ACTS

PIERRE VINCENT
INDIE-FOLK
“Melodic and charming. A genuinely original voice in the young English Roots scene”- Steve Knightley, Show of Hands. Pierre Vincent is a British singer/songwriter, currently based in northern France. He achieved prominence with indie folk group The Dealers, who released 4 independent albums, before the band folded in 2011. Having branched into a solo career, Vincent has become known for the sheer passion he puts into his songs and energy at his live shows.
BLACK TIE WHITE NOISE
ROCK
BTWN formed in 2010, with 2 ex members of LUDES( covered by florence and the machine) and experimental demon drummer Sholeh. After being featured on BBC radio BTWN intend to bring the noise to you...
DOG HEADED SPIRITS
ROCK POP PSYCHEDELIC
DoG HeaDed SpiRiTs presents their new album «Sirius Connexion» a psychedelic rock pop LP of eleven original songs. This duo is formed of Kira White and Kheri Sherpa, both guitarist singer songwriters.
CHAPLIN
MULTIPOP
Two piece Chaplin was formed in South London around childhood friends Dali Bor and Pippo Vari. At the moment the band is working on their debut album.
COURTYARD
EMOTIONAL JAMZ.
3 teenz scattered around london. upbeat/chilled/90s emo.
YOUTHA
ROCK & ROLL
Youtha are a rock & roll band. Influences are Echo & The Bunnymen, Nirvana, The Doors, Velvet Underground & The Smiths.
ME AND DEBOE
ACOUSTIC/ ALTERNATIVE
ME and DEBOE are a feisty, female acoustic duo performing up and down the UK. Their distinct sound spans a wide range of genres, refusing to be confined or defined, much like the girls themselves.
CEDRICS SEVENS CARTEL
CROSSOVER BASS BEATS ECLECTIC
Cedric’s Seven Cartel is a new project of eclectic taste. We make music we want to hear and hope the peeps enjoy too. “Dog on heat” is our first forthcoming track. We have an Onasqueeze Video on Youtube, free pre release download on Soundcloud in both WAV and MP3. We also enclose a link to our Facebook if you want to add and hook up there.
KAM SINGH
MELODIC ACOUSTIC POP ROCK
Kam Singh is a fresh and upcoming unsigned artist born in Bedford England & based in the UK.Kam has been writing music for many years. Music style can be described as a cross between Acoustic pop rock
BENZINE
ROCK
BENZINE blends crunching riffs, progressive melodies and orchestral accompaniment to deliver a modern rock sound that is sinister, technical and highly addictive.
SAM FLEMING
INDIE
A solo artist based in London and Scotland. Sam writes and records his own songs, combining the energy of live music with different genres to bring you something new and fresh, yet indie at heart.
E-MUTE
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE ROCK
E-MUTE is a song-writer, drummer, singer and also a new band from London. Musicians who between them, have collaborated with artists such as Moby, TheDrifters, Scott James (Stereophonics) and more.
SHAMBALA
INDIE ROCK POP
Shambala are a hippie singer (Tony Sweet) Tantric Guitarist (Flavio Arcerito) Venetian Bass whaler (filippo Polesel) and a female drummer from 'Silly' (Milene Letertre). Melodic, energetic, london.
BURNING INDIFFERENCE
ROCK/INDIE
We are a 2 piece band currently gigging around the country, including london, we produce music with attitude and passion.
THE NEW ROOT
POP/ALTERNATIVE/ELECTRO/ACOUSTIC
Camden Town based Pop/Alternative/Electro/Acoustic act fronted by Tea Boothby.
WOLF CLUB LUNAR SOCIETY
GARAGE ROCK/BLUES
"Wolf Club Lunar Society are a refreshing new band from London. Not your typical English band, their raw, gritty and back to basics style reminds you why you fell in love with music in the first place, taking influence from years passed and bringing them back to life while sticking to the principle of needing only melody, beats and storytelling to make great music".
BANDVANDAL
ACOUSTIC
my name is Neil McClafferty , stage name is " BandVandal " . one man band from Dumbarton / Scotland ( U.K ) . i use a stompbox , tambourine , shaker , guitar and vocals ,.
ABANDCALLEDBOY
ROCK
Abandcalledboy are trio from Northern Ireland. The band have been featured on BBC 6 Music 'Introducing with Tom Robinson', BBC Radio 1 on the ‘Introducing show with Phil Taggart’, BBC Radio Ulster’s ‘Across the Line’ and have shared a stage with bands including: Rolo Tomassi, The Futureheads, And So I Watch You From Afar, LaFaro and Fighting With Wire to name a few.
I'M CALLED GEORGE
INDIE-ELECTRO
I'm Called George is a new electro-pop band from London. Following their first release, Jigsaw, is their début, 49 Soda + A Bottle of Rum. Be sure to see them playing Central London in the future!
BELTER
POST-PUNK/INDIE/ROCK
With lyrics sharper than razor-wire and tunes that stick the boot in, Belter is punk for grown-ups who like a dance. "The Invisible Cat" is the bands 2nd single, produced by Stephen Stewart (Ex Enid).
MICHAEL BENNETT
INDIE ACOUSTIC
I'M A SINGER SONGWRITER FROM LIVERPOOL
THE GOLDEN AGE
SURF/GARAGE ROCK
Two-piece garage rock from Southampton/Winchester
FORTRESS OF FAIAX
BAROQUE POP, ELECTRO ACOUSTIC
Fortress Of Faiax is a project by vocalist and composer Byron John Nikolouzos. With a name derived from antiquity and an arsenal of deeply personal compositions, Byron seeks to redefine Baroque Pop.
TERMITE
NEO-PSYCHEDELICA
A 'disgustingly contagious' neo-psychedelic band from Huddersfield/Manchester who mix up spacey rock, progressive blues and jazz. New E.P "Growth" out now on our Bandcamp.
ICCA'S BELLE
ROCK & ROLL
Icca’s Belle are an original Rock and Roll band from around the city of Chichester. Regularly playing now for 3 years on the South coast and London.
BLACK MESA
ROCK/PROGRESSIVE ROCK/METAL
Black Mesa are a Colchester based 5 piece Progressive band exploring elements of Funk, Rock, Folk and Metal.
DESTINATION MARS
HIP HOP
Destination Mars are a multi genre Duo spanning RnB, Pop, Electronic, Soul, + Rap. The Duo write and record all of their own material, and pride themselves on being different by not mindlessly following the warn out trends around them. They maintain this mentality of originality as they continue on their voyage of discovery to The Red Planet, thumbing lifts, mugging aliens, and sniffing star dust.
STORY TO BE TOLD
POP PUNK
Top Punk, Top Pop, Top Music. Story To Be Told in it's current form began late in 2012. We are a 4 piece Pop Punk band from Abergavenny, South Wales.
SWEET LITTLE MACHINE
POWER POP PUNK
A four Piece pop punk band called SWEET LITTLE MACHINE comprising of three guys one girl. Non-stop gigging resulting in having played Sheffield's o2 academy, corporation and the plug.
DOMINIC WOLF
ACOUSTIC
Dominic Wolf is a singer/songwriter based in London. Based on acoustic compositions by himself, Wolf attempts to create a unique atmosphere with a soft voice conveying strong emotions.
ANTHONY CRAIG
BLUES, ELECTRONICA, INDIE
Musician and producer drawing heavily on a love for the blues and electronica. Engaging and disarming narratives are coupled with dreamlike landscapes to make emotional music for the dance floor.
CENTREFOLDS
INDIE/ELECTRONIC
“Unapologetic, artfully crafted, hook-laden indie-pop with pinches of electronica, prog, krautrock and downright eccentricity” – BBC 6 Music (Tom Robinson)
THE SONIK SEEDS
60S GARAGE / ROCK & ROLL
We are a four piece Rock & Roll band formed in Leeds early 2012 but now based in Sheffield. We have a plug in and play attitude that has an element of 60’s Garage / Rock & Roll styles.
SHEILA LORD
ACOUSTIC - SINGER/SONGWRITER
Sheila Lord is a singer/songwriter with an atmospheric acoustic sound. Sheila has performed at many venues ranging from Bar Fly in Camden to Her Majestys Theatre and has had several radio sessions.
WESTERN BEARS
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE/ROCK
Western Bears are an indie/rock band based in the suburbs of Bromley, Kent, UK. In 2012, the bands gigging had begun, playing venues from Scream Lounge in Croydon to the Bull and Gate in Kentish Town. In July, the band recorded their first tracks at Urban Chain Studios in Penge which they say was an “Eye-opening experience and it was definitely a memorable moment for Western Bears”
THE FUTURE CAPITAL
ROCK / POP / INDIE
The Future Capital. Four guys from a small town (Bo’ness) in Scotland making the music they love. Brothers Allan & Mark, and their friends liam and kyle. Catchy with plenty of guitar solos!
LIA
ELECTRONIC/ROCK
LiA are a fiery electo-rave group who fuse rock, DnB and electro sounds. Their upbeat, dancable music often contrasts with their melancholic lyrics. BBC Radio Wales recently played a number of tracks.
FREDDY SUNDSTROM - I CAN JUMP
ROCK/POP/SONGWRITER
The Swedish singer/songwriter Freddy Sundström, released his debut EP Wrinting In The Night on November 10 in 2012. A sound influenced by artists such as James Morrison, The Fray and Gavin DeGraw.
RRYRRY
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
rryrry is a solo artist from London composing and writing in multiple genres. Having played in various bands across the city he strikes out on his own, bringing his unique take on modern music to you.
RYAN MCNULTY
FOLK/ POP
hey. In the last week of september 2012, in my old bedroom in my parents house, I recorded some songs. I played all of the instruments and recorded them on to an old, shoddy laptop. have a listen. why not? x
AMY SERGEANT
FOLK/ALTERNATIVE
17 year old female singer-songwriter from Southend. Self-released 'Uneven Ground' as a debut single 9th November 2012.
AUGUST AND AFTER
ACOUSTIC FOLK
Hailing from Cambridge, now based in London, August and After lay close vocal harmonies on guitar, violin and cello, with positive reviews from Slate the Disco, Varsity and Cam FM.
TOM MANN
SINGER-SONGWRITER
19-year-old singer songwriter from Southampton, UK. Managed by SugarNova and just starting my journey as an artist.
ELLE RAYENNE
INDIE/FOLK/POP
An infectious 5 piece band from Broadstairs, Kent. Combining subtle Folk style harmonies with in-your-face Indie/Pop tunes!
ALAN R DAVISON
ROCK
From Belfast, based Edinburgh. Debut album, The White Eagle Lounge - feat 35 players incl Nathan & Tom (Snow Patrol), Rick McMurray (Ash). Airplay: BBC Radio 1 NI & Scotland, UTV, ESPN. Gigs incl. Sco
THE FORES
INDIE
The Fores are Mods & Rockers, Movers & Shakers inspired by The Rolling Stones and The Beatles; the Brit Pop revolution and the Stadium Rockers. With an attitude and performance likened to Guns N' Roses, the band have been performing worldwide, relentlessly recording and taking the music industry by storm.
GRACE AND MERCY
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Formed in late 2011 by 4 music students in Derry, Northern Ireland, Grace and Mercy have spent the last building up a loyal fan base. After releasing their debut EP, this group has a big future.
ST. EVEL
PUNK/ROCK
A 3-piece group from South East London, kicking out new-wave punk-rock jams with heavy hooks & raw guitar riffs. St. Evel are currently gearing up to self-release their new E.P. 'Ballads From The Cronx'. The past year has provided the band with some great support slots (Wonk Unit, The Slaves, The Apostates, The Ramonas & The Witchdoktors). Live shows and reviews of recorded material so far have accurately described influences of The Wildhearts, Rancid, N.Y. Dolls, Ramones, Sex Pistols, The Adverts and The Buzzcocks.
STRAIGHT JACKET LEGENDS
ORCHESTRAL POWER PUNK
With a fusion of catchy power punk songs, orchestral power riffs and dangerously sic melodies it's no wonder why this band is called Straight Jacket Legends!
COMPRISE ROMISE
ALTERNATIVE GRUNGE
We're a 4 piece Alternative/Grunge band from the North west of England who mix good music with energetic live performances.
SO CALLED FRIENDS
ALTERNATIVE/POST-PUNK
So Called Friends are a 4 piece Alternative/Post-punk/new wave band from Manchester, UK. New EP 'Old Foes, New Fears' coming Spring 2013!
CHECKPOINT CHARLIE
INDIE/ROCK
We are 5 piece Indie/Rock Band from West London. We have been together for about 18 months and our due to release our EP for download in late Feburary. We have been gigging around the inner london area
MIDNIGHT ROAD
ROCK
Young rock band from Bilbao based in London who sings in English. They are composing a new album to follow their selfproduced debut "Thin Lines". Toured the US, supported Slash, won many band contests
SIZER MYRICS
DANCE
Sizer Myrics formed off the back of a collaboration between a uk indie band (The Mischiefs) and an under the radar Birmingham rapper. After a lot of positive attention. Sizer Myrics formed late 2012
RUNAWAY SAINTS
ALT. ROCK
Up-'n'-coming Essex-based band currently gigging around Essex/London to promote our new EP.
SUDDEN EXIT
POP/ROCK
Sudden Exit are a four piece Rock band that have just completed their first EP and are very excited to be performing their new songs this year. EP Launch @ 02 islington 20th January 2013
CRYOGENICA
ELECTRO/INDUSTRIAL/ROCK
Cryogenica formed in 2006 and been compared to Nine Inch Nails & Siouxsie and the Banshees. “Topaz” is taken from their current CD “Re-Animation” available from www.cryogenica.org.
