The Sandkings

Sandkings, an independent British indie pop band from Wolverhampton, England, formed in 1987. Their early releases included the singles "Rain" (1988) and "All's Well with the World" (1989), featuring vocalist Andy Parton and later Jas Mann. Sandkings toured with notable acts such as the Wonder Stuff, Pop Will Eat Itself, Ned's Atomic Dustbin, Happy Mondays, and the Stone Roses in the early 1990s. Notable singles include "Temple Redneck" (1991) and "Shake Your Head" (1991). Their debut album Welcome to England was released in 1992 on London Records. Mann left the band in 1992 due to creative differences, leading to their disbandment. The band reformed in 2025.