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Band List - Indie
This is a list of all the bands listed within the genre of Indie.
10k Runner
we play indie rock and punk covers,creating a following around shrewsbury
20 Dollar Whores
20 Dollar Whores band was formed in early 2004, and the current, classic line-up was assembled in June of the same year. Since then, they have been busy gigging in and around the Midlands and recording demos.
28 Costumes
New album Adventure Stories heralds a triumphant return for Liverpool 4-piece 28 Costumes. Back stronger than ever with new drummer Alastair with songs full of off-kilter guitar pop, flavoured with their love of The Wedding Present, Pulp, Pavement, T
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3 Ring Circus
Born out of a devotion to music, friendship and a chance bus stop meeting, 3 Ring Circus formed in Autumn 2002. Initial steps were tentative as three friends reacquainted themselves and the new boy tried to fit in, and then............ it clicked!
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35 Seconds
Slicing through the inhibitions of 21st century counterfeit culture, 35 Seconds attack the senses with an intensity that is unforgettable.
Siphoned from the creative isolation of Glasgow and the Black Country, the band bring together an enormous
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51 Breaks
The line up was completed and settled in early 2004 when sam jones joined on guitar and backing vocals. Three members (michael (keys +vocals), marc (drums and backing vocals) and tom (bass) ) came together through family connection and recruited sam
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Abdoujaparov
Formed on October 19th 1998 by ex-Carter USM guitarist Les Carter (aka Fruitbat).
"Abdoujaparov's musical foundations are the joyous and shambolic influences of 1977 punk rock. The music is raucous, fast and sometimes a bit country. The lyrics are r
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Adelines
Hailing from the West Midlands, Amanda, Dan, Kie and Leanne are all experienced from various musical projects and together they combine their individual techniques and influences to mould the sound of The Adelines.
The Adelines are an indie-rock ba
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Adrenaline Kick
Adrenalin Kick, a five piece hailing from the West Midlands, boast a new, exciting and totally individual sound which, combined with a visually stunning live show, creates a total experience which is a must for all but the faint-hearted.
Adventure Club
Adventure Club are Oliver Williams - Vocals, some guitars, samplers and misc & Ryan Davis - loads of guitars, keyboards, drums, backing vocals.
Adventure Club were signed to I Kill Spiders Records in January 2005 and will be releasing their
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Afterview
Passionate songwriting weaving a definitive sound with infectious melodies comes naturally to this West Midlands band.There is nothing contrived or forced about Afterview who also capture the best of rock,inspired by an eclectic mix of influences,unl
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Air Traffic
Originally from Bournemouth this young piano led four piece indie rock band have become one of the hottest properties in rock in 2006. Currently signing to a major label worth catching live.
Alabama 3
Alabama 3 was the oddest musical outfit to arise from late-'90s London. They were also the most original. The band's origins are shrouded in urban myth -- the band like to claim that the three core members met in rehab, while their Southern accents h
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Alfa9
"How do we get some attention, we're a new band, how do we get you to come to a gig?", it's so so so easy, you don't need to call us and beg, just get out there! If you're good and you're out there then the word naturally spreads and all kinds of goo
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All Gods Fail
Announcing their arrival in a blaze of glorious noise, Birmingham based four piece All Gods Fail aim to put the experimental spirit back into guitar music. Guitars, synthesizers and samples collide withclassic melodies to create non-conformist, progr
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All My Sons
Formed late 2004, All My Sons are a young, Birmingham-based band who play original, energetic music.
Allister
Chicago punk-pop combo Allister was formed in 1995 by singer/drummer Tim and guitarist Johnny, longtime classmates who first teamed in a cover band organized to play their school talent show. The duo expanded to a trio the following year after Johnny
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Amoeba
In the summer of 2005 four school friends from Bewdley, Worcestershire got together and formed a band. The four called themselves Amoeba and immediately started to write, incorporating and fusing the variety of musical genres that had influenced them
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Ant Hill Mob
Formed in 1994, The Anthill Mob have been described as a blend of REM and Travis; they began life as a group of Buskers who would play anywhere for a free drink...which soon built up their fan base.
Apollo
Formed in February 2004 in a Tamworth suburban garage, Apollo have crammed a massive amount of gigs, recording and exposure into a short amount of time. They blend heavy rock, blues, pop and hardcore into their own unique sound with Sabbath-esque ba
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Apollomy
Birmingham based Indie Rock band.
Members:
John Turner - Vocals, Guitar
Mark Tolley - Drums
Ben Evans - Lead Guitar
Matt Gregory - Bass
Arcadian Kicks
5 piece from Stourbridge. Vocal, sax, guitar, bass and drums. Original and covers at the moment. With M.A.S records. Check us out.
www.myspace.com/thearcadiankicks
Arkaine
Arkaine are an indie-acoustic duo whose eclectic sound is reminiscent of elements from the Indigo Girls, Kristen Hersh, Everything But The Girl and 10,000 Maniacs. Their personal influences also include; Oasis, Green day and Maria McKee. However, ark
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Asbo
We are ASBO, we are all from Windsor High School Halesowen in year 11. We are an indie/rock type of band and even though we are young we have old influences such as Queen, Guns n Roses and The Beatles. We are looking for gigs and at present play for
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Attica State
From the Dark, Dirty back streets of Digbeth Birmingham Attica State were born. A breath of fresh air from the stagnating Birmingham music scene. This three piece have been together for two years. Drawing from influencies such as Zepplin, Nirvana, Th
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Aversion Therapy
Nirvana 3 piece punk/ rock band from the west midlands. formed in late 2004 Influences: Green Day/ Sex Pistols/
Baby Astrolab
Baby Astrolab are refusing to write within any particular genre's format and don't care if you like it or not. An evening spent listening to music with the band might as easily involve Ween, Saxon, Kool Moe Dee and The Carpenters as it might My Blood
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Badweatherparty
Badweatherparty formed in May 2008, originally with a twin guitar line up. Then in January 2009 with the departure of the lead guitar, a saxaphone and keys were introduced. Influenced from the 60's and 70's right up to more modern artists, badweather
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Barkerhound
We're an accessible eclectic/alternative rock band comprising of 3 music graduates and a Proud Lion (Roger - Guitar/Vox, Hazel - Keys/Harmonies, Will - Bass/Harmonies and Mark - Drums). Last December we were BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's Band of
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Barrys Attic
Four piece indie/alternative pop band, formed in Feb 2006. Influences: Blur, The Smiths, Pavement, The Who, Syd Barrett...
Battle For Prague
Battle for Prague are Greg Milner (guitar/vocals), Lottie (drums), Greg Cox (guitar) and Tom (bass), they are a Birmingham based band and have played gigs at Bar Academy, Barfly, The Jug of Ale, The Flapper and Firkin, and Club NME with Pop Levi.
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Ben Calvert
Ben writes and plays modern urban ballads, with an indie-pop dimension. Within are tales of modern life's trials and tribulations, where themes of pessimism and tragedy meet with optimistic, bright-sound instrumentation. As well as this form of moder
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Bitten Red Biro
Howdy out there, we are Bitten Red Biro a 5 piece grunge band from Wolverhampton. Our songs consist of power riff heavy songs, light melodic stuff, blues and kinda anthem ballad type stuff, if your bored of the the same old Keane, Snow Patrol, The Th
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Black Dog Silk
Steven Brookes - Vocals
Alex Collins - Bass
Jon Darby - Guitar
Sean Smith - Drums
Their own special brand of Rock 'n' Roll is inspired and influenced by the likes of The Beatles, The Stooges, Led Zeppelin, and Oasis.
Black Number 5
Since forming just over a year ago, Black # 5 have had a rapid ascent and are now recognised as one of the best new rock bands in the country. Based in Lincolnshire , the band's name came about when bassist Dale Jeffrey decided to visit a casino. "I
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BlackBud
BlackBud's music is constantly evolving but the fundamentals remain the same; Joe's sublime vocals, hook laden melodies, deft arrangements, in short, well crafted songs performed by talented musicians. Their debut EP gives a flavour of what's to come
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Blind Stagger
5-piece Indie Rock & Roll Band formed in Birmingham. Greg Knight - Vocals, Rich Smith - Lead Guitar, Mel Melia - Rythmn Guitar, Bullitt - Bass Guitar, Aled Bowen - Drums. Influenced by 60's 70's & 90's Bands - Beatles, Oasis, Rolling Stones,
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Bloke
Formerly BabyFace,released CD "Forward in Reverse", toured with Blow, Toyah, Feeder, Glenn Hughes. The current Bloke set is drawn from a melting pot of rock styles - AC/DC to Blur, Killers to The Kaiser Chiefs, Reef to The Stereophonics, Van Halen to
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Blue Nation
They would put themselves into the Mod / Indi box but have been compared to many different bands and styles which probably means they have a style of their own.
Paula Murdoch (Vocals)
Paula is probably the most accomplished musician in the gr
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Bootleg Poets
5 lads from the C O V of love that is Coventry. Paul at The Jailhouse captured them nicely with the phrase "Punky-ish,Indie-fied, Rockin' sorta catchy stuff". Never a dull moment and come and worship the yellow tambourine liberated from The Crib
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Boy Kill Boy
Call Boy Kill Boys debut album Civilian anything you like epic, ravenous, doomy, electrified, billowing, bilious, brilliant what leaps out is just how brazenly alive it is. Listen: how Ivy Parker stands triumphantly on its monitor and thumps its ches
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Brake Lane
Brake Lane are an up and coming guitar/indie rock band from the west midlands.
Breezer
"4 lads from Birmingham play tunes on instruments" guess you'll have to go see them to find out more...
Brendan Benson
Despite his professed allergy to singer-songwriter syndrome, Benson has been doing more acoustic gigs the past few years, which played into the songwriting process. And while the songs are mostly about love, heartbreak, and connection, the context is
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Brigade
Will Simpson (Vocals/Guitar)
James Plant (Guitar/Vocals)
Naoto Hori (Bass)
Fim (Drums/Vocals)
Based:
London via Suffolk and Japan
Some bands we like:
AC Acoustics, Aereogramme, Kids Near Water, Smashing Pumpkins, The Ghears, Prego, Fi
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Broken Witt Rebels
a funky classic mix of indie tunes, with poetic day to day lyrics
a raw edgy band with gr8 material
Camorra
Camorra were formed in the early spring time of 2005. Having worked on our first song (Control Destroyer) the original drummer decided to leave for musical differences. An old friend of ours Glynn decided to help us out until we found a replacement.
