Marine Girls were an influential British post-punk band that initially formed in Hatfield, Hertfordshire in 1980. The group was comprised of two primary members, Tracey Thorn and Gina Hartman, while Alice Fox and Jane Fox, who later joined the band, rounding out the quartet. Their music was distinctive for its lo-fi production, minimalistic arrangements, and engaging pop melodies infused with a dose of feminist lyrical themes. Their sound was a refreshing departure from the more aggressive punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s, showing a softer and more introspective side of the post-punk genre.

The Marine Girls released two full-length albums during their tenure — 1981's "Beach Party" and 1983's "Lazy Ways". Despite their brief existence, they had a lasting impact on indie pop and twee pop movements that followed. Their stripped-back, acoustic style anticipated the gentle, DIY aesthetics of subsequent indie artists. Both albums received critical acclaim and continue to be celebrated for their breezily melancholic sound and sharp, candid lyrics that delve into love and the complexities of relationships. Though the band disbanded in 1983 with Tracey Thorn going on to form Everything But the Girl, the Marine Girls' legacy endures, with "Lazy Ways" and "Beach Party" often being reissued together, as in the release "Lazy Ways/Beach Party", ensuring new generations of listeners can discover their timeless and influential music.