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Deaf School formed in Liverpool in 1974, blending art pop, art rock, new wave, cabaret, and proto-punk influences to create a uniquely theatrical sound. Praised early on by peers like Holly Johnson and chronicled by Paul Du Noyer, they helped redefine the Liverpool music scene. Their Warner Bros. studio albums from the late 1970s—2nd Honeymoon (1976), Don't Stop the World (1977), and English Boys / Working Girls (1978)—remain landmarks of UK alternative pop. In more recent years, Deaf School has released material that reconnects with fans, including the mini-album Enrico & Bette xx (2011), Launderette (2015), and the full-length Let's Do This Again Next Week (2017). While 2025 brought news of revival efforts from related groups, Deaf School’s next confirmed live appearances are anticipated in 2026, continuing their legacy as one of Liverpool’s most influential acts.