FORERUNNER
ALTERNATIVE
Forerunner are an alternative band based in London. International finalists of Surface Festival 2012. Voted top 15 young bands in the country by studentbeans.com.
COREY FOX-FARDELL
POP/FOLK
Corey is a 18 year old Singer/Songwriter who has been playing the guitar since the age of nine. Embarking on his 2nd year of music studies at The Brit School. Corey's sound is very eclectic. Folk/Pop
JOSH SAVAGE
SINGER/SONGWRITER
Singer/songwriter from Winchester who plays with a string trio. Have shared the stage with Benjamin Francis Leftwich, Feeder and Razorlight. Debut EP 'Mountains In Hurricanes' out January 2013
TOM SCOTT
ACOUSTIC
An acoustic musician still finding his feet. Tom Scott is an acoustic singer-songwriter with expressive, often moody vocals and catchy guitar riffs. Follow him @tomscottmusicuk
ALI INGLE
INDIE/FOLK
Ali is a singer/songwriter from Liverpool. Earlier this year he released his debut EP "The Man and the Monster." Aswell as his love for music Ali writes and directs his own official videos.
W1R3S
AMBIENT/ELECTRONICA/EXPERIMENTAL
W1R3S is Marnie from Sussex, sitting on the floor with various machines strewn around her. Facebook: http://facebook.com/w1r3s http://w1r3s.tumblr.com
KITTY COMPLAINS
PUNKROCK/POWERPOP/PUNKPOP
Inspired by the Punkbands of the 70s Svenja formed Kitty Complains in 2011. 'Wrong Date' is the debut single and part of the LOVE CAMPAIGN. A 'song' story about finding Mr. Right.
MURDOCK22
GRUNGE
How much noise can you make with just a guitar and a drumkit? Quite a lot, it seems.
LITTLE GREY CELLS
ACOUSTIC
A somewhat bipolar acoustic duo producing a collection of tunes ranging from the ridiculously depressing to the downright stupid!
ALEX SMITH
ROCK
One man rock band, why not!
THE DUST CODA
ROCK N' ROLL
New rock n' roll band from here in London aiming to conquer the world in 2013 - hope you like what you hear.
DR SCARDO
ALT ROCK
DR SCARDO ‘END OF THE WORLD’ Debut single released: 21st December 2012 Mayan prophecy is that the World will end on 21st December 2012.
CHARLIE LAW
FOLK
Charlie Law is a London based folk duo, featuring Charlie Law and Jake MT, both 21. After Charlie released an album and an EP solo, Jams with Jake couldn't be left ignored and they decided to team up.
THE GANG
GARAGE ROCK
Young 3 piece consisting of brothers Eric and Jimi Tormey and friend Joseph Hunt. Formed in 2011, based in Canterbury. Had airplay on BBC 6, BBC Kent and independent stations in the UK + US
HEROES OF HANOI
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE
We are a indie three piece from Worcester. We have been gigging and making albums for nearly five years, priding ourselves on writing and performing our own songs.
LAUNCH CONTROL
PUNK ROCK
Influenced by bands such as MXPX, Rise Against and Lagwagon, we write fast, catchy, powerful Punk Rock songs that you can sing along to and that hopefully have the substance to keep you hooked
ALEXIS KINGS
INDIE/ROCK
Alexis Kings are a indie rock band from St Albans, who have played packed out gigs at London's music venues including Nambucca & Camden Enterprise. They are playing at The Barfly on 14th of December.
JOY WHEEL
POP ROCK
Based out of Glasgow, Joy Wheel have been funking out venues across Scotland since July 2012. We have just recorded our first demo DIY style, recording the drums by sneaking a studio worth of kit into a rehearsal room by the river Clyde. We are starting to put together our own gig nights run by a collective of artists to provide the best value live shows in Glasgow, pushing original talent to the fore.
RESONANCE
ROCK/POP
Resonance. It's what happens when something moves at its natural frequency. With Radhika on vocals/guitar & Carlos on guitar, Resonance creates music to uplift your soul.
THE RENOUNDS
INDIE ROCK N ROLL
We are a 5 piece indie rock n roll band from Surrey. We believe making a wall of sound, over driven guitars, driving drum beats and bass lines with melodic vocals!
44 FIRES
ROCK
The 44 FIRES are a political Metal group,waking minds through our music bring groups together to form at army to bring the elite to there knees ...we spawned from the different styles of music we all grew up listening to, from Corrosion of conformity to soundgarden, Megadeth & Metallica to rage against the machine, Pantera to Clutch. This has made us into the band we are today. so come join us fight for the world.....
THOUSAND TERRESTRIAL
ROCK
We are a teenage band who are currently recording our debut album: Blue Rose This is the title track!
TUSK
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Alt Rock trio from Swansea. Fuzz guitars, big basslines and vocal melodies, all in the style of the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Dinosaur Jr and Pavement.
FUCKSHOVEL
PUNK, ROCK, METAL
London based 4 piece playing a concoction of old school metal melded with the attitude and drive of punk.
THE SCHOLARS
80'S ELECTRONICA, CONTEMPORARY ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Not as moody as we look or like to think we are. Outside Camden looking in, our musics based on topics men our age should know nothing about.
OCCOEUR
POP ROCK
Occoeur, based in Birmingham, create all original music with their signature vocal hooks and strong, energetic back line, which brings any stage they play to life. They have been vocally described as 'Amy Lee singing Paramore'.
THE STONE ANGELS
ROCK
The Stone Angels are a Classic Rock band from Torquay, Devon with an average age of 22. The debut album 'The Stone Angels' is now available to download from iTunes, Amazon & Spotify.
CLOCKWORK ERA
NO WAVE PUNK
Creating disillusioned post-punk through no wave sensibilities bringing jagged riff-laden buzz-saw guitars, heavy destructive bass, crunching drums and vocals delivered with resentment and anger.
BURNING CONDORS
GARAGE/BLUES/COUNTRY
British four piece Burning Condors are getting music fans on both sides of the Atlantic talking about a sound which has been described as “...a rough around the edges Jake Bugg.” Popdose.com
THE SOUL CIRCLE GANG
FUNK/SOUL/REGGAE/AFRO-BEAT/WORLD
From Leeds The Soul Circle Gang deliver their own mix of Funk, Soul, Reggae, Afro-beat and World Rhythms. ~ www.thesoulcirclegang.co.uk The Soul Circle Gang have been consistently wowing audiences fr
BURNING INDIFFERENCE
ROCK/INDIE
We are a 2 piece band currently playing the camden circuit we have a punk feel with a grunge twist
ENDORPHINS
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Three piece band from Redditch in the Midlands formed in 2011. Played many prestigious venues including o2 academys and the NEC in Birmingham. Influenced by Nirvana, Pearl Jam, The Smiths and DOWN
FIREROAD
ROCK
Dear sir/madam Please find Before the Matinee the new single from Fireroad a rock band from Aberdare Wales UK signed to Habitformed records. Taken from their new album I got Sound
M.O.N.E.Y.
ROCK
M.O.N.E.Y. is an international band based in Camden Town. Pop and Rock band trying to make something new.
POSITRONIK
ELECTRONICA
POSITRONIK - are 3 piece electronica outfit based in Salford and Stockport, Greater Manchester. The band comprises are MZDEE on vocals,CAPTAIN BLACK on guitars & other machines,and MONTY on bass.
TOM LOFFILL
ALTERNATIVE
Unsigned independent solo artist from London. About to release his debut album On the Surface. Influences as varied as The Velvet Underground, electro and old time gospel. Smashes up keyboards.
MORGAN BRYAN
ALTERNATIVE ACOUSTIC
Morgan Bryan (ex. singer guitarist from V-Sor,X) recently released his new album 'In This Moment' on Dox Music. Loosely in the alternative acoustic genre.
LITTLE MISS STAKES
HORROR PUNK
A quartet of N.Ireland's finest freaks make up this Horror Punk act, the first to surface in the country for a long time. Their debut E.P "Bela Lugosi's Pro Skater 3" is available on download now.
MECHANICAL ELEPHANT
ELECTRONIC/SONGSCAPE
Mechanical Elephant is a blend of ambient soundscapes, electronic textures, vocal manipulation and hard-hitting beats. There is no definitive genre that Mechanical Elephant strives for.
MYNAS
INDIE/JAZZ/NEW WAVE
Mynas began trading as a trio in 2007, but currently weigh in with 6 members. They're happiest when up to their eyes in bespoke chords and upbeat songs about murder, herd mentality and Catalonia.
DANIEL CORSINI
URBAN FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER
Daniel is a folk guitarist from North London. His music blends catchy melodies with lyrical observations that stir something deep within your heart. He is going to be releasing his debut EP soon.
HOTGOTHIC
PUNK
Like G.G. Allin fronting a stripped down Glitter Band, they are literally like nothing you've ever seen before. Two men, one drum machine - all hard!
SISTERAY
INDIE/ROCK
Sisteray are a band formed in Camden, London, April 2012 consisting of lead singer Niall Rowan, lead guitarist Daniel Connolly, brother and drummer Ryan Connolly and Bassist Michael Hanrahan.
SOUTHWAY
ELECTRO ROCK
Formed by Shaun Jason and Shiun Kim, Southway is an electronic rock duo based in North London. Their guitar & synth-driven rock with a heavy dark electro edge, draws comparisons from 80's New Wave.
THE NEW INFECTION
ALTERNATIVE ROCK N ROLL/DANCE
RockDancePop. Seamus’last band Shuffle’s fans:John Kennedy,RobDaBank & Nemone. NE played Barfly,Proud,02Academy2,Upstairs@Garage.‘Seamus has an innate ability to write really catchy songs’JOHN KENNEDY
THE SIRENS
ROCK, GRUNGE, POST PUNK, INDIE
The Sirens are a new alternative rock band based in camden and formed in summer 2012. Ex Younghearts guitarist Josh Newtons singing/songwritting debut!
JIMMY WESTON
ROCK/ ALTERNATIVE
jimmy weston from coventry , singer songwriter been compared to artists such as the verve, stereo phonics ,u2 .
THE GRAZING SAINTS
ROCK/BLUES/PSYCH/POP
Born in the earthy swamps of rural Norfolk, UK, The Grazing Saints create an organic sound through the medium of a rock n roll band, through the influences of all that is heard.
NATURAL TENDENCY
EUPHORIC ROCK
Young Bristol five-piece Natural Tendency's recent successes including recording their mini-album with Nolly from Periphery, the album's sell-out launch show and supports with InMe & Tinchy Stryder
GILLIAN GLOVER
ROCK/BLUES/FOLK
She sits squarely in the singer/songwriter camp. She derives inspiration from all that crosses her path, from blues to folk to rock. She loves playing live and has an new album coming out next year.
VITA AND THE VICIOUS
POP/ROCK/PUNK
London-based five piece fronted by feisty red-head Vita Ross. They are currently making an album at Urchin Studios and gig regularly in London. Check out their video to Bender on Youtube.
FAMILIAR CREATURES
FOLK ROCK
Despite their recent beginnings, the Creatures' curious, danceable sound has already landed them on the playlists of BBC 6 and BBC London.
FREEDOM OF THE CITY
ROCK/INDIE
They produce awesome anthemic guitar tunes that the British music scene lacked for years.They supported The Futureheads at Southport Rocks Fest 2011, headlined Clarence Park Fest 2012.
KLOQ
PUNKTRONIC
Kloq are forged from three key elements. The love of electronic rock and alternative music, growing up in and around Essex and it's boundless music community and the determination to create something new and expressive for the masses.
JACK ROSIES
INDIE-FOLK
Singer-Songwriter from West London aged 19. Lyrically based songs that draw influence from Ben Howard, Bon Iver and Frank Turner. Free Tracks for Download at www.JackRosies.com
CLINTON TAVARES
SINGER/SONGWRITER
My name is Clinton Tavares I am a singer/songwriter from Watford who is now based in London. I have just recently released my debut album The Story So Far' this summer just gone.
LIMOZINE
ROCK/PUNK
Limozine are a Rock ‘n’ Roll band from London. Their new single Tokyo 1970 is released Nov 19th on own label Beat Atlas Records. The song is taken from their forthcoming album You’ve Been Limozined.
BETTERHUMANS
INDIE ROCK
Indie Rock Pop band based on the out skirts of London. Fronted by Aaron Owen Smith.
SANTA RITA
NEW COUNTRY/ ROCK
Santa Rita are at the forefront of the UK Alternate Country scene; refreshingly distinctive material ranges from searingly beautiful ballads to infectiously energetic songs to get everyone dancing.
CERTAIN PHRASES
ELECTRONIC/INDIE
we are a two piece electronic,indie, alternative band from halifax influenced by PIL and The Horrors we have just released our new ep Expect the Worst
MITCH SCOTT
ACOUSTIC FOLK
"Drawn from the Heart of rural Suffolk, Mitch Scott offers a Refreshing new breed of Organic Hearted, Acoustic driven Folk"
THE GRAPHIC
ROCK
With a punk rock attitude, blues and grunge influences,a whole load of energy,explosive performances and faces you'll never forget, The Graphic are the new brand of live music
THE ECHO AND THE ALWAYS
INDIE ROCK
5 Piece Indie rock from Cardiff South Wales. Our Sound is driven by lots of layers of simple melodies driven by guitar, synth and trumpet that accompany sombre and pretty vocals.
