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Indie Music : Directory of Indie Bands and artists
2 men in a boat
Originally from Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and the Midlands, 2 Men met at university and are steadily moving up the ranks of the London music scene, having recently played at the Tate Britain's first ever outdoor music festival. 2 Men in a Boat are unique in that their songs cross genres ranging from spoken word poetry, to folk, to heavy rock and lyrics ranging from the subjects of British foreign policy to gypsy handjobs.They are known for their upbeat tunes and downbeat lyrics.
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21st Century Beatnik
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8 Lives Down
Dan, Nigel, Luke and Jamie are 8 Lives Down. The lads from Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire love to record and perform their original material and with prolific song writer Nige having 400 plus (and counting) songs, they have plenty to choose from!!! Thanks to Dean Jackson of BBC Radio Nottingham, Katie Trinder and Joe Sentance of Mansfield 103.2 and Jo and Twiggy of 96 Trent FM For all the support.
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A Certain Type Of Person
A Certain Type of Person is the offspring of Adam Myers, Russell Calverley and Rob Lewchenko - now a six-piece band, the group is having a pop at the old music business thing.
if you like what you hear please pop along to our official website at www.actop.co.uk and leave us a message.
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A day Away
Nottingham Four-piece looking to push the musical envelope in a few new ways. Performing all their own material, building up a solid local fanbase proved not too complicated for the band, who are looking to step up their gig history by supporting a few major bands in the new year.
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AAJE
I am a solo artist (guitars and vocals) who sometimes plays with session musicians occompaning my music, most of the time it is a solo set.
My influences are Stereophonics, Neil Young, Damien Rice, The Beatles and Starsailor. And sometimes a Kurt Cobain influenced voice, depending on what track and mood it is.
The lyrics are bitter sweet and truthful, with great meaning to them.
Currently demos are being produced, with AAJE (Alex) playing every instrument you hear. An EP should be ready soon.
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Ability, No
Lead Singer : Ric
Guitar and backing vocals : Alex
Bass : currently looking
Drums : Lee
"No Ability" formed at the end of 2004 under the name "Senseless Addiction". The four piece met and started creating music at their school in Macclesfield. Practices became more and more regular and they soon found and perfected their "sound" playing covers. They have now moved on to writing and performing their own material.
The band are currently looking for gigs in their local area
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About FAce
The band started in the summer months of 2004 with a common interest in music and similar levels of talent. At first we found it difficult to settle on a name, let alone a certain style of music. We eventually agreed on the name as it is now; About Face, which gave us confidence in ourselves as a band and allowed us to progress and confirm a style.
As yet we haven't played too many gigs, but we have involved ourselves in parties, school performances and private showings for friends/family. We managed to practise at least once a week during our school terms, but have recently found a lot more free time following our A level completion.
We don't really see what is in store for us, but plan to stay together and play music for as long as possible with as much commitment as possible. We are currently recording our songs and working on writing new ones, with the aim to play gigs/shows over the remaining time in the summer.
The website encapsulates us as a band so far; our successes and our general progression. The pictures and recordings are designed to give you some insight into what we are about. (Face)
List of members:
-Sam Crosby (Guitar/Bass/Vocals)
-Paul King (Guitar/Bass/Vocals)
-Samuel Tyndall (Drums(/Vocals))
-David Wright (Guitar/Bass)
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AcoustikA
Hailing from Sydneys Northern Beaches, this original rock 5 piece is ready to be heard. Their music is ever changing and is an expression of the Bands emotion and experiences. To quote a review of AcoustikA's music that was recently featured in Sydney street press... "The music they create is unpredictable. What seemingly starts out as fairly straight heavy rock in one song jumps to frenetic punk in the next followed by stoner rock grooves or an anthem seventies sound."
With a reputation developing for their notorious AcoustikA rock parties that have best been described as a live music video and regularly feature cage dancers, pole dancers and fire breathers! AcoustikA is a band not to be missed!
To contact the band send us an email at: contact@acoustika.com.au
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Air Traffic Control
Personnel
Kirk Comstock (lead vocals/guitar)
Jordi Comstock (drums/vocals)
Luke Comstock (bass)
History
Brothers Kirk and Jordi were founding members of long-standing East Coast indie rockers, Madhat - a band they started while barely old enough to go outside without supervision. That outfit managed to release three joyous CDs of youthful rebellion as well as touring the country and finding their often self-produced videos on MuchMusic. They learned by doing and now they've grown up.
The New Story
Although Kirk and Jordi have always been the center of the action, other components of the band have been about as permanent as the harbour ice in their native Lunenburg. The ironic addition of Comstock cousin Luke has provided the necessary glue for a new permanence, a new mature sound and, ultimately, a new band. That band is Air Traffic Control. As the name suggests, it promises to put order to chaos and give these young but seasoned pros a definite flight plan for the future.
The New Record
Air Traffic Control, is the first release by this new line-up and was produced by the band in their home studio (Electro Land), the same space that cranked out Madhat's "To The World," easily one of the best records to come out of Canada's Atlantic provinces in recent memory.
The album has just been released by MapleNationWide/Universal and has garnered Air Traffic Control a nomination for new group of the year at the NSMW conference. The album's lead cut, "Feel Proud" is a great introduction to the new sound and has already found its way onto EA Sports' Rugby game for PlayStation2, Xbox and PC to the tune of 800,000 units and counting.
The sound is dynamic, the lyrics are thoughtful and the performance is rock-steady. The band is ready to face the nation. We hope you like it.
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Al Britten
Edgy, thought provoking punk/folk from Coventry
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Albany Down
The Albany sound is 50% British Indy and 50% West Coast rock, quite 80's in places, but with a vintage heartfelt sensitivity and contemporary aggressive energy. Influences include Guns N Roses, Stone Roses, The Verve, The Rolling Stones and Rage against the Machine.
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ambershift
tight four piece indie/rock outfit, supported kula shaker, electric six, dogs thee unstrung- alot of label interest and plenty of gigs in and around the north east
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And All The Colours Between
We are a 5 peice band, are 5 lads with a passion for playing! Encompassing catchy guitar hooks, grooving bass, filthy drums and imaginative lyrics, the colours between produce what they see around them. Tales of small town life and the hope of something better. A band with the attitude and tunes to match, Catch this train and jump on the bandwagon. With too much passion not to make it, The Colours will capture you...
!Join the Revolution!!
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Anderson Shelter
Anderson Shelter are a 5-piece band from basildon who have quickly made a name for themselves as one of the best live bands around! With gigs in London, Manchester, Wigan, Blackburn and around Essex, crowds have been stunned by their strong lyrics and melodies, inspiring guitar riffs and solos and their hard drums and base lines! They have generated strong interest from promoters from the north and the south and are even being talked about in canada and L.A. This band rock and need to be seen!
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Angel Iles and Morris
Hailing from the depths of the West Country, fuelled on Jack Daniels and wrapped in paisley scarves, this band have discovered how 3 men can make more noise than a thunderstorm. Listening to them you can sense their upbringing on early Rolling Stones, the Small Faces, Elvis and an array of Blues Music. Energetic and bordering on sleazy, they hit out original, foot stomping rhythms in a way that only they know how.
Contact Details:
Wired Management
Email - sam@wiredmanagement.com
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Anxiety
Fresh sounding 3 piece, from brighton with a twisted indie sound.
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At Risk Teen
Indie trashtronika, with a passion for noise & a soft spot for melody
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Aura4
Formed 4 years ago in Manchester, Aura4 have been said to be 'A potentially great band...'. The formula is there and the breaks will come, which will set them to achieve thier potential!!
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Avarice
formed in 2005, based in leeds
influences - nirvana, chilli peppers, led zepplin, radiohead....
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Azwel
Azwel is a project that involves New York songwriter Jason Perrillo. He describes the music as interesting melodic pop. The songs are influenced by various styles of music ranging from the early britpop sounds of Blur, Suede to Radiohead or even the Pet Shop Boys. All of the album recording sessions take place in his home studio.
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Baden
Baden is a new 3 peice band from Saffron Walden, Essex.
We are looking for a drummer!
Check out music and photos on our website.
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Barcode
A 4 piece band from Sunderland, influced by Kasabian, U2, Muse &
Bloc Party. Formed autumn 2005, the band bring a brand new sound to
the local music scene.
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Ben Cassidy
Acoustic singer/songwriter.
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Ben Linstead
Ben Linstead one man Band
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Benjamin Luke
Not really indie as such, more alt. country but i supose it covers a range never the less. Singer songwriter. working on songwriting more than anything else. The music has gotta be described as love sick, blue, heart on ur sleeve music. The best way to describe it would be as a Ryan Adams kinda sound. If u dont know who he is then, u probably wont like this.
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Bit of Glory
Bit of glory were conceived on the idea of appreciating and trying to emulate many different styles in the rock/indie genres.
With some refreshing tunes developed early in 2006, they look set to take Edinburgh's scene by storm.
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Bleedin shotgun
Four piece rock'n'roll band Bleedin Shotgun formed in London, although the band members hail from Hartlepool, Leeds, Stockport and Southend. Their single 'Pretty Face' has been supported by Radio 1 and more recently London based radio station XFM.
Incorporating elements of past rock legends such as The Who, The Doors and Guns 'n' Roses , updating them with a modern contemperary twist, Bleedin Shotgun have a raw exciting sound which Is completly their own.
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Blue Gurus
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BOOT50
Described as "BUSTED on amphetamines", BOOT50 are the next big thing in power punk pop! Already hailed on Radio 1, XFM, GLR and Essex FM, they have already released 2 singles and enjoyed touring success throughout the UK.
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boot50
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Brad Kenstler
Brad Kenstler Releases Double CD Entitled "Just Go To Sleep"
"Just Go To Sleep" is a haunting melancholy into a ghostly ether, it teeters upon a revelation of hope within its balance of transcribed demons and soul embrace. Listen to its sweep in its entirety in a quiet place. In its mastery of depravity, within its percussive swirl, in its orchestration, philosophic technique, in its tenderly arranged ballad, in its will to reach you, let it, and you will, weep, as I did... or dance atop its Id.
(PRWEB) March 5, 2005 -- Brad Kenstler releases debut solo CD, a self-taught bassist, guitarist, and pianist started song writing and performing in Las Vegas in 1985, and thru numerous all original bands, winning the Battle of the Bands, gigs and touring, press coverage and radio play, self produced CD sales, and a diverse following, his experience as a songwriter and band leader became well known.
After 11 years of college at UNLV, from classical piano, classical guitar, jazz guitar, history, poetry, and finally music theory and composition, with an emphasis on advanced orchestration, his training resulted in a professional composer, arranger, and orchestrator, with numerous compositions under his belt, as well as a premiere composer's concert for orchestra, Kenstler's Solitude, conducted by Hanlon, and performed by the UNLV orchestra, and recorded by the resident engineer, Kurt Miller.
With a background like this, raised on Cat Stevens, Marty Robbins, Eddie Arnold, and Neil Diamond, from punk rock to classical composition, an articulate, melodic, harmonious, and almost tribal rhythmic texture, wholly original emerged, cultish, pure and lyrically superior.This body of music is a remarkable precious arrangement of haunting ballads and sweet lasting melody, an allegorical masterpiece, it truly is the Fine Art of Transcribing the Return , a universal philosophy chiselled into song.
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Brandon Steep
Brandon Steep are an unsigned band from Hereford, England. A very individual sound, loved by a vastly growing national following. The band are about to take on a tour of wales in April 06, tour warm up dates include manchester, bristol and shewsbury. To find out more visit the official website or myspace page.
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Brandy Alexander
Whether you want foot stomping, gut wrenching, spaz-out rockers or beautiful melancholy, spine tingling, daydream inspiring melodies, Brandy Alexander will help you get through the day.
We are a 3 peice indie/alternative rock band from the south coast.
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brass monkey
4 piece indie band from birmingham formed in 2004
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Buendia
Formed In 2004 Buendia have played such venues as The Cavern and The Zanzibar.
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Burn the Mona Lisa
Burn the Mona Lisa: to overthrow the over-rated. To produce a body of work that is as provocative, evocative and memorable as the moniker it's created under. To create a soundtrack to sing to, dance to, fuck to, dream to, and quit your job to.
B.t.M.L. have rapidly carved out a reputation for themselves as one of the most exciting bands currently blazing through England’s venues. Like most successful projects, it was all about waiting for the slots to fall into place. As members of 'amigo', Nick, Mark and Rob had spent years honing their sound in venues around the North West, never quite obtaining the elusive 'x-factor' that marks the difference between the good and the great.
With the departure of a key member came the opportunity to go back to the drawing board and start again - new direction, new line up, renewed sense of purpose. With the arrival of Simon in February 2004 came a shot in the arm for the group and it soon became undeniable that they'd found the perfect chemistry.
“There’s a well deserved buzz around these compadres…a cult following at least beckons, huge sales entirely possible.” John Earls - Channel 4 Teletext
Ambitions are great for the release of ‘PLASTIC POP’ (Gazelle Records). Recorded at Blueprint studios in Manchester on a tight budget, the disk was finished in 24 hours and we're more than happy with the results. The cd will be available through all good independent record shops from Monday October 25th.
“This is a band definitely on the verge of bigger things…. its only got to be a matter of time” ukmusicsearch.co.uk
“Perfect–There’s no escaping the originality and possibilities of this fresh faced outfit…They have the songs to feed even the greediest labels.” Manchester Music.co.uk
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Catherine Campbell
21 year old Singer/songwriter influenced by all good roots music ranging from Rock n Roll, blues and country to folk and everyday quality pop music.
Currently based in Cardiff but still doing gigs 'back home' in Luton.
