Ludus

Ludus were an English post-punk band from Manchester that released three shorptlayers and two longplayers on local small-press New Hormones between 1980 and 1982. Frontwoman Linder Sterling was also a graphic designer who illustrated sleeves for fellow Mancunians The Buzzcocks (“Orgasm Addict”) and Magazine (Real Life).

Members: Linder (vocals), Arthur Kadmon (guitar, 1978-79), Toby Toman (drums, 1978-80), Willie Trotter (bass), Ian Devine (guitar, 1979-84), Graham “Dids” Dowdell (drums, 1980-84), Paul Cavanagh (bass, 1982-84), Roy O’Shea (drums, 1982-84), Lee Buick (saxophone, 1982-84), Graham Revell (saxophone, 1982-84)

Albums:

• The Seduction (1981)
• Danger Came Smiling (1982)

Singles/EPs:

• “My Cherry Is in Sherry” / “Anatomy Is Not Destiny” (1980)
• The Visit (EP, 1980)
• Pickpocket (EP, 1981)
• “Mother’s Hour” / “Patient” (1981)
• “Breaking the Rules” / “Little Girls” (1983)