LOST CASSETTES
PUNK/INDIE
4 piece punk/indie from Huddersfield
THE TALKS
SKA/ PUNK
The Talks are a Ska/Dub/Punk band based in Hull. Have new single "Can Stand The Rain" Which freature Legendry fronmand from The Specials - NEVILLE STAPLE on it. www.thetalks.co.uk
LAURA&CLAIRE
ACOUSTIC
Laura&Claire, singer-songwriters. Can usually be spotted around the Liverpool acoustic scene performing haunting harmonies with an acoustic blend of folk, pop and alternative.
MISS VINCENT
PUNK ROCK
Miss Vincent are a punk rock three-piece from Surrey, UK. Blending catchy melodies with hard hitting guitars, the band have just released their first video & single 'No One Knew' as a free download.
MY HEROINE
ROCK
My Heroine are an all girl Essex based commercial rock band comprising of, Emma (Vox/Guitar), Giverny (Vox/Guitar), Georgie (Vox/Bass) and Alex (Drums). They will be releasing their debut EP 23/11/12
ROSSI NOISE
ROCKSTEP
Bringing you a world of Dub & Hip Hop infused rock pushed into cinematic proportions!
SUZERAIN
ALT ROCK
Suzerain are a powerhouse of electro rock. They have played festivals all over Europe and new EP 'A Mirror Now' was produced by Grammy winner Steve Lyon (Depeche Mode).
DEAD MAN BAND
HARD ROCK, INDIE, PUNK
Dead Man Band are a North London / Brighton - based 4 piece hard rock outfit, delivering heavy riffs and in your face vocals, they are beginning to become known for their high-impact live shows.
CYAN FALLS
ALTERNATIVE
Started late 2011, four mates writing and performing music to anyone who will listen. Just finished our debut EP and put out the first single " Two Years Tomorrow" !
BEASTS
HARDCORE PUNK
A 4 piece dirty punk-rock noiseriot hailing from the South Wales valleys.
ALASKAN FACTION
INDIE
Alaskan Faction was formed by 4 friends from the University of Nottingham looking for an upbeat escape from their studies.
ILLICIT DISCO
SYNTH INDIE AND ROCK
Formed in Bridgnorth during 2009, released our debut EP in 2011 and have just finished recording new material. Played at venues such as Slade Rooms in Wolves and o2 academy 3 in Birmingham
HALFLIGHT
ROCK
North London based band - Our single 'Echo' has had a nice number of plays on 6music - residency at Ronnie Scotts - influences include Arcade Fire, The National and Divine Comedy. 5 lovely chaps :)
THE METATRONS
POP!
The Metatrons from Hitchin play very noisy pop songs. Described as "Delectable skewed fuzz-pop" and "...Blondie meets Sonic Youth via My Bloody Valentine...sharp pop over a scorched earth backing..."
RICHY MCKAY
ALTERNATIVE/SINGER-SONGWRITER
Richy McKay is a Scottish singer-songwriter, guitarist and pianist based in Glasgow. His music ranges from rootsy folk to gypsy stomps, ballads and torch songs. With lyrics veering between confessional and observational, he has gained acclaim for his energetic and intimate live performances.
GRUHAK
ROCK
Rooted in supreme musicianship of the Classic Rock era, Gruhak is seriously talented, tight, live band. No posing, no overproduction, no life-style attitude, no freak-show videos, no hype,just pure down to earth, loud ,clear, live music !!
TEQUILLA MOCKINGBIRD
ROCK/BLUES
we are a 5 piece band from biggleswade, BEDS. playing small pubs and clubs in our area
GLENN BIRKS
AMBIENT/CHILLOUT
Multi instrumentalist and producer based in Chesterfield. Writes within the tormented soundtrack with a twist of West Coast jazz style. Debut album " Stories in the Sea Mist " is available on itunes.
INSIDE VIEW
POP/ROCK
Inside View are a 4 piece pop/rock band based in Lancashire. They have released their debut album, single and music video in the last 6 months. Their vocal melodies set them apart from the rest.
THE PROGRESS
INDIE ROCK POP
The Progress are a trio aged just 15 & 16 from St Helens.Cash, Taylor and Ste's first recorded EP has been described as sounding like The Ramones, early Joy Division, Arctic Monkeys and even the Kooks
ABEL RAISE THE CAIN
INDIE/POWERPOP
Abel Raise The Cain are a new band from teesside and a collection of local musicians who have been working on other projects in the area for some years they have just finished recording what will be their first single and music video.
CLAIRE ON A DARE
ALTERNATIVE
Claire on a Dare, bring their backlit, blacklight, shoe gazer sound on their debut release, The Wild, The Beautiful and the Damned. Self-described as a shoe gazer act with Goth influences, the band haunts, turning out thick, effects-laden lines that are as gentle as they are surreal, punk as they are polished.
STUART WOOLFENDEN
ROCK
My name is Stuart Woolfenden, and I am a fourteen year old singer/songwriter from Redditch. I write songs about issues in the world and I am inspired by the Clash. www.facebook.com/stuartwoolfenden
LUCKS LANE
ROCK
Lucks Lane are a rock band made up from like-minded musicians that are already members of other active bands. They have joined forces to collaborate on the songs of songwriter Pete Moore. All the members have brought their own original ideas and unique styles to the band. The debut album, 'a new someone' is the result.
THE LOVE ME TENDERS
ROCK N ROLL
Ass shakin, no fakin, swamp rock blues makin, good dumb fun. In the new old fashioned way. Love us tender, love us true
RIVAL
ROCK / GRUNGE
"...Rival are not cool, nor are they trendy or fashionable. They don't wear cuban heels, they're all too fat to wear skinny jeans, and too ugly to pull off wearing a cool hat..."
THE UNCANNY VALLEY
ALTERNATIVE / ROCK / INDIE
The Uncanny Valley Dark rock & roll with punchy overtones.
THE BRAHMAN
ACOUSTIC
Hi guys, we're The Brahman. We're based in Dublin, and are an acoustic duo. We write catchy pop tunes and recently finished our demo EP.
AMITY
POP
Amy Forrester honed a slightly Bobby Gillespie-esque drumming style, taught herself to play guitar, experimented with some pedals, has a kazoo made of toilet roll and can sing a bit too. This is AMiTY
CRASH PLAN
ROCK/ALT
crash plan are a 5 piece melodic rock band from adelaide, australia. our music has a audioslave meets kings of leon sound . EP and live shows under our belt, crash plan is here to stay.
THE I.D
POST PUNK
THE I.D - Age Anti Age Play video Live: Notting Hill Arts Club, Sept. 12 // Barfly, Oct. 19 Free download: http://soundcloud.com/the-i-d/age-anti-age Find us on: http://www.facebook.com/theidmusic &
THE BEDROOM HOUR
ALTERNATIVE
With every end is a new beginning…’ an appropriate statement for London lads The Bedroom Hour who joined forces after the separation of two semi successful bands. Together they have created something different from the generic indie sound you can hear on the radio. Adding psychedelic tones and floating vocals they have an exciting edge over modern groups.
LUPINE BELL
INDIE
Lupine Bell formed in the summer of 2011 with a passionate belief that pop music could provide the space for ther own expansion and justified incorporation of their own varying artistic influences.
UNQUIET NIGHTS
ROCK / SOUL / ALTERNATIVE
Unquiet Nights are a band with big ideas, big songs, and a big sound. With roots in Belfast and flavoured in London and Rome, the songs are ambitious and direct, whether you hear them live @ 10,000dB or on record. The music takes you back to a time when song-writing was king and Rock & Roll meant something.
HIGHER NIGHT
INDIE, ALTERNATIVE
Higher Night are a British alternative indie band formed in the North West in January, 2011 by lead vocalist & rhythm guitarist Anthony Weston and lead guitarist & backing vocalist Daniel Solan.
THE NOVATONES
INDIE/PUNK
Southampton based 4-piece with a love for all thats romantic about britain from Reebok classics to cucumber sandwiches. Created a name for themselves playing the O2 Arena Indigo Rooms and both Southampton and Portsmouth guildhalls along with Guilfest and Livefest. Played with bands such as Razorlight, Twisted Wheel, The Towers of London, From the Jam, Underground Heros and many more.
HATE NOTES
INDIE ELECTRONICA
We are an East London indie electronica two piece. We have recently played at Water Rats, 93 Feet East, Buffalo Bar, The Comedy, Luna Lounge and The Horrors afterparty at The Jamm in Brixton.
SEA STACKS
ORCHESTRAL INDIE
"It's like Sigur Ros and Efterklang made a baby with Arcade Fire." Sea Stacks is the creation of Davy Berryman, combining orchestral instrumentations to create wind and string-strafed indie music.
SATELLITES
ACCOUSTIC POP SOUL ROCK
Songwriter Paul Howley , Singer Soraya and drummer Ben Armstrong combine to make Satellites, a hot new soulful pop group based in North London. Catch them live at one of their Camden gigs!
CONQUER THE DECADE
EXPERIMENTAL, ROCK, ALTERNATIVE, POST HARDCORE
Conquer the Decade are a five piece Welsh Rock band from Cardiff, South Wales that formed in 2008. Touring around the UK playing alongside an assortment of prestigious artists over the last couple of years, as well as being played on BBC Radio 1 frequently they established a positive name for themselves across the UK.
MY SHEPHERD MOUSE
ALT POP
There is just me, Wes, in the band. I play and record all the instruments. I do it cos its fun.
THE MORNING CHORUS
ALT / ROCK
The Morning Chorus are an alt/rock band from Northamptonshire. They will be recording their debut EP in January which is set to be released in March.
JIM JOHNSTON
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Bristol-based songwriter and guitarist Jim Johnston’s debut solo album, “Voyage of Oblivion” is a collection of darkly mysterious, all-encompassing guitar-driven tracks recorded live in a day (with additional overdubs over four days). “Voyage of Oblivion” sounds immediately modern, yet encapsulates vintage, classic rock & Indie sounds of the 60's, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
THE STOLEN MONDEOS
INDIE
songwriting band from leeds UK formed in late 2009.Were named when the bands car (a dirty blue mondeo) was stolen whilst unloading for a rehearsal session.
UNSUNG LILLY
QUIRKY POP
Fresh on the scene in 2012, Unsung Lilly have been named as 'the ones to watch' for up and coming music. Featuring two epic female lead vocalists Sera & Frankie, and a laid back vibe that makes you sit back, relax and enjoy the music! The band has been tipped as a 'modern day fleetwood mac' due to its two contrasting vocalists, and have also been compared to John mayer, Paloma Faith and Tori Amos.
PACIFIC
ALTERNATIVE
Pacific are an Alternative band from Cheshire. The band consists of brothers and songwriters Anthony Orzel - Vocals/Piano/Guitar and Daniel Orzel - Bass/Backing Vocals, Dave Bithell - Lead Guitars/Backing Vocals and Drew Burns - Drums/Percussion.
CONNOR DANIEL
POP/DUBSTEP
I'm 16 and originally from Kenya. Everything you hear has been recorded in my bedroom! My track 'Heartbeat' was played on BBC radio Solent for BBC Introducing and I really hope you guys like my music!
CHRIS WARNER
ALTERNATIVE/ROCK/SINGERSONGWRITER
Daydreaming, punk rock loving, indie Singer-Songwriter/Musician from Leicester, England.
VIOLET CLASS
ALTERNATIVE
Violet Classare a 5-piece alternative band from Reading, forming early 2012. Influenced by early 90's guitar music such as Oasis/Stone Roses/Rise/Inspiral Carpets.
BELLADONIC HAZE
ROCK/INDIE/PROGRESSIVE
Belladonic Haze are a 4 piece eclectic rock band hailing from Leeds, West Yorkshire. The band have recently released their eponymous debut album, including a music video.
BURNT TOMORROW
FOLK-ROCK
Burnt Tomorrow are an acoustic band with balls. Mixing folk and rock influences, they achieve a hard hitting, melodic infusion of catchy, yet rocking songs. Let's spend the night burning tomorrow...
FOREVER AUGUST
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/POP
Two sets of brothers. Who Said It Was Over video was on Sky’s Lava TV, now YouTube with 20,000+ views. Live gigs Camden Bar Fly, Bristol O2 & Basingstoke LIVE. New debut album "Yours To Keep" iTunes.
THE WALKING TARGETS
PUNK
Young punk band from Edinburgh, lots of passion and energy, releasing an EP on 25th of September called "Controlling the Motions"
DEWY SINATRA
INDIE HIP HOP
Dewy Sinatra is a budding artist/songwriter/producer hailing from South East London. His sound tip toes between the lines of raw indie emotion & hip hop with lyrics painting vivid pictures of emotion.
DEN HAAG
NEW WAVE/POST PUNK/ALTERNATIVE
Den Haag are a new wave/post punk band formed from one idea put into action by another, With sounds reminiscent of Joy Division and Souxsiee and the Banshees. a must see act!
THE SCANDAL
ROCK FUNK
The Scandal is a three piece Funk-Rock band from Leeds featuring George Fayle on guitar/lead vocals, Conor McDonald on bass/vocals and Michael McManus (Manni) on Drums/vocals. The Scandal's live sound and energy persuades fans of other genres to be invited to a new experience of what has been described as "raw" music.