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Cedar
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Cherry Cobb Cartel
4 piece from Hull playing the future of indie rock n roll
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Chris Brown
An award-winning independent filmmaker by day, Chris’s work has screened widely in festivals nationally and abroad. Of his latest feature, Scared New World, audiencemag.com wrote, “…it just goes to prove what genius can do when pressed.” VARIETY added that the film rests “solidly in the tradition of pioneer indie pics like Cassavetes' Shadows…fests looking to showcase new Amerindie talent should take note.” Now Chris brings his unique and caustic vision to the music world. Having played in a number of Bay Area bands over the last decade or so, Chris can be heard on forthcoming releases by Jon Del Arroz, Chris Manning and Heidi Jane. Now That You’re Fed is Chris’s solo debut.
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Clobber The Mob
C.T.M are a three piece rock band from Enfield. We are all 19 and met at school. We have been playing together for about two years and recently recorded a demo. We are currently performing around London
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clownprince
Clownprince are not your run of the mill, average four-piece band.
Since arriving on the Wigan music scene, a little over a year ago. This curious quartet has established themselves as one of the most exciting and notorious on the Wigan music scene. Their influences range the dulcet tones of Johnny Mathis, to the sneer and brutality of the sex pistols. They describe their style of music as council house. Clownprince’s song writing encapsulates all aspects of life as viewed by people born on the wrong side of the tracks. They blend pathos with tongue in cheek humour in the most English self- deprecating way as only they can.
For more information, mp3 samples, images and the forthcoming gig dates, please check out www.clownprince.co.uk
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COMEG
COMEG's first self produced album was released in 2002 and he has since recorded 4 more albums.All albums are freely downloadable from his website - http://www.comeg.org
COMEG has also written several tunes for independent movies. He also has 4 tracks featured on the soundtrack of a new PS2 game soon to be released called "London Taxi"
COMEG is also played on both local and international radio stations including Pulse rated and Kerrang and the Mike Mendoza show on TalkSport
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Conor Smyth
I am 23 live in leicester and play a anything from indie to rock to folk. i would be interested in meeting other of similar age to jam with. i play guitar and sing. infleunces include s.pumpkins, nick drake, muse, radiohead, the doors, sigur ros, techno/electro music, beach boys, etc...
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Crash Course
Hey,we're a punk band from Luton/dunstable.The average age in the band is 15.The members are:
John Blunt-guitar,vocals
Ross Greer-Lead guitar
Lindon Francais-Bass
we play PROPER punk music like the pistols,clash,bad religion etc not crappy so called "punk" nowadays,greenday im talking to you!
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Crash Week
Crash Week formed 1st January 2006, after a new years party, a minimal genre re-think, and too much alcohol.
They quickly found bass, drums and vocals and a good practice space. Their set lists have graced venues from Southampton to Oxford, and are looking to tour at the end of the year.
There are five out of the five, write songs for the band with influences from Jimi Hendrix The Doors & the Kinks, to Snow Patrol, Muse, The Arctic Monkeys, and even a bit of Katie Milua.
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CROWMAN
A 3 PIECE KICK ASS GOOD TIME INDIE OUTFIT WITH ACCOUSTIC & ELECTRIC SETS ALL ORIGINAL SOUNDS.
PAUL LOCKER GUITAR & VOX
HEATH WATERFIELD BASS EFFECTS & LIGHTS.
KANE WATERFIELD DRUMS.
KANE HAS JOINED US RECENTLY AND HAS ADDED MUCH NEEDED DEPTH.
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Dastards
UK Midlands based 4-Piece aged 18. Influences Muse, Jam, Blink 182, Dylan etc.
Dynamic lyrics with a distictive vox over intricate guitar patterns.
The Dastards are Coming!
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Dave Gum
From the small Island of Canvey, south-east Essex emerged the young original sounding songwriter, Dave Gum.
After many years of contributing ideas to bands in his teenage years, Dave has now moved on to singing, songwriting and recording. Influences include The Beatles, Nirvana, David Bowie, and newer artists such as Damien Rice, Jack Johnson and James Blunt.
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DEAD DISCO
Punk/disco, electro new wave 4 piece (all female) band, based in Leeds. Formed in 2005.
DEAD DISCO:
Victoria Hesketh = Vox/Synth
Lucy Catherwood = Guitar
Marie France = Bass/B.Vox
Kirsty Brinn = Drums
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Dead Girl On Pavement
Dead Girl On Pavement are from Luton and are neither proud nor ashamed by this fact. Kinda the Joy Division vs Portishead (ish)
er... Goth-Hop?
They still can't be bothered to look for a drummer...
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DECODER
The best catchy and noisy indie beats.
check out their great sound!!
ready for rock n roll??
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definitive
classcal no rock somewhat in the times yes
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DELIVO
Were and Alterantive surf Rock band from cumbria, We've been around quite a bit and played with Shed seven , Tom Hingley on the mainstage twice at Solfest our music has rousing harmonies and catchy rifs to create some quite anthemic music
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Dexter
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dillon
a young four piece band from kidderminster. chunking guitar, melodic synths, pounding bass and a drum kit
matt - guitar
will - drums
rich - keys
sarah - bass
yay
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Doktor Mandrake
Hey, hello and welcome to the ‘biog’ of the delightfully bitchin’ band we love to call Doktor Mandrake. This band is massively entertaining, but alas, notoriously difficult to pigeonhole - playing a screwed up combination of rock & roll, funk, punk, and blues with swing, ska, skiffle and Latin American influences – ergo, describing them on paper is quite a challenge - but we’ll at least try and give you an insight. They wow every audience they perform to thanks to a combination of diverse and catchy songs, mixed in with their fun, passionate and talented performances – with repeat visits to such venues as Night & Day cafe, The Roadhouse, Life Bar and Manchester Academy. With widely varying musical influences, they have managed to create their own inimitable style - inspired by such acts as The Clash, The Divine Comedy, Ben Folds, Gogol Bordello, Tom Waits, The Libertines, Shane MacGowan, Dave Weckl, Madness, NoMeansNo, Turbonegro and many, many more.
So here’s the history - Paul Plowman (drums and beard) and Chris McGinty (guitars and hair) met way back in 1998 at the University of Teesside. For nearly two years, they jammed together, sometimes with other guitarists, bassists and singers and sometimes, rather depressingly, just the two of them. But armed with a few self-penned tunes and oodles of hope (or delusion possibly), they persevered with “the grand plan” until one day they met Marv Willers (vocals and sweat) who wowed Chris with his bellowing vocal chords and ability to grab the attention of the public. Selling Marv the dream of being a bona fide rock & roll front man, they managed to lure him away from the potentially heady heights of the glamorous world of Karaoke. So now the twosome became a three-piece and McGinty and Willers formed a solid song-writing collaboration. They still wandered aimlessly, with bassists here and there, building up a huge catalogue of songs in the process. After umpteen personnel, name and location changes, they met Johan The Asp (bass and oomph) last summer and after just three practices, made their first appearance at Manchester Academy 3. At long last, the line up was complete…
Since then, Doktor Mandrake have been rehearsing, gigging and recording whenever and wherever possible – entertaining and impressing their ever-increasing fanbase. They are a refreshingly unpretentious band who are obsessed, not with being cool, but with putting the fun and passion back into music. The live music scene has needed a band like this for far too long – at long last, that band is here.
So that’s the talk – to see them walk the walk, come and see them doing what they do best, or skip that part and call the management on 07939 670 958 or 07960 638145 or e-write: marv@thewayisforward.com. Alternatively, visit the website – you can email the Doktor directly from there. Oh, and to hear more great music, go to myspace.com/thewayisforward.
Thank you.
And goodbye.
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DUFFLE
5 Piece indie rock band totally original, influences from Oasis, Doors, Nirvana, Greenday, allsorts really!!! All age between 20 - 30 been on the sceen about 1 year, gigging in Northwest.
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ebbonflow
Belfast born folk/rock outfit. Bitta dylan, bitta cash, bitta petty ... bitta ebbonflow.
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Ebb-Tone
Ebb-Tone are from Sheffield, England and were formed by David Hall (Vocal, Guitar, Songwriter) and Jonathan Oxley (Guitarist).
We started out learning covers by favourite artists such as Buddy Holly, The Rolling Stones, Nirvana and tinkering around with original material.
After a year or so or crafting our sound we recruited a drummer and a bassist and went out gigging with original material. With this line up we generated a good local following and a couple of well sold self promoted demo cd’s.
We then changed our line up and recruited Greg Weller on Bass which helped us to strengthen our identity.
We spent several months of practice re-working a lot of old material and writing a lot of new material.
In 2002 we recorded the Funny Thing EP and set about a heavy gig schedule consisting of venues such as the Cavern in Liverpool, Casbah, Sheffield, and 3 musical festival to promote the EP which generated numerous positive reviews (see attached)
In 2004 we recorded Autumn Girl EP (reviews attached) which we are currently completing artwork design for before circulating to our contacts in England and the US.
We are hoping to generate interest for management of the group for representation to Record Labels as we all share the common ambition of making this band the best we can.
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Eden
Melodic Indie Rock band with great riffs and better lyrics, energetic
and exciting. This young band have been compared to U2, The
Counting Crows and REM, First single "Future Past" out now.
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Elizabeth
Lizzy is currently studying at Loughborough university. She is graduating at the end of the year with a 2:1 we hope! Lizzy picked up guitar when she was a lot younger, our dad used to teach her..out of the three sister's Elizabeth's talent came through, however she stopped playing for a while, but she decided to pick it back up when she was in secondary school, at 16 she wrote her first song. Elizabeth spent most of her time in our dining room which had good acoustics, she wouldn't come out even when i wanted to eat my dinner! She juggled writing songs with her coursework and AS/A Levels. Elizabeth is self taught, and writes all her own lyrics. She has regular gigs at The Union (Loughborough) as well stalking (!) the depature lounge boys at the campus radio show which specialises in student talent. She has been described as "a songwriter who people can really relate to". As she's grown up..her songs have changed, and make more of an impact as you can probably tell. (written by Grace k-ward, aka younger sister
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Eventide
Eventide are a female fronted alternative acoustic band with influences including Damien Rice, The Goo Goo Dolls and James Blunt.
Eventide play all over London and Essex. Check out their website to see where they are playing next.
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Every Other Sunday
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Everyday 50
5 Piece unsigned manchester band doing energetic rock/indie.
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Evolvin Rage
Evolvin Rage are a well established funky/indie band from Lichfield,Staffs. Formed in 2004 the band have a unique sound that satisfies all different styles. Frontman LUTON C,AJ,SAMMY,STEVIE & PHIL never fail to impress with there catchy retro sounds and fantastic lyrics.
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exit tahiti
5 piece west london indie band
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Fake Bad News
Fake Bad News are a four piece based in Cardiff who have supported Nme acts such as The DSuke Spirit, Dogs and The Arctic Monkeys. Played all over the country.
High profile gigs lined up
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Family Majik
Hailing from the beautiful countryside of East Anglia, Family Majik offer a fresh sound reminiscent of the best 90's britpop, tinged with a little bit of 60's beatlesesque psychedelia. Meaningful Melodies, and thoughtful harmonies are abound, but perhaps you should make up your own Majik for the Family!
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Fear the Lizard
Fear the Lizard are an up and coming Indie/ Rock band from the Halifax/Brighouse area of Halifax UK. Currently seeking representation. Fear the Lizard formed in 2004 in a leaky room in Halifax where we wrote our first few songs, and started on the great voyage. We have many, many songs ready for recording, and hope to have our debut album out within the year. Our inspirations include: Faith No More, Rage Against the Machine, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Queen and The Kinks.
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FiCTiON
Now a four piece band, girl on guitar and vocals. . with some great poppy/rock tunes! been compared to blondie!
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FINKA
Every now and then a band slips in under the indie radar and just knocks you off your feet. FINKA however, regularly bounce gig goers both on and off their feet with their frantic intimacy at emotionally charged gigs. With an already impressive track record of gigs including Glastonbury and headline slots at Manchester’s Academy 3 FINKA have now developed a strong following in London and will be touring the UK throughout the rest of 2006.
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FIREGARDEN LABORATORIES
BIOGRAPHY OF GENERO XO, OWNER OF FIREGARDEN LABORATORIES
NAME: General Genero XO
STAGE NAME: XO
AGE: 33
BIRTHPLACE: Gary, Indiana / Presenting Death Valley, CA
Genero XO or XO as he likes to be called, is the Owner and CEO of FIREGARDEN LABORATORIES, "Where we make everything HOTT". Firegarden Laboratories is production entity who's sole mission is to make hot tracks. Founded in 2001, by XO, FGL has become an underground force to recon with. The production squad of XO and his army of K.I.L.L.A.H.'s (Key Individuals Living Life Above Hell) has amassed a countless array of blazing instrumental tracks. Hip-Hop, R&B;, Reggae, House, Techno, Rock, and the new Hip-Opera. XO with over 20 years of experience in entertaining, has performed and opened for some of Hip-Hops most talented entertainers such as "The Notorious B.I.G.", Busta Rhymes, Keithe Murray, DJ Kool, Ludacris, KRS-ONE, The Lost Boys, Da Brat, Brain Nubians, Farther M.C., and Kurtis Blow, Grand Master Flash, and The Sugar Hill Gang on the Godfather of Rap Tour (Germany).
Within that time XO has also been producing, writing, and composing songs with various unsigned artist around the world. Some of these artist may be heard on "The FIREGARDEN MIXTAPE Volume One"( * ). XO has also been busy creating his lifes work, an amazing collection of full lenght instrumental tracks. Currently working on Voulme Four, each volume of "The FIREGARDEN COLLECTION", consists of 80 blazing instrumental tracks. Volume One ( * ) contains over 6 hours of headbanging, mind blowing, party rocking, instrumental music to create to.
XO is one of the hottest unknown talents the world has never seen until now. After taking some time to study the GAME, perfect his style, and polish his image, the newly dubbed "Phantom of the Hip-Opera" is now ready to make his mark on the world of entertainment. With the ability to create amazing pieces in a matter of minutes, and compose songs that are guarenteed fire, XO's new style of combining the hardcore beats of Hip-Hop with the operaretic sounds of an orchstra, is destined to make him one of the hottest producer/ composer / entertainers for the new 21st Century.