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Captain Dangerous
Through a frothy menage of quirk pop Dangerous combine bits of Hefner, The Cure, the gang mentality of The Clash, the pop sensibility of the Beach Boys, a sprinkle of the Violent Femmes, the odd trumpet, a pinch of booze and a cage fighter. This comb
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Captain Horizon
Captain Horizon. A raw, powerful and passionate four-piece alternative rock outfit from the West Midlands, with their own unique blend of influences are creating a fresh sound.
The simple line-up consisting of lefty-drums, guitar, bass and male voca
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Capture Kendal
Capture Kendal are a 3 piece alternative rock band from Telford. The band formed over three years ago and in that time have played over 80 gigs at reknowned West Midlands venues such as the Birmingham Academy and Barfly. The band's style blends a mix
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Carousel Circus
Winning Guitar Wars, headlining a successful Indie night, playing Live on BBC radio, auditions with record labels and their first EP successfully recorded, Carousel Circus have come a long way in just a year.
Formed as a full band on the 10th Ju
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Carter
'DESTINED TO SUCCEED'
VIC GALLOWAY, BBC RADIO ONE
'AN ATOMIC BOMB OF ENERGY'
EDINBURGH MUSIC
'A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW'
SCOTTISH MUSIC NETWORK
On behalf of 'Carter' I take great pleasure in announcing the finalised dates for thei
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Cerys Matthews
Welsh Siren, the voice of Catatonia, best known for 'Muldur & Scully', & her hit duet with Tom Jones, 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'
Chandlers Ford
Built around the amazingly prolific songwriting skills of Anthony J Hughes: - (Songwriter/Vocals)/Lead/Rhythm Guitar/Bass/Piano/Organ), this British band has already built up great interest. The songs have a familiar 'Classic' sound and the live show
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Charlie Brown Syndrome
Charlie Brown Syndrome's Current musical influences include The Mars Volta, Jetplane Landing, At the Drive in and Biffy Clyro.
Charlie Company
Excellent 4 piece rock/pop/covers group from Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Covering artists such as The Beatles/Oasis/Coldplay/The Stone Roses/Rolling Stones/U2/Sterophonics/Chuck Berry/The Kinks/Bryan Adams etc etc.. Charlie Company pride themselves on
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Chris Hand
Frontman of local band Gay Joe(formally Jaygo)
Has been playing venues in the west mids for over 5 years now.
His music is described as moody, dark, pop songs with some cynical lyrics!
Cigarette Police
Started in the ashes of the worst cover band in history, the Super Sonic Death Monkeys, Cigarette Police have learned from previous mistakes and decided against learning such songs as "Golden Touch" and "Fortune Faded". Instead, this AMAZING three pe
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Circa Survive
Circa Survive met at the Burning Man Festival one and one half years ago, at which point, they danced the good times dance.
"We love the night life. We like to boogie. Some of us like to eat jazz and listen to biscuits while others choose to ju
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Closed Quarter
Closed Quarter are four individuals from Northumberland, Scotland, Finland and Watford who ended up together in a house in Birmingham and realised we could make some really cracking tunes. We are still a new band, only formed in August 2004, but we a
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Club Maya
A young 4 piece band from Birmingham, Club Maya play a unique blend of psychedelic rock, soul/jazz/RnB and world music. Their influences range from Curtis Mayfield to John Coltrane/ Miles Davis to Can to Fela Kuti and back again, catch 'em on the way
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Cobweb Dilemmas
this frantic 3 piece have only been together for 5 months but already are gaining a reputation. oh, for being one of the most exciting live bands on the midlands circuit... fusing together a New York art pop influence (think blondie fighting talking
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Coheed and Cambria
Band Members: Claudio Sanchez - vox, guitar. Travis Stever - guitar, vox. Michael Todd - bass. Joshua Eppard - drums
Sounds Like: rush
Crass Communication
Crass Communication are an alternative rock trio from Birmingham and have been together since November 2005. Their music has something to offer everyone, from swirling, echoing melodies and gentle keys to explosive, intensive peaks and off beat rhyth
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Curzon Circle
Indie /rock with songs ranging from the downright stompin to melodic and melancholly. Plenty of energy live and they like to pull out the ocassional unusual cover.
Daddy Delux
Made up of four mates from Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham, the members of Daddy Delux were stolen from wild 90's thrashers Wasted Taste and chilled-out funkers Indica by infamous industry guru, Ged Rogers.
The band took shape in the summer of 2003
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Dannys Last Dance
Having recently secured support for Alabama 3 (and support with The Bluetones in the pipeline), the band's ethos 'to gig, gig and gig again' seems to be working. Having reached the final of London's 'Grey Horse - Battle of Bands', the band has recent
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Darden Smith
From the same stable as Neil Young, Jackson Browne and James Taylor, he has played at major stadiums across North America and Europe, in his 10 album, 20 year career. He has collaborated with and written songs for a wide variety of artists, including
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Dashboardporn
Dashboardporn (one word) are a 5 piece rock and roll band from Leicester, England.
Come and see us and discover for yourself why Steve Lamacq played us on his Radio 1 show.
Dauntless UK
Andy (guitar) and Sam (bass) got together with our old drummer back at the end of college in 04. Our old drummer left around the christmas 05 period and was replaced by the rather uber Steven in and around the end of Jan 06. We dont hang about. Other
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David Gray
David Gray is back with his seventh album 'Life in Slow Motion' which is released in Ireland on 9th September, UK and Europe 12th September and the USA and Canada on 13th September. With the comeback single 'The One I Love' boasting massive airplay a
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Daysleeper
Daysleeper are currently playing a healthy mix of modern guitar based tunes and classic oldies, as well as their own material. They are an energetic five piece band who are now touring after having recently finished the recording of their first album
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DC Fontana
ART & SOUL...
Turned-on music to shake your hips & pluck your heartstrings. . . DC Fontana are on a mission-possible as art attack survivors.
In-demand across Europe & further afield, the DCs ride the cusp between scenes & dreams,
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Dead Letter Office
"Some of the most memorable music to grace the world in years gone by has been driven by angst and emotion. Most of the greats have had that edge - indefinable yet completely understood. Dead Letter Office don't want to fit into any scene, or to ble
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Delphic
"A New Order for the 21st century" - Q Magazine
With two independent single releases under their belt, the Manchester trio are set to release their debut album 'Acolyte'.
Splicing New Order's patent Mancunian brand of indie disco intellec
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Delta
Delta formed in 1993 from the ashes of cult Sarah Records indie band The Sea Urchins, the core lineup consisting of brothers James and Patrick Roberts on guitar and vocals. A 10" for Che and three singles for Dishy Records followed before the band si
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Different Stations
Different Stations are a band based in Stratford Upon Avon made up of four teenagers who live for creating music. In a short amount of time Different Stations have come a long way gigging with many bands and local venues from in and around the midlan
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Dillon
Quirky little band from Kidderminster. have been around for nearly a year now, kind of electric/indie style. visit our main site to find out more about us really... have a listen to our stuff too if u wish
Dirty Wafer
Over the last few years Dirty Wafer have been concreting a reputation for being one of the best live acts around doing private parties,weddings,pubs & clubs.. there is nothing Dirty Wafer cannot do.
Dirty Wafer consist of 5 top young musicians
Disciples of Tone
The Disciples of Tone have existed for three years. There are three of them (this lends itself to lazy comparisons to The Jam - although there is perhaps an element of truth in this) however, they have also been compared to Joy Division, Gang of Four
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Dodgy
DODGY
'Water Under The Bridge - 2007 Tour'
"I'm made up that we're doing this tour, I chose to leave Dodgy at a time when many thought I was mad .... Perhaps I was mad. But i'm not now." Nigel Clark
The 'Mighty Dodgy Vibe' returns! In November th
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Dopamine
A perfect blend of furious guitars, attention grabbing hooks, luscious dynamics and anthemic melodies.
Drunk Lovers, Sinners & Saints
Drunk Lovers Sinners and Saints are an Alternative Rock band from the midlands. Inspiration for the name came whilst listening to Alexsonfires album 'Crisis'. Their sound is influenced by the catchy hooks of Paramore, the energy and drive of Lost Pro
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Editors
The four members of EDITORS are the first to admit that they are not from the rock 'n' roll centres of the UK. Vocalist Tom Smith is from Stroud, guitarist Chris Urbanowicz is from Nottingham whilst drummer Ed Lay is from Ipswich and bass player Russ
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Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster
V.v intense.
The Times - The most exciting new band of the year 5 / 5
Kerrang - Sheer unashamed majesty 4 / 5. Time Out
Rocksound - Buy this album now. Priceless 4½ / 5
Q - There's a dedication here that can't be faked 4 / 5.
Einstellung
"Einstellung take the Krautrock simplicity of early Neu!, add the noise and dynamics of My Bloody Valentine and create something enormous that envelops your soul." - Emma Lilley (Media Assassin/The Fly)
Birmingham based 'Einstellung' are Steve Hou
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El Presidente
Every eleven years, the old is replaced by the new. NOW PAY ATTENTION: In 1955 there was Rock and Roll. In 1966 there was Psychedelia. In 1977 there was Punk In 1988 there was Acid House... ...and in 1999 there was EL PRESIDENTE THE SECRET REVOLUTION
Electric Heroin
With a list of influences including Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, The Bees, and the Doves, Electric Heroin have crafted their own style of music and its already attracting knowing glances from the right people. No two songs sound the same, and yet som
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Elison
Solo musician/songwriter/producer. Also lead guitarist in Sideways Glance and bassist in Man in Fridge. check website for details. Also on www.overplay.co.uk/elison
Based in Birmingham, England.
Emilie Autumn
Her theatrical stage show is a sexy circus of glam-rock burlesque, backed by a scantily-clad girl band known as the Bloody Crumpets...
It can only be Emilie Autumn...!
Courtney Love's "anarchy violinist" returns to the stage and is keeping th
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Epsilon Red
"Epsilon Red do the whole indie/rock thing in their own inimitable style; brash, wordy and chunky! Combining energetic guitar chords, sensitive drumming and resourceful bass..."
Escape From Alcatraz
T.A.G. Artists present:
Escape from Alcatraz
Escape from Alcatraz are a 3-piece rock act from the midlands.
Based in Kidderminster the band is made up of:-
LEE (21) - Guitars / backing vocals
ANDY (20) - Vocals / vocals
DAVE (22) - Drums
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Everest
Everest are a Birmingham-based 5 piece. Drawing influences from the 70's folk of Neil Young and John Martyn through to the modern melodies of Wilco and Teenage Fanclub, Everest produce music that has "a dreamy quality to it that gets into your subc
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Everett
Everett are a talented foursome from the West Midlands. This Indie Rock band are building quite a fanbase and are rocking the myspace music world.
Every1Else
A four piece Indie/Rock outfit from the Birmingham area.
Exit Calm
Exit Calm release new single "Hearts and Minds" on May 3rd, followed by self-titled debut album on May 17th 2010.
"with ragged vocals and swathes of widescreen guitar effects reminiscent of early Verve, south Yorkshire's four-piece Exit Calm have
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Fallen Are The Famous
We are a 5 piece band comprising of Two Guitarists, Bass player, Drummer, and a Lead singer. We play only our own original material. The band members are:
Becky - Lead Vocals
Dave - Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Wes - Bass Guitar
Jel - Lead Guitar
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Falling Home
We're a Midland's based band, with a really fresh, acoustic rock sound. We play powerful, guitar driven melodies with lyrics that people can relate to.
We don't try to imitate anyone else, instead we
combine our different musical influences to cr
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Far-Cry
A rock band born in Birmingham with good melodies worked into great catchy songs and all with a hard edge. They're a bit like.....I can't think of anyone really so just go and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. It won't be long before this
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Fat Ankles
5 piece band in tribute to Oasis, formed after many years of playing they take themselves very seriously, using guitars not unlike the Oasis line-up. Audibly too, replicating as near as possible to the Oasis sound.
Feverdogg
FEVERDOGG is a rock band formed in Birmingham in early 2008. Since forming they have worked hard, gigging around the UK to build a loyal and growing fan base leading to them landing support slots for The Mexicolas and Albert Lee. They draw inspirat
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Finding Calcutta
Four Piece acoustic rock band, with strong 70s influences-have their own line line in psychedelic tight knitted guitar lines, melodic bass and vocals and funky rhythms.
Forty Nine Acres
Formed by four friends in early 2004 Forty Nine Acres takes inspiration from bands such as The Killers, Oasis and Snow Patrol. All tracks are written by the lead singer Stuart Bowmer and we play only our own music, no covers.
Blending Indie vibes,
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Funky Wrench
Funky Wrench is a covers band, playing songs that they like, from The Darkness, to the Kinks, to U2.
They have played in a number of different bands before, totalling up to three of four hundred gigs between them. Over the past year and a half, they
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Galleon Ryders
After living on the same estate as each other all their lives, around summer 2006, they decided it was about time to play music with one another, hence galleon ryders emerged. Before getting together the individual members have enjoyed sucess with pr
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Gamble Gamble
Worcester based band formed in late 06. Influences include Pixies, Sonic Youth, Pavement, Shellac & The Fall etc
Gang of Four
Gang Of Four is one of the most radical, and radically important, rock groups of the last 30 years. With Andy Gill slashing away on guitar while Jon King declaimed over the top about love as disease or the torture of prisoners in Northern Ireland l
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Gatefold
Around a nucleus of intricate and spatial guitar, Gatefold create a unique, thought provoking sound with memorable hooks that force listeners to delve deep into the musical and lyrical content.
Gay Joe
Gay Joe previously Jaygo are a four piece band from Birmingham and have been together for around 2 years playing the usual muso pubs in Brum.
Geezer
Geezer formed in January 2005 after a chance encounter between John Ward, (Vocals/guitars) and Robert 'Minty' Swadkins, (Bass/vocals) who at the time was playing with Darren Phillips (Guitars/vocals) in a band by the name of 'End of Part 1'. After a
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Glamour Soundsystem
G.S.S is one man electro with a New rave crossover from birmingham!
already causing a stir!
Goats Dont Shave
Goats Don't Shave first formed in Smethwick in 1983 with a line-up featuring Ian the Goat on vocals, Ewan Watters - guitar, Richard Edwards - bass, George Russell - drums, Anthony Goldrick and Neil Fanthom - keyboards. Over the folowing six years th
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Gone Wrong Robot
we are gone wrong robot we hail from stratford-upon-avon.
there are 5 instrumentalists in robot: guitarist brothers Dan &Tom, bassist McDaanger, drummerist Boyzy & piano and vocal instrumentalist Village.
we play music in the genre of:
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Great Eskimo Hoax
Joe Robinson - vocals,guitars, Organ
Andy Halford - guitars,vocals,Synth
Dom Hand - drums, vocals
David Bailey - bass,Synth
Grumpy Man
Miserablist DJ massive playing Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Richard Hawley, and Bonnie Tyler.
Gundogs
we are gundogs ...There's four of us...we come from Birmingham...we are now...we are tomorrow...we are...........
gundogs
"Absolutely sensational band!" Kerrang! Radio
2006 is the Chinese year of the dog...or should that be gundogs? Compared to
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Half Man Half Biscuit
Simply put, HMHB are one of England's biggest and best cult bands, armed with 11 albums
worth of songs and championed by the late great John Peel, this band bring a
blend of tongue-in-cheek Northern wit, with melodic and high energy indie
folk
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Halifax
...not the bank, an emo pop-punk rock band signed to Drive Thru Records.
Hall Drive
HALL DRIVE were formed in 1999 by a group of friends living in or around Hall Drive in Marston Green, Birmingham.
Helzuki
Helzuki are a London based 'piano-rock' band, defying the stereotype that goes with the tag. Combining classically trained piano, powerful female vocals, driving bass lines and white knuckle drumming, Helzuki have forged their own unique sound, one t
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Hemstad
"Instrumental noise-pop! One may be tempted, when hearing Hemstad for the first time, to point out the fact that there are no vocals. But One would be wrong, wouldn't One? Because sometimes, the band says "Doo doo doo" or "La la la" or stuff like tha
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Hoden Lane
Four piece from Evesham/Cheltenham/Liverpool!! Harmonic and catchy tunes with witty and raw lyrics, Hoden Lane have been together only 10 months and have already supported The Rifles at The Gloucester Guildhall, a first demo was recorded in the summe
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Hollow Point Theory
Hollow Point Theory are an unsigned Birmingham-based 3 piece band that write and perform all their own music.
Humdrum Express
Bespectacled observationist.....Casting a cynical eye over these exasperating times,meet The Humdrum Express. One man,a few instruments and a thousand things to worry about. Cool-nerd home recording specialist. Live work is stripped down to the acous
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Hunky Dorey
This is a fantastic new, young, fresh band that offer great rock, indie and acoustic sounds.
The guys write their own songs aswell as performing cover versions adapted to their great unique style.
They are 16 year olds with great talent, they hav
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I am Zeitgeist
Playing fuzzed up, scuzzed up indie to make your head nod and your toes a tap. Played with the likes of Kasabian, Editors, We Are Scientists, People In Planes, Chikinki, and recently voted unsigned single of the week on xfm
Ian McNabb
Ian McNabb is known both for his work as leader and songwriter-in-chief of the Icicle Works in the 1980s, and his critically-acclaimed solo career throughout from the early 1990s to date. He has also played with musicians as diverse as Ringo Starr, C
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Idlewild
Scottish rock band, formed in Edinburgh, in 1995, comprising Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass). To date, Idlewild have released six full-length stud
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Imogen’s Kiss
Imogen's Kiss are the remaining fragments of bands gone by. Formed by Adam Wilson (vocals/guitar) and Paul Dawson (guitar/backing vocals) in early 2006, they we're joined by Dave Harris (bass) and Kev Fowler (drums). They are driven by their common p
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Indie Shenanigans
Four piece male band covering Indie/Rock such as Kings of Leon, The Killers, U2, Bloc Party, Fratelis, Kaiser Chiefs, The Police, Bryan Adams, Editors, The Cure etc etc
Isobel
former winners of the xfm rock school hit the road with their new EP fairground, playing their final tour before disbanding this summer.
Jaffa Rose
"Jazz and funk influences, coupled with playful compositions that hint at real possibilities for the future"
- Jazz Coventry
"They truly startle the ear with their ability to meld each member's individual output into some cohesive and deeply cool
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Jake Flowers
Based in South Shropshire I've played at festivals including Homegame, Glastonbury, Green Man, Summer Sundae, Wychwood, Secret Garden, Twisted Folk and Birmingham Arts Festival and at venues across the UK. Over the past couple of years I've performed
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Jake Henry
Young pianist/guitarist/singer songwriter.
Also expect covers from Bob Dylan, Hendrix, Bruce hornsby, Oasis, The Zutons, Coldplay, etc.
jamBWOY
Minus the actual drummer; still a fun, sing-along five piece whos music is impossible not to get along with.
Jersey Budd
Jersey Budd....supported Kasabian on tour and at the albert hall
Sets at Glastonbury and Isle of white
rave reviews in Q mag, NME, Observer, the Fly
Jess Jones
Alternative , experimental music . No consistant genre due to lack of patience.
Jesus Jones
The first three Jesus Jones albums, Liquidiser, Doubt and band / fan favourite Perverse (1993) were followed by Already , released in 1998 in the US and 1997 in the rest of the world. Almost totally ignored by the press it failed to do as well as hop
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Jewels
Female rock originals music.
