Dif Juz was an influential, primarily instrumental, British group that created uniquely atmospheric effects-laden music with dynamic emotional range during the early to mid 1980s. MacGyver - 1980s hero The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ...

Their influences seemed to primarily spawn from Dub/Reggae, but their style did not adhere strictly to those conventions. Their music is often appreciated by people who have a fondness for Ambient, IDM, Shoegazer, Dub, and Goth. Ambient music is a loosely defined musical genre that incorporates elements of a number of different styles - including jazz, electronic music, new age, rock and roll, modern classical music, reggae, traditional, world and even noise. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Shoegazing is a style of music that emerged in Britain in the late 1980s. ... Dub is a form of Jamaican music, which evolved out of ska and reggae in 1970s Jamaica. ... NYC goth band The Naked and the Dead (1985). ...

The members of the group were Dave Curtis (guitar), Alan Curtis (guitar), Gary Bromley (bass), and Richard Thomas (Drums, Percussion, Saxophone). The band developed out of the punk band "London Pride" that was formed by the Curtis brothers. At one point Alan Curtis was actually involved with new wave boy-band Duran Duran. Myth has it that he apparently left (or was ejected) after much contention about how he was expected to dress, that and missing a particularly volatile gig. Often Dif Juz's musical contribution is categorized with that of the Cocteau Twins. The reasons for this are: Duran Duran are a New Wave music band, often classified into the aggregate 80s rock genre and notable for a long series of catchy, synthesizer-driven hit singles and vivid music videos. ... Cocteau Twins were an influential and prolific Scottish rock band. ...

• Although there are similarities in musical approach, Dif Juz sound is by many considered truly unique. This sometimes is overshadowed by "superficial similarities", such as same record label (4AD), era of creation, friendship with the Cocteau Twins, and a mutual love of music-effects.
• Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins guitarist) did act as producer for certain works by them. In fact, Elizabeth Fraser (Cocteau Twins vocalist) even sang vocals on one of two songs that they ever did that contained vocals.
• They did tour with the Cocteau Twins, and were once noted as "the Cocteau Twins favorite band". Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins bass player) even went so far as to say "Best live band I've ever seen".

Dif Juz released a few Ep's and a full album that have been reassembled and are presently available under the titles, "Extractions" and "SoundPool". They also recorded an experimental mini LP (now out of print), "Who Says So". There is also a particularly rare and highly sought after low-fi cassette release entitled, "Time Clock Turn Back" that accompanied the "Pleasantly Surprised" music magazine. This article is about the record label, not the year 4 British indie rock record label, 4AD, was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records. ... Cocteau Twins were an influential and prolific Scottish rock band. ... Robin Guthrie is a co-founder of Cocteau Twins. ... Cocteau Twins were an influential and prolific Scottish rock band. ... Elizabeth Davidson Fraser (born August 29, 1963 in Grangemouth, Scotland) is a British singer, best known for her work as a vocalist with the Cocteau Twins. ... Simon Raymonde (born Simon Philip Raymonde, on 3 April 1962, in Tottenham, London) was the bassist with the band Cocteau Twins. ... Cocteau Twins were an influential and prolific Scottish rock band. ...

At one point they served as a backing band for Reggae/Dub luminary "Lee Scratch Perry" for a few live dates. A studio album of this collaboration was actually recorded with Robin Guthrie as producer. For one reason or another, this album was never released and sits unheard in the 4AD vaults. There is currently some debate as to why this remains unreleased. 4AD's current stance is that the Curtis brothers never really appreciated the results. Dave Curtis has stated that he believes it's "the best thing Dif Juz ever did". Other members are also quite eager to see this album surface as well. Despite dedicated effort by fans and band members alike, this recording remains unreleased in any public form. Reggae is a music genre developed in Jamaica. ... Dub is a form of Jamaican music, which evolved out of ska and reggae in 1970s Jamaica. ... Lee Scratch Perry, The Upsetter in Dub Lee Scratch Perry (born Rainford Hugh Perry March 20, 1936) is one of the most influential people in the development of reggae and dub music in Jamaica. ... Robin Guthrie is a co-founder of Cocteau Twins. ...

Dif Juz never "officially" disbanded. Apparently Dave Curtis became exceptionally ill for a long period of time, and this led to a "slow dissolve". The next mark of the dissolve may have been when Richard Thomas got a touring gig as drummer for "The Jesus and Mary Chain". The Jesus and Mary Chain were a Scottish alternative rock band that revolved around the songwriting partnership of brothers Jim and William Reid. ...

After many years of silence, the posthumous 4AD release of the compilation "Soundpool" occurred in late 1999. Coinciding with the release was the birth of what appeared to be a web site about the band, created by the band. This page ran the banner "By us about us", as well as "More soon". More soon never arrived.

Richard Thomas has also worked with "Butterfly Child", "Moose", "Cocteau Twins", "Wolfgang Press".

Gary Bromley currently is performing in a band called "The Children".

Dave Curtis spent some time collaborating with the "Wolfgang Press", "This Mortal Coil" and "Tranquil Trucking Company". This Mortal Coil is a project of Ivo Watts-Russell, president of the British 4AD record label, begun in 1983. ...

Alan Curtis... no current information on what his post Dif Juz musical activities are.