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FISTFUL OF DYNAMITE
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Beats Manuvre - Drums
Diamondtrim T. Sneed - Guitar
Wildman Sinister Da Key Minister - Keyboards
Snake Eyes Flash Flex - Bass
Treacherous Dale Fresh - Vocalist
Mr White chocolate C. Sweetness - Vocalist
Influences: Saved by the bell, Back to the Future, Bill murray, James Brown, Snoop dogg, Sugerhill Gang, Capdown, Farse, Sports. ZACK MORRIS
Sounds Like: Capdown, Snoop dogg, Ozomatli, FLC, Manu Chao
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Forgotten Fable
We're a 5 piece indie/rock band and looking for as many gigs as possible. We're happy to support bands
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FreeBooter
Dave met Marcel at work. Together with Will, whom they met later, they worked on a few songs they had written. Natasha showed interest in joining the band as the bass player and her influences have made the whole band's reportoire complete.
Soon the first Demo EP will be released.
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Fudge
Fudge are a 5 piece Sheffield indy pop band.formed approx 7 years ago,now undergoing a rebirth with arrival of new guitarist(Jason)and creating the best new music they have ever done previously.
They have been compared to band such as coldplay and the bluetones but the bands official line is 'if its got a catchy,poppy hook to it,then we'll write it'!A pop band that play guitars is the best way to describe this band
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Furious Yellow
Four inidividuals form Birmingham searching to express a feeling through their own brand of strychnine laced music.
Singer Jay takes you on a journey which covers most human emotions. Walking the line between love, hope, despair and pain, his lyrics cannot fail to touch you. Backed by violent guitar and thought provoking rhythm, furious yellow offer an experience not to be missed.
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Ganji
Under Construction
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Geronimo Arkwright
A Brighton based band who play & write their own songs! Influenced by the greats (Pistols, The Who, Slade). Priorities are stage presence, sound and enjoyment. Best decribe as "In Your Face Rock 'n' Roll", fast becoming known as "Brighton Rock".
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Giant Loop Of Sound
Dusty Springfield meets The Jam, with next door neighbours of The Smiths and The Clash, with The Supremes coming to visit!
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Hadlock
Hadlock is from Upstate New York and consists of:
Kris Hadlock - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Robert Maslin - Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Jeremy Rezz - Bass, Backing Vocals
Bryan Babcock - Keyboards, Backing Vocals
Scott Roblee - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
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Halesis
A 5 piece progressive/indie/rock band from manchester. Sounds like a mix of alot of genre's and influences from bands such as incubus, thin lizzy, coldplay, red hot chilli peppers and the doors.
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Harlequin Abattoir
Dundee based rock 5 piece:
"Sounding a bit like Nick Cave with deep sick sounding vocal and moody guitars, this is something that really grows on you. Potential as recording artists is apparent. It's chilled out like a late night bar session behind closed doors"
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Harvey Steele
Hey my names Harvey Steele, i recently bought a multi-track and the recordings i've been doing since May.
I'm unsigned at the moment and i've put together a 7track demo, i'm finding it well hard to find a suitable label so if anyone hears my music and knows a label that would be interested let me know
cheers x
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High Rising
We are a 4 piece band from Leamington Spa in Warwickshire. Formed in 2004 we have enjoyed a great musical journey so far and just want to continue writing and playing live shows. We border on the Melodic indie/rock catagory and have many influences. We are constantly being noticed for our musical diversity while keeping our some-what distinct, commercial sound.
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Highrise
Lawrence and Jason met at school in North London 1999 through a mutual love of Chelsea and Oasis. Jason was well known for having a good set of lungs on him,
and Lawrence for his guitar playing abilities. Both hell-bent on starting a band they performed covers to get some practice in. After a few gigs they started to
write their own material, to begin with it was a direct reaction to bands like The Stone Roses, Oasis, The Verve, Stereophonics an Coldplay. They went through various band member changes trying to find the right line up.
One long summer they ran out of beer money and decided they needed jobs. When Lawrence started working at The Man in the Moon in Camden in 2002 so too did Matt, a bass playing art student keen to join a band. After making a music video for Highrise he replaced the old bassist, and brought an energy to the sound reflecting his own influences such as The Libertines, Rancid, The Clash and the Sex Pistols.
In 2004 they replaced the drummer for Olly, a far younger, faster and nuttier fruit, studying music at college. He brought with him a heavy metal influence and technical ability that beefs up the sound and drives the band forward. Mark was the missing link needed to make the band whole, bringing a Pixies and Queens of the Stone Age influence, he joined at the start of 2006 to build up the live sound and complete line-up.
Highrise recorded a demo last year at Miloko Studios in Hoxton, London, with producer Matt Hyde, and in March have just recorded four brand new tracks at Valley Studios in Winchester with Ben Startup, which define a new sound and direction of the band.
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hookah
4 piece southend band, hotly tipped. playin january 7th@chinnerys 8pm, 8th southend high st 545pm on essex fm stage 16th @maritime rooms at cliffs pavilion
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Hudson Fall
Hudson Fall are a four piece band, based on the Wirral in the north west of England. In August 2005 the band decided to commit full time to their music. As a result a vastly growing collection of new material is now at their disposal. The sound of Hudson Fall is one which draws on several influences resulting in a melodic indie / pop / rock sound with each song interestingly different from the next highlighting the versatility and creativity of Hudson Fall
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Hush Collector
"a slightly dark brand of acoustic-tinged slowcore, rich in melody and texture - a gorgeous musical statement" - (Somewhere Cold)
Hush Collector formed in the coastal city of Brighton when Poppy Gonzalez and Katie Mummery came together with a mutual desire to record an album of candid songs of an organic sounding nature.
As a taster, they released the self-produced 'Flowby ep' - their own Candy Cone label.
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Hypersonic
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inde-cisive
addictive melodic tones, from performance driven professionalisms.
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Indet.
We are an Unsigned Four-Piece Indie/ Punk band from Caldicot in South Wales.
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James Severy
Singer songwriter of sorts
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John maher
Irish born living in Brighton. Not your typical singer songwriter. The music is meant to be played loud and comes from quite a dark place.
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Johnny Fitz Promotion
Blur meets Bloc Party meets Yeah Yeah Yeahs with a twist of The Strokes and a side of Arcade Fire seasoned with Libertines all dipped in something entirely new.
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JUNK
I am John Smith, a Glasgow based singer/songwriter working under the name JUNK. I have recently finished recording my new album and now I'm looking for a label to help me put it out.
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Justin Grant
Justin Grant is a charismatic singer/songwriter from Newry city Northern Ireland. He has been performing in public since he was fifteen, Initially as lead vocalist/guitarist with his own six piece band and latterly as a solo artist playing venues all over Ireland. Justin is a prolific writer and has an exstensive catalogue of wonderfull songs of which an eclectic selection are on cd. Justin is currently seeking worldwide recording and publishing deals.
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Kaleido
Kaleido are an original, four-piece Indie rock band from South Essex. The band formed in 2004 & consists of:
Pete Laws- vocals
Leigh Nicholson-Guitar
Lisa Haines-Drums& backing vocals
session player- bass
Since recording their debut EP Kaleido has enjoyed an excellent response to their music, with the band writing and performing their own brand of Indie rock, which is constantly developing.
The band is passionate about music & has strived to create their own sound.
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Karass
The Beating heart of the Joy Division the soul of the Velvet Underground, with a hint of Pixies sas!
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Kona
5 piece punk band from Dayton ohio consist of Davey-Bass, Chris-Gutiar, Mike-Vocals, Caleb-Gutiar
Josh-Drums & Vocals and we have been together for a few years now and we are looking to find a record deal, and we have been playing shows for a little while now to.
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Liam Scott-Smith
Just him and backing band.
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Listen To Johnny
Rob Taylor and Tom Wigley met at an open mic night in Lichfield in late 2003. Rob had been writing and performing his own material for a few years and Tom had jus split from his previous band. After a couple of months of meetings at the open mic night the pair decided to join forces and try to put something together. They began rehearsing immediately and were soon performing as a duo around Lichfield. It wasnt long before Rob and Tom decided their sound needed to be "bigger", and that's when they set about looking for other members to form a band. It wasn't long before Yarnall, an old acquaintance of Rob's was announced as the bass player, and Tom got into touch with Reggie, the drummer of his former band, who agreed to join, thus making the line-up complete. Listen To Johnny had officially arrived
The band have been practising and writing material together for about 18 months. During this time they have performed at various events. Their main musical influences come from 60's groups such as The Beatles and The Beach boys as well as more recent bands like Oasis,Ocean Colour Scene and Blur amongst others. This gives the band a unique pop-esque sound with a dash of indie for good measure, much like the "brit-pop" bands of the 90's. The mix of acoustic driven rhythms, effect-laden lead lines and sing-a-long melodies give the band a unique and unforgettable sound unlike anything else in the local scene.
The band are now tighter and more confident than ever and their skill for writing together is getting better all the time. Armed with a plethora of good, original material, the band are now ready and willing to make a big impact in the music scene. Even if it's just for being different.
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Little Red Pillows
started a few years ago under the name 'Loki' but just after the summer of '04 our vocalist left n all did not look gud for the remaining four of us.....but just before Christmas we asked our friend Ez if he wanted to join the band and he agreed to try it out....soon after we were asked to play for the owner of Mystic Records at his New Years Eve party and we now play gigs in milton keynes, bedford, and have recently brached out to the london area. We write our own songs as often as possible but we have a set of covers we do for the drunken lads in the pubs that we play for laughs to keep them happy. We have a great time making songs, and we realli enjoy doing it
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London Road
London Road are 5 piece indie rock n roll band from Nottingham. Please click on to www.londonroadmusic.com to view details of upcoming gigs and listen to some of our tracks.
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Looks Like Rain
An established band with many influences, LLR blend soft melodies with hard edged and acoustic guitars.
The 4 of them have been playing both electric and unplugged gigs around London and Essex since 2000, and have recently been recording tracks with producer Dave Young.
Only gravity can keep them down....
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LOTUS EATER
Lotus Eater began as a showcase for my music & has since developed into a web site and live band.
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Making Scenes And Killing Queens
A 4 man-band with influences ranging from the mellow to extreme side of the rock genre as well as Dance.
4 members are:
Tom Groves - Vocals, Guitar
Nick Philpott - Guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Alan Johnson - Bass - backing vocals
Estall - Drums, keyboards
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Mangasm
Mangasm - Perhaps you'll laugh, maybe cry, but you certainly will be entertained. Mangasm walks the fine line between the humorous and the obscene and look damn good while doing it. The emphasis is on big tunes, big excitement, and not taking anything too seriously. Mangasm was born in 2005 in Lincoln, and have been developing a portfolio of songs for their debut release "HOT FRUIT".
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Marlow and the Cannibals
Marlow and the Cannibals are...
Jade Beard - Vocals, Guitars
Joey Denham - Guitars
James Warren - Percussion
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Michael G McGee
Mixture of Hard rock, Rock and Guitar Rock. Michael is a solo rock musician, songwriter and guitarist. He's been rock'n for many years as the lead singer and guitarist in a local band, but due to lack of dedication by band members, michael decided to go solo with his new cd "Social Insanity"
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Middle Finger Salute
We started September 2005, since then we have had several highlights such as supporting acts like Glen Matlock (sex pistol) UK Subs, GOldblade, and playing big venues all over Northern England such as Leeds Met, Manchester Academy, King Georges Hall.
We play punk/pop-punk music. and we are a young Blackburn band.
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middleman
middleman are a 3-piece indie/rock (if you must pigeon-hole) band from Kilmarnock that have been on the go now for 5 years.
With their mix of gentle arrangements to their bounce-about-the-room anthems, they have something that everyone can enjoy.
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Mississippi Delta
Rock n Roll music
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mixed motives
we are a three piece band.my name is robbie and my fellow ban members sre paul and ian
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Moonjelly
With support slots alongside bands such as the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Gay Dad and Baby Genius........and national radio airplay already under their belts, Kaleidoscope Records signed Moonjelly released their hugely succesful debut album 'Unforgettable Year' in December 2002 and are currently recording the follow up, which is due for release in the summer of 2004. Visit their website now for all the latest news and gig info.
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Moral Soul
Moral Soul have been together for just over a month now so we haven't got much under our belts yet. However, we have been writing and recording since day one and intend to be the hardest working band in rock'n'roll history. And just to prove it, we've left our one of our first songs for you to listen to. Still in the process of recording, it's called, 'Move' and is missing a vocal part but you get the gist!! If you like what we're doing, (or even if you don't) please feel free to let us know!
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Morning Lane
Raw, sunny, breezy, bittersweet - Morning Lane's melodies shine like rays of sun on a rainy day, with their thudding rhythm section and searing guitars providing a soaring, growling backdrop to their soulful vocals and fragile lyricism.
Formed in 2004 through a mixture of various ads and long-term friendships (and some very bizarre phone calls!), the band has recently released their debut album Cry With A Smile through indie label Under The Stairs Records - www.morning-lane.com for details.
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morning sparks
Morning Sparks are five boys from manchester/staffs, who are combining the the spiky art punk of Interpol and Yeah Yeah Yeahs! with the post rock sensiblities of Mogwai and Godspeed!
influences include:
Radiohead, Mogwai, Jeff Buckley, Wilco, Smashing Pumpkins, The Walkmen, Mind Science of the Mind, Ours, Sonic Youth, The Rapture, Elbow....
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Munkey Juice
Munkey Juice originally sprouted from the backwoods of Ohio, to emerge as a rock n’ roll beast in the great twin cities of the north. Munkey Juice has released eight full-length albums, and four EP’s on their own label: Choose To Lose Records. Nelson Heise established the band in 1995 with his brother Robert. The band has had several drummers and currently Stacie Archer plays drums for the band in his triumphant return to MJ. MJ 's eighth album "Fatty Arbuckle's Coke Bottle" will be released stimutaneously with "Ten Under Sixty Vol.3" early 2006. Rick Pavlik and Dan Kaping accompanied the brothers on the "Fatty Arbuckle" release. Need to know more, contact the band at the information provided below.
