The Young Romans

The Young Romans formed in London in the late 1970s, with Michael Collins on vocals and guitar. They put out their first album in 1980, followed by a few more records like 'Second Nature' and 'New Romantics' over the next couple years. Their songs often had electronic touches and atmospheric melodies, with tracks like 'If I Made You Up' and 'Tiger Child' showing their style.

Their music didn't fit neatly into one category, pulling from post-punk and new wave while using synthesizers and more complex arrangements. This approach got them some attention in the early 1980s alternative scene, though their lyrics about alienation and other personal themes sometimes drew criticism. They kept working with the same core lineup including Martin Degville on keyboards and Peter Godwin on bass.

By 1983 they'd recorded a session for John Peel's BBC radio show, which came out as 'The Peel Sessions.' After that point, the details get thinner. What's left are those early albums and songs like 'Circles' and 'Where You Go' that still turn up in collections of that era's music.