Random Bands That Are (Or Were) Couples (31 items)

(#5) Die Antwoord
- Hip hop music, Alternative hip hop, Rave music, Rap music, Electronica
Die Antwoord formed in 2008 by Ninja (Watkin Tudor Jones), Yolandi Visser (Anri du Toit), and DJ Hi-Tek. Ninja and Visser were romantically involved for years, and have a daughter together, Sixteen Jones.
(#25) The Submarines
- Indie pop, Folk music, Indie rock, Electronica
The Submarines formed around 2006. The band consists of John Dragonetti and Blake Hazard, who have dated on and off for years. They continue to collaborate musically, and have found writing inspiration in their romantic relationship.
(#27) The Cramps
- Horror punk, New Wave, Punk blues, Psychobilly, Garage rock, Garage punk, Rock music, Surf rock, Gothabilly, Trash rock, Gothic rock, Rockabilly, Rock n' Roll, Skate punk, Punk rock
The Cramps were founded in 1976 by married couple Lux Interior and Poison Ivy. The band and the marriage came to an end in 2009 with the death of Lux Interior.
(#28) The Besnard Lakes
- Shoegazing, New Prog, Progressive rock, Post-rock, Film score, Indie rock
The Besnard Lakes formed in 2001. Current members include Jace Lasek, Olga Goreas, Kevin Laing, and Richard White. Lasek and Goreas have been married since the band's inception.
(#2) Sonic Youth
- Noise rock, Rock music, No wave, Grunge, Post-hardcore, Art punk, Experimental rock, Alternative rock, Punk rock, Art rock, Avant-garde, Indie rock, College rock, Post-punk, Underground music
Sonic Youth formed in 1981. The original lineup of the band included Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Richard Edson. Moore and Gordon were married in 1984, but decided to separate in 2011. Sonic Youth subsequently broke up that same year.
(#18) Tom Tom Club
- Synthpop, New Wave, Dance-rock, Alternative rock
Tom Tom Club formed in 1981 with Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, who have been married since 1977. They were both also founding members of Talking Heads in 1975.