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my_shoes_are_silver@hotmail.com
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Newclear View
Five piece set of musicians who put their heart and soul into each gig. Memorable chorus's, pounding drum beats, dimensional bass lines, creative guitar work and a frontman that bellows the room with melodic precison. Unsigned, but for how long?
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Nine Ashes
Forming in the spring of 2002 in the wilds of South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham On Crouch, Nine Ashes were formed with the pre-tense for rockin and funky melody.
The band is fronted by Egg, 22 from Chelmsford, Essex. Playing the guitar for 12 years, Egg has played in several acts encompassing covers bands, rock bands and hip-hop collectives performing on drums, keys, vox and guitar throughout. Will Elliot, 22 from Burnham plays Bass and has also played for many years in various punk-rock bands around South Essex and now works at the Royal Opera House, London. After the departure of Alex Hume in August 2004, Nine Ashes have installed 22 year-old Graeme Howell onto drum duties - an estate agent who's not afraid of pushing the hard sell… or rock…
Their influences are wide and varied, including Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Pink Floyd, The Jam, Green Day, Reef, The Clash, The Roots, and other groovy dudes.
By early 2003, Nine Ashes had played their first gig at Soundhouse, Colchester headlining a very busy Saturday night, and going down a storm with all around. After this success the boys took their show on the road over the following months, clockin up gigs over Essex, Kent and Surrey and playing shows to music fans in Soho and Camden. Nine Ashes' recorded a 3-track demo in January 2004, 'The Shadow' which shifted over 500 copies locally (in and around South Essex)…
In 2004 gigging highlights have included supporting fellow Essex band The Stunts and NME favourites Razorlight at Cambridge Girton Ball, 'DawnTreader', in March of this year.
"Nine Ashes blending myriad influences; ranging from The Coral to The Roots; this Essex-based three-piece kick off proceedings on the Main Stage with a blast of funky, indie rock: the perfect start to a fantastic line-up" DawnTreader Program, March '04
With this success behind them, this summer the boys have worked on rockin' new demo 'Wasting Time' which brings rock, drum and bass, and new wave all into one tidy package. Working with Graeme, Nine Ashes are now perfecting their new live show, which should start rockin and rolling around your local venue around Jan 2005.
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Nine Ashes
Forming in the spring of 2002 in the wilds of South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham On Crouch, Nine Ashes were formed with the pre-tense for rockin and funky melody.
The band is fronted by Egg, 22 from Chelmsford, Essex. Will Elliot, 22 from Burnham plays Bass and completing the line up, Graham Howell on drums.
Their influences are wide and varied, including Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Pink Floyd, The Jam, Green Day, Reef, The Clash, The Roots, and other groovy dudes.
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No Image
No Image are a three piece band from the Brentwood area consisting of Dan (Guitar), Tez (Bass) and Ben (Drums).
They have been playing for about a year now and will be making a demo cd mid 2005.
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No Refuge
We are No Refuge. Dean Baker on Vocals and Ollie Southgate on guitar. We have been writing songs together for the last few months.
Influences:
Ollie: Blues, Jazz, Bon Jovi, Brooks and Dunn, Country, Live, Counting Crows. The Black Crowes, Damien Rice, James Blunt.
Dean: David Gray, Simply Red, The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrisson, Sting, The Who, Oasis, Richard Ashcroft.
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Noble Savage
We are a 5 piece rock/Indie band from Rochdale, Lancashire. We are playing gigs all around the north west including rochdale, bury, manchester, and preston. Our sound is a mix between The Clash, the Rolling Stones and Ocean Coulor scene.
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North Free Ride
Proper coll rocking band from Rugby with style and tunes
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Numidian Wish
Numidian Wish have been playing together for 2 years now, in and around the Bournemouth and Southampton area, the wings are to be spread soon & with the release of our second EP growing ever-nearer, we can only hope the world is ready... !
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Ollie And The Wallies
We are a indie/alternative rock band in Milton Keynes. We have started building a solid fanbase in the Milton Keynes area and have many gigs lined up. We have also gained recognision from many Buckinghamshire bands and they enjoy our upbeat style and our individuality.
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On A Friday
Ffour peice with plenty of energy. We live on the isle of man and want to expand out and be noticed.
we all met at school and havn't stop playing. we are dedictaed to our music and put that in front of everything! influcences/ sounds like- The Academy is..
singer- Harry Radford- guitar- Jack wolter- bassist - James Creane- drummer- John Cowell
Our music mixes rock alternative and parts of slow meoldic guitar. Our singer is incredible and along woth the guitarist writes unbelievable songs
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opustrees
Established in kents medway delta, opustrees have supported aqualung and fat boy slim's 'jonny quality', opustrees have recently recorded with producer Jim Riley (UPCDOWNC/Billy Childish/Buff Medways).
"Dirty Ripper- '...the singer starts spunking his weird sex pest vocal all over the twinkling guitars..'
'First and Last-'...is brilliant-like going out at night with Richard Ashcroft, smoking crushed up butterflies and talking philosophy with unicorns."
james jam-NME Feb 2006
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pacific
Some people still care about music. The more intelligent you are, the more you need music to move or challenge you, like a great book or an original movie that seems to expand your mind and open you up to new possibilities.Whether that music is the White Stripes or Tom Mcrae, Nirvana or Free, we just don't care anymore as long as it takes us somewhere. We like to think we're somewhere in between all these, with a little bit of Hendrix, Dylan, blah.
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Parklane
Parklane was formed in the spring of 2001 by brothers Joe and John Carson, since then the line up has been changed several times. The band at this point in time has a great feel to it; everyone in the band loves playing and creating music together. Parklane's music has been described as hard pop with melodic back beat and vocal harmonies. The songs are written by Joe and John and then taken into the studio for the whole band to work on Parklane are currently compiling a new album to go on the road and Gig with. PARKLANE LATEST NEWS! Parklane will shortly be appearing on the first ever Kaleidoscope Promotions compilation album 'The Best Unsigned Album... Ever!' The album will feature acts that have been rated by Kaleidoscope as the most talented up and coming acts on the scene. Parklane's stunning track 'Something For Someone' will proudly be featured on this fantastic album. The album is predicted to be released in June but you can pre-order your copy now before the mad rush begins. The album costs just Ł10.99 for an album jam packed with delicious top talent. Parklane have also Just finished recording there debut album FAZED with one of Scotland's top producers Mark Whitelaw in his west-end Studio Amstaar Studios in Glasgow, Whitelaw has worked with many of Scotland's top acts and also Co-wrote Tracks with The Super Scientists and Alcopop.
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Pennyway
Founded in May 2006, Pennyway was formed by ex Lucky Bullet member ‘James Charlesworth’ (Aka Charlie) when he approached old childhood friend ‘Tom Chambers’ with a proposition and desire to form something new. Tom was already present in a band along with ‘Danny Bradbury’ but both decided to take Charlie up on his offer. 3 weeks later, young Dan Turner offered to fill the empty spot of a bass player and from that point the band started to get to work. See website for rest of bio!
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Pete Teo
Multiple award winning independent artist from Malaysia. Works in
English and boasts rave reviews from all over the world. Featured on
National Public Radio (USA) and NHK FM (Japan). Buzziest
Malaysian English act for decades on the verge of breaking into Asia
region. Looking for European representation.
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Pets in Trees
Pets in Trees was formed in San Francisco, late 2004, by two friends, Joel Case and Dan Siddique, with the help of artist, Danny Olda. Our name is based on a rearrangement of the letters in "Pine Street", where the band's first songs were written.
Having a shared interest in four-track recordings, we bought a few microphones and some new equipment and self-recorded our first EP in our downtown San Francisco rehearsal space (vowing to keep personal computers out of the process, of course, in line with our indie upbringing).
Pets in Trees' most notable achievement up to the present is being personally requested by Eric Gaffney of Sebadoh to open for his re-release of the album Sebadoh III.
We are now working towards completion of our second release with drummer Harry Kniznik and bassist Kiley Johnson.
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Phenol
Phenol. A collective of friends real and virtual. A constant metamorphosis of people, ideas, styles. A band; a pop group characterised by their own exclusive, elusive nature. A blend of varying creative influences and structural hypotheses. An experiment in modern music marketing. A rock band for now and for the future? Maybe you will want to join. Maybe we'll want you...
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Porchlight
Formed late 2005, Porchlight are an up-tempo 3-piece based in Cardiff.
Writing catchy and melodic indie tunes the band all in their early twenties have tracks ranging from composed, heartfelt waltzes to vibrant and dynamic punk/pop songs. Porchlight’s sound has previously been compared to that of Pavement, Feeder and Supergrass. As well as regularly supporting touring bands, Porchlight won the GTFM battle of the bands in March 2006.
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Primary School Hero
formed one year ago in a rundown rehearsal studio somewhere in north london, primary school hero is the result of an amalgamation of experienced musicians from various bands, and has evolved into a progressive, unsigned supergroup. this wide-range of influences and the fact that all of the band members are actively involved in the songwriting process is evident in the diverse styles of the songs they produce.
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Priority
A kick ass band from buxton in derbyshire with a proper rock n roll personality and normal band members not mop headed guitarists and a screaming singer playing covers from arctic monkeys, green day, nirvana, blur, the strokes and many more rock/indie hits
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Singer/Rhythm guitarist: Zach Mcdonagh
Lead Guitarist: Charlie Willcox
Bass: George Baxby
Drums: Neall Dewsbury
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Puzzle Project
-five members
-funky rock and roll
-music explains us
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R-Complex
We are just 4 crazy individuals who love music! Having just started out, we are already producing lots of original material and performing all over the south west. Please check us out on myspace.com/reptiliancomplex or our website which will be ready soon!
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Rebuild The Doxa
5 guys making music, for the love of it
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Red Box Conspiracy
Manchester based band, Cream meets Velvet Underground.
Olie - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Adam - Guitar, Vocals
Cam - Bass
Thom Drums, Vocals
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Red Lite Run
Birmingham based 5 piece inf by Weller, The Stones, Led Zep, The Who.
Looking for venues now.
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Relica
Relica is a 4 piece rock band based in Dublin formed in 2003.
Distinctive sound comprising driving bass and drums combined with strong melody and striking riffs.
Latest release is Simian Says EP - due in Oct 05.
Members:
Dec Hughes (vocals, rhythm guitar, piano)
Mick O'Connor (lead guitar, backing vocals)
Adrian Fernandes (bass)
Paul Connolly (drums)
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Resistor
Resistor are a 4 piece indie-rock band, based in North Hampshire - influences include RHCP, Hendrix, G'N'R, Oasis, OCS, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Paul Weller
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Reverend Cleatus and The Soul Saviours
Hammond Funk outfit playing a mixture of original and covers. Think funky breaks with rumbling basslines, screaming Hammond, chitlin's guitar backed up by a solid three piece horn section. No vocals just grooves
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Revolver
Revolver are a original indie/rock band from Hull. They have been gigging and writing now since early 2005. Their aim is to get a record contract and tour England and Europe. Revolvers fan base grows with every live performance so try to come to a Revolver gig to find what Revolver are all about.
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RIchard Ringer
Richard Ringer is the Conductor of the Locomotive.
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Roadhouse76
Roadhouse76 is made up of 4 members, JBT who plays bass, Paulo 'The Hitman' Manchini Bangs the drums, Sonny malone plays lead guitar and Chopper harrison sings whilst keeping a rythym on his guitar, The first testoment goes summut like this: Chopper was in a band with JBT who left the band cause they where shite, Chopper soon followed and decided to form a new band, He joined forces with JBT, And they brought Paulo out of semi retirment to keep a rythym for them, Sonny relocated to Coventry and word soon reached Chopper he could play a mean guitar, A few phone calls later and the line up was complete, The band started jamming and the songs came thick and fast, A year later the lads braved the cold wet streets of coventry, To play a one off gig at the 'Fairfax' on spon street, They went down so well that the gig offers soon came pouring in, With a little help from the legendry John Oliver and 'Woody' they are fast becoming one of coventrys hottest bands
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RSI
Young band from belfast - studio album summer 2005. were starting to think about getting signed, although its never been high up in prioritys as we've spent the last 3 years perfecting our music. Our biggest influences differ from musician to musician in the band, Our Guitarist, Jonny is influenced by Joe Satriani and the writings of Robert Smith. Mark, our drummer has been influenced by audislave and G'n R. Anton loves the Chillis and ruth is a fan of snow patrol. This Combination means INDIE!
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Rule of 40
"I dunno what all of Rule Of 40s 40 rules are, but from what I can tell theres really only Rule Of 40 rule you need to know: Rule Of 40's buzz-saw power-pop totally fuckin' Rules. Youthful, gonzoid exuberance & a dedication to the spirit of good ol' loud loud loud indie rawk ain't ever a bad thing, and these cats have got it in spades. This is the sound of Kids Gettin' Their Kicks, and if you wanna go someplace & drink 'n' dance 'n' fall in love or just fall over, may as well let Rule Of 40 soundtrack your nite." Paul fuzz :the revolutionary freak press
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Ryan Is Fun
North East based, electronic / indie / alternative.
Excellant original material
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Ryan O'Connor
I'm just a guy with a guitar,trying to get his music heard.
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S.K.M
An Indie ballad band from Bucks.
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Samuel Wade
I'm a singer/songwriter just starting out from Burnham, Bucks.
I'd compare my acoustic style to many indie bands i.e. radiohead, snow partol and solo artists like Damien Rice.
I hoping to record soon and start gigging with it too.
