Effective period / Period of releases: 1984 - 2020

Members: Tim Smith, Claire Lemmon, Dominic Luckman, Sarah Smith (2), William D. Drake, Miss Swift, Bob Leith, Jon Poole, Christian Hayes, Melanie Woods, Craig Fortnam, Graham Simmonds, Mark Cawthra, Marguerite Johnston, Colvin Mayers, Jim Smith (4), Tim Quy, Kavus Torabi, Dawn Staple, Adrien Rodes, Sharron Fortnam, Cathy Harabaras, Bill Hiles, James Stevens (10), Chlöe Herington

Formed in England 1977, Cardiacs originated in the group Cardiac Arrest, before entering the stage as Cardiacs in 1981. They began the label Alphabet to release their own material, after a couple of releases the label name was changed to The Alphabet Business Concern. They are best known for their unique style of music (termed "Pronk" by many) which contains elements of Progressive Rock, Punk, and Psychedelic Rock.