Loves Ugly Children


In the early to mid 1990s, Christchurch was a city flush with guitar-driven groups marshalled on record by the short-lived Flat City Records and more comprehensively by Failsafe Records. Despite the flurry of live activity and some enduring recordings, few of the active groups transcended their spirited beginnings.

Fiery trio Loves Ugly Children, comprising Simon Maclaren (guitar, vocals), Angela “Floss” Leslie (bass, vocals) and Jason Young (drums, vocals), were the most prominent and enduring group on the rising scene.

Loves Ugly Children's Stagger cassette released by Rob Mayes' Faisafe Records in 1989 featured the original quartet lineup of Simon Maclaren, Angela Leslie, Scott McArthur and Simon Crockett
A Flying Nun publicity shot of Loves Ugly Children: Angela "Floss" Leslie, Simon Maclaren and Jason Young
Loves Ugly Children pre-UK tour, 1995: Jason Young, Angela Leslie and Simon Maclaren
Photo credit: Photo by Mark Swadel
Loves Ugly Children: Jason Young, Simon Maclaren and Angela "Floss" Leslie
The August 1993 Purge CD EP on Christchurch indie Flat City Recordings, recorded in 1992
Senseless
Angela ‘Floss’ Leslie
Photo credit: Photo by Murray Cammick
Loves Ugly Children in London: Jason Young, Simon Maclaren and Angela "Floss" Leslie
Voodoo Girl
Avalanche - The Christchurch E.P. Compilation
Sixpack
Motorcycle Girl - live at The Powerstation, Auckland, 1996/7
Loves Ugly Children 1995 promo shot: Angela Leslie, Simon Maclaren and Jason Young
Bleed
Loves Ugly Children: Simon Maclaren, Angela "Floss" Leslie and Jason Young
Personal World
Loves Ugly Children at Warners, Christchurch 1991
Loves Ugly Children 1995: Simon Maclaren, Jason Young and Angela Leslie
Photo credit: Photo by Mark Swadel
Loves Ugly Children, Intravene magazine
Interview with Simon Maclaren and Jason Young from Loves Ugly Children, 20 October 1994. Directed by Ross Cunningham.
Trivia:

Paul Reid was later a cast member on Shortland Street

Members:

Simon Maclaren - guitar, vocals

Angela Leslie - bass

Scott McArthur

Simon Crockett

Gregg Cairns - drums

Jason Young - drums

Paul Reid - drums

Labels:

Flat City Recordings


Flying Nun


Failsafe

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