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SAN FROYD
JORDAN-GUITAR VOCALS
AL G BLACK-LEAD GUITAR
SMEE-BASS
TOMMY P-DRUMS
This four piece band all met at university and formed around 2004. Although AL and JORDAN have been writing music together since around 2003. With all the group members coming from different musical backgrounds we amalgamate to form a unique musical genre. With songs ranging from upbeat indie anthems to all out power ballads with raging guitar solo's.
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sandbox
“One girl, three boys and a fine selection of indie tunes – enter the world of sandbox”
Chris Long, BBC Manchester, January 2005
Formed in Manchester in early 2004, sandbox are Andy (drums), Lennie (vocals, guitar), Righini (guitar) and Will (bass guitar).
The past year has seen sandbox play more than 30 gigs, including support slots for Four Day Hombre, Rooster and Jack Cooper. The band are now regularly playing to crowds of 200 or more, having built up a dedicated and ever growing fan base through gigs and the forum on the band’s website (www.sandbox-online.co.uk).
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Save Ernie
With influences from Radiohead, Weezer, Bluetones and Feeder, Save Ernie have a sound which crosses many styles of the brit-rock scene. The band have recorded 2 3-track demos, and a self released 6-track EP named 'Arrival'.
Based in Essex, the band have played many large venues around the South East, including Chinnerys (Southend) Thurrock Music Festival (Main Stage), Gossips (Soho) and many more.
Check out the website (www.save-ernie.co.uk) for MP3 downloads, news, gigs and pictures.
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Scientist The Orange Pip
don't follow the herd. we are human. we have minds. lets put them into action. lets make a decision that we can look back on and have the ability to say 'we were part of a revolution, something that can never happen twice'. we are Scientist The Orange Pip. we are taking over the world. thats a promise.
for full streaming of our latest release 'Such an Acident' recoirded at PMC Studios please visit www.myspace.com/scientisttheorangepip and fall into bliss.
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Sella dor
Sella dor are a quartet of talented indie rockers with a flair for song-writing. The group, originally from Essex, are now living in Charlton and are enjoying strong popularity in London. They have had positive reviews in two publications; the stool pigeon and Who's Jack and are now starting to generate some record company interest. A new demo and music video will soon be available on the band website.
Visit www.myspace.com/sellador or E-mail sellador@hotmail.co.uk for our demo
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Shameless Faith
Popular 5 piece indie rock band.
Check out website for further details
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Shannon Hurley
Formed out of the embers of UK pop and retro lounge....sounds like the Cardigans or Skye Edwards of Morcheeba.
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Shannon Hurley
Eclectic but accessible pop music. Full of melody and summertime longing. For fans of Keane, Sarah mclachlan, and Dido.
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shepherds pi
Indie/Rock/Hip-Hop
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Sherlock
uk based band
chris howard - vocals/guitars
damian johnson - keyboards
joe nicholson - drums
www.sherlockmusic.com
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Sherlock
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Shrinkin Violetz
The Shrinkin Violetz are a four piece Rock Band who have taken the best of Punk, New Wave, Psycho, Rock, Blues and molded it into their own unique sound - check out the website for more info.
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Silencer
Silencer are a rock/indie band based in the UK. Playing Orgial materal. Influences include The Who, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Hendrix and Led Zepplin.
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Silencer
SILENCER are five lads playing original rock/indie music. The main influences to the sound of the band are; the Foo Fighters, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, Led Zep, The Verve, Paul Weller and The Jam. The band started last year as a covers band, playing local pubs. Since then SILENCER has grown into a tight band writing and performing original material. The band has been receiving some excellent reviews in the local press, and they are looking to build on their recent success with more live shows.
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Silent Spring
Been goin a few months with the current line-up, music has been described as "Led Zepplin being raped by Nirvana whilst making sweet love to The Libertines" Come an see us when you can
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Six Foot Children
A dynamic 3-piece band - complete with raw passion, first rate songs and compelling lyrics.
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slowline
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So and So's
Review of the myspace recordings online by the So and So's by http://www.myspace.com/louisenisbet With their Grimsby tones prolific throughout their fantastically 'old school' songs you instantly warm to their northern charm.
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Solaflair
Driving rock, soaring vocals, great songs, catchy melodies, energetic and emotive live performances… no wonder they’re a favourite on their local scene. Now they’re slowly sneaking out to parts further a field, to fantastic receptions, around the North of England and Scotland.
“Their uplifting and ambient torch songs, managed to quiet even the most rowdy of audience members. Keane and Starsailor comparisons will come and go, but when the songs are this good , who cares.
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Soldier
Soldier is made up from 5 mates from Birmingham. Each great at what they do, they come together with a mass of influences including The Small Faces and Led Zepplin to produce a full and fresh soulful Rock and Roll Sound.
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Solway
SOLWAY are one of the North East of Englands newest bands coming from both sides of the water (Wardley and Tynemouth)they where formed in November 2005 and consist of singer/songer writer and lead guitarist Jamie Nicholson, Stu Forrest on guitar, Beanie on bass and Tony Dougan on drums.
SOLWAY have a refreshing, loud, raw and well constructed sound with a hint of indie that is unique to them. They list their influences as Oasis, The Beatles, Stereophonics, Paul Weller, Eric Clapton, Cream and The Who to name but a few however they dont try to sound or look like anyone else, they look and sound like SOLWAY.
All of SOLWAYs music is wrtten by Jamie (aka Jim) with him writing both the music and lyrics but with a valuable input form the rest of the lads.
SOLWAY played their first gig at the Head of Steam in Newcastle after only one month after forming and they seem to be going from strength to strength building up a fantanic following. Earlier this year the lads recorded their first ever demo with the help of the Buddle Arts Centre in Wallsend. This demo disc is currently doing the rounds in the north east and the lads are hopefull this will lead to more gigs in the future. SOLWAY would love to take their music as far as it will take them, they just love playing live gigs and the crowds seem to love them.
If your interested in any of the bands music or fancy finding out more about them, then why not visit their web pages list below or go one better and catch one of their gigs, you wont be disapointed.
www.solwayonline.co.uk
www.myspace.com/solway
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Something Poetic
Poets, intellectuals, future kings of Spain – despite being Something poetic, alas poor Yoric, we are none of these things. Which brings me nicely around to who we actually are – a band. We have a mean age of 14.8, and our music is always of the amplified variety, although we have been spotted topless in our local park, jamming among the birds and bees. Some bands we have found ourselves being influenced by are: Pink Floyd, Joy Division, U2, Smiths, Pixies, Doves, Radiohead, Interpol, British Sea Power, Arcade Fire and ahem, Trivium. As for our overall sound, we'll be honest…we're not all that sure ourselves yet, but it appears to come somewhere from the alternative side of things. Love and hugs… Something poetic …
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Son O' Brinksmat
Line up: Max Mitchell - Guitar/Vox, Gus Gussar - Bass/Vox, The Kid - Drums
Son o' brinksmat are the arch dukes of rock n stroll ,a three piece from Shepherds Bush,London of no gentle birth. They have a sound that combines the raw energy of the Clash with the percussive intensity of the Cream this is modern urban rock n roll as it should be, uncompromising and bowing to no one.
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SOULDRIVER
Souldriver are a powerful 4-piece indie/rock band hailing from Aberdare South Wales.
They have been playing in and around Wales since 2003 in venues such as The Barfly, The Pop factory, The Inferno, Margam park (yellow chopper festival), RM’s rock club and many more,
They have also had airplay and interviews on valleys radio, green dragon radio and live sets on gtfm.
They have just finished recording a new 3-track demo that was recorded at Notting pill studios (Newport) and was produced by Jeff and Ginge (former guitarist and drummer from dub war and skin dread)
Souldriver are:
Wayne Morgan: vocals/guitar.
Andrew price: lead guitar.
Anthony hicks: drums.
Dorian Holmes: bass.
For more information about SOULDRIVER please contact:
Webmaster@souldriver.zzn.com
TEL:07810470687
www.souldriver.cjb.com
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SpearBrave
Vocals - Dec Cleary
Guitar/Vocals - Sean Cleary
Bass - Andrew Robertson
Drums - Mark
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Spin
Spin are a 5 piece melodic indie band from Northampton. Beautiful melodies and cutting lyrics make for an engaging and emotional mix. The current line up has been together just six months now but have already been in the studio working on what will hopefully become their first album.
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spyder130
Spyder130
A band of 15 year olds, two of whom now attend
the Brit School. They play covers and original music. They have been together for 6 years, since they met at junior school in Stanford Le Hope, Essex.
They went on to Gable Hall School, a local comprehensive with a talented and gifted programme for drama/dance and musical production.
The band have twice won the Thurrock Young Musicians Ensemble Competition, and were runners up at the Music for Youth National Rock and Pop Festival, where the main competitors were up to 7 years older.
They have also performed at the National Arena, Nottingham, in a major charity show, and were invited to play Poland in 2005, taking part in a 3 day event called the European Picnic in Plock, where they were highly acclaimed by professional musicians from around Europe and America.
Recent gigs have included Music Tek Dagenham, Gazfest at Bisley, and Hannakins Farm, Billericay.
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Stanleys Choice
From the heart of Birmingham Stanley’s Choice deliver a new appetite of smokey bar blues, with insightful lyrics and impassioned performance this duo creates melodies that last.
Formed in 2003 Stanley’s Choice have played to a wide range of audiences to wide acclaim. They have worked with Birmingham’s most innovate producers and have been featured on local radio playlists. The balance of intricate guitar and rustic vocals make for a contemporary slice of the singer songwriter genre.
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star27
"The cult of Star 27 continues apace. It’s old school rock ‘n’ roll shindigs with the finger on fast-forward. Clonking falling-over-itself melodies crash into crunching chords and wailed lyrics, before another rolling foot-taper comes along without so much as an introduction. Quite chaotic but endearing and somewhat beautiful, all within 20 minutes." © Liam Pennington 2004
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Starstudded78
5 piece Glasgow-based band, strong local following. Have twice supported Biffy Clyro and regularly play in the city.
Range of Influences such as the Killers, Snow Patrol, The Doves and The Smiths to create a powerful and unique upbeat sound. Formed in 2005.
Website currently under re-construction.
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Starter
Eddie - Lead vocal/guitar
Rob - Rhythm guitar
Lee - Bass/vocals
Kav - Drums
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stonedrifters
5 piece band from billingham 2 guitars ,keyboard and drums
1 vocals .lookin to make a breakthrough into the big music scene .check out our website for more....
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Storm The Gates
3 piece from milton keynes playing a blend of emotional hardcore and modern rock
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SubRosa5
psychedelic grooves with balefuls of Country Soul a pinch of stoned blues and your general guitar noise and we're almost there. Inspired to revolt by Campag Velocet/Ryan Adams/ Ride / Verve/ Stones/ James/ The Stooges/ The Velvets/ U2/ The Bunnymen/ Gram Parsons/ Graham Kendrix
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Suburbian
SUBURBIAN are a local Portsmouth band with something new and genuine to offer. The band has been in the making for a good 2 years, but their ties stretch back further than that when Matt E and Loz met in Preston Disco/Acid Jazz 5-piece Liquid in 1998. After Liquid split, it wasnt until 5 years later when Loz returned from 3 years abroad in Amsterdam that they met up again in Portsmouth. They instantly began work on a new project, experimenting with some original ideas along with Liquids bass player Lea. Unfortunately, as Leas university studies became more demanding of his time he had to leave the band, but Matt E and Loz continued to work on evolving the sound. Over the next year they slowly shaped a spacious and heartfelt soundscape for the ever-strengthening original material, with Matt Es basis in funk and rock drumming providing a rock-solid base for Lozs impassioned melodic vocal lines. After an exhaustive audition process and many changes of line-up, Matt P was recruited on guitar, his extraordinary natural ability and melodic ear taking the emotive song-writing to a new and powerful level. Most recently their collaboration with local producer Dave Jones (uMo) has resulted in a focused and dynamic 3 song demo which has already attracted some professional interest. SUBURBIAN are continuing to evolve their sound and expand their set-list. With the recent recruitment of Dave Jones as full time bassist they are currently focused on recording and rehearsing with a view to be gigging before the end of 2006.
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SUBWAY
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Summer Born Wild
Summer Born Wild are a three piece band from Eastbourne. We recently performed a live session on BBC Southern Counties Radio. We have a performance at the Concorde 2 on the 11th Febuary 2006 at 6.00pm. We will put Eastbourne on the Music Map!.
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Sundown On Topanga
Glasgow-based alternative band. The band revolves around the songwriting of core members Richard Tasker and Anthony Moffat.
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SUPERFISH
Superfish, is an austrian Band that won second place at the international poetry convention, held in Floriday in march, sending their Song "NO 1 BUT U". Getting signed with their label later in the year, the band toured throughout Austria and is preparing to tour trough out europe early next year. Their very indiependent Rock is beeing played on radiostations throughout austria and is delt as the number 1 Rock Export of Austria - well worth taking a look at!
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Sushi
sushi are a 7 peice band from the north-west playing innovative and original music, fusing together many styles such as rock, blues, funk and ska! The addition of trumpet and saxophone to the bands line-up make their music and shows like nothing heard before.
sushi are:
Ed Rice- Lead guitar/ Vocals
Nathan Longhurst- Rhythm guitar
Will Blevins- Bass
Alex McManus- Drums
Ben Millest- Keyboards
Adam Seed- Trumpet
Richard Yates- Trombone
For further info please visit our web-site...
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Swindle Life
Experienced young musicians who enjoy playing live and writing own material.
Formed in 2005, Swindle Life has an extensive CV for such a short space of time.
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syzlak
3 peice indie/rock band from southend-on-sea area:MATT REEVE guitar/vocals NICK HANSON bass TOM BROWN drums. Met through freind.been playing for 8 months and we have just started giging locally.we play a mix of catchy mellow rock tunes with original and clever lyrical songs, and thats my personal opinion but I am a drummer!!!
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Ten O`Clock Scholars
A very powerful, upbeat five piece with more melody than you could wish for! !
