Colourbox formed by Martyn Young and his brother Steven Young in 1982.

The duo released only one album Colourbox (1985) and a bunch of singles with vocals by Lorita Grahame from 1982 to 1986.

The Young brothers became world famous in 1987 when M/A/R/R/S (an acronym for the members of Colourbox and A.R. Kane) ,released a 12" single called Pump Up The Volume.

In 1987 Colourbox disbanded after the release of Pump Up The Volume.