Singer song writer - check out the mp3s on www.jewelsband.co.uk
gigged all over + festivals
soulful rock singer
Jinja
Jinja hail from Birmingham, England. The city which has been home to many rock greats such as "Black Sabbath" & "Led Zeppelin".
Despite only forming in 2002, Jinja have performed at no less than 15 festivals, supported 'Thin Lizzy' on a leg o
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Jo Hamilton
Came down from bonnie scotland in hired car to study viola
(and sing in secret) at thebirmingham conservatoire.
Studied a lot of viola and sang a bit.
Gave first public recital at hare and hounds
pub in 1999 - first review: 'charming'.
First
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Jodi Lee Parker
Jodi Lee Parker are a four-piece guitar band, playing a style currently known as 'Indie-Disco Funkcore', due to lying somewhere in between indie, disco, funk and hardcore. Obviously.
All band members score highly on the sexiness scale, and if thi
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Jodie And The Jet Plane
Jodie and The Jet Plane are a journey through beauty. Uplifting and at the same time thought provoking.
Consisting of Jodie Lawrence on Vocals, Adam Goldsmith - Bass, Chris Jones - Guitar, Jeremy Jeffrey - Drums and Will Ollis - Guitar, they will
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John Egdell
A prolific writer, Egdell's songs are small tender pictures of life, some just touching on a minute long. He describes his songs as "diary entries and unsent letters", not really written with public performance in mind. He carries the idea of capturi
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John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett
John Otway is a witty and insightful songwriter and is only now beginning to achieve the recognition he has always deserved. As a duo Otway and Barrett are best known for their somewhat bizarre two-man rock numbers, with Otway's vocals fronting Barre
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Johnny Foreigner
johnny foreigner is alexei, kelly and junior. we listen to both loud and quiet music and live in warehouse country, digbeth birmingham. we are sometimes drunk. have our songs from www.myspace.com/johnnyforeigner
Jones
Jones has been around for about the years under various name and musicians but finaly have got a great line up and are starting to gig.
Juliana Down
The Juliana Down, a four piece alternative rock band, which originated from Nuneaton, Coventry in the summer of 2004.
With an ever-changing style and drive The Juliana Down are a cut above the rest, with original material showing the bands di
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Junction
top indie rock covers band killers ,oasis, stereophonics , razorlight,kings of leon and many more .
Kaleidafoxx
Kaleidafoxx are an experimental Indie band hailing from Coventry. Original Members Daniel Faulkner (Bass, Lead Vox), Francis Anderson (Drums, Vox), James McClean (Guitar, Synthesiser, Vox) started in July '06 and were joined by Chris Hamlett (Guitar,
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Kamikaze Karma
Basically were a five piece band who just want to make music and get famous!!
come see us and see what you think :D
Kid British
Their music is said to sound like a stretchy, goo-ey mixture of The Specials...Outkast.....Madness.....De La Soul.....Gorillaz....The Streets and Blur. At a time when musicians take music way too seriously - these boys are gonna put the fun back into
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Koobars Law
Dark and edgy rock n roll played with gusto and charisma from a group who clearly enjoy playing as much as the crowd enjoyed their performance. Urgent, blues-infused riffs, punchy beats and a driving vocal powered the band through a set of well-writ
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KT Tunstall
KT Tunstall is a sparkling new songwriter with Chinese blood, a Scottish heart, great legwarmers and a cool name - "well, it's got a bit more attitude than Kate which just says farmer's daughter to me," she laughs. KT celebrates classic singer-songw
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Kubb
KUBB are Harry, Dom, Adj and Tilley - and this is their story.
Born in Liverpool, Harry left for Tobago aged four where he began playing the recorder, clarinet and classical guitar in a youth music orchestra. He returned to England 13 years later
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Kubla Khan
Bored of the pub rock genre that seems to be the taste of music these days, Kubla Khan offer a different perspective to others. Like it or loathe it, Kubla Khan try to create something new and interesting. Definitely worth a listen. . . you never kno
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Ladies In The Radiator
"Ladies in the Radiator formed in a pub lounge from a collective love of the Pixies in early 2004. The South Birmingham based musical noise conglomerate consists of Thom Foley (guitars, vox, pianos), Chris Ummitgast (bass, harmonica), McAdam Hogshaw
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Lady Rain
Lady Rain are getting seen, listened to and talked about with an ever-growing air of expectation. Popular musical tastes have converged with the band's raucous, melodic vibe; in the coming together of over half a decade of gigging, writing, recording
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Laura Bazell
Laura Bazell is a newcomer to the music scene but has already created a stir in Naples where she is currently finishing her debut album with the record label "Sonora". Her mix of unforgettable melodies, exposed lyrics and "a voice overloaded with e
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Levellers
Mark Chadwick: lead vocals, guitar
Simon Friend: vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica
Jon Sevink: violin, kazoo
Jeremy Cunningham: bass, artwork
Charlie Heather: drums
Matt Savage: keyboards, backing vocals
The Levellers ha
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Liberation Works
Liberation Works are quickly becoming recognised as the new name on the circuit with their modern approach to Country, Blues Rock & Roll.
The band formed together with the intention of creating a whole new style of music with influences ranging
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likuidblu
A fresh 5-piece band playing 50s classics through to modern day hits, including Kaiser Chiefs, White Stripes, Strokes, Chili Peppers, Police, Rolling Stones, Franz Ferdinand, and Scissor Sisters. Available for pubs, bars, clubs, birthdays, weddings,
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Little Comets
Little Comets have gained a reputation for appearing playing their songs round city streets, trains, trams and also university lecture theatres and even supermarket bread aisles to the surprise of the public, and management of said supermarket.
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Lucid
LuCiD
BIOGRAPHY
Lucid are a four piece indie/pop band based in Walsall. The band was formed early in 2004 and have been progressing and improving ever since.
In the summer of 2005, Lucid had a single released in local stores including Virg
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Lulu Bett
Birmingham based 5 piece playing original material, formed late 2004. Influences include, Jeff Buckley, Crowded House, Eric Clapton, The Beatles (of course), Peter Gabriel.
tuneful with a rock edge, great melodies, evocative lyrics and thoughtful ar
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Magnums Estate
Three people with a rather large sound for three months worth of practice. I hope you like punk-indie fusion, otherwise you probably wont like them.
Man In Fridge
A strange combination of monsters, music, popcorn and horticulture.
A fine blend and no mistake.
Maninfridge
Well, what the hell can you say about Man In Fridge? Quite a lot, but as the self proclaimed 'worst band in the world', not much of it is complimentary. Formed out of the ashes of the band Skeema, the three remaining members were joined by local Solo
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Marina Del Ray
Formed by ex-Nightingale Andy Lloyd, have been gigging around Midlands for over three years. 1st Album "Blue Summer Dress" released 2004. Nwe album due soon. "A fantastic acoustic beat combo, lovely, excellent, lyrical englishness and New York cool"
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Maritza
Fronted and named after talented singer Sam Maritza, the five piece cleverly mix bluesy guitars and classical pianos to create a mature Indie-rock sound, somewhere between The Cranberries, Muse and Dido.
MAS Records Showcase
MAS Records is a West Midlands based government funded scheme in which Robert Plant is the Patron. We take on a bout 40 bands a year and offer free recording and development in the Music Industry.
25 bands over the two days, starting at 3.00pm eac
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Massuko
Massuko started in January05 and have been working at the sound that is about to take them to a new level the sound is an accidental process of electronic noise and rock and roll music and attitude, with the first two gigs under the belt at massively
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Matt Geary
Birmingham born Matt Geary is a newly emerging song-writing talent whose uniqueness comes from his idiosyncratic song-writing style, influenced by classic song-writers such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Ray Davies, contemporary artists such as Elliot
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Maximum 90
We are a 5-piece rock band from Lichfield, Staffordshire. Formed in autumn 2002, we have developed an exciting and diverse set of guitar-driven rock music, comprising mainly originals with a few unusual covers mixed in.
Meg
Meg are a four piece quirky Lo-Fi Indie Rock Pop band from Kidderminster. Formed mid 2001 by a chance meeting on Gorky's Zygotic Mynci's message board, Rob Geraghty (guitar/vocals) and Matt Pimm (keyboards/guitars) were shortly joined by Tom Games (d
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Midas
Stourbridge 5 piece - current line up formed October 06' and kicking up a storm ever since!!
"They have produced a superbly catchy, faced-paced tune in 'Don't Dance'. Once you get the blighter onto your stereo, you can't stop playing it! More ple
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Millefiori
MilleFiori was formed in 2001 by Jasper as an outlet not ony for his talent for song writing but also for his dedication to his guitar. The band's champion and drummer Dan with creative bass player Russ are both very competent musicians and are the d
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Minimum
Minimum are a rock band based in Kingswinford, Wordsley and Stourbridge that take influences from many bands including Muse, Idlewild, Bright Eyes and Hell Is For Heroes to create what has been said is an 'original sound'.
Mohair
'...a Cockney Belle & Sebastian swigging whiskey with Ryan Adams.' NME
Assured, loud and undeniably different, Mohair take a slug of bass, drums & guitar, mix it with a dram of Hammond and some astounding four-part harmonies, then serv
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Mojo Casino
Mojo Casino - Formed February 2006, currently have 6 original high quality songs, including 1 cover song, with more original songs being written as we speak.
Members include - Adam - lead guitar, Stef - Vocals, Craig - Rhythm guitar, Ben - Bass, A
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Monkey Swallows The Universe
Have now expanded into a five-piece. Get the free download only single and the debut album 'The Bright Carvings' from www.theespc.com
Moonbelly
One man band collective.
Eccentric bespoke instrumental music, and slightly strange covers.
Also operating as jazz punk bassist with a taste for roots, has been seen recently playing or recording with Highway Dave & The Varmints, Flat Stanl
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Mr Derry
Born and bred
Mr. Derry, were all born and bred in the same village, (actually road) "although we have all known each other for years we all had our own individual projects going on and didn't actually figure out that we should form a band tog
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My Secret Life
formed in early 2004 'my secret life' sound like the burning remains of a car crash between placebo and stereophonics with plenty of manics-esque cynicism in the lyrics. whoever said the devil has all the best tunes has never heard my secret life.