IVAN AND THE WOLVES
ALTERNATIVE BRIT-GRUNGE
he message is simple: “honest, raw and gritty rock music”. Ivan And The Wolves express their persona through the art of driving garage rock and a no bullshit, raucous personality. . .The band is mad
THE FORGOTTEN SAINTS
INDIE
Formed in June 2012. The Forgotten Saints are a four-piece influenced by a wide range of artists. We like to think this shows in our eclectic mix of original tracks. As a new band we have quickly formed a tight bond and all have a big input into the songs we want to put out there
PROPER ENGLISH GENTLEMEN
INDIE ROCK
We are Proper English Gentlemen - four paranormal investigators who moonlight as an indie band based in Nottingham.. If there's somethin' strange in your neighborhood. Who ya gonna call? (Call Us)
FALSE-HEADS
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Final line up met at uni in 2011. Influences are The Pixies, Radiohead, Nirvana, Elliott Smith, The Sex Pistols and The Beatles.
CHRISTA VI
FOLKYPOP
Christa Vi is an Australian / German SingerSongwriter, based in East London. She combines folky, storytelling songwriting with eclectic instrumentation, electronica and emotive vocals. LP due out 2013
GRAHAM PARRY
SINGER SONGWRITER
Based in Harrogate, Graham's live gigs are all about the songs, just a man and his guitar, whereas on record it's a full blown production - pounding drums, guitar & piano riffs and a choir of friends.
STELLIFY
ROCK N ROLL, BLUES, INDIE
Hailing from the depths of South London, UK, Stellify purvey their unique brand of psychedelic, blues driven rock n roll, drawing influence from a diverse range of artists from The Doors and Howlin Wolf to John Martyn and Cream.
LIFE THRU IRIS
INDIE/ROCK
Inspired by every song they’ve ever heard, Life Thru Iris fuse stunning song-writing with intricate melodies and a driving emotion
TOM PRICE-STEPHENS
FOLK/SINGER/SONGWRITER
Tom Price-Stephens (TPS) is an acoustic singer-songwriter from South Wales. After years of playing beaches, bbqs and bedrooms, 2012 saw TPS take a raft of new material to the streets of London.
BEN COOLING
ACOUSTIC
22 year old lad, who writes music that allows himself to show a different side to him, that isn't normally seen. A range that stems from rock and roll to nice relaxing folk music
THIS BOY
INDIE/POP/ROCK
Please follow this link to our Press Pack which includes our bio: http://this-boy.com/press
FROM THE STICKS
INDIE/ALT
4 guys from the sticks, doing what we love, making music, our music inspired by life provides a mix of indie, folk, dance, and just toe tapping music that will get you dancing,
RAY EMURE
POP ALTERNATIVE
UK singer songwriter since 2008, 5 Albums and 11 Singles released independently in partnership with Believe Digital. Currently played on Tom Robinson BBC Introducing Mixtape show.
THE FUEGOS
INDIE ROCK
The Fuegos are a rock outfit with a modern twist. The classic combo of drums, bass, guitar and keys is often draped in effect soaked melodies, strings and choral harmonies...
LOSTCORDS
ROCK/ALT
4 piece rock band from south east london. together 3 years winners of the berkshire mijack battle of the bands and came second at the 02 academy for the semi finals of the surface festival.
TANK TRAP
ROCK
Kent based Rock band combining elements of Grunge, Blues, Soul and Classic Rock! Our self titled album is available on itunes, amazon mp3, bandcamp and at our gigs.
HI IM SAM
ACOUSTIC PUNK
Hi Im Sam! I used to sing in the pop punk band Houston Has A Problem and now I sing badly and play my acoustic with my harmonica.
DOSE
BLUES ROCK
Bandwagon is the debut recording from Manchester blues-rockers Dose. Gigging around the Northwest since December 2011, Dose are now putting the energy and soul of their influences into their own music
THE BUDDHA PESTS
ROCK/PUNK
Self-styled DIY Art-Punk from London. Regularly playing shows all over the capital and beyond. In 2012 the band completed their first European Tour and released their debut video 'Why We Have To Go'.
PRETTY SILHOUETTES
INDIE/ROCK/PUNK
We are from liverpool formed in 2009.Loud, raw, energetic music that gets the crowd going and forbids them to sit still. Catchy guitar melodys and exciting bounce pretty silhouettes wont disappoint.
AMY IN THE WHITE COAT
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
We are a band who want people to connect to our music and want to make the big time. Hope you enjoy it. The band consists of Luke Papini, Chris Mitchell, Ciaran Mitchell and Joshua Hill
SICKY
INDIE POP
''The quirkiness of Goldfrapp with some Nine Inch Nails darkness,Hot Chip,Calvin Harris cheekiness and the odd Mika falsetto chucked in for good measure swirled with some 80's raspberry ripples,indie choc chips,served like it was produced by Mirwais. So many flavours and influences,a rainbow of audio in one together piece of musical package. Edgy,plinky,synthy,harmony,tasty;sicky.''
CELESTIAL FIRE
PSYCHEDELIC SPACE ROCK
Psychedelia meets space rock, Celestial Fire combine moonbeam melodies and solar sounds, taking you on a journey through their minds.
TWELVE CLAY FEET
INDIE ROCK
Twelve Clay Feet are a four-piece rock band from Cambridge, The band released they're debut album, 'Totem Bells' in February this year to high acclaim; from fans and critics alike.
COLOUR OF BONE
POWERPOP
Go to www.colourofbone.com to read a story.
AGED TEEN
ALTERNATIVE ROCK, GRUNGE, PUNK
Aged Teen is an alternative rock band from Naples, Italy, born in 2008. Style ranges from heavy, fuzzy grunge/stoner and hardcore punk to intimate acoustic tunes.
MARCH OF THE MANNEQUINS
ROCK
'Alternative rock' band March of the Mannequins are New Jersey's next big thing with strong melodies & big choruses. Paradiddlesplectrumsandposers.com are proud to be the UK representative for MOTM.
SENSIBLE SAM & JAPAN
INDIE POP
Sensible Sam & Japan sometimes claim to have invented pop music, but as they were born in the 80s it’s more likely they were conceived by it. In 2012 they released their debut EP If I Lose My Legs.
THE GRACIOUS HEARTS
ACOUSTIC FOLK
A svenglish acoustic duo from Stockholm, Sweden. Tracy fletcher and Moa Kjornsberg both come from a classical background. Described as 'Catchy melodies with seemingly carefree lyrics'.
FJORDS
ALTERNATIVE ELECTRO
Recently lauded as 'South Wales' best kept secret'. A newly configured line-up gives a sound which mixes glacial synths with punchy, dance rhythms and a hint of the darkness of Joy Division.
THE TWENTY
INDIE/PUNK
Formed in Belfast in late 2011 by Derry natives Colm Warren and Paul McGrory, The Twenty features Craig Jerome (Lisburn) on drums, Pete Leggett (Belfast) on guitar and Robin Spencer (Randalstown) on b
THE ESTATE
NEW WAVE INDIE
The Estate are a duo based in Sydney (Oz) and Tottenham (UK). Their music is a unique combination of rock, electro and synth pop. They are better at writing music than they are at writing bios.
MILITARY ARCADE
ROCK
A 3 piece rock band from Newbury, West Berkshire. Formed in 2010 the band have released an EP which is available on 'iTunes, Spotify,Nokia Music & Amazon.
THE FORTUNAS
INDIE/ROCK
The Fortunas are are 4-piece Indie/Rock band from Stoke-On-Trent.
GLANFORD
INDIE ROCK
4 piece band from Scunthorpe/Doncaster, Debut EP recorded and trying to drum up more interest! Friendly, down to earth, love to gig!
ICCA'S BELLE
ROCK & ROLL
Icca’s Belle are an original Rock and Roll band from the city of Chichester. Icca's Belle have played some of the top venues of the south of England and continue to make waves wherever they play.
THE CHARGE
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Young Edinburgh band, influenced by the likes of Radiohead, Kasabian and Muse. Listen to our debut EP 'Opera For The Masses'.
SILVERTIN
MELODIC INDIE POP ROCK
An engaging strain of discombobulated indie-pop-rock, defined by a fondness for experimentation, introspection and catharsis.
THE SHALLOWS
INDIE, ROCK, POP
We are The Shallows It is only the shallow who do not judge by appearances Built over a decade, this is an expression of our survival, preserved in art. It’s our vanity. Our inspiration.
FRANKIE RUDOLF
ACOUSTIC INDIE
I'm a 15 year old singer/songwriter from Nottingham, been playing gigs & writing songs for nearly a year. I'm releasing an EP called Heart On Fire EP on the 6th August.
THAT CAVALIER ATTITUDE
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
Rocking Rhythms and Catchy hooks. That Cavalier Attitude are a rock outfit from Birmingham that will leave you wondering how three young lads can create such a huge sound.
ONEGIRLONEBOY
INDIE POP
OneGirlOneBoy are two human beings that live, write, record and produce music together. At the age of 24 OneGirlOneBoy decided to take every aspect of the creative process into thier own hands.
ED REED
INDIE ROCK
Ed has jus released his debut album "One Good Roll"; a mixture of rip-roaring rock, grooving indie-pop and stripped back folk...this tune is called "Another Night"...happy listening.
VINTAGE CROW
PROGRESSIVE HARD ROCK
Vintage Crow are a four-piece Progressive Hard Rock/Metal Group with the intention of combining the Experimental & Intricate aspects of Progressive Music and the Explosivity and Energy of Hard Rock.
UNSTOPPABLE ACHIEVERS
PSYCHEDELIC PUNK
UNSTOPPABLE ACHIEVERS- The All new psychedelic sci-fi punk brainchild of Mr Matthew James Saw (Of Sex Gang Children, Selfish Cunt, and Fear Incorporated, amongst other things)
EMMINS
ROCK / POP
EMMINS is the band / brand name for Mark Emmins a solo artist in uk. twice award nominated for Exposure music awards and recently hitting no.12 in the Itunes Rock chart (march 2012)
DAZNEZ
INDIE POP/ ROCK/ ACOUSTIC/ TRONICA
Who: Darren Scott Nesbit, Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Boozer. daznez for short. What: Songs with acoustic & electric guitars, beats, bass, piano, organ, synths, whatever the song demands.
DEN HAAG
POST PUNK/ NEW WAVE
Den Haag are a new wave/punk band formed from one idea, put into action by another With sounds reminiscent of Joy Division, Souxsiee and the Banshees and New Wave Punk, be lifted out of your surroundings by this expanse of music.
FAINT VISION
ELECTRONIC
Faint Vision was born from the fuzzy electronics and pulsing bass obsessions of Rigil & Dani Williams.
DE SHAMONIX
ROCK AND ROLL
Formed in the summer of '07,De Shamonix (Tel Kershaw: Lead Vocals, Gavin Lee- Moody: Guitars, Andy Taylor: Drums & Dan Hughes: Bass) have built up quite a reputation from their high energy live shows.
WEATHERBIRD
INDIE
Weatherbird are a rare band that put all the indie ‘rock’ bands out there to shame by blowing them out of the picture. 4.5/5 - UNSIGNED BRITAIN
PRETTY WOODEN CROCODILES
ROCK AND ROLL
New 3 piece band from Halifax, West Yorkshire.
MAJESTY
ROCK, ALTERNATIVE
Majesty hail from Surrey & Hampshire, and are one of England's fresh sounding & up and coming Hard Melodic Rock acts. Taking influence from Alter Bridge, Shinedown, Black Stone Cherry & Stone Sour to name a few, Majesty set out to bring Modern American fused Hard Melodic Rock back to the UK, with crushing riffs, epic choruses and melodies that will stay with you long after listening.
CRYSTAL SEAGULLS
BRIT ROCK/INDIE
A mixture of the infectious sounds of the Sixties, the swagger of the Nineties whilst simultaneously paving the way for a whole new style of music.
THE SAUZA KINGS
ROCK
The “Sauza Kings” were born during the summer of 2010, after ex-“Brady Cole” Members (Mark, Alex & Steve) decided to embark on a newer & heavier musical project. With Dom taking up the post of drums
STREET PARADE
INDIE/ELECTRO
Street Parade are an indie/electronic who have decided to push the sound forward by using distorted bass lines and sequenced synthesizers to create a very modern and dancey sound. The band are currently gigging and in the past have supported acts such as Reverend and the Makers, The Automatic and The Sunshine Underground and also reached the Semi Finals of UK's biggest unsigned band competition "Live and Unsigned"
FROM THE ASHES
HARD ROCK
From The Ashes write the kind of music that refuses to tick boxes. Bringing together disparate influences, absorbing blues and heavy rock, grunge and country, this four-piece band from London create a unique sound that defies easy genre boundaries.Whether gigging on London’s live circuit or jamming the latest tracks in the studio, one is thing is certain: these guys are having a hell of a good time, and you’re all invited.
DARK ACTORS
ROCK
Dark Actors are a five-piece band from Coventry, they blend Americana and country with rock and pop to create unique, yet satisfyingly familiar music. They are 2012 winners of Godiva Unsigned.
GENTLEMEN DUKE
COUNTRY ROCK/FOLK
Formed in April 2010.Punching out pounding bass lines, rhythm guitar with the momentum of a run away freight train and the fiery hooks of the devils violin. They create a gutsy, old-time sound.
TOKYO CORNER
ROCK N ROLL
Indie Rock n Roll band from Huddersfield!
THE INVESTIGATION
ROCK/ BLUES
The Investigation are a London-based five-piece​ who have been lighting up live music venues across the capital since their formation in early 2011.
UNTITLED FRUIT COMPANY
EXPERIMENTAL POP/ROCK
Well, if I have to sum it up in one sentence; It’s me faffing about with a load of musical instruments, samplers and laptops in a spare room in a North London flat.
ROBIN THOMAS MARTIN
ACOUSTIC FOLK ROCK
Robin Thomas Martin is a singer/songwriter based in London
NEW INFECTION
ROCK/INDIE/POP/HIPHOP
Formed 6 months ago New Infection (then called Hot Spell) have played at 02 Academy2, Barfly and Proud Camden. New Infection have started as regular band night at Hackney's Sebright Arms which starts on 12th july. Seamus formed New Infection after breaking up Shuffle - Diesel U Music winners, regulars on XFM, 6Music, MTV2 and played on Radio 1 and festival regulars (including Glastonbury) Big drums, big guitars, big audio dynamite! Contemporary, space-age catchy pop...
INK & PAPER
ELECTRO-ACOUSTIC FOLK POP
21-year-old Drew from County Durham, with his younger brother Phil on drums and their friend Sam helping to sing. This is their first demo EP and we hope you like it :)
PACIFIC
ALTERNATIVE
Pacific are an Alternative band from Cheshire consisting of brothers and songwriters Anthony Orzel - Vocals/Piano and Daniel Orzel - Bass/Backing, Dave Bithell - Guitars/Backing and Drew Burns - Drums
LST
OPEN GENRE
Leigh Samuel Taylor is the fresh talent emerging from the heart of Southampton. LST has created a fresh sound that inspires his personal neo-futuristic take on street music.
THE CAPERS
BEAT/INDIE/POP
The Capers are a London four-piece combining classic 60’s melodies with contemporary guitar sounds.
ROSS KING
FOLK / ALTERNATIVE
I'm 18, live in London Currently have 3,000 listens on soundcloud. Influenced by everything and everyone, try to keep my songs raw and honest with harmonies. So far all songs recorded on my computer!
LIV & THE LIONHARDTS
ACOUSTIC- ALTERNATIVE- POLK
Receiving airplay on BBC Introducing and Purple Radio, & Supporting UK acts Michael Cassidy (toured w/Ben Howard) and O'Chapman, Liv & The Lionhardts combine folk, feet-stomping rhythmic elements.
CAPTAIN AVERAGE
FOLK HOP
Born with black bogeys from a third floor window, Captain Average now sits around strumming songs about nothing much...
ANGE MC
HIP HOP -RAP
Ange, MC is an aspiring rapper. He lives in dublin in lucan to be precise, thats where he found the love of making music after years of writing poetry , his music is mainly about his life
ARTISTS ONLY
INDIE ROCK / LO-FI
Artists Only write, record, and produce music in bedrooms, attics, and tents using tape machines and eight tracks. After we've finished a song we often like to create low budget, D.I.Y. music videos.
TIGER BLOOD
INDIE ROCK
Tiger Blood (formed in 2011) are an exciting London/-based band, with a diverse, eclectic sound - combining a love for the shimmery, timeless feel of 80's Alternative rock and 21st Century Indie
RACHEL HOUSE
PUNK
Rosie -Guitar and Vocals Eva -Drums and Backing Vocals
ALPHA SENATE
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
Alpha Senate is a band launched in 2010 by Jan Mikeln and Lewis Andrews, with a penchant for riff driven music with catchy lyrical melodies, poised to fill the current UK gap for guitar based bands.
THANK PABLO
INDIE/FOLK/POP
Sun-kissed quintessentially English pop that has been dragged through the backstreets of Africa, Spain, France and Jamaica
THE FACADE
ALTERNATIVE/ FOLK
Hello! We are a fairly new band forming in late February and have just started writing our own songs. The first song that we have written has just won the Bury songwriting competition. This has just been recorded as our debut single 'Waiting for you' which is set to be out on Monday 18th of June. We are gigging a lot in our hometown of Bury St. Edmunds.
LAST DAYS OF DISCO
POP-ROCK
Last Days of Disco are a glossy pop rock band with nods to the dance floor. This guitar driven, melodic quartet have a keen ear for hooks, carefully entwined with heartfelt lyrics.
NOT BY DESIGN
NEW WAVE INDIE
Not By Design are an exciting new band from Birmingham whose sound takes inspiration from rock bands such as Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Doors and Oasis but at times also from artists from other genres such as dubstep, drum n bass and house.
CARTESIAN JETSTREAM
PSYCHEDELIC POST PUNK
Cartesian Jetstream are Phil, Ben and Simon, rural misfits making ramshackle but groovy post-punk with psychedelic intentions.
HELMUT
INDIE POP, LOOP MUSIC, BERLINER SCHULE
Live produced loop music from Berlin.
THE CAPSTONS
ROPCK
we have been together for a coupel of years but have had a few line up changes , were based in sussex and have lon years of exsperance and love what we do this is a track of our demo ,
THE PLAYMAKERS
INDIE/PUNK/POP
Three Piece. "To my simple ears the out-put from these guys contains every essential element of a decent band. Superb inter-play, the necessary beat to keep the head alive, sincerity and integrity."
SEB STONE
ALTERNATIVE POP/ROCK
Seb Stone is an independent musician, producer, songwriter, singer & multi-instrumentalist. His latest release 'Human' is his 3rd solo studio record. Alternative pop/rock with reggae & funk elements.
KINGDOM LOST
ALTERNATIVE
Kingdom Lost (fomed Dec 2011) create, record and produce Rock, Indie, Electronica & Dance tunes in a stable near Manchester.
THE FRESCADERS
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
4 piece alternative rock band from University Of Kent, strongly influenced by acts such as The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, The Fratellis.
THE NOT ONLY'S
PUNK
Punk, Fitlhy smut The Not Only's are a four piece punk band from Holyhead. Hobbies include Drinking and.... Anyway ... Have you all got your fun packs? New E.P. 'Our Souls' out NOW! Available from all good Not Only's band members.
BILL ORRICK
FOLK/POP
Bill Orrick explores the darker side of atmospheric folk-pop. His vocals ranging from an Elliott Smith softness to an all-out Jeff Buckley scream.
THE PALACE OF JUSTICE
INDIE-POP / ALT-FOLK VIA POST-PUNK
Living in Turnpike Lane. Our new EP is out now: Three tracks of grubby guitar-pop mangled with folk and surf. Everything is free at http://thepalaceofjustice. bandcamp.com.
ANTICS
ROCK
A five-piece band from South East London/Bromley, Antics formed in late 2011. Seb Wiseman - vocals; Tom Lavin - guitar; Alex Jones - bass; Patrick Pamment - piano; Tom Wilson - drums.
THIN WHITE DUDE
ELECTRONICA
Thin White Dude - Weird s***...and some other stuff too. Been doing this on and off for about 10 years.
CARBON
ROCK
A young rock band from Carmarthenshire, South Wales that love making music!
OKCORREL
INDIE/DANCE/ROCK
A four piece indie/dance/rock band from Basingstoke, Hampshire. We love to write and play music to those who are willing to listen and shake a leg.
MYKUS
BROKEN BEATS
Mykus aka Mikus is an independant Producer/songwriter from Leeds, who's audio palate is tainted with the blood of many genres, the transmutation of raw feeling into sound gives his work that alchemical feel. Mykus collaborates with other Artists such as Fruit shoe's featuring on vocals for the track "Limey" aired on BBC radio in Feb 2012 and "Better Wet" featured on SUBLVL.COM
IMP
DOWNTEMP INDIE (FOR A FILM)
We're based in Chislehurst and just starting to record stuff. This song is an epic tale of 2 brothers who have developed a deep seated hatred for one another. Cheery stuff!
SERAPHIM
ROCK
Based in Chichester, West Sussex, Seraphim are a five-piece rock band, formed in 2010. Over the course of 2011-2012, Seraphim have played several venues in Chichester, Arundel, Worthing, Southampton and Brighton. These venues include the Hydrant and The Hope in Brighton and The Joiners in Southampton.
MR GREENSTRINGS
URBAN
Inspired by London: think nights on the tiles, the daily struggle of life in our city and everything in between. The ups,downs, the lows and the highs; the 9 to 5s and the craziness of urban existance
THE AMPLIFIRES
ALTERNATIVE / ROCK
Female fronted four piece from Matlock released three albums and played numerous gigs including a tour of the USA
EL PAVLOV
PUNK ROCK
Loud energetic rock music straight from the heart with no frills. El Pavlov are a three piece from the heart of Sussex set for big things!
SLYDIGS
ROCK N ROLL
2009 saw the formation of the Rock & Roll band Slydigs. The bands’ influences range from the Rolling Stones to John Lee Hooker, Hunter S. Thompson, Bob Dylan and many more.
MEGAN DAVIDSON
ALTERNATIVE
16 year old singer songwriter
DANNY SHERWOOD
FOLK/JAZZ/BLUES
Danny Sherwood is a singer-songwriter from Derbyshire, but has made London his home for the last decade. "A man with a piano and a deep voice", he plays lyric-led, jazz-tinged folk-blues.
EMMA JANE
COUNTRY/SOUL/BLUES
Emma Jane has been performing live since December 2005. The Glasgow born singer, has performed around Scotland, doing both acoustic and band sets, impressing the likes of John McLaughlin
SOUL STATIC
ROCK
Currently performing as a solo-acoustic act my influences are varied, but certainly indebted to artists like Dacid Bowie and Joy Division. I have a deep, rich voice, likened to Johnny Cash.
CAPTAIN INDY
PROG ROCK
Meaningfull Lyrics melodies that haunt and a quircky musical box of sound .
SUPER SQUARECLOUD
EXP ROCK/POP
Sitting somewhere between pop and chaos, Super Squarecloud mix the brash with the delicate, to bizarre, and often beautiful, effect. The four piece, Jo, James, Chris and Owen rest in London/Swindon.
THE SIMON POLLARD BAND
ALT-COUNTRY ROCK AND ROLL
4 piece Alt-Country Rock and Roll band from Leeds. The Band recently made their way to Reading and Leeds Festivals 2011 after winning a slot through the Futuresound competition.
DRAGONFLIES
INDIE/SOUL/POP
From Bristol, Dragonflies play an original mix of Indie/Soul/POP, download their two ep's online, where you will also find a music video for the bands latest single 'Moon'.
THE BLOOD WISDOM
INDIE/ROCK/PSYCHEDELIC
The Blood Wisdom formed 2012 in Cape May, New Jersey by musician Ed Palmer. Ed along with keyboardist Ame Ladik have traveled the States touring. Ed Palmer was the former Frontman of T.D.M and The Ghost On Sound. As of May 2012 The Blood Wisdom released their first Album titled GLOSSOLALIA, Musicians who have contributed to the Album GLOSSOLALIA release Ed Dymek & Cole Bass.
CANVAS WALL
ROCK, INDIE, POP
Canvas Wall is a Rock/indie pop band based in north London. Following the success of their previous single releases, Canvas Wall are soon to release their debut album 'Thinking out Loud'.
THE BOW TIE CAMERAS
GRUNGE/ALT. ROCK
We're a new band trying to find as many gigs as possible. Our main influences include Dinosaur Jr., Black Sabbath, and Led Zeppelin. In short we're pretty grungy and bluesy when it counts.
SONS OF SUSAN
ROCK
All our mums are called Susan.
DBCLIFFORD
POP/ROCK/SOUL
In 2007 dbClifford’s debut album Recyclable was released on Sony. He was soon touring Europe with James Blunt, Jamie Lidell, Counting Crows and festival headliners like Amy Winehouse.
CITY OF DAN
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Four piece rock band from Leicestershire.
GOODBYE STEREO
ALTERNATIVE INDIE/POP
Alternative pop quintet Goodbye Stereo are charming in every sense of the word, alluring new disciples through disjointed guitars, quirky vocal harmonies, and a barrage of rhythm rupturing the heart. Recently lauded by Bestival curator Rob da Bank as one's to watch, Goodbye Stereo's addictive presence and indoctrinating melodies will take up residence in your head for days.
THE WOBBLY HEARTS
ALT COUNTRY / GRUNGE
Formed a few weeks ago in the Hills of North Wales. Brought together by a love of driving rigs, the deep south and haunted houses ... these are our emotionally unstable truck rock songs.
BALLYHOO EVENTIDE
ALTERNATIVE-ROCK-DANCE
Ballyhoo Eventide produce sounds you would only hear from the love child of Kasabian, Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5 and Muse!
LUDWIG AMADEUS
ELECTRONIC
I'm a music producer by the name of Ludwig Amadeus. Yes it's my real name. Some people think i'm cool but most well informed folk think i'm an incredibly normal guy who makes incredibly cool music. I
ENIDRON
ACOUSTIC ROCK
EniDroN is a French / Moroccan /German born singer-songwriter based in Brighton UK. His songs are bleak accounts of past failures and relationships, but also look to the future and ways to move on.
P.E TRIPP
ACOUSTIC ELECTRONIC
P.E Tripp is a Singer/Songwriter & Producer from London who has recently enjoyed performing at Camden Rock, Proud Camden & Dublin Castle. In 2011 he released his debut album By The Starlight.
