines, Massive Attack’s first release. It’s generally considered the first trip hop album ever and highly ranked on just about every greatest albums list. The track Unfinished Symphony really stands out on the album, it’s frequently described as one of the best songs of all time because it transcends genres. I have to agree and so better my buddies who I made listen to it on ... Read more

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices. Item #17: Deee-Lite World Clique Tour Year: 1991 Circulation: Rarer than no dew drops in your garden. Deee-Lite (with 3 e’s people!) was an electronic pop trio fronted by Lady Miss Kier and backed by Super DJ Dmitri and Tōwa Tei. Their trippy image was inspired by 60s and 70s psychedelia with Lady Miss Kier commonly sporting vintage Emilio Pucci pieces. I saw Deee-Lite rock an outdoor rave just outside of Toronto in 1994. Legendary. The band parted ways in 1996 but each member currently has a successful ... Read more