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The 88's
An Indie/Rock genre band from the Midlands. The 88's are:
Vocals & Bass - Steve McMeikhan
Backing Vocals & Guitar - Toby Warren
Drums - Ben Woodall
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The Amateurs
Melodic, thoughtful songs played by a Kidderminster based 3-piece. Bass, Drums and Guitar/Piano with very memorable melodies and a very passionate live set.
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The Applewhites
4 piece from Hull playing Rock n Roll infected 60's blues.
played with the likes of The Ordinary Boys, Blueskins and Blackwire.
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the article
cardiff based indie/rock band playing Cardiff,Bristol area at moment but branching out very soon....
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the arty clarke experience
After ages of planning to form a band, and a few false starts that gave rise to a couple of tunes, but fell by the wayside (isn't it always the way?), Smiler and Callum finally got together as The Arty Clarke Experience after a kick up the arse in the form of the offer of a gig (from Roy of the Handals- we'll always love you!). In a short period of time, we knocked together some songs, gained a treat drummer, (our long time mate Mick, who's played in loads of bands), had a couple of rehersals, then played at the Head of Steam (opening for Turbo Johnson/Station Road/The Handals/The Focus Group and Arebella Harrison- Look 'em all up). Everyboday was really nice to us after we played, and we had a properly treat time, so we decided to stick around. We recorded some tunes with our mate, Micks brother Maffas, which despite being recorded directly following the guidelines of the old Arty Clarke ethos (drunk) and under rehersed, came out sounding all well and good to us. You can probably hear them yourself if you check out the website
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the baker street irregulars
A boomin 9 piece pop rock band formed end of 2004 and quickly developing a large and devoted following in the area
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The Beehive Project
Kick-ass indie rock band from north wales. Guaranteed to blow ur f**kin minds!
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THE BENIDICTINES
SHIT HOT
COOL
GREAT TUNES
TALENTED MUSICIANS
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The Burning Souls
Munich-based Indie-Rocknroll band THE BURNING SOULS were formed in 2003 with the intention of playing old-school Rock and Roll music influenced by The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and Jimi Hendrix, and mix it up with "modern" indie-rock bands such as Jet, Ash, Arctic Monkeys, The Donnas and The Hellacopters.
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The Chancers
Stong band with everything a band could want. Some of the best vocals around with talent shown on every instrument played.
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The Chorus
We tried to be a band in the nineties, back in a small riverside town in Essex, its all a bit of a blur but we did meet and wrote some songs but it didn’t quite fit right, so we split from each others lives to taste the real world.
But it wasn’t up to much.
So five years later our paths crossed again when these boys had become men. We acquired a wad of grimy cash and turned it into instruments. This was the plan, Sam HAD to play piano, that we all agreed on, if Jim slides his fingers up and down that bass and Phil knocks out a rhythum in his head then all it needs is Benjamin to do that thing where he paints with the guitar, and if Barton sings over the top it…..well, it sounded like a plan.
We’ll call ourselves The Chorus.
With our future all stacked on the table we knuckled down and wrote, but what would people think of this stuff? One minute there’s a squall of guitar and drumming like the thunder of horses, next a lonesome piano, a melody on the bass, a string section plucked out of the classics and songs about sad, lost men.
We played beneath some arches with the London train clattering above…and everyone loved it.
But now we need more.
The songs keep coming and the shows keep getting better. We’re ready to take the next step.
Good evening, we are The Chorus.
Benjamin Hobden – Guitarist
Sam Milverton – Pianist
Phil Smith – Drummer
Jim Van-Win – Bassist
Barton Young – Vocalist
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The Citizen Band
The Citizen Band first touched down as the physical manifestation of sight & sound in 2003. Benefitting from a vast & varied musical youth we have continued to push the envelope, writing original songs with rousing melodies, pin sharp observation & surging adrenaline. We've racked up 200 or more gigs in Accrington, Manchester, Leeds, Blackburn, all over the North West and now we've come to conquer London, we're now looking to take the band to new levels & new people nationwide, nay WORLDWIDE. ''Careful now! The Citizen Band could blow your mind''
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THE COMING
The 4 piece outfit set sail mid-2003 and have done a fistful of shows around the Greater London area.
Described as a cross between, Jesus and Mary Chain & The Stone Roses.
All focus has now shifted towards a collaboration with a production team to record the debut album and plan a national tour.
A band you'll be hearing a lot more from...
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the critix
3 Piece Original Brit Rock Band. Also play rock/pop covers and classics.
The band gigs at every opportunity and play as much original material as we can. We intend to take the songs that we write and make a living from them. We know that these songs are great, it's just the rest of the world that we've got to convince!!!
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the cross outs
drummer - nick higham
guitarist - mark tate
bass - ian browne
vocal - ashley whitfield
an indie band formed in 2006
a wigan band influenced by bands such as the arctic monkey's, the subways and dirty pretty things we will have a website soon....
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The Culture
Sean Keegan: Guitar/Vocals
Daniel 'Ezzy' Ayres: Lead Guitar
'Little Dan': Bass
Craig Shields: Drums
Based in Luton the Culture are a band with an original style and catchy sound . Originally, solely an acoustic band The Culture have broadened there sound drawing on the influences from the 60's to the modern day. Bands such as the Beatles the Stone Roses and Oasis offer a lot to there sound. Basing the songs around powerfull, catchy chorus' The Culture are a band not to be missed.
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The Dawn Chorus
Dynamic, Melodic indie-pop in the same vein as Bright Eyes, Magic Numbers, Travis.
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THE DEAD SHORES
fOUR PIECE BAND BASS, GUITAR, DRUMS AND VOCAL. MUSIC THAT IS ANGRY BUT COMMERIAL ENOUGH TO SELL. NME SAID WIGANS ANSWER TO THE ARCTIC MONKEYS. THE FLY SAID IF YOU LIKE THE CLASH, XTC AND JOY DIVISION THEN YOULL LOVE THESE. SIMPLE SET UP THE WAY ROCK N ROLL SHOULD BE DISTORTED GUITAR NO EFFECTS AND ENERGY.
SARASTIC LYRICALLY ABOUT THE MUNDANITY OF WORKING CLASS LIFE THAT UPLIFTS YOU WHEN THE WEEKEND COMES.
AND SO IT SHOULD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Deadline Fever
Heloo boys and girls, we are a indie/rock band from wigan and manchester, two from wigan and two from manchester. Our influences include Paul Weller, Oasis, The Libertines, David Bowie, The Fall etc. We have been around Manchester and Liverpool since last october and have played various venues since such as: The cavern, The dry bar, The Attic, The Roadhouse, Liverpool Student Union, those sort of places.
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the deads
the deads are a 5 piece band from pompy with a dirty sound and energetic live show, see them live to appreciate what dirty rock is!!
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The Delights
Inspired by The Pixies, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave and Talking Heads, their unique hybrid of wild, anthemic, guitar music is catching the attention of the gig-going public. With their debut double A side single ‘My Little Girl/Society’ due for release on 15th September ‘05’, and a live show that has been described as ‘throbbing with emotional turbulence and sinew straining dynamic’, surely it’s time to jump aboard The Delights ride.
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The Della Roccas
Check out the website for all the info!
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The Denizens
The results of various musical backgrounds can sometimes sound either lost or too much like another band. This is not the case for the Wigan based band the Denizens. Fusing acoustic rythm with witty and story like lyrics The Denizens paint a clear picture of what goes on in the world and personal experiences that everyone can relate too.
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The Deodates
Salford based duo The Deodates are an impassioned alternative pop/rock outfit. They create raw music with an emphasis on memorable hooks and a melodic sensibility.
"Taut, Spikey and Muscular. A really exciting sound from a lean, stripped down outfit"
MARK RADCLIFFE Ex-Radio1 DJ & Music Presenter
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The Dirty Lips
A four piece band from North Notts recently formed from the remnants of LCS. A fresh line-up consisting of singer/songwriter James Foy, former Flourish drummer Paul Exton, guitarist and singer Ryan Beardsley formerly of Little Mono and bassist Richard Lowe. The band are currently working on new and old songs and have recently recorded a 5 track demo which will be available online as soon as the tracks have been mastered. Gigging will commence in the latter part of the year and early 2006.
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The Distance
The Distance blends raw ability, head-bobbing grooves, strange time signatures and challenging lyrics, producing songs that will engage the listener on both intellectual and emotional levels. Influences include Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Muse, Nick Drake, Ben Harper and U2. Song styles include acoustic anthems, rhythmically-intriguing rock, dance floor fillers and electric ballads to break your heart. Underpinning this diversity is soaring vocals, intelligent arrangements, and progressive song-writing.
In 2003, The self-financed album “Here You Are” was released under the former name of “ReVolition”. It attracted significant attention and positive feedback regionally and nationally. Later that year, the band gave a copy to a member of Elbow. The record was given an immediate airing on the Elbow tour bus, and was followed up by a phone call the next day. Elbow then introduced the band to Skinny Dog records, the Manchester label set up by Elbow and I am Kloot. The Distance have since been invited to appear with the two bands on a compilation album due to be released on the label later this year.
A new member was introduced into the band in February 2005. The new line-up has been rehearsing hard at their studio in Stoke-on-Trent. They now have a collection of 20 songs for the next album, and an exciting live set that will be showcased at gigs from 27th July onwards in their home town of Stoke-on-Trent, London, Manchester, and around the UK.
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The DIY Cravings
Hip swinging raw pop rock n roll.
Franz Ferdinand meets Nirvanna, down a dark alley with The Clash pissing on the walls.
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The Dominoes
The Dominoes are three 19 year-olds from Peckham looking to get
their music danced to by as many people as possible!
With influences including The Ramones, No Doubt, Phil Spector,
Madness, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Pixies and The Beach Boys. The Dominoes
play a combination of 60's influenced pop, punk, original ska and
good old fashioned rock 'n' roll.
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The Drain Pipes
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THE DUKE'S
5 PIECE FROM LONDON,LEADSINGER DODGER, BASS PLAYER STAIRZY ,DRUMMER GEORGE , SI CHEWIE SYNTH'S KEY'S
PLAY FREQUENTLY IN LONDON
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The fallacy
The fallacy is a London indie/rock/pop guitar band, based around the talented singer songwriter Ricki Webber.
Ricki takes his influences from bands such as The Rolling Stones, the Jesus & Mary Chain as well as many classic American rock bands like Green Day and Aerosmith.
The fallacy's press pack already includes many great reviews and articles, including a feature on the BBC Essex website, a rave review on Planet Sound (Channel 4 teletext) which generated a huge response, reviews in the Vanity Project publication and online American magazine Splendid.
To add to this The fallacy have also received plenty of radio airplay in the UK, online (BBC) and even from as far afield as Thailand.
The band had a song featured on the compilation album Hit Maker in November 2003, which was released on the Matchbox Recordings label. Another track was released on International Showcase, an album on the Chromium Records label, in February 2004.
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The Flow
Formed in August 2002, The Flow are an Essex based four piece Indie/Rock band. In a year and a half of gigs at major London Venues, Universities and Summer Festivals, The Flow have been able to forge and define their unique sound, spurred on by their ever-growing fan base.
The Flow recently played at the Mean Fiddler, LA2 at the Emergenza UK Final of the Battle of the Bands competition and were voted best London band.
For more information and gigs and news, check out www.theflow.info
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The Fore
The Fore are THE most exciting and dynamic unsigned band in Britain. The Fore's brand of raw rock and roll sounds like no other band around, blending timeless unforgettable melodies with a pulsating backbeat. It's instinctive, distinctive music; it's dirty Hamburg beat; it just feels right!!
The Fore are making supersonic waves across the country, making them THE Band to see - catch them if you can!
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The Formative Years
The Formative Years all began back in January 2006 when Adam Burke decided to get a band together. He had an idea of what sound he was trying to create but wasn't sure exactly if the seed he had planted in his own head would actually blossom into anything more than another dream. Adam had recently moved back into the area of Leigh, Lancs and called on his ex-partner in crime Anthony Halliwell (former band with Adam in Shore and Audioform). Adam pitched the idea of a 4/5 piece Indie/Rock 'n' Roll band to Anthony, within minutes the two were jamming away and without actually realising, they created one of the band hit songs "Lose Some".
In less than five Minutes "Lose some" had a verse, chorus, basic lyrics and the all important "Guitar-riff" intro. Adam and Anthony knew that they were a little rusty since the old days of Shore and Audioform but could see the real potential in this new sound!
Over the next few days Adam and Anthony worked on a few different numbers. Anthony invited old school pal Graham Holmes to assist with Bass Guitar who gladly came along to rehearsals and jammed away. The lads worked on a couple of numbers but were frustrated without a Drummer.
It was Early February now and Adam had been writing at home and really finding the Formative sound. A number of songs had been created in a short period of time to compliment "Lose some" including "Low-Fi Shit" "Crawl" and a catchy tune that later caught the attention of the bands Drummer, "Oxygen".
A lot of time glued to the computer and even more time posting adverts in music shops (for a Drummer) was starting to annoy Adam, who just wanted to get in the rehearsal studio and bang out the new material. Time was ticking on and the band still had no Drummer. But this was all about to change.
After posting an advert on MusoFinder.co.uk, Adam received an email from Michael Wilde who was interested in coming down to Leigh and having a bit of an informal Jam (after hearing the orginal "Oxygen" Demo). Things started to get interesting and the lads booked a session in the Arthur St, Rehearsal Studio's, Leigh.
Late Feb, The Formative Years entered the Studio to start writing and rehearsing the new material. The first session was pretty good, the band got a lot done and had a good laugh, the bones of TFY were there already, they just needed fleshing out.
Only one rehearsal session had taken place when the band received the sad news that Bass player, Graham Holmes, was leaving the band. Once again the band were hit with another hurdle!
Adam, Anthony and Mike continued regardless and spent the next five weeks writing and rehearsing. The song writing was incredible, Adam turned into a "one man song factory", pumping tunes out like there was no tomorrow! The band used the majority of the material and had a set list of approximately nine songs already, including "I Knew You Would", "Girl", "Rock Bottom", "Hard To Please", and "Oxygen".