THE MILK BAR
GARAGEROCKNROLL
Part Scottish/Colombian/Midlands. Lyrically astute, we shoot from the lip.First Double AA being recorded on the 15th May - Pls consider us? Playing the Enterprise Saturday 9pm. First gig was 2/3/12
XSARA
POP
Half Egyptian, quarter Swedish XSARA (pronounced Ex-sar-ruh) and her 7 piece band performs her cocktail of Blues, Jazz Cabaret inspired Pop mixed with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and attitude.
THEMIGHTYSMALL
LIVE LOOPING ROCK/POP/FOLK/SOUL
Paolo’s music is a mix of melody and rhythm, sweetly and soulfully tainted by the melancholy. The versatility of his songs and song writing suit both the medium of his vocals and guitar as well as the big bruising rock rifts that feature in his earlier work.
UP AGAINST US
POP-ROCK
4 piece alternative-rock/pop-punk band from King's Lynn. The band formed when Harry & Mae, an acoustic duo at the time, who were occasionally backed by Dan Coyle, decided they wanted to take a new direction and turn electric. They soon picked up Jordon Lambourne and are now hard at work composing and performing for you guys!
ORIGAMI HORSES
ALT ROCK NOISE PRANKSTERS
Formed late 2012. 2 piece with guests Debut Single ' Surveillance Suits You' out April 2012. Debut Album 'Take Off With Origami Horses. out May 12 all on Evil Speaker Records Soundclouder of Day Feb12
SLABNINE
ROCK
weve been writing touring 15 years all over uk & europe & love to write uplifting melodic anthems
OUR MOTHER
MUSIC
"Think Athlete on Acid with a Jenga twist and you're not even near close; this is working man's melodica at its most perfunctory."
ELE JAMES
POP/INDIE
19 year old songwriter in camden, london. Guitar/Piano/Vocals
THE WORLD SERVICE
ROCK / INDIE
TWS have been likened to song driven bands such as Interpol, fused with the energetic anthems of Kasabian and in the depths of lead singer Chris's vocals, you sense an affinity with The Horrors...
ZERO:STATE
INDIE/ROCK/GRUNGE
Zerostate are a 3-piece from Manchester, UK, the current line up is Jon, Mike and Chris. Forming late 2010 they have just released their debut 12 track album 'Lessons For The Lost '.
JON TYLER
COUNTRY/BLUES/ROCK
Raised in Maryland USA, currently living in New York City area.
PAUL HALE
ACOUSTIC ROCK
I have been playing guitar for a total of 17 years. After studying music at high school, I went on to complete a year at the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford.
ANDY MUSCAT
ACOUSTIC INDIE
Writing songs and performing for about 7 years, currently playing in Portsmouth and London, keep your eyes peeled for gigs and come down, support and tell your friends!
GLORIAMUSIQUE
SOUL/INDIE
My name is Gloriamusique I am a Swedish born singer and songwriter who lives in London. I'm currently recording 4 demos and I'm slowly going back to performing so I can promote them.
EMMA BALLANTINE
ACOUSTIC
With folk-infused acoustic songs inspired by artists such as Suzanne Vega and Joni Mitchell, Emma performs at venues around London including The Troubadour, The Regal Room and The Spice of Life
FIVE MILE ISLAND
ALT/INDIE/ROCK
4 piece band based around Leeds. We've recorded 3 albums of original material - the 3rd album has only just been finished and still needs a title. Influences are things like Radiohead, Can, Television
MALF
ROCK/INDIE
Malf is singer/songwriter David Palfreyman. Ably assisted by a group of musicians playing melody based tunes - some heavier than others! The debut album 'RadioMagnetofon' is available on itunes
YASSASSIN
ROCK
Yassassin are a four piece band based in London with their roots firmly placed in rock. They combine innovative, catchy songs with tight, high powered performances...not our words honestly!
EMILY BROTHERS
POP
I sing, play, write, record, edit, produce and mix everything myself. Think Kate Bush meets Lily Allen! ;-) Catchy hooks and melodies that get stuck in your head!
THE SHARKS
PUNK
Based in Brixton, THE SHARKS are quickly establishing themselves as THE band to spearhead the imminent worldwide punk revival; to breathe life, excitement and a dose of good old fashioned entertainment back into a stagnant, apathetic music scene. THE SHARKS are poised to take the world of music by storm.
LAYERS
ROCK / ALTERNATIVE
Layers was formed of ex members from Keiko / Idiosync, Page 44, A Day Called Desire / Ché and My Girl Sleeps. Seamlessly combining elements of soul and pop with an oftentimes gritty and hardcore edge
JUNCTION23
INDIE/ROCK
4-piece band from Manchester playing meaty indie/rock driven by funky bass riffs and tight drum grooves with elements of brit-pop embedded into the lyrics.
ELMAROE
ALTERNATIVE/ROCK
I'm a Solo Artist, I write, record and produce all of my own music. I have spent most of 2011 getting a collection of songs ready to release as singles this year, 'In The Night' being the first.
GOLDEN BOULDER
INDY/HARD ROCK
3 pce Formed 2002, we've played numerous venues including Gorron festival in France, Wembley arena and the hard rock Birmingham. currently writing new material recorded our latest EP in February 2012
THE ENDS
ALTERNATIVE ROCK 'N' ROLL
Canvey Island 4 piece described as ‘Blur mixed with The Sex Pistols’ by James Curran (Head of Music, Absolute Radio) and ‘Distinctly British’ by James Walsh (Starsailor).
LOKI (2)
INDIE POP
Duo from the north east writing and producing our own music from our own bed rooms.
BOUNDARY
POP ROCK
Boundary formed in November 2011 in sunny Coventry. Bringing a new vocalist and a bassist into an old band they re-branded and reinvented their sound to create a radio pleasing rocky sound.
STRANGERS IN PARADISE
ALT/INDIE
Strangers In Paradise are a rifftastic band, started Jan 2012. In less than a month they had “ the story” e.p recorded and on iTunes, with the speed and clash of alterative/rock/ dance and the observational style lyrics, they knew a unique sound was born! 2012 will see them gigging across the country with the famous cavern club in Liverpool already booked in.
JOHNNY B. GOODE
ACOUSTIC ROCK
Johnny B. Goode were originally set up as an acoustic duo but have quite quickly turned into a lively two piece band.
DOLLFACE
POWERPOP
“Radio friendly, hook-laden power pop at it’s very best” Right Chord Music
THE FAULTS
INDIE / BRIT POP
The Faults, a four piece Brit Pop inspired band from North London - they bring the songs you have been wanting to sing along to for ages to your ears now!
BLAST
INDIE/ROCKY
Blast are Moscow's biggest and most popular English singing rockers described by NME's Mark Beaumont as the godfathers of Vladrock.Blast will be performing at Camden Crawl 2012 Sunday 6th May Heroes
RAE KELLY
ALTERNATIVE POP
Hi! I’m a Dublin-born singer/songwriter based in London.I write alternative piano-driven pop. I recently played the Alban Arena and had an interview on BBC Introducing.
MISS SERENITYROSE
RETRO SOUL
SINGER SONG WRITER UK
FUZZY EMPIRE
ELECTRO-ROCK
Fuzzy Empire formed in late 2010 initially as a side project. We don't know if we're an electronic band writing live rock music or a traditional band with lots of modern toys, but that doesn't really matter. All that counts for us is The Song.
CLAIRE BARRETT
CRUNCHY POP : )
I am a singer/songwriter and since my band has disbanded I have decided to go it alone armed with my tunes. Going for it BIG TIME this year!!!!!
HATS OFF GENTLEMEN IT'S ADEQUATE
ACOUSTIC ROCK
Based in Camden. Malcolm on guitar, keyboard, vocals, bass, Kathryn on flute. www.fb.com/itsadequate
GALLOWS HUMOUR
PUNK
Gallows Humour are a four piece Surrey punk band, known on the London circuits and a regular in Kingston at The Peel. The band consists of Dave (Vocals), Jimmy (Guitar) Richie (Drums) and Ant (Bass)
NOT BY DESIGN
ALTERNATIVE/NEW WAVE INDIE
Not By Design are an exciting new band from Birmingham, who have created their own unique sound by merging together influences from a range of genres. They are aged 18-21.
THE SHAME
INDIE/PUNK
Formed back in 2010 The Shame have toured with Good Shoes and sold out shows in London and Brighton. Now they have a brand new demo to unleash to the world.
TOKYO NEON
THE FUTURE SOUND OF MUSIC..
The Cinderella Story......
WILD CAT STRIKE
ALT ROCK, INDIE
Wild Cat Strike is a 4-piece who’s members have been living and performing around Brighton (UK) for the last 4 years. Their first EP ‘Shout At Satan’ brings alternative rock back to our shores.
THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
INDIE, ROCK
Pulling guitar music out of the gutter with anthems, beats and a lyrical edge. The Beautiful Game are a British rock and alternative band from Camden town. The band's influences include Oasis, The Stone Roses, The Libertines, The Jam and The Strokes.
THE MORIARTYS
INDIE ROCK
Olympic Binge Drinking is a new song by the Moriartys. The Moriartys are west London's secret unsung indie rock survivors. Currently writing and recording rather than gigging. http://themoriartys.fourfour.com/home
HOUSE OF STICKS
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Rachel and Dave began learning the guitar at the same time in school. Mike joined later as a drummer, playing pixies and nirvana covers. Went separate ways - then reformed in 2010 with own songs.
SMUG HOWLERS
INDIE/PUNK/ROCK
Smug Howlers are a rock/Punk band that are more than just a three chord wonder! combining Fast punk rock, Soaring Melody and some catchy chorus work, Smug Howlers are here to bring a bit of Passion to an otherwise stale music scene.
BARNABY DUFFETT
INDIE/ROCK
Singer/Songwriter based in Highgate, London. Influences anything Nick Drake to Rage Against The Machine
BOW STREET RUNNERS
INDIE, ROCK N ROLL
Bow Street Runners are a British Rock Band formed in April 2010 with the goal to bring back true rock n roll, by brothers Ian and Luke Smith. The band is now recording an E.P to be released in april.
BEN OWEN
ACOUSTIC/FOLK
I'm Ben Owen I'm a singer-songwriter from Stone, Staffordshire. I've just independently released my first EP titled 'This Is My Life' it's now available to download from iTunes, Spotify.
RONSONKIPLIN
ROCK
Ronsonkiplin are a five piece Brit Rock band the banks of the Humber in the dark north/east of this lovely country. we have been together since Jan 2010 after Ronson decided to get a gang together after being on the road for 7 years on his own. Now busy playing all over the UK but are concentrating on playing London
THE YIPES
INDIE/ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
THE YIPES are a 5 piece band from Telford, Shropshire. Our debut album "No Looking Back" was released in February 2011 and our first music video was released in September 2011. Our song Tick Tock held No.1 spot for 4 weeks in The Official Unsigned Chart Show in Nov 2010. We will be playing Vive Le Rock Festival 2012 later this year.
RASHID ALI
ROCK
Rashid, is in his early 30's and is a highly talented singer/songwriter, influenced by many different music styles. He has performed for many years both solo and in rock bands in varying live venues around Hertfordshire where he hails from. He has also appeared in many London gig venues including most notably Covent Garden's Rock Garden as part of a regular unplugged/acoustic outfit.
DOCTOR FONDA
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
The current line-up of the four-piece comprises: Jon Diss, principal singer, and guitarist; Paul Farley, also on guitar; Keiron Waterhouse on bass, with responsibility for backing vocals; and Rick Everest on the drums. Each member brings a wide range of abilities and influences, and each played a prominent part in other local bands prior to the formation of Doctor Fonda.
JON VAUTIER
INDIE / ROCK
Jon Vautier is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from the Southwest of England. After many years playing in bands both in Holland and the UK he has just released his debut solo EP: The Sale Is On.
ARCHIE AND THE ALPACAS
ALTERNATIVE BLUES ROCK
The Alpacas, heavily influenced by the natural rhythm of the Alpaca gallop, play their own interpretation of powerful blues-inspired indie rock and are now establishing themselves on the London scene
SAMUEL ROGERS
ACOUSTIC, POP, ALTERNATIVE, SOUL, ROCK&ROLL
'ello 'ello! I'm Samuel Joseph Rogers (If you want the full name!) and I'm a singer/songwriter from Kinghurst, Brumdigan!! I've Played at some top Brum venues and I'm inspired by Paul Weller, Oasis, Beatles, OCS, Stereophonics. Ermm, That's about it I think......oh yeah, and enjoy the music!! "It's not 'if' it will happen, it's 'when'." Peace&Love
BOWLINE
ROCK / POP
Formed in 2010 from the Kings Arms Jam Sessions in St. Just, Bowline are a three piece band comprising Lyndon Baldwin (vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums), Bo Payne (vocals, guitar, drums) and Max Dean (bass). Melodic hooks and harmonies are the bread and butter of this energetic trio.
KARA CLARK
ALT COUNTRY/ROCK
Unconventional, and unconstrained by others’ opinions, Kara Clark and her badass Alt Country/Rock sound just hits the stage running. She doesn’t care where she “fits in” cause when she’s out there, it all falls into place.
PROJECTRM
ELECTRO/ROCK/POP
What started out as a bedroom project has turned into a fully fledge dymanic live 4 piece band. described in the music press as "Epic" "Fresh" "Original" " Live shows not to be missed"
AL OBERTELLI
POP/ROCK/ACOUSTIC
I'm working tirelessly on my forthcoming album - called 'Birth and Death'. I'm adding each song as I go along, and here's one of them!
