Loving this, many thanks!
1) Johnathan Richman - a bit of a gap with me. I know the name, but not much else. My local was playing something (maybe this) the last time I was in and I liked it. Currently streaming I, Johnathan. It's good.
2) Pains. I think I have an MP3 of this, but I'm not sure. My memory seems to think this was a bit Belle & Sebastian-like?
3) GBV. Only really dabbled. Controversially, I really like Mag Earwhig!, but I need the courage to dive into the rest. The Creamy version of Choking Tara is perfect. Maybe ignore the visuals on the video below, but the music is phenomenally good.