Nazca Planes
the Nazca Planes are a four piece indie rock band from a small ex-mining town called Rugeley in Staffordshire. they write songs about escape, excess, love and fighting and about the pretty girl behind the checkout who comes alive for two nights a wee
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Ned's Atomic Dustbin
Stourbridge based Indie rockers of the 90's who went there, did it and sold the Tee Shirt. Rock on Jonn...
Neil Ivison & The Misers
"Like Supergrass & Jet covering The Faces, SERIOUSLY GOOD TUNES!" GCapMedia (Capital 95.8/XFM)
"WORLD CLASS" Mick Willetts - SURGE MUSIC
"Spinning - my No.1 Song of the year!" Andy Marston - BBC Radio
Neil Ivison &
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Newclear View
Newclear View was an idea fuelled by a little too much alcohol. Living in a flat above a newsagents on Broad Street, Birmingham; were two young men with small jobs, on small wages, but had big ideas. Their names were Daniel Woodhouse and Tony Smith.
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Noasis
Noasis are the UK's leading Oasis tribute. Selling out every venue they play, Noasis have travelled the country and left smiles and shivers to the thousands of people who have seen them.
Using the same equipment as Oasis, having a "liam" that act
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Novacain
Novacain are a 3-piece indie-rock band from Birmingham, UK. Novacain consists of Lee (lead vocals, guitar), James (bass) and Mark (drums). The current Novacain line-up was formed in April 2006, and they have recently started gigging in and around Bir
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NowAssassin
NowAssassin formed approx 12 months ago and have toured relentlessly to solid audiences. They have already picked up reviews like "After this gig you had a feeling you just witnessed something very special" - Ryan's Gig Guide, and, "Imagine Lou Reed
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ODi
ODi is an Irish female singer songwriter born in Dublin and brought up in Wexford in the south east of Ireland. She is now based in Leeds UK frequently returnig to her home country to perform.
She was raised on a diet of music, listening to and be
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Old Ions
Old Ions are a four piece band all hailing from the South of Birmingham.
The band are -
Luke Round - Vocals/Guitar
Kevin Round - Guitar
Jody Kililea - Bass Guitar
Paul Bagley - Drums
With influences as diverse as The Libertines through to
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On A Shoestring
On A Shoestring are driven by the blues, playing informal gigs at clubs around the Worcestershire area of England after forming in 2005. The band met by literally hearing each other at High School and then jamming over since covered songs such as Pr
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One Man Down
ONE MAN DOWN are an eclectic band from Birmingham who are very hard to class by genre. We are a unique and exciting band with strong writing skills linked to the past and definitely moving into the future of British independent music. You won't hear
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Paisley Riot
Paisley Riot are:
Shane Morley - vocals & rhythm guitar
Paul Holford - guitar & keyboards
Stuart Davis - bass guitar
Rob Palatina - drums
Hailing from Wolverhampton and its surrounds, Paisley Riot formed in late 2004 with a collectiv
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Paper Tigers
These boys weren't afraid to use an acoustic guitar and bare their souls with a heart felt ballad, plunge into a dark swirling epic or knock the roof off with a 4 minute pop song. They pushed their own unique style and played up their differences...i
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Paradoxic
Hi, we are Paradoxic!
We are a four piece band from Wolverhampton who love to play live music to brand new people, and we will enjoy whatever comes our way.
Since we formed as a band we have played a lot of gigs, a few competitions and had grea
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Peloton
5 piece Indie/Rock outfit from Shropshire performing crowd favourites from The Jam to The Killers.
Original material from influences such as Editors, REM to name a few...
Petty Scientist
Formed when Aaron (bass) met Gaz (guitar) in April 2005, then completed in September when Sara took the hot seat at the drums. All 3 sing, all 3 play and all 3 want to have some fun!
Check out the link above for a couple of rough demos.
Photo
PHOTO are a primal three piece making sexy rock music for all you beautiful, beautiful people. We chase the pop paradox - how to combine the Stooges' sleazy lust for noise with the pop sensibilities of a chart-bound Blondie; how to tap into the power
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Pint Shot Riot
Having been described some lazy hack as 'bridging the gap between The Libertines and The Kaiser Chiefs', Pint Shot Riot make contemporary Indie guitar pop/rock. They draw from a wide pool of influences including Super Furry Animals, The Doors and The
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Piskie Sits
Some info to wet your appetite ...
Al Donlon - Keyboards, Vocals
Craig Hale - Vocals, Guitar
Nick Hawes - Guitars
Christopher Lambert - Drums
Mark Wilson - Bass, Vocals
Wakefield's PISKIE SITS' racket is fuelled by a love of US slacker
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plastic pantomime
Boldly going where no covers band has gone before!
Muse, Killers, Kings Of Leon, Spandau Ballet, Stereophonics, Radiohead, cliff Richard, T Rex, Blink 182, Bee Gees...the list goes on!
Presidents of the USA
Since the band's their split in December of 1997 fans have been sending letters and e-mails urging the band to reunite and asking why they broke up in the first place. Truth be told, their decision to disband came as a surprise to just about everyone
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Prole Position
Something different existentialist glam real heart from the soul.
Prospect Lane
Digesting influences down the ages from Hendrix, Doors, Pink Floyd, Depeche Mode, U2, Smiths, Nirvana and all the usual indie suspects of the 90/00s, Prospect Lane spit them out sounding nothing like any in the process.
Prosthetics
The beginings of PROSTHETICS started back in 2003, they have grasped a mature post-punk sound, influenced by a wide range of artists such as Mogwai, Interpol, Editors, Radiohead, The Cure, Bloc Party, Maximo Park and electronic artists such as Aphex
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Pull Tiger Tail
Housemates of IT band the KLAXONS, Pull Tiger Tail are striding out on their own. Recently supported !!! at London's KOKO. NME Says "Pull Tiger Tail Roar with Potential" -NME
"Bugger us if their melodic crash-bang-wallop pop isn't set to be the s
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Pulled Apart By Horses
Sometimes it takes years for a band to hit upon a winning formula, but when Pulled Apart By Horses got together in an upstairs room of a Leeds pub back in late 2007, something clicked instantly. It's continued to click ever since, and has provided ut
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PVT
Birmingham six piece formed in 1997. Playing a fusion of rock and rap with a bit of laptop techno wizardry thrown in. Released single produced by Fuzz Townsend in 2000. No frills energetic live performances are a breath of fresh air in these days of
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Raging Angel
Raging Angel are a rock band, male Alanis Morrisette-ish melodic with an angry twist and they also do an unplugged set. Raging Angel do classic covers, some strange but enjoyable, and have a fine array of originals.
Lead singer/Ryhthm guitar-Dale
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Rase
rase are a West Midlands based band consisting of:
 Dan Greenaway (guitar/lead vocals)
 Jay Goodison (guitar)
 Matt Yates (drums)
 Giles Smith (bass/vocals)
 Danny Kissack (keyboard
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Red Lite Run
Birmingham based Indie Rock 5 piece influenced by Weller, Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Stones.
Regis
From the deepest, darkest depths of Tipton & Coseley comes a Rock 'n' Roll monster called Regis. A four peice Rhythm & Blues Rock band with an affinity for all things British. Elements of The Beatles, The Jam, The Smiths, Blur & The Liber
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Relay
'Relay' are a 5-piece rock band from Birmingham: James Taft (lead vocals), Liam O'Brien (guitar), Francis Gardener-Trejo (guitar), Nick Browning (bass) and Farooq Robinson (drums). The current lineup was formed in November 2006, with Francis joining
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Remember September
Opening Acts - Unquestionably, our July concert with the legendary band, Chicago, in front of 6000+ fans was the highlight of our first year. In addition, we played alongside Randy Travis at the Durham Fair and before Columbia Records Artist, Ari Hes
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Report The View
All we really need to say and all you probably want to know is that we have been Report the View since January 2006 and you should come check us out.
Resonate
debut's ( www.debutmag.co.uk/main) first RESONATE: Birmingham gig showcasing local and upcoming musical talent. Come and support local talent! procceds go to the first edition of debutmagazine - freely distributed, dedicated to showcasing and exposin
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Rhesus
Rhesus are a 4 piece rock-punk band from Wordsley (near Birmingham), UK.
Visit:
http://www.myspace.com/rhesus
Crunching guitars, soaring vocals, ballad to funk, metal to punk, Rhesus tests musicianship to the maximum. And they wouldn't have it a
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Rhetrik
Started out giging in may 2004 after finally getting enough songs together, 4 friends from school decided to make music which is a bit original. Combining all the bands inspirations to produce a indie/metal hybrid with very a very unique sound.
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Rob Halligan
Call it what you like, funk-folk-jazzy-indie-rock. Whatever, it's me and it works. Rob Halligan
Ryans Guide & Surge Music Present: Showcase Sunday
with 60 Watt Club, Alex James, Alex Moir, Beneva, Blue Casbah, Gucci Pimps, Heresy, JayDee, Lady Rain, Mezzotonic, Mike Bethel, Neil Ivison, NowAssassin, Onion Child, Orius, The Attic, The Lines, The Mobsters, Timothy Parkes, Toby Carter, Twigg Owens
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S T E A L
STEVEN DREW and ALEX WILLIAMS now known as
S T E A L play electric and acoustic music a range of ORIGINAL songs and great covers - based in Stafford - play across the Midlands and beyond- (07974 135734)
Sam Gomm
Sam Gomm is the eldest son of Ian gomm (ex brinsley swartz). For more details go to www.myspace.com/sammygomm.
Satsangi
An eclectic fusion that has evolved by absorbing infiences from blues, rock, Indian, jazz, Latino and dance with gorgeous harmonies and melodies. Excellent live reputation.
Sayne
http://www.overplay.com/sayne
Playing stuff from buzzcocks, beatles, kaiser chiefs, thin lizzy, the undertones and the who
Science vs. Romance
Science vs. Romance is the brain child of frontman Matthew Vale. In 2002, still aged only 16, he was whisked off on a whirlwind trip of a lifetime, playing to crowds in the United States, Europe and Japan, recording with some of the indus
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Sea Fields
Sea Fields
After years of bedroom demos, endless gigs in the 4 corners of the UK and Radio 1 exposure, Kid Captain thought a change was due.
The 4 piece band from Wolverhampton who have been together for 6 years, gained accolades from music guru
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Secret Affair
In a period of a little over two years, they posted five releases in the UK Singles Chart, and released three albums. The debut single "Time For Action" sold over 200,000 copies and reached number 13 in the UK chart, putting them at the forefront of
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Selotape
The Selotape boys like to try and experiment with many ideas and sounds. It's a simple three-piece guitar band but with a slight twist, the twist being the use of Selotape! The art of selotaping a number of notes down on a keyboard can create a reall
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Shady Bard
A bit about us...We write, record and produce our own songs at our makeshift home studio. Live we play as a five-piece:
Lawrence (23) - guitar, piano, vocals
Tom (23) - guitars, ebow, bass
Olly (21) - drums
Jasmin (20) - violin, keyboards
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Shana Tova
Shana Tova play melodic post-hardcore reminiscent of Sugar, Fugazi, Mission Of Burma etc etc. The band features Geordie - ex-vocalist and guitarist with The Starries, Leanne from Twist on Bass and Alan from Panda Love Unit on Drums.
She Get High
Formerly known as Casino Twist, the band hit top gear in the summer of 2006 when Ben, Stu and Pete teamed up with the explosive drumming skills of Matt and sweet riffs of Luke and quickly made a name for themselves on the gig circuit as a high energy
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Shurfire
ShurFire are a 4 piece band based in the Midlands area. The band formed in 2003 when guitarist Nick Banford met Richard Woodhouse in guitar lessons after school, after jamming together they enlisted friends Chris Bracknall and Simon Head to play bass
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Sigur Ros
sigur rós hail from iceland, and rightly claim to bring you the beautiful landscape of their homeland with their music. it's impossible to justify it with words, you have to listen to it to understand.
Silhouettes
Silhouettes, an unsigned band formed by song writer Nathan Till and his brother in law Jason Cuthill. The band are based in the city of Wolverhampton in the UK. The band consists of Nathan (Singer/Song Writer), Jason Cuthill (Drums/Production), Benja
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Silva:Code
Undeniably talented and not afraid to experiment, they never fail to impress. With their innovative and full bodied blend of funk, rock and soulful vocals, not to mention echoes of the Chili Peppers and the passion of Incubus, Silva:Code ooze style.
Silverstein
Acquiring the name from the famous children's author, Silverstein was formed in early 2000 in an attempt to tear down the boundaries between Hardcore, Emo and Punk. Originally started as a side project, the band was a chance for its members to try so
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Silverwood
Formed in 2002, this powerful acoustic based indie rock band have slowly been making waves on the Birmingahm music scene. Powerful vocals, intelligent lyrics and magical musicianship gaurantee a great listening experience.
Sinistra
Sinistra formed in early 2005 when Steve and Simon (guitar and bass) advertised for a singer to front their unique blend of dark, powerful rock - an industrial tinge with influences from the likes of Garbage and The Cure. Their intention was to emula
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Sirblacknewt
Emotional Evokative indie rock with some intresting twists
Small Existence
Currently changing line up with two member gone small EXISTENCE consisting of Andy Dugmore and Peter Winwood are lookig for a bass player to add more depth to the band still able to gig with there Acousto indie/Rock sound and style, small EXISTENCE s
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Solarson
formed in shrewsbury 2 years ago, have proved they could be the next great british band. people are starting to sit up and listen. its about time.
Soldier
The band to watch in 2010, their star is rising with every passing gig. A sound which includes intricate and melodic guitars, tight harmonies, big rolling bass lines sparring with powerful beats. Topped with a vocal delivery of soulful tones, catchy
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Sons & Daughters
Sons and Daughters are:
Adele Bethel - Vocals, guitar, piano
David Gow - Drums, Percussion
Ailidh Lennon - Bass, mandolin, piano
Scott Paterson - Vocals, guitar
Sons of the Desert
Sons Of The Desert are a 3 piece rock 'n' roll band from Birmingham. 'Jonny Connection fronts Birmingham band 'Sons of the Desert' and if you're a fan of the Libertines then you will choose these guys as an instant upgrade. Poetry in song, catchy mel
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Squeeze Me I Squeek
Squeeze Me I Squeak is what happens to young french country girls when they simultaneously run into a 4-track recorder and go do some research on women studies in Olympia, WA : they rush on every guitar they can see even though they can't play, and d
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Stateless
5 piece alternative rock band since 2000. Influences: radiohead, jeff, rhcp
Stipe
Stipe have been around since '96. The first line-up gigged mainly in the North of England and Scotland.
Over the next few years vocalist Rick also fronted Midlands based 'Monster', playing many gigs throughout the
U.K and Europe, honing and perfect
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Stitch
Very talented 14yrs olds! .They produce an awsome sound for a three piece and captivate audiences where ever they play creating a sound beyond their years.
Stone Remotas
Stone Remotas formed in late 2004. The band plays mainly original indie rock with influences ranging from The Libertines to The Beatles. their energetic live set consists of original material mixed with one or two covers from bands such as The Stroke
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Stormin'
Stormin' are a professional, dynamic and fun party band for Weddings, Corporate Events or Functions. Featuring a lively 6 piece band, outstanding male and female vocalists complete with excellent sound and lighting.
Stormin' will have you dancing al
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Stuart Bruce
Solo artist with a difference Stuart has played all the instruments on his debut album "The Ties That Bind" which flows from one dynamic to the next effortlessly.
"I like this a lot"
Steve Lamacq.
"The Ties That Bind Us could possibly be the
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Subkicks
Subkicks, formely known as EXIST, formed roughly 3 years ago in the west midlands, and were noticed by steve lamacq after a mere 5 gigs... Gaining them a slot at Radio 1's one big weekend. Drawing inspiration from a number of bands, including spiritu
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Subtonic
Subtonic are a 3- piece from Staffordshire, Daniel Lea (vocals /guitar), Mark Ferris (vocals/bass) and Paul Byrne (drums).
Subtonic formed in 1999, although Daniel and Mark first began writing songs over ten years ago whilst still at school. They
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Super Sonic
indie band from Coventry, have played such events as the HMV showcase in Leeds.
Swim To The Skies
STTS formed in early 2009 as 'The Chaos Theory' from two local bands after a jamming session. Played a series of gigs out door and indoor over the summer and into the winter. Established contact with Red Monster Records in September 2009, signed a do
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Swim with Sharks
SWS are currently preparing themselves to reclaim the Midland's local music scene. The band has already made a name for itself over the years with gigs all over the West Midlands. Now SWS return after a brief hiatus, hungry for more. Each member of
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Telex
Recently signed to Fortune and Glory , supported Razorlite and Easy world .This newly discovered band are destined to make big waves . By mixing electronica, post rock and ephemeral indie Telex manage to join disparate genres juxtaposed within a c
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The Allies
THEALLIES are a four-piece rock band from Birmingham.
Line Up:
Liam Conway - lead vocal, guitar
Joe Cartwright - lead guitar, backing vocal
John-Joe McCreedy - bass guitar, backing vocal
Sam Berry - drums
THEALLIES came together f
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The Alps
The Alps love tunes - can't get enough of 'em in fact! Similar to less fussy post-punkers The Jam, The Police and Elvis Costello, the Greenwich quartet don't muck about when it comes to knocking together the kind of thorny three-minute gems that look
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The Amateurs
A 2004 demo attracted the attention of MAS Records, a local Record Company concentrating on exposure for local talent. "The Amateurs touch the bittersweet spirit of timeless pop, where the songs really strike gold" - Kim Tanser (MAS).
The band soo
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The Amplifires
Based in Matlock, Derbyshire the band has been together since November 2005. Four piece band with female vocals, guitar, bass and drums. It's members have played in numerous bands over the years and play a Punk/Rock/Blues mixture of original material
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The Apostrophes
The Apostrophes were formed in February 2005 with the concept of high-octane formula 2 blokes / 4 guitars, covers & originals; an approach stripped down to the skinny bones with no safety net!
Both Dave & Mark have been in full-out rock, p
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The Arcane Parade
The Arcane Parade are a Dudley/Wolverhampton based 3-piece.
The Backs
Young band aged 16 to 18 from Kidderminster signed to MAS records. The band are heavily influenced by such artists as The Stereophonics and Oasis. Since forming in 2004 the band have written over 40 songs, Came fourth in the Local Heroes Midlands com
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The Beach Monks
The Beach Monks are the sonic equivalent of a day out at the theme park. This four piece consisting of drums, bass and 2 guitars play a whole kaleidoscope of musical styles. From energetic rock heavily influenced from the late '60s to comedy ska. The
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The Berettas
Great Indie Rock and Roll Band establish in Gornal, West Midlands in Early 2006. Led by Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Robin Davies they offer an exuberant and unique sound that could fill any dance floor. Band with a big future...Check Them Out!
The Berts
The Berts have supported The Cranberries & The Stranglers. The Berts won the Three Counties Battle of the Bands 1993 and had major record label interest, from Chrysalis, EMI etc. but were never signed due to The Berts splitting up in 1994. The Be
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The Bleak
Bassist/singer Simon davies and guitarist Rob Lane formed The Bleak late last year as chance to perform their mix of rock and melodic indie pop music,as well as to have a laugh and entertain the audiences.
Playing both orginal songs written by Ro
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The Blockheads
Ian Dury And The Blockheads 1977-2000
Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys' album 'New Boots and Panties' on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull and Mick Gallagher became known as 'The
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The Blueskins
The Blueskins are bringing a taste of Yorkshire blues to Birmingham. The four-piece, from a West Yorkshire mining town called Gawthorpe, are
currently riding high on the success of their single 'Change My Mind' which
featured on this summer's Lyn
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The Brascoes
4 piece from Brum. Been together for just 5 months but have already won the Surafce Unsigned Festival National Battle of the Bands (1200+ entrants).
"Undoubtedly one of the most exciting bands on the Birmingham music scene....." (Steve Hudyba, Surfa
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The Buzz
The Buzz are one of the Midland's hottest new duos, with a versatility and musical flair matched by few acts.
Their original material and electrifying range of covers continue to wow audiences wherever they appear.
From reggae to rock, indie to tra
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The Capital
(all originals now)
The Capital have achieved their first break,being chosen to go through to the last 21 bands in the "3 First Cut Awards" National Comp...One Judge ,Graham Lowe ( former Kasabian manager , now A&R man for Island Records.Another
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The Chase
Five piece indie/rock band hailing from the homelands of Tipton..
Stuart Hayes - lead Vocals - Guitar
Neil Martin - Lead Guitar
Paul Jones - Guitar - Vocals
Damian Mansell - Bass Guitar
Simon Coley - Drums & Percussion
An originals band
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The Cinematics
The Glasgow four piece beat combo The Cinematics are an intriguing gang of young boys with an eye on some fairly serious goals.
With influences ranging from The Cure, Television, Magazine, Wire, The Smashing Pumpkins to Talking Heads, The Smiths, J
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The Daniels
We are a three piece indi/rock band from wolverhamton west midlands
weve been together from april 2005.
Weve had a great start having lot's of sucsessfull gig's under our belt, distributed by turmic records, and been offerd a sky sports deal,
for
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The Darlings
Band Members
Bass/Synth //Ryan Proverbs
Lead Guitar//Munim Siddiqi
Drums/Backing vox// Jake Osei-Tutu
Vocals //Grant Leon Ashman
Influences
GRANT- Jim Morrison,Scott Walker,Kings Of Leon,Roland BR900,Leather Trousers & Fur Coats ///
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The Dastards
Young 3-piece from the Midlands UK. Emerging new band with dynamic, melodic tracks featuring the distinctive voice of Daniel Astard.
The Days
neo pyschedelic indie tinged dad rock for the lost genaration.
The Deap People
Led by Happy Mondays bass player Mikey Shine, Deap People play original music that is impossible to classify into a genre. They create a unique sound, which when fused with their passion and love of performance, gives them a majestic but electrifying
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The Deep Love Foundation
Amazing power trio, comprising of a 70's throw back,a centre forward for Man Utd football team and a 'rock n roll nigger!
If you Like Zepplin, Hendrix, Reef, Foo Fighters, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC this show is a must "...this band should be headlining ever
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The Displacements
Young indie rockers, The Displacements, have been gigging round Leicester for three years, earning a reputation for their exciting live act and have built a loyal and enthusiastic all-ages crowd along the way. The D have influences ranging from rock'
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The Diversion
We are a 5 piece band from Wolverhampton, We play our own brand of rock/indie/funk. We gig regulary in and around the Wolverhampton/Birmingham area.
The Drellas
The Drellas feature Tommy Scott formerly of Space who had a number of hit singles and albums in the 90's, notably Female of the Species, My Neighbourhood, The Ballad of Tom Jones, and Tin Planet.
The Elements
Andy Bennett - Lead guitar
Lee Burn - Rhythm guitar
Dave Casswell - Bass guitar
Tim Jaques - Drums
The Elements formed in 1998 under the name Sargent. It was the height of Britpop and a much needed resurgence of interest in guitar based b
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The Empty Vessels
Matt Greenham - Vox & Guitar
Ross McIvor - Guitar
Matt 'Junior' Greetham - Bass
Tom Beale - Drums
Summer 2008 was the start of something very special indeed, the bringing together of 4 ego depraved lads led to the birth of The Empty Vessels
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The Epics
Young, talented 5piece band with completely original material. Playing a mixture of blues/rock/indie. But very Bluesy!
The Fake Tracies
hello - were the fake tracies
formed about november 2002, we have risen from a small time cover band playing small local venues to a fully fledged original 5 piece playing a host of popular venues on a regular basis. We mostly play around the west
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The Fakulty
Birmingham 4 piece indie/rock/pop band formed in april 2005, have played at most of the top club venues in birmingham, including headlining at the Bar academy, the flapper & firkin , edwards no.8,the gosta, the sheldon marquee.
The Fallout Theory
Sounds Like: The Starting Line meets Taking Back Sunday
The Futureheads
The Futureheads formed in 2000, in Sunderland. More specifically, in Barrys garage really. The line-up of the band at that point was Jaff (Bass, Vocals), Barry Hyde (Guitar, Vocals), Ross Millard (Guitar, Vocals), and Peter Brewis, now of cerebral po
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The Gents
The Gents were a hugely popular and entertaining band, with a fiercely loyal fanbase, fronted by the talented, charismatic & very funny Bob Hill.
They wrote & performed excellent original songs, with frequently hilarious & occasionally
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The Glitterati
The Glitterati formed just two years ago. Paul, Jon, Nic and Billy were in different bands in their hometown of Leeds. Jamie had moved down to London. All had grown frustrated by the limited vision of their peers. But when the five came together in a
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The Great Blind Degree
They are a guitar band...catchy songs inspired by rock, soul, garage, punk, post punk. Raw guitars, drums and bass with LO-FI electronica and three part harmonies. The GBD are about having a good time. Perfomances are glorious drunk affairs filled wi
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The Guns
The Guns formed in 2002 and started performing around the midlands, defined as an indie rock four piece. Since then they have gone on to win the National Battle of the Bands and since developed a more detailed and original sound, consisting of an 80'
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The Haiku
The Haiku is two guys playing songs they like whilst thoroughly enjoying themselves on the stage. The band consists of an Acoustic Guitar, Drums/Percussion and Vocals. The music is a mixture of honest, emotionally charged (and sometimes very cynical)
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The Heathers
The Heathers! Formed September 2006 from an unlikely crew Gathered together from around the British Isles . A guitarist from Gloucester, a Bass player from Birmingham and A raggedy ass Scotsman picked off the pavement in Stirling. Thrown together kic
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The Indigos
Corruption, debt, popular culture and tabloid journalism. The afore mentioned categories define our lives today, as we bask in mediocrity on our little Island, unaware that somewhere deep in the belly of Britain, four young men toil away, desperately
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The INKlings
With haunting magical indie pop/rock steeped in colourful overtures, embodying the ethic of quality songwriting and performance, the INKlings put words and melodies back on the musical map. Formed in late 2004 by songwriter Gizz, and named after the
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The Issue
Formed in Autumn 2005, just started filling up diary for this year. Playing music of Kaiser Cheifs, Franz Ferdinand, Ocean Colour Scene, Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys and many more.........Come and see for yourself.
The Junipers
Joe & Marc started out as a "recording only" act under the name Monkberry Momma. The duo have been recording demos at Joes yard since 2000 mixing an array of exotic instruments (Sitar, Balalaika, Zither, Harp) with psychedelic effects & layer
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The Klatter
Since January 2007 The Klatter have been wowing the Brum music scene with their edgy brand of raucous indie rock. Their debut EP "Never Get Bored" is now available, to be followed by an album which they will be working on over the summer.
The Klat
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The Leonards
The Leonards are a five piece band born and bred in Rugeley, Staffs. There is not much to do in the ex mining town of Rugeley and the band are picking up a big following of fans eager for live music and nights out of town watching the band perform. T
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The Lies And How We Told Them
London/Kent-based band, The Lies And How We Told Them are a four-piece fusion of indie, progressive and experimental rock. 'Kooky German' frontman Robert Raths is so dedicated to the cause that he has replaced his head with a functional tv set on sta
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The Light Era
Light Era's story began a couple of years ago when four likely lads walked into a Birmingham rehearsal studio for the first time. 3 hours later Light Era was born. We have been mates since school so we have a lot of history.
Check out our music and
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The Lightning Strikes
The Lightning Strikes were formed in March 2006 by four people from Wall Heath, Kingswinford, Gornal and Brierley Hill. The bands' aim is to play uplifting indie music and to make an extra effort to give the audience a good night of entertainment. In
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The Lights
theLights are a five piece melodic alt pop band from the heart of the U.K. Driven by a duo of distinctive vocals, the lyrical delivery is pure catharsis set against a soundscape ranging from the etheral to the epic. Formed back in 2002, the band have
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The Lines
On the surface, Dudley in the West Midlands seems like any other post industrial town. It takes a special band to rise above and shine through the haze.
The Lines are that band. The four-piece on combine the soaring heartfelt vocals of lead sing
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The Modifiers
The modifiers started out as a cover band covering such artists as the kinks, the who, the jam all the way hrough to the kaiser chiefs and the artic monkeys. The have now moved on to writing their own material which they play along side the covers.
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The Motive
Add Jones - Lead Vox/ Rhythm Guitar
Paul Bradley - Bass/ Backing Vox
Rob Bamber - Lead Guitar
Chris Green - Drums
Once upon a time in the West (Midlands, that is), a snotty kid with attitude found himself kicked out of his own band for his re
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The New Stories
Indie Rock band, Battle of the Bands winner, who have just had a very near miss with the Mobile Act competition on Channel 4. Always gaining more critical acclaim with each gig - described as one of the best new bands in the North East, they are ones
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The Nightingales
The Nightingales was formed by former members of Birmingham's original punk group The Prefects. With an ever fluctuating line up, based around lyricist/singer Robert Lloyd, the band recorded a bunch of singles, three albums and many radio sessions fo
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The Normals
formed in 2oo6.the band currenly perform has a two piece and write their own music.featuring norman[vocals & guitar]and gordon[drums & backing vocals]
The Outer Circle
THE OUTER CIRCLE are five working class lads from Birmingham who talk about you and me and the times we live in. With their own style of music "PEDESTRIAN BEAT", great songs and musical ability, THE OUTER CIRCLE have gained a substantial following. A
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The Partisan Ceol
A young and energetic 5 piece indie/funk group from North Birmingham. The Partisan Coel also blend rock, blues and jazz with more main stream styles in their tightly intricate songs to appeal to a wider audience. This is no ordinary run of the mill i
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The Primitives
The Primitives are a British alternative rock, indie pop band from Coventry formed in 1985. The Smiths singer Morrissey famously named them as one of his favourite bands. A highly successful first album presented them with their UK Top 5 hit single "
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The Racists
2 small boys and 1 small girl bring their noisey confrontational pop music to birmingham.