THE DONUTSH
INDIE-PUNK
One day a terrible accident in an irresponsible mad scientist's laboratory released a toxic blight in the form of a band, upon a world which was not, and is not, ready for it. Tough luck, suckers.
EXPLODE THE TV
INDIE ROCK
Bunch of military jacketed spiritual rockers with a love exposing crap media and a desire to make anthems to dance to while the world ends.
HANA PIRANHA
POWERPUNK
Hana Piranha was born during a hurricane in Wellington, New Zealand as the result of a love affair between a Catholic priest and a woman half his age. Classically educated and seduced by rock'n'll...
WIDEBOY GENERATION
ROCK PUNK BRIT ROCK
Wideboy Generation are Joe (vocals/guitar), Aid (vocals/bass) and Jamie (drums). They're 20 years old, from North London suburbs and have rocked 100 gigs over the past 12 months.
OF KINGS AND CAPTAINS
POP/ROCK
Of Kings and Captains are a young pop/rock band from the Midlands. They've been creating waves in their local area and London and have just signed a single deal with BYmonster Records. Single out 16/04/12
SOMA HIGH
INDIE/ELECTRONIC/ROCK
SOMAHIGH are an Electro-Rock band from Southampton (UK) Their music is bursting with fresh energy and ambition and demonstrates a band fusing the boundaries of melodic rock and indie with electronica
JOHN MCIVOR
ALTERNATIVE
Combining styles around folk-based music. John is heavily influenced by disillusionment with current affairs and growing political unrest in the world, his songs confront the era that we live in.
BIRI
SHOEGAZE/PSYCHEDELIC/LO-FI
Biri are an unsigned band from Hull, UK. Influences are drawn from Radiohead, My Bloody Valentine, The Black Angels and the Pixies. They had a year of gigging in 2011 before releasing their debut EP.
LEWIS BORTHWICK
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/BLUEGRASS
With a voice described as captivating and raw, Lewis performs a wide range of genres ranging from Folk, Classical & Acoustic; putting pen to paper, his lyrics tell a story, escape and experience.
BLACK SHARK
BIRMINGHAM PROTO PUNK
We're a 4 piece band from Birmingham. We play high energy rock and roll music. The Stooges meets Black Sabbath.
BLACKENED WHITE PICTURES
BLUES/ROCK/POP
We're not one of those bands that's trying to be all "indie" or something we're not - the music speaks for itself. We're just four friends who love playing music together :) enjoy!
DAVEY BANDMAN
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE/ROCK/GRUNGE
A Four piece from Middlesbrough who take influences from grunge and punk.
MARK DURNIN
ACOUSTIC
Mark Durnin is an Irish Singer/Songwriter who writes all of his own material. Mark spent the best part of 2010 on the Dundalk and Dublin singer-songwriter scene sharpening his performances and developing his style. A move to London in early 2011 marked a further progression musically as he has become influenced by new surroundings and a diverse songwriting environment.
THE HOLY GHOSTS
COUNTRY BLUES ROCKNROLL
Four piece band from Edinburgh playing Rock n' Roll with a splash of Country and a dash of the Blues.
THE EFFECT
ALT ROCK
After forming in London in 2008 the band have had time to find the sound perfect for them and have gathered some fans along the way. In 2011 they supported Royal Republic in London.
CRASH ISLAND
INDIE ROCK
We landed today. Scorching sun and one badly cooked opossum to share. Stranded. We just saved the rims of the drums from the wreckage. Will they be our new friends on the island where we crashed?
CHRISTOPHER LIVERSIDGE
ACOUSTIC
I'm 21 and I enjoy song writing all of my songs are live recordings using a PC I hope people will like them they can be found on mp3unsigned.com
TR CLEMMETT
ALTERNATIVE
Clemmett’s music style is Kiver, infused urban street and gypsy roots, with honest, insightful lyrics to concoct a sound so unique that it could only have been created by someone with his experience
ILLICIT DISCO
ROCK
Illicit Disco were formed in Shropshire during the summer of 2009 after many slightly intoxicated and drawn out conversations. Headlining O2 Academy 3 B'ham 28th Feb with Static Jacks. EP on iTunes
AUDIOWHORÉS
FUNK/PROG/ROCK
AudioWhorés are a 5 piece Funk/Prog/Rock band from the south-east whose influences include Living Colour, RATM, Pearl Jam, Porcupine Tree, Davivd Migden & The Dirty Words, Betty Davis plus many more.
THE RETRO TRADE
ELECTRO-INDIE
The retro trade are an electro–indie act from the South-west of England. The retro formed in 2007 by Ainz Charlton and Jon Marett through their common interest in the ever changing world of music.The retro trade have finished producing their second album ‘this time next time’ which is an absolute triumph.
ELIZA AND THE BEAR
INDIE FOLK ROCK
Eliza and the Bear are an Indie/Rock/Folk band from Essex, England. Their first demo “Trees” has just been released and an EP is expected to be completed in time for a spring release date
KILL FOR EDEN
HARD ROCK
Kill For Eden is a London-based 5 piece hard rock band featuring outstanding girl vocalist Lyla D'Souza. The band has been gigging around London/UK and will release their debut album this spring.
AMIR HAIDER
ROCK/BLUES
I am an unsigned, singer/guitar player/songwriter. My influences and passion for music ranges from rock, blues, soul.....and much more. I am looking forward to a busy year of gigs in 2012!!
THE JUDE
VICIOUS SKIFFLE
The Jude have received airplay on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, XFM, BBC Introducing, NME TV, made Record of the Day and featured in Music Week Presents. New single 'Heartbreaker' out on 12 March 2012.
PLAY_REWIND_EJECT
ACOUSTIC/INDIE/ROCK
melody, guitars, synths and obscure samples of the dalai lama create the musical back drop for this suffolk-based solo artist...playing live all over the place
ANY O'NEILL
ALTERNATIVE (AGGRESSIVE INDIE-POLK)
A Londoner from an Irish background, Any O'Neill is a singer/instrumentalist, writing Aggressive Indie-Polk. On stage, accompanied by full band. On recordings all instruments are performed by himself.
EVERYTHING BUT ARMS
POP PUNK ELECTRO
priding themselves on making interesting Pop Rock music, and having a good time. There are 5 members, all with different traits Want to know more visit everythingbutarms.com
OBSCURE PLEASURES
ELECTRO/INDIE/ROCK
Obscure Pleasures Hail from Birmingham, with a passion for all things dark, taking influence from bands such as The Cure, Joy Division and William Control. Appearing at Camden Dingwalls 06/01/2012.
GRIEVANCES ASIDE
METAL
Grievances Aside are a 4 piece Experimental Thrash band with something slightly different to offer. Combining different genres such as Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal, MetalCore and Groove Metal.
AUDIO ASYLUM
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE/ROCK
We're a four piece from Liverpool inspired by the Manics, Joy Division and Radiohead. Blending thumping beats, driving bass and razor sharp riffs that really get under the skin.
HADEZ
HEAVY ROCK
4 piece rock band hailing from london, looking for chances to emerge and play a proper music.
BOMB ALASKA
ROCK
On 18th January 2012 Bomb Alaska released the first song from the forthcoming album 'The Rise of Catolf Mittler' called 'Cocos'.
ALCHEMY
HIP HOP/INDIE
Alchemy fuse the best parts from hip-hop, indie and pop Catchy melodies, insightful lyrics, deep bass grooves, and a stunning live show have led to the being hailed as “one of London’s best new bands
REBECCA JAMES
INDIE
16 yr old singer/songwriter/pianist/guitarist recording with BGM London and in Cardiff, support act to Joan Armatrading, music video and EP coming soon !
SARA
RNB, SOUL
Sara is a Persian singer songwriter currently studying at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music. Music is everything that defines her as a person.
PRYMERO
HARD ROCK/BOADERLINE METAL
Prymero are 5 piece Hard Rock band formed in March 2011. The group have an interesting mix of Hard Rock, and Borderline Metal. Ensures a smile on everybodys face!
SCENICLIFE
BRITPOP/ROCK 'N ROLL
Formed in 2011 and based out of North London, ScenicLife's music is pulsating anthemic 'geezer' music - follow us on FB under 'ScenicLifeMusic' or Reverbnation for upcoming gigs - enjoy our sound!
THE CELLOPHANE FLOWERS
PSYCHO-POP
The Cellophane Flowers are Fra, Ian, Luca and Nick. We’re currently recording our new album "Staring At The World" with Dave Allen (The Cure, The Charlatans, Human League).
ECHOHEAD
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE
Echohead are a 4-piece from the North East started in mid 2011 and have supported Morning Parade as well as having played shows in London and Manchester.
BLACKFOOT CIRCLE
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE
Blackfoot Circle: Winners of Hard Rock Cafe’s UK Battle of The Bands 2011, Blackfoot Circle's goal is to now be the catalyst for the next shift to make guitar music great again.
RON BOWDERY
BLUES/ ROCKABILLY
Worked with the legendary Joe Meek of Telstar fame & Jack Baverstock who recorded many of Dusty Springfield's early hits. Worked with Englebert Humperdinck, Joe Brown, Gene Vincent and many others
MATTHEW MCHUGH
ACOUSTIC
Northern lad with a soul. "Deep, emotional, melodic and he writes meaningful lyrics everyone can relate to. So much raw potential." "Quality acoustic act, his voice is pretty epic live."
MOIST
BLUES ROCK
We formed in March 2011 and have done multiple gigs all over the North East. We have recently recorded our first 5 track EP and are using it in an attempt to reach the next level.
HOUSE PARTY MASSACRE
ALT ROCK/PUNK
House Party Massacre (aka HPM) are a British punk/alternative rock band from London. Formed at St Thomas More Language College in late 2009.
RED LETTERS
ALTERNATIVE ROCK/POP
Red Letters are a new 4 piece rock/pop band situated in north East England, formed from four music students at Newcastle College. We have received quite a bit of small radio airplay for our new single
FUTURE FLAMES
INDIE ROCK
Future Flames balance balls with beauty, incorporating soul massaging melodies with a beat that packs a punch.
MORGELLONS
POST PUNK
Vocals: Vince Mahon Guitar: Louise King Bass: Mark Geraghty Drums: Matty Thair
THE HALF LIGHT
INDIE
The Half Light formed in South London in Summer 2011 and have since developed a strong live following through a series of pulsating performances and their debut CD - Friday Night EP.
NIA
FOLK/PSYCHEDELIC/BLUES
Singer-songwriter from North Wales now based in central London. I am heavily influenced by Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Velvet Underground, Love, The Grateful Dead, Billie Holiday and Patti Smith.
PRESSURE KIDS
ROCK/POP/INDIE
Pressure Kids are five twenty-somethings hailing from the outskirts of Birmingham. Their main aim is to make music with pop-hooks, catchy melodies and tight instrumentals.
RAYNE
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Sunderland based band called "RAYNE" been together for 7 years, gigged all over the country, just released new album called "The New Enlightenment" which is getting amazing reviews on itunes etc
INTERIORS
POST PUNK
INTERIORS are an English rock band based in London and Exeter. Listed as Ones To Watch in Artrocker Magazine, they have had 6Music airplay and supported bands such as The Nightingales and The Fall.
THE SIMPLETONE
ROCK
The Simpletone are an unsigned band hailing from Cambridge.The sound of the Simpletone has been described as a rare mixture of heavy and light melodic rock, a tight rhythm section with electric guitars controlling the songs but never over stepping the mark. The Simpletone are currently recording their début album at Zoo Audio in Cambridge which they aim to release in February 2012.
THE MADDING CROWD
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
The Madding Crowd were formed as a concrete unit in April 2010 in Manchester. We aim to bring a sense of originality, imagination, glamour, intelligence and excitement back to guitar music that we feel it has been missing for some years now. We released our second EP 'They'll Love You More For Who You're Not' in December 2011. It is the best thing we've ever done. VIVA LA MADDING CROWD!!!
TUCK NELSON
INDEPENDENT
Tuck Nelson is an American artist/engineer currently based in London. Go to SoundCloud for more music.
MY ELASTIC EYE
INDIE
“If Princess Julia likes them they must, must be good!”– I-D Magazine "Like an electric current that you can't help but move to" - Disorder "pummellingly industrial" - The Guardian
THE HOPS
INDIE SWING ROCK
Epically melodious, catchy as f@ck. The Hops combine meaty riffs with crooning vocals to create something completely new that ticks ALL of your boxes – whether you want it to or not.
ALICE AND THE FOX
INDIE
Band consists of 4 singer songwriters Ruby Ktori, Lauren Godfrey, Madeleine Belton & Phoebe Watts. All music is produced by the band members alone.
CHASING TIGERS
INDIE
Indie three piece hailing from Norwich consisting of Laurence Brooks on guitar & vocals, Dylan McCarthy on bass and J Wiltshire on drums. Catch us at camden Rock on the 1st Febuary 2012
WE START PARTYS
POP / DANCE / ALTERNATIVE
We Start Partys' are a dance/pop sensation, hailing from Bristol the four-piece are here to bring us kicking-and-screaming into their vision of the future... Pop hooks, floor-filling drops, and screams
CHARLOTTE CARPENTER
POP/FOLK
"She's been tipped as the next big thing amongst female singer-songwriters. A very young and innovative musician, she has contemporary melodies laden with traditional influences" Recently Headlining
THE SUPERFICIAL
INDIE
4 blokes, love playing music, mostly around camden
CICERONE DEAD
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Formed in Leeds in 2010 by Jack Sharp and Fiona Byrne, both of whom share vocal, guitar, songwriting and keyboard duties. They moved to London in 2011 and continue to regularly record music.