The sound was good, the songs were good but the band needed to promote themselves more. Adam decided to set up a page on MySpace and sell the band that way. Mike worked hard on setting up a website for the band (this one) and Anthony.....well Anthony cleaned his guitar!
The MySpace page started off pretty well, Adam stuck the new songs on there and rotated them on a regular basis. After only a few days the page had 100's of hits and loads of positive comments. The band received a lot of interest from Radio shows from the BBC and the U.S.
In March 2006 the bands new song "Radio 55" was played on Californian web-based radio show "QVO-Rocks". The band thought this was great but wouldn't last long, they were wrong! the song was played again the next day, then the day after that and continued to be played for thirty five days in a row!!! People were listening to the songs and liking them and requesting them on the show! The band kept in touch with the DJ who wanted more songs and permission to put the bands Bio and Photo's on the Radio show's "artists" page on their website. The band still have a good relationship with the show who continue to play their new material on a daily basis!
In April 2006, the band had been advertising for a Bass player for a while and they had some interest but not really what they were looking for. Eventually good luck struck the band when Mike Reed answered an advert Mike had placed on PartySounds.co.uk. A few short conversations later and Mike R was due to audition for the role of Bass player. The rehearsal went really well, Mike R brought a new dimension to the sound, it sounded good, it sounded like The Formative Years had originally sounded when Adam had thought of the idea back in January 2006, that seed had blossomed, The Formative Years were alive and kicking!
May 2006 brought a little taste of stardom to the band when they appeared in three seperate Newspapers in one week, played on the BBC, which lead to an invite to the BBC to perform an interview on BBC Radio Lancashire show, "Bryan", aimed at unsigned bands. The interview went really well and was aired on May 19th 2006. The word was out, The Formative Years were making ripples in the pond that is the local music scene.... and waves were starting to form!
The band received a lot of interest from Pubs and Music Venues and gigs started to be arranged, good local bands were contacting the band and agreed to be support acts! Their MySpace page got hammered and achieved another 2000 plays in just a few weeks.
SO, WHAT'S NEXT?........................
TFY are set to hit the Recording Studio in May/June 2006 to record their debut E.P "Intimidating Suburbia". The E.P will be available to buy via the website in July 2006.
July 2006 will be the start of The Formative Years Summer of gigs, starting in Bolton, Leigh and Manchester.................. Then....... well I suppose an album would be nice!
This band are really going places, when you listen to their material you will find something for everyone. A real musical journey all the way from the Rock 'n' Roll masterpiece that is "Feel", all the way to the heartbreaking "Crawl", before bouncing back to the uplifting "Something changed".
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The Gents
The Gents are a Portsmouth based Indie/ Rock band who have been gigging for the last 12 months. We are a 5 pieced band and the members age between 17- 21.
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The Ghosties
The Ghosties are a 3 piece Indie/Alt band from Ayshire. The band has been together since Feb 03 and have played over 190 gigs all over Britain. Their music is a blend of syth rock with 3 part harmonies and percussion. The Ghosties have released 2 eps and a live DVD of their performance at the Rockin Beer Festival in Huntingdon where they played alongside The Stranglers, Wishbone Ash etc. The band have recieved great reviews and have recieved alot of radio airplay aswell.Catch them while you can.
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The Golden Age
Northern Suburban Rock & Soul!
The Golden Age are four soul survivors delivering balls-out rhythm and blues direct from Sheffield Sex City.
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The Green
The band consists of Richard Booker, guitar and backing vocals, Matt Kent, drums, Dave Taylor, lead vocals and guitar and Steve Abram, bass and backing vocals.
The band have won 3 awards in America including best international band at the OC awards.
6 Songs from the new album have been selected by MTV america as well as an extreme sports DVD and compilation for the X Games in LA.
The band now want to concentrate on their native UK
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The Heardsmen
The Heardsmen are a Bath based band who play a mixture of originals and covers in and around the Bath area. Featuring Mark Claydon (Guitar + Vocals), Susie Holden-White (Vocals), Ed Lewis (Bass), James Potter (Keyboards + Vocals) and Ben Tilley (Drums), the band name influences from Fleetwood Mac to the Killers.
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The Hoydens
The Hoydens were formed around 4 years ago by Jamie and since then venues from all over Ayrshire have booked the band to play which was extremely exciting for the band. In January 2006 The Hoydens recorded there first two songs “Get In Get Out” and “Minute of your Time” and the feedback from people has been very encouraging. We returned to the studio a few weeks ago and recorded a further two song “Publish” and “Pretty Little Thing” which you can listened to on our myspace.
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The Idle Vice Pirates
band members:
NIki Dutton/ lead vocals
David(curly) Pearson/ lead guitar
Rich Glover/ bass
Rob hatton/ryhthm guitar
Todd Ryam/ drums
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the inklings
“the INKlings”
are the band who put words and melodies back on the musical map. Formed by songwriter Gizz, Matt McConnell (bass), Murray Gardiner (guitar) and Rob Peters (drums/percussion) complete the line-up of fine musicians. With a strong ethic of songwriting and performing, the guys have already amassed a significant fan base due to their exciting originality. Busy with nationwide dates and radio appearances, most notably support dates with signed artists Rosie Thomas/XisGreaterThanY/
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The Jakals
4 piece positive funky rock band with real attitude, single handedley trying to make people remember what led zepplin gave the world!!
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The Knott
The Knott are a 4piece indie/rock band ,formed in the early spring of 2006 by ex "The Silent Getaway" front man, singer-songwriter, "Largeit" Lee Knott, Matt "monster" Keeble on bass guitar and perfectionism and Andy "Daddycool" Dickinson dealing with lead guitar and babies. We are currently seeking a new drummer so give us a shout if you want to be auditioned!
Check us out at http://www.myspace.com/theknottuk
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The Labels
The Labels were born on a cold, boozy night in the November 2003 when Sam, Ves and Slee decided they were tired with what they were hearing on the local music scene and so decided to form a band. They slowly started to write their own songs, but something was missing, a drummer! They searched the four corners of the earth looking for somebody who could add that extra dimension to their tracks. With that in mind they asked long time friend Lizzy Kay to slap the skins for them. From that moment on the 4 friends knew they had something special. Going from strength to strength they embarked on their first gigs which went down... ahem...not as well as they had hoped. September 2004 came around and all their gear got stolen, never tobe rocovered. They decided to have a break, and so went their seperate ways. During december the same year they played a comeback show in Wakefield which went down well enough tobe asked to play a secret gig sharing the bill with The Cribs. This gave them the spark they needed and so got down to practicing again. With new songs and a new impetus they were asked to play a Battle of the Bands which they went on to win and earn themselves a place headlining at Clarence Park festival. They Started playing gigs across Leeds slowly building up a fanbass and reputation for a energetic, entertaining and enthusiastic live show. They also went on to play along side bands such as Nine Black Alps, Arctic Monkeys and The Kooks. A year after their gear was stolen, something they were all dreading finally took place, Liz left The Labels to go to uni in Lincoln. So the search was on to find a drummer who could fill the great void left by Liz. This time though they had a plan. They asked another long time friend and former guitarist with Merry-go, Jonny Booth if he'd be interested and he was. So with a full line-up again, and gigs planned, and a tour in the pipeline, they will carry on making this music we all know and love.
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The Lazarus Plot
Formed at the turn of 2003 in a South London pub, The Lazarus Plot shirked away from the teen angst music of the Britpop scene and instead created their own sound borne from a mesh of artists as diverse as Massive Attack, World Party, The Divine Comedy, DJ Shadow and even Duran Duran. It is this eclectic mix of influences which has helped them fuse as a band.
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The Lights Shine
Forming late summer of 2005 originally as "The Lights", we have managed to create what we believe to be a fairly unique sound. We changed our name to "The Lights Shine" recently to avoid clashes in the future with any bands we came across"
We have a huge range of influences from different styles of music and try to utilise everything.
You can describe our style in a way to be alternative/indie/rock, with soulful melodies and guitar based riffs.
We have since we joined played at small local venues and produced a 5 track demo disk at a budget studio.
We really hope you like our sound.
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The Lycergics
we are a 4 piece indie rock band from Northants. we have been together for over a year, and have played most of our gigs in and around Northampton. We are currnetly looking for venues out side of town. We have been described as psycodelic indie rock, and our aftershow parties are becoming legendary, hope to see you all one day!!!!!
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The Maze
The Maze are:
Dave Woodcock- Piano, Vocals
Dan Clark- Guitar
Jamie Warner- Bass
Joe Lamb- Drums
The Maze are piano based indie band with a distinct undertone of jazz and blues. The band was started in the summer of 2003 when songwriter Dave Woodcock and guitarist Dan Clark met at college. They we're then joined by Joe Lamb on the drums and after many changes to bass players they finally found Jamie Warner to complete the line up.
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The Medicine
The Medicine, well what can we say, Melodic, funk, rock? if you will imagine a bowl of all the latest music mixed with a dash of Bob Dylan a Splash of The Beatles and the left hand of Bob Marley. Amazing upcoming talent The Medicine are destined to go far. Track Reviews 1) Open your heart **** 2) Forever Fooling Me ***** 3) Never Get Away From You **** 4) Its Alright **** Total Cd Review 9 out of 10
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The Modesty
Born and bred Tadworth boys with a twist of Stoneleigh Monkey magic. We came together jammin locally. From the streets of Tadworth to the Hills of Hollywood, we are The Modesty. Prepare for the best!
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The Mosaics
WInners of 2005 Jack Daniels Unsigned. Original 4 piece playing their own captivating and melodic material,
"Songwriting talent beyond belief, in a different class" - North East Music
"The foursome are poised on the cusp of something big. Simple and understated, their music brings something new and refreshing, combining elegant melodies and subtle but compelling lyrics" - The Courier
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The Motive
Indie punk 4 piece from Birmingham
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The Nineteen20's
We are The Nineteen20s, a young and optimistic band from the semi-respectable town of Watford. We were previously known as The Polar Bears, but decided to change the name due to copyright complications. You could ask us, why call yourselves that? Unfortunately, you wouldnt get a serious answer. But we do take music seriously: The Nineteen20s is influenced from (and covers), for the most part, Indie and Rock music from proud old Britannia. However, we like anything good, so long as it uses guitars. After we heard that a chav boy-band was to participate in our schools Talent Show, the lads decided that this disgrace to music could not go unchallenged. After we did this so successfully (so successfully, in fact, that the judges called the band arrogant), we thought it would be a good idea to stick around. The Nineteen20s began learning covers from worthy acts such as Bloc Party, The Hives and Artic Monkeys. However, we have now progressed to the stage of writing our own material. We have already organised our own local show, named ASIAID, which raised a significant amount of cash for Pakistani earthquake victims. Weve just starting gigging around the London/North London area with shows at venues like Lark in The Park, Baraka and The Standard Music Venue. We're looking for more gigs on a national scale!
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THE PALMS
THE PALMS ARE CARL STOOT, TOM TASKER, JOE BIRKBECK, CHRIS THORPE, STEVE GILBY.
THEIR DEBUT SINGLE RELEASED 21 AUGUST 2006 ON LTD VINYLE THROUGH A SMALL LABEL: CHERRY BOMB DISCO.
HAVE PLAYED ALL OVER ENGLAND. GET A TOP REACTION OFF CROWDS EVERYWHERE.
www.the-palms.com
www.myspace.com/thepalmsuk
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The Pilgrims
Local indie/punk band from Crewe. Young 3 piece plays own material and assures a great night out. musical similarities to the Pixies, Pavement, Violent Femmes and The Shins
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the psycs
Steve Kerslake (lead vocal/rhythm guitar) Rob Viscardis (Lead guitar/back up vocals) Jeremy Kelly (bass guitar) Jay Swinnerton (Drums). We play what ever comes out of our intruments, if it happens to have elements of jazz , punk, metal and even classical we will use it, we try to create a genre un heard of while mixing various vocal techniques to project a different mood for various songs. From Peterborough Ontario Canada.
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The RAID
The Raid are 5 piece Indie Punk, Rock + Roll band from Hertfordshire.
Originally The Raid started off as 4; Adam on vocals, Paul on lead, Sam on bass, and Tom on drums; who were all friends through school. Andy, the old man of the band, (rhythm guitar) also went to the same school but was 4 years above. He joined after bumping into the other at gigs in London . It soon became apparent that they had a similar taste in music, and it wasn't long till Andy was asked to join the band.
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The Ramblin Jacks
Mick Newman: Guitar/Keyboards & Vocals
Jamie Cook: Bass/Keyboards & Guitar.
The Duo's history can be traced back to 1981, performing in Punk/New Wave band "The Layabouts". Having discovered a shared interest in 60's Mod groups, they continued to write as a partnership in various bands throughout the 1980's.
Due to personal commitments, they stopped performing during the 1990's and reformed in 2004.
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The Regulars
Started out in 2003, as a four piece punk band, but quickly transformed into a seven-piece ska machine. The Regulars have performed all around London at Sound, Hippodrome and The Half Moon, to name a few. A great highlight was performing with the legendary Selecter at the Standard Music Venue.
If sax-infused eclectic ska revival is what you're looking for, you've found it.
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The Renegades
We are a new band trying to acheive being good and to entertain others we have:
Lead vocals,Rythem Guitar-Aaron Cherry
Lead guitar-Callum mcnTyre
Bass-Glen Sinclair
Drums-Micheal leverton
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The Riot
Glasgow 4-piece, The Riot - Gav, The dodge, Edd, and The Mighty G - had been in various bands over the years, but after their paths crossed at gigs and jam sessions many times, they discovered a shared love of music and decided to get together and have a go at writing their own material. So far the results have been impressive. Raw vocals and powerful guitar work, supported by a solid rhythm section, provide the basis for a Riotous take on Garage-Rock, with each of the lads involved in writing.
