The Door And The Window

The Door And The Window was a short-lived British art punk DIY band, formed by the duo of Nag (2) and Bendle in London, and active from 1979 to '81. Nag and Bendle lacked any musical training or experience, but they nevertheless started by securing a concert gig for T.D.A.T.W., and then booked rehearsal studio to record their debut EP on a simple cassette recorder.

Inspired by Throbbing Gristle, File Under Pop and the 'do-it-yourself' aesthetics of UK punk movement, the duo recorded and self-released Subculture EP on 7” and the follow-up Production Line

Mark Perry left Alternative TV in late 1979, and joined T.D.A.T.W. as the drummer and co-writer. The band had a flexible line-up, with occasional guest members including Fritz Catlin of 23 Skidoo, Dennis Burns (ATV/The Good Missionaries), Grant Showbiz, and 49 Americans' founder Giblet.

In 1980, the band self-released their debut Detailed Twang LP, in stores at the ridiculously low price of £3.00 selling out 2000 copies. The album was re-issued by Overground Records as OVER99VPCD (2002) and OVER146LP (2015).

The Door And The Window disbanded in 1981, but managed to reunite on several occasions.