Datapanik Records Compilations

Datapanik Records was primarily active in the 1990s, although they've had a few releases out in the 2010s, and their roster of bands and artists on compilations reflect their prime years.

Girly Machine, New Bomb Turks, Pica Huss, Greenhorn, Gaunt, Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments are just a few that appear on the 1992 compilation Bumped By Karaoke.

1997's Ubu Dance Party features bands from all over the state, including Columbus bands like Skullbank, RC Mob, Haynes Boys, Scrawl, Pet UFO and others.

Video: GIRLY MACHINE

Allmusic review of Girl Machine 1994 album

Karen Graves reviewed the self-titled 1994 album by Girly Machine for Allmusic.com, here's some of that:

Unlike Ohio's other favorite group of Brit rockers, Dayton's Guided by Voices, the English accent heard on songs by Columbus' Girly Machine is the genuine article (sorry, Bob) as frontman Andy Spencer hails from across the pond. However, rather than fully embracing his potential as a Brit popper, Spencer opts for a vocal style that generally leans more toward singspeak and an overall air of at least mild creepiness. Rounded out by phenomenal guitarist Robert Petric (later the metal-riffing axeman for Ron House-fronted noise punk icons Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments), drummer Dana Marshall (most well known for his time in superb Scrawl), and bassist Jeff Plavcan, Girly Machine buzzes, rattles, and chugs their way through songs that strike a balance between ominous and poppy, bringing to mind acts like Bauhaus and the Psychedelic Furs.

New Additions: Girl Machine 1994 self-titled album

Having picked up the two seven inch singles by Girly Machine at record stores in town, getting my hands on their lone full length from 1994 took a bit more time. While in the same vein as their single releases, the fidelity on their brand of brash indie rock is elevated on the full-length, and all the parts mesh just a bit better.

Know Yer Band: Girly Machine

Band: Girly Machine

Members
Vocals - Andy Spencer
Guitar - Bob Petric
Bass - Bob Plavcan
Drums - Dana Marshall

Releases
1989 - Split w/Pica Huss 7" single (Datapanik)
1993 - 65 Seconds 7" single (Datapanik)
1994 - Girl Machine album (Burnt Sienna Records)

Sprogg Compilation Casettes

From Discogs: While in college in the early 1990s, Nick Wilson was the record buyer for Magnolia Thunderpussy and World Record (local record stores in Columbus, Ohio on the campus of Ohio State University.) His friend, graphic designer James Towning, collaborated with Wilson on the creation of both the Sprogg fanzine/magazine and the accompanying compilation tape. Sprogg was intended to be an ongoing project, but both got sidetracked by their day jobs.

Columbus bands include Girly Machine, Martyr Colony, V-3, Pica Huss, Scrawl, Monster Truck Five and Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments.