EMF

EMF are an indie dance band from the United Kingdom that came to prominence at the beginning of the 1990s. During its initial eight year run, EMF had released three studio albums and had gone on hiatus and reformed twice.

Their first single, "Unbelievable" reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart, and was a number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their debut album, Schubert Dip, went to number 3 in the UK Albums Chart. Their music mixed light techno elements with rockier sounds as they regularly used samplers and sequencers.

In 1990, their debut "Unbelievable" topped the charts in many countries around the world, reaching the number one in the US in July 1991. The single featured sampled utterances from comedian Andrew Dice Clay. In 1991, EMF released their debut album Schubert Dip which went to number 3 in the UK. Successful singles from their debut included "I Believe", "Children", and "Lies".

In 1992, EMF returned with the Unexplained EP and later Stigma, their second album. The singles were "Getting Through", "They're Here", and "It's You".

Also in 1992, EMF appeared on the Red Hot Organization's dance compilation album, Red Hot + Dance, contributing an original track, "Unbelievable (The Hovering Feet Mix)". The album attempted to raise awareness and money in support of the AIDS epidemic, and all proceeds were donated to AIDS charities.

Their 1995 album, Cha Cha Cha, featured the singles "Perfect Day" and "Bleeding You Dry". Also, EMF teamed up with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer and recorded "I'm a Believer", a cover of The Monkees song. This single reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart. The band then released Afro King which failed to do well. After this, the band split for the first time.

In 2001, EMF gave a reunion gig in London. They also released a best of album, Epsom Mad Funkers: The Best of EMF.

In 2007, the band announced they would be reforming to play a one-off gig at the Scala in King's Cross, London. In 2008, EMF played the Portsmouth Festival and supported Carter USM at Birmingham Academy and London's Brixton Academ.

In January 2012, it was confirmed that they would be reforming to play at the upcoming festival Lakefest in Tewkesbury.