Back in 1989 I released a single as an indie artist under the name Jim Christopher (I share the same name with the lead singer of Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and he got there first). It got traction in a couple of local clubs because of the odd use of acoustic instruments on a dance track, and would lead to me recording a full album in the same style the next year - also independently.
This is "Favorite Partner" - my first single as a solo artist.
youtube.com/watch?v=MNSuENOpz90