The group was an ad-hoc collaboration between members of and A.R. Kane , suggested by 4AD Records founder Ivo Watts-Russell.
An acronym of the members' first names: Martyn, Alex, Rudi, Russell, and Steve. Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)
Experience the definitive late-80s club energy in this classic video performance: M.A.R.R.S. "Pump Up The Volume" 4AD / 1987 The Best of 80's Music Facebook• Feb 22, 2026 The group was an ad-hoc collaboration between members
It is often paired in DJ sets with other pioneers like Technotronic , who followed M/A/R/R/S by merging rap and acid house into mainstream techno. Pump up the Volume (Extended Mix)