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The Safehouse
safehouse formed in bournemouth in 2004. Steven Beeston guitars and vocals, from birmingham, Joe Burley of norfolk on bass, and ben tassel on drums. "promising and fiery, theres no doubt about it this is excellent" Channel 4.
"inventive, melodic, talented" Nerve Magazine
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The Scottish Enlightenment
The Scottish Enlightenment released its debut album, Volo ut Sis, in April 2006, on Moojuice records. It is pushing it, and has been since the start, doing everything far to quickly, but getting away with it. It's Scottish - local, corporeal - and Enlightenment - universal, abstract, uniting those disparate elements only the union of which can bring a real new scottish enlightenment. It is a geek. It is serious.
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The Shaker Heights
The Shaker Heights are 4 piece rock'n'roll band consisting of vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Fully formed in Sept 2004, the band already has an abundance of exciting original material.
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The Sights
Ed Thompson (drums) Callum Mitchel (lead guitar, backing vocals) Niall Docherty (vocals) Sam Beres (rhythm guitar) Sheffield based band from Crookes/Nether Edge/Fulwood/Doore
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The Stat
The Band consists of 4 people. All boys. Ross-Bass and Backing Vocals, Jonny-Drummer, Owen-Lead Guitarist, Sam-Vocals and Guitar.
They have played at kenton school. They've done Kenton Rock Fest, and Kenton X Factor!
Really good!!!
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THE STORY
Southend Essex UK based melodic indie rock band formed by singer songwriter Steve Rudd and friends.
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The Sub-Tonics
A Rotherham based 3 peice band formed in early 2005. Taking strong influences from British Punk, Mod and Indie.
The Sub-tonics' influences range from The Sex Pistols to The Beatles which gives a fresh, original sound. Playing a fast paced, in your face, live set we are currently playing Gigs in Rotherham, Barnsley and Sheffield.
We are looking for gigs/support slots, email thesubtonics@hotmail.co.uk to book us or leave a message on here.
This is the New Breed is currently number 1 on the mixposure indie charts!! and Out of Control is number 5, I have no idea how the charts are decided, but i know we have beaten 1000s of bands to number 1.
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the sway
The Sway started life as HEAVEN`S ECHO in June 1989 before changing the name to THE SWAY in October of that year. After the usual lot of gigs in toilets and hell holes The Sway got good, REAL GOOD! The band signed a deal with Bad Habits records and went on to headline three UK tours including 2 sold out gigs at the legendary Marquee club in London and an ill advised booking at a Christian Rock festival (the line from the song, Dont penetrate me, shut up bitch or Ill f*ck you again went down a storm literally!). They also premiered their 2nd single and video (for the song - Going Blind) at the world famous PLANET HOLLYWOOD in London. Then, after over 120 shows, 2 top 100 singles (Silk and Going Blind), 1 ridiculous video featuring dancing girls (for Going Blind), the band called it quits. The Sway played their last ever show at the BBC MUSIC LIVE event in Birmingham City Centre in May 1995 and went on their merry way............Why they quit is a mysteryCOME BACK?????? WHO KNOWS?????????
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The Sway
The Sway are an Indie/Mod/Rock ‘n’ Roll band hailing from the original Scottish Captial, Dunfermline. Young, fresh and exciting, they were formed in the summer of 2000.
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The Tenants
we are a group of 3 boys and 1 girl ranging from the ages of 15 to 18. we wright most of our own stuff but do covers as well. We have 5 songs of our own and are always expanding this number
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The Tonepoets
4 piece All Original Indie Rock Band from the UK - (Stoke to be exact.) Formed 1 year ago (July 2005) & lookin for sum1 to take us to the top! All material ready to go, so come on, what are u waitin for???
Influenced by all different kinds of Music from all different walks of life.........
An even mixture of soundz..... Indie, Grunge,Rock n Roll, hybrid stuff.
So sit back, Take it easy and enjoy a slice of "The Recovery Sessions".
Accept no imitations...
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The Trees
The Trees are a Three piece band from Essex, with Simon – Guitar & Lead Vocals Tony – Bass Guitar & Lead Vocals big bad Bad Pete – Drums & Percussion
The band have been together for Two years and have over Ninety songs most of which are recorded on various demo’s and all are included in our live set at one time or another.
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the turncoats
we are a 4 peice from peterhead influenced by the kinks, the clash, the pixies, the libertines and the holy trinity (strokes, white stripes, vines)
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The Turnstyles
From Ventura California, The Turnstyles are a new rock band, inspired by a long list of influences. Their debut recording was engineered, produced and mixed by the band at their very own "Loungepop Studios" in December of 2005. The Turnstyles will be showcasing their sound throughout California in the months to come. Stay tuned for more and check back for new songs!
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The Vertigo
A three peice band from tonbridge, been together 3-4 years now. Influences include The Jam, The Libertines, maximo park, the cribs, kings of leon etc.
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The Vexons
Gareth: Rhythm Guitar/ Vocals
Kenny: Lead Guitar/ Vocals
Adam: Bass/ Vocals
Isaac: Drums
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The vinnies
A four piece band which are based in Matlock derbyshire. Getting a big following for our own tracks and selling our demo like crazy. we recently won young band of the year competition and are ready for anything.
Lead vocals/guitar: George Moran
bass: Olly Brown
Drums: Joel Stevens
Backing vocals/lead guitar: Mike willis
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The Voluntary
This north-west of England 3 piece take rock and roll by the horns and give it a right good battering.
Duncan Baxter on guitar and vocals, John Lewis on Bass and Andy Martin on Drums.
With the current sonic world engulfed with uber cool indie bands its nice to hear that northern sound we all know and love. Full of attitude and with a load of tunes that cannot fail to impress, this is The Voluntary.
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the wanted
Once in every while an indie-band comes along that embodies the spirit of their hometown. Manchester have bands like Oasis and the Stone Roses, Wigan have the Verve, Leicester have Kasabian and now Sheffield has its own indie-boy heroes is the shape of the Wanted. Indeed, if the soul of Sheffield had a voice it would be singing one of their tunes.
dan france - vocals, ben revill - guitar, rob nicholson - bass, dave nicholas - guitar, matt revill - percussion, james titterton - synths.
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THE WONDERFULS
Brighton Groovemiesters!
www.thewonderfuls.co.uk
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The Yanks
THE YANKS are one of Portland, Oregons finest live acts. The Yanks first album, "THE YANKS DEEP WOOD" in 2003. If you still haven't experienced "The Yanks" at a live show, you are missing out. Their powerful vocals and rhythm explode on stage and leave the audience screaming for more! 2005 The Yanks 2005 Change is taking place in The Yanks Line up. The Yanks are still The Yanks and have started work on the long anticipated second CD release of the Yanks.
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the49dukes
4 peace indie rock n roll band...
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theheytrade
Formed in South Wales in the winter of 2004, theheytrade is a 4 piece indie rock and roll band. The band met through friendship. OJnr and Chris had been jamming together in various bedrooms for a couple of years and the forming of a band was the obvious way forward. Polts and Christian were drafted in to complete the line up and theheytrade was created. Most of 2004/05 was spent getting the songs tight and gigging anywhere that would take us. After a good stint on the gigging scene gaining valuable experience we went back into the rehearsal rooms late on in 2005 to consolidate and improve a set that had, in general gone down very well. Studio time has been booked and another onslaught on the gigging scene will soon follow. The demo is now blasting on myspace. Come take a live look for yourself, we are genuinely something different
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Theone
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theRAYS
The band are from Lincoln, UK, and have 5 members. Just supported Dirty Pretty Things & Killa Kela in Nottingham on the main stage for the Uni's summer party. Recently got sponsorship off Gibson guitars and are spending the next few months promoting the tracks that you can hear on this site. The band should be hammering the uni circuit like mad in 2006-2007 so you'll probably see theRAYS at some point.
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TheSleaze
One Part The Fall, One part Happy Mondays and one part Housemartins. Drop them in a lift together and the result is The Sleaze
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thestar69
ARTIST BIOG
Following last years single release “so what is the news”, which subsequently entered the UK national charts, thestar69 now present there debut album “this is modern soul”.
thestar69 are one of the best new Scottish bands to emerge of recent and already they have notched up appearances at venues such as Glasgows king tuts (headline), Londons mean fiddler (support), Manchester academy’s 1 2 and 3 (support), Glasgows carling academy (support) and Dublin olympia (support) amongst many.
The band also performed at last years music festival t in the park in the t-break tent where they were only one of a handful of bands in that tent over the weekend to attract almost a full crowd.
After spending most of the time this year recording the band will go on a Scottish tour (august/September) to promote the album “this is modern soul”.
We hope you enjoy listening to the bands debut album and look forward to hearing from you in regards to the record.
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Thought Parade
Thought Parade formed in March 2005 With singer/songwriter Rich Blunt, guitarist Owen Raybould, drummer Chris Forrester and Bassist Phill Heywood. They are predominantly a live band and their style has given rise to a sound that is melodic, catchy and very much of the moment. Already described as 'indie rock n roll at its best', Thought Parade have set out to take on the world and are definitely one to keep your eyes on. WATCH THIS SPACE!!
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Three A Day
Formed in September of 2005, Preston based Indie Rock band trio 'Three A Day' consists of year 11 students. Through the love of music, we work hard - we play hard.
Currently working on our debut EP 'Light and Loneliness'.
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Tin Soldier
Tin Soldier are a four peice melodic rock band based in the south east. Their sound is reminiscent of the Doves, Neil Young and Gomez. Intimate songwriting punctuated by souring rock chorus lines.
They appear regularly at venues in London (Spice of life, The Comedy and The Purple Turtle) and Essex (notably The Twist, Colchester). As well as venues in the north and south west.
For more details on gigs, releases and merchandise see the website, www.tinsoldierband.com
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Tokyo Rose
Tokyo Rose the Cover Girl of ROCK
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tolchuk
Actully this is my brothers band,which are shithot,but i on the other hand just want to sing for a band,and was'nt sure where to start to look! found this website and decided to send this.So if you have any bands looking 4 a singer im ur girl.you'll b amazed, ive put my email address in,get in touch if poss
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Tonik
4 piece Hull based Indie band with a funk edge.
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TRIBAL
three piece funk and alternative band have played all over
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Twenty Dollar Trick
Twenty Dollar Trick are a 5-piece experimental rock band form in 2005. Based in Nuneaton, the band are beginning to play venues in Birmingham and London after rave reviews. Featuring in the local press, the band look set for big things in 2006.
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Ulterior Motive
We are a young and fresh indie band, we play music like The Libertines, Kaiser Chiefs. but dont get us wrong we write our own music and have been excepted to the St.Ives battle of the Bands and play many gigs.
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Unclecon
I am a singer songwriter from Glasgow, mainly a guitar player with a little drum and bass.
Currently playing open mike in and around the city centre, liked to Neil Young, Paul Weller.
I love the guys who get up and sing armed only with a guitar I feel they have so much more to do to remain entertaining and I aspire to be like them.
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Unclejohnny
3 peice from west yorkshire
consisting of :
Martin Gardiner - Guitar / vocals
Stuart Robertson - Bass guitar
Dani Bleu - Drums
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Underdog
4 piece band from Essex. Friends since school, Underdog write soaring epic pop songs. Gigging both as a band & also acoustically, to big music industry interest 2005 is a big year for the band.
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Underglow
Underglow were formed in early 2005 by singer Johnny and guitarist Gary. With Beast on bass and Branwell on drums, Underglow are a sensation - especially with their unpredictable live performances.
A mixture of their influences - from The Who to Guns N Roses to Oasis - Underglow's songs are a healthy mixture of rock and pop, providing plenty of shouty choruses and catchy guitar riffs.
View their MySpace site for further information, a picture gallery, and to download four of their songs for free!
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Unexploded
Unexploded is a new indie band that makes their mark in the alternative rock genre. Their sound universe contains elements of triphop and dub, and the music is international; characterized by deep grooves, dubby basslines & guitars, choir arrangements and 2 strong vocals. Moods and emotions make out the foundation for the bands fussy style that experiments with the rock genres more outlined streams.
Unexploded performed on Roskilde Festival ’05 and is currently preparing their debut album.
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Vegitation
All original Rebel Reggae!
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Velta
An alternative indie band that has a very unique sound and heaps of potential. We have only been together 6 months (26/01/06). We are in the process of recording more great tracks. Give us your support!
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Venus Twist
Venus Twist are a studio-based band from Timperley, Manchester.
Look in to their background and you'll find several semi successful
bands from the Manchester area.
Formed late in 1998 the band have concentrated on creating a studio sound instead of the road more traveled of gigging etc.
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Viper Squadron
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Waylaid
Waylaid formed in 2003 when Nicky and Gareth started playing covers in bedrooms, living rooms and even on football pitches in the summer evenings, then they started to develop their own ideas! Hmmm..... our own songs! The first few were far too 'poppy' and were later scrapped.
With new songs that felt more like what they wanted to be playing the search was on for a bassist and drummer! Nicky and Gareth persuaded Dan, a long time friend from school, to learn bass for the band. more recently, after a few drummer changes they asked Craig, who was already a competent drummer & guitarist to play drums.
Waylaid have now developed their own sound with influences from Coldplay, Radiohead, Athlete, Elbow and Travis. you have to hear them to decide 'what they are?'
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White rose
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Wish Of The Day
Wish Of The Day only formed back at the beginning of 2005 but have already trodden the boards at well respected venues across the Black County.
Travelling around the counties playing at local venues such as the Jailhouse, Coventry, the Stourbridge Rock Café as well as venues such as The Cavern, Liverpool and The Carling Academy (Manchester and Birmingham)
Wish Of The Day have already begun to create a stir around their home area. With nearly 20 years of combined experience in playing their chosen instruments this Indie
band plays with the energy to take them places fast.
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Your New Antique
Huddersfield 5 piece indie band. influences are joy division, Radiohead, Mogwai, Bloc Party, Arcade Fire
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