The Rubikons
BIOGRAPHY
Rubikon: "A limit that when passed or exceeded permits of no return and typically results in irrevocable commitment."
"We're in a scene its down and theres nothing around" - 'Dreamer'.
''Average is what other people do!'' - 'Don'
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The Ryde
The Ryde
The Ryde are a 4-piece band based in the West Midlands, originally formed in 2001.
The sound and style of the band has a Sixties retro feel and is mostly resembled to bands of that era, with big Hammond and loud guitar.
All four mem
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The Safehouse
A must-see three piece band that has the energy of the mondays and the soul of the doors. This bournemouth band is set to go far with anthemic tunes like 'Last Year' mixed with mellon collie tones of 'Most people are Stupid.' A Fresh and original act
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The Scoundrels
A four piece band from in and around the Birmingham area with a great live sound!!
The Sequins
The Sequins are five men in borrowed clothes with a musical vision all of their own. Five men with their hearts embroidered firmly on their thrift store sleeves. Brought together by a shared love of Joy Division and The Smiths and united through an i
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The Sherbet
Been around since the dawn of time (1990), now making music again and gigging after a break of a couple of years.
The Shins
Formed back in 1992, Alberquerque-based indie pop band The Shins play sparkling power pop with a sharp edge and obtuse lyrical content.
The Shout Out Louds
We are four boys and one girl from Stockholm in Sweden and we play music together in a band. We used to call our band Luca Brasi but because of another band who also called themselves Luca Brasi, that name now sleeps with the fish. These days we call
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The Sin Kings
The Sin kings are a sexy five Piece from brum bringing you riot girl sounds and bluesy beats... influences include: Sleater kinney, dandy warhols, queen adreena, le tigre.
Featuring ex-members of Koala Grip, Drongos for Europe, Amber Island, Siste
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The SixtyForties
Born in Manchester and Birmingham in 2005. Crossover electro-indie sample-beat 4-piece.
The Southern Cradle
We formed in 2003 at a Wildhearts show. Following a couple of bandless years in the wilderness of higher learning we all wanted to start making music again, honest music, free of all the scenester cliches currently polluting our ears.
The firs
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The Spidermonkey
The Spidermonkey is a unique solo performer, blending punk, electro, dance and synth-pop in songs which are twisted, beguiling and often funny. Live performances combine multi-instrumental virtuosity with stunning video art to create a show unlike an
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The Steeples
With the playful naivety of early Libertines and the tuneful prowess of a young Noel Gallagher, The Steeples are preparing for the next stage of this great Brit-pop Indie renaissance. Since The Kooks, Fratelli's and View broke through a few years ago
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The Test Pilots
The Test Pilots are 5 Wyre Forest lads doin what they do best.
TTP play a mixture of old and new covers, mixed in with their own material which has been compared to The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
The Tide
Lyrics shouldnt be written to hurt, advise or diminish the value of what they are.
They should be written because they evoke and provoke reaction and emotion.
They are not a wasted rhyming sentence they are a reflection of life, a story and an emot
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The Van Daniels
The Van Daniels formed in Ocotber 2005 and have been busy writing and recording music for their debut EP. They have recorded a 6 Track EP at Propagation House Studios in Cornwall/Devon border with producer Joe Biddle. The EP will be mixed by Propagat
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The Vanderbeats
stourbridge based 5 piece rock/blues/indie group
johnny c- Drums, Lead Vocals
Eddy c- saxophone
Tom blakemore- bass, backing vocals
dan cervi - guitar
luke blakemore- guitar
The Villains
Indie/rock/pop band plays anything from Hendrix to The Zutons, Cream, Oasis, Snow Patrol, The Doors, Jerry Lee Lewis, etc. Something for everyone. Also has an astonishing set of originals.
The Virtues
South Birmingham based band. Band formed beginning of March 2006 inspired by the renaissance of guitar based music
The Wedding Present
The Wedding Present have had eighteen UK Top 40 hit singles... not bad for a band that has, from its inception, stubbornly refused to play the record industry's game. In 1985 David Lewis Gedge boarded a National Express coach in London with 500 recor
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The White Room
THE WHITE ROOM are a soulfull, deep blues-rock, 4 piece band hailing from the homelands of Birmingham.
The Wolf Tracks
the wolf tracks is a band that like to play and sing wherever they get the chance, and with who ever they are lucky enough to. They have been playing gigs and recording for a while now, and have a circle of friends who help out with live and recordin
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The YESmen
Comprising of 3 Singer/Songwriters theYESmen. are an eclectic group who swap their instruments as often as their style which makes for a refreshing change to the standard formula.
Having been played on Virgin Radio, Kerrang 105.2FM, BBC WM and WCR
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Third Day Away
Third Day Away are a four-piece band specialising in melodic guitar based Indie rock/pop. Third Day Away consists of Chris Beason (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Andy Bave (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocal's), Matt Payne (Bass) and Chris Payne (Drums).
Third Day
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This Happy Breed
'Pavement strangling Richard hell'
Alt rock band with cross sworded vocals, energy charged tales of England. Riding high after recent stints at the 02 academy & Barfly, recently supporting NME tips for 2009 'Baddies'
This is Seb Clarke
www.this-is-seb-clarke.co.uk
12 piece rock and roll genius from stoke-on-trent. closest to the clash with brass - they were recently no 12 in the indie charts and are earning rave reviews across the music press
This Is Spirit
Having barely formed these lads have already got buckets full of original material.
Within a month they were playing sold out shows with the like of Nine Black Alps, Pull Tiger Tail, To My Boy and The Envy Corps.
Big things look set to happen so ke
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Tilted Smile
Tilted Smile is a 3 piece group offering a fresh and lively take on guitar based music. They have been playing together for the past 5 years, playing many original showcases as well as frequent covers gigs allowing the band to play live as often as p
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Tiny Blue Children
It is NO secret that tinybluechildren are the antithesis of today's painting by numbers pop'. This five piece guitar band play storming live sets, winning over the hearts and minds of their faithful following.
The line-up - Gareth Jones (vocals) '
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Tiny Tigers
tiny tigers are:
Angela plays guitar and sings
Paula plays the bass guitar
Ann Rock plays the drums
From East London to Ohio, tiny tigers are a new wave punk band formed from an obsession with music,tea cakes, Chistopher Guest, Douglas Coupland
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Tom Peel
www.myspace.com/tompeel
Tom Peel is a contemporary solo singer-songwriter, producing a new style of folk and blues with a particular focus to lyrics and originality. Inspired by the great British and American folk legends of way back when, he uses
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Tukazon
Fusing together Indie, Jazz, Funk and Hip-Hop, 'Tukazon' are a 6 piece band based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands in the UK. Creating an original sound within the growing Midlands music scene, they continue to build up a large following with their in
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Turin Brakes
Happy band = Happy crowd = Happy band = Happy crowd (repeat till infinity)
Turncoat
Turncoat are a Brighton based band making music that goes way further than the verse/chorus/verse structure that we are all bored to death with - creating hook laden alternative pop for audiences looking for a little more from their bands...
Forme
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Under the Circumstances
played for a couple of years now have all own material and want to satrt gigging more.
Unkle Monty
Fresh from a string of gigs Unkle Monty are pushing forward with their tight blend of Rock and Indie.
They are the real deal, searing bass lines and curveball vocal melody, with rock solid drums.
Unkle Monty was Born in early 2007 when the thre
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V Formation
alt/indie rock pilots with hooks that would scare peter pan...have played alongside ash, futureheads,graham coxon and the klaxons
they want you...
Vert
for fans of: Incubus, Lostprophets, Reef, Alice in Chains, Skindred, Thursday, Taking Back Sunday, earthtone9, The Blueprint, Million Dead, Fony, Linkin Park
Vigilante Wing
"We write music to make people feel somthing"
Uncomfortable yet Scenic, Awkward yet Beautiful, Challenging yet Evident. Together they cause musical escape, an alternative stance, on life, on love, on music.
Since forming in May 2004, Vigilante
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Vile Evils
"Somebody's gotta get the message through. To have a word and put a sledgehammer through you."
It was the late 1980's and dance music was dangerous. Acid House was front page tabloid news, and ecstasy was causing moral panic across Britain. For th
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Violet Beauregarde
Violet Beauregarde are a noisy, arty and experimental alt rock 4-piece based in Birmingham. Inspired originally by the riot/grunge scene (Queen Adreena, Veruca Salt, L7) they blend textured guitars and distinctive vocals.
Vix n the Kix
Bursting from the ether realm called the Über-Vixen Dimension, flame-haired, singing and guitar-playing rock goddess Vix is perhaps best known up until this point as the lead singer/songwriter of all-girl band We've got a ...Fuzzbox... and we're gonn
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Will Dance For Chocolate
Will Dance For Chocolate play crunchy stalker pop rock and have lovely girl singers. The music is played by the girls captive men, whom they ensnared like sirens. If you like girls, rock, chocolate, pop and all that good stuff, come and engage in the
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Willy Mason
His retro, can't-quite-put-your-finger-on-it sound combined with 21st century, media savvy and social commentary lyrics gives him a wide appeal to listeners.
Wiseacre
Birmingham based 4 piece formed in 2008 fronted by Rich Tregortha on lead vox + guitar and join by younger brother Matt tregortha on bass and backing vox as well as Paul Norgrove on guitar with Dave Walters on drums. We have an alternative rock, yet
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Your Biggest Fanclub
Experimental, indie, pop trio, maintaining 'indie core' pop ethics, whilst remaining true to what inspires them.
Zekas Cruise
Zekas Cruise is made up of "4 pretty likeable bunch of drop-outs whose intelligence and erudition is reflected in their music" according to Tracker in Ryan's Gig Guide Jan 2005.
Zelig
Formed in the centre of the Universe from the long burning embers of the adolescent fire of musical incipience. Zelig are an intriguing 4 piece alternative indie band who blend equal measures of naive regret and honesty; with reticent self examinatio
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