FIN
ACOUSTIC / ALTERNATIVE ROCK
FIN (www.finonline.co.uk) is capturing attention with his début album “These Words Aren’t Meant For Me” Containing a stunning mix of styles. Produced by Adrian Hall & Mastered by Jon Astley.
ALISTAIR SHEERIN
ROCK'N'ROLL/SINGER SONGWRITER
Alistair Sheerin is a solo artist from Middlesbrough. Aged only 20 Alistair has has gained much experience over the years in bands and is now solo artist with a 60s groove and lyrics of everyday life.
THE ROMLEYS
ROOTS
The Romleys formed early in 2011.
HUBERT THE TREE
ODD
a funny old man with a daft guitar. The song is called Waverlee. A gentle song.
DARKHORSE SALOON
RNR, ALT, INDIE
In early 2009 two friends from Jacksonville, Florida who had played their final show in a punk rock band decided they wanted to play music that was of a different motivation. As a fate guided them in their musical direction and band names were kicked around, they ultimately chose and later became known as DarkHorse Saloon.
ANITA MAJ
ROCK/POP
Anita Maj is on the edge; a feisty, rock soul diva inspired by Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Debbie Harry and Muse. Recently, in the studio with Dan Swift (Kasabian) debut album spring 2012.
SPACE FUNK ODYSSEY
SYNTH ROCK
Space Funk Odyssey was formed in Venice Beach in the summer of 2009. Under the premise of radical self-expression, stylized lyrics, looks/sound, and their all-live dance-rock performances, SFO has created an ever-growing sonic ripple effect since their Hollywood debut in December of 2009.
ROSIE BANS
POP/SOUL/JAZZ
Rosie Bans is a Glasgow-born singer-songwriter whose catchy, memorable blend of pop, soul and funk belies the subtle complexity of each carefully crafted song. She is well ginger.
JOHNNY CAN'T DANCE
ROCK/PUNK /POP/INDIE
Johnny Can't Dance is a 5 peace band from London. Our style is a blend of rock/pop/punk/indie. We been in the scene for around 18 months,and playing in different venues.Done some acoustic gigs as well
THE PASSION FLOWERS
ALTERNATIVE
The least downloaded band on itunes. We've been compared to Kraftwerk, Slade and the Killers - if you can imagine a combination of those 3 you've a better imagination than me, but you might have us.
ONLY MOSES
BLUES ROCK SKA HOP
Hi I'm Simon, a middle aged family man with a day job and a diabetic cat to look after. Ive not got time to be in a full band, so I go it alone, rocking out with my solo blues rock band Only Moses!
THE NAMELESS GIRL
POP / ROCK
Bipolar Pop Rock Monster!
THE DECADE RUNNERS
INDIE/ROCK
A four piece rock band from the Midlands area formed in February 2011 with an impressive sound particularly when you consider their age. They are now concentrating on getting their own music heard.
ROBYN SHERWELL
NU-SOUL-FOLK
Distinctive, minimal nu-soul-folk from Robyn Sherwell, favouring stripped-back production tinged with subtle electro ambiance. "gorgeous vocals over blissed out acoustic beats" (Sarah Champion)
WHITE ROSE
INDIE ALTERNATIVE
Four- piece band from Darlington in County Durham. Debut EP "FANIMAL" out now and creating some noise in the teeside area. The band have played gigs in the prestigous Sage Theatre in Gateshead.
THE STAGS
ROCK/ALT/INDIE
The Stags is a London based Rock band, which was formed in early 2011 by Chris (Vocals, Rhythm guitar), George (Drums), Alessio (Lead Guitar) and Oisín (Bass).
PARFUM BRUTAL
RUMMAGE POP
Rummage Pop - music about urban love, emancipated rabbits, final goodbyes and happy hangovers, this is the sound of the band Parfum Brutal from Germany.
NICK BARTLEY
ACOUSTIC/ROCK/POP
Nick Bartley is a Songwriter/Producer born in Liverpool He composes every aspect of his music;the words,melodies,strings,bass and so on and also produces and plays most of the instruments
KTAMELIA
POP
Versatile vocalist from St Neots, Cambridgeshire want to get my voice heard by as many people as I can! Sing like there's no tommorrow!
RAVENS IN PARIS
INDIE/ROCK
London's dirty little secret
HORNET
ROCK 'N' ROLL
Hornet hammer out no-holds-barred dirty blues-rock riffs with a rhythmic attack as loud as they can all complete with a charismatic and intense stage presence… this creates a bone shaking experience. Hornet’s sound has been described as “If Nashville Pussy, Airbourne and Andrew WK had a bar fight!”
LOKI
ROCK, REGGAE,PUNK
Loki are a four piece band based in London and have been playing together for three years after meeting on their music course at university. They have just recorded 3 new tracks @ The Animal Farm.
HONEYKILL
ALTERNATIVE / ROCK
Coming from the four corners of the country to London, we work hard on what we do and play for the sheer passion of it. We hope to have a 4-6 EP out for sale soon.
HELEN & THE SIRENS
ALTERNATIVE POP
Helen & the Sirens are an all female band fronting original alternative pop material. Their music is a direct result of classical meets band. It's hedonistic, tribal and poetic.
IN TYLER WE TRUST
ROCK
Three piece Rock band from South East England. 'Lies' single and music video available at www.intylerwetrust.co.uk
THE FAMILIAR ONES
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
TFO are an up and coming band from Sunderland. Since gigging around the UK including the Dublin Castle in Camden and Liverpool's Cavern Club they have recently released their debut EP!
PIA DEAN FEAT. CAROLINE LANGFORD
POP
Unsigned songwriter Pia Dean has just released (3rd Oct) her 1st single 'Maybe' feat. Caroline Langford on vocals. The track is available for download on iTunes & Amazon.
WE ARE TOKYO
ELECTRO/ALTERNATIVE
We Are Tokyo’s distinctive sound comprises of a blend of Electronic and Indie Dance music fronted by a powerful vocal. Euphoric choruses, catchy riffs and driving beats.
STICKMAN CARTEL
ELECTRO INDIE
A five-piece from London who put the "no" in innovation by opting to play really well. Above average in looks, smart yet with lower self esteem than most folks, Stickman Cartel are the band at the top of everyone's internet dating wishlist.
REIGN
INDIE/BLUES
Three piece indie band from north London.Joe leadbetter-Vocals/Guitar.Richard whitlock-Vocals/Djembe/Percussion.Ian cantellow-Bass Currently gigging around London
SILENCE RISES
INDIE / ALTERNATIVE
Well crafted, hook filled, venue filling music with huge towering bursts which take the listener on a dynamic audio journey.
BILL DAVRO
ALTERNATIVE POP
Bill Davro are bringing Alternative Pop back to the underground lexicon, combining Jazz, Jangle Pop, Garage infused rhythms and melodic guitar hooks.
BLACK HAY
ROMANTIC MUSIC FOR PERVERTS
Black Hay are a London based band specializing in state of the art creakiness, fetishised obsoletism and a love for strange vocal noises.
LE MONNIER
ROCK
Le Monnier are a three-piece, female fronted Rock band from the UK. Aggressive guitar riffs twinned with beautiful melodic vocals. You've heard nothing like it.
HEALTHY JUNKIES
GLAM PUNK
Formed in 2010, 4 piece London based band Healthy Junkies have been working like dogs playing the London live circuit as well as a short tour of France recently to promote their debut album Sick Note
LAWS OF MOTION
INDIE
Bath/Bristol based Alt Indie Rock Band Graeme Dart | Bass Matt James | Vocals/Guitars Chris King | Guitars Dan Sartain | Drums Formed in Jan 2011 www.facebook.com/lawsofmotion
SOAPY JEFFERSON
ALTERNATIVE, FOLK
We are an unsigned 5-piece band based in Croydon. We play heavy, rootsy, grungey, folk music. We're currently gigging around London and recording our debut album which should be released in 2012.
FRONTLINE FIRE
ROCK
Frontline Fire are a three-piece rock band based in South Wales. Formed in late 2010, their energetic songs and raw power are quickly gaining them momentum on the local scene. Debut EP out now!
ARTHUR MOONS
INDIE/FOLK/POP
Arthur Moons will make you sing while soaking up playful, yet, poetic lyrical content. Born in Cornwall in 88, he now resides in london and is always looking to expand his social and musical world.
WAR ELEPHANT
ACOUSTIC FOLK BLUES
War Elephant's combination of memorable melodies and hard-hitting subject matter ensure that this is an emerging band well worth keeping an eye on. War Elephant have two Ep's available on iTunes now.
MAGIC MOUNTAIN
INDIE
Years ago they were in a band called this dumb desire, which burnt out, but was always cool. In 2010 Ashley and James got together one cold wet winter afternoon in Nottingham for a music session.
THE SO'MORES
SWEDISH INDIE ROCK
There's something special about Sweden. 9 months of darkness and 3 months of anxiety for the darkness to come back. The So'Mores use these months to let out their feelings, excitement and frustrations
THE HYENAS
GARAGE ROCK
The Hyenas are, �The sweet stench of rock �n� roll!� A fast and furious, guttural, punky-trashed, dirty-arsed, kandy-kissed, 3-piece band based in Camden/London.
STANDING ON GIANTS
ROCK/POP/INDIE/FUNK
Standing On Giants are a 4 piece band from South East London! In their time they have enjoyed playing shows with the likes of Sophie Ellis Baxter, The Holloways, The Crookes and many more!!!
SKIMO
HOUSE, DUBSTEP KINDA FUNKY I SUPPOSE!?
Skimo is a London based UK Bass artist with a distinctive signature style. His tracks infuse elements of House, Dubstep and Drum & Bass to churn out big funky drums, thundering bass and catchy hooks.
ANTLERED MAN
ROCK
Antlered Man are Danny Fury (guitar), Damo Ezekiel Holmes (vocals), Sam Ray (bass) and Oliver Parker (drums) with Sarah Townsend (flute).
MOHO MYNOKI
ELECTRO
moho mynoki are a four piece based in London. Two girls and two guys producing an uplifting combination of electronics and melodies.
SISTER GRACIE
MODERN ELECTRO INDIE
We are a two peice band from london. We started two years ago and have been playing all around the uk and europe. We have just finished some new songs and have been developing our sound.
THE RIMES
INDIE ROCK N ROLL
http://therimesepk.com
THE FULL COLOUR HARDBACK BOOKS
ALTERATIVE
All songs written, performed and produced by Shaun Lowndes and Paul Whittland
THE MORPHIC FIELDS
ROCK/FUNK
Starting out as a rock, funk and soul inspired jam band, the addition of powerhouse drums, thundering basslines, stunning soul-drenched vocals and mind bending guitar work, along with an arsenal of supremely catchy tunes and a spectacular live show, ensured they quickly started to make a name for themselves in Southampton and beyond.
STONE THEM CROWS
GARAGE ROCK
Garage rock laced with generational ingredients of indie and experimental tones in a seemingly endless bag of confidence. www.stonethemcrows.com
BALLOONMAN
ALTERNATIVE / INDIE
Since the band’s first live performance at Barfly in 2009, BalloonMan have established themselves as one of the most exciting acts on the London live circuit. Influences include Smiths and Nirvana.
DEATH SURF
Just a band.
CASH TOTALS ZERO
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE/GRUNGE
Billed as the musical baby of Nirvana and The Smiths, Cash Totals Zero is an alt rock band from Bristol. The debut EP, 'A State of Romance' was released online in June 2011. Welcome to the recession.
DEAD TRACKS
HARD ROCK/GRUNGE
The band known as Dead Tracks are made up of 3 young bucks form the murky heartlands of Essex. Bored by soft, jangly indie? So are they. Remember when music had some substance? They do too. Like your guitar leads to sound like wild animals copulating? They certainly do.. So say 'how do!' to the best unheard band that you've never heard before.
THELOVEBAND
ROCKIN'
The Love Band!! Take it or leave it! we can do it anyway! life is for living! so we live it while we can!
TROUBADOUR
FOLK BLUES ACOUSTIC
Described by Acoustic Magazine as "mesmeric" and by Mark Chadwick of the Levellers as his "favourite little band", Troubadour, play with heart and revelry drawing you in with their earthiness ........
TYRANNOSAURUS DEAD
INDIE POP
Tyrannosaurus Dead are a 5 piece alternative act from Brighton. Pulling their influences from the pre-grunge guitar rock of Dinosaur Jr, showing a re-imagining of 90s indie and shoegaze.
STUART NEWMAN
MELLOW / ACOUSTIC / INDIE
It’s been said that Stuart Newman’s music captures melancholy daydreams on quiet, rainy days
DEEPSEAGREEN
ROCK
DeepSeaGreen consist of Trent Halliday (Vocals, guitar), Marco Menestrina (bass) and Jon and Dan Jefford (guitar, drums). Since '08 they recorded 1LP and 1EP and have gigged relentlessly around London. "DeepSeaGreen is a four piece from London that plays some killer chilled out stoner rock with classic riffs and all the blues influence needed." - The Soda Shop
INTERNAL_ERROR
ELECTRONIC
Recording under a few pseudonyms Camden resident internal_error has worked with the Mad Professor as well as knocking out a succession of semi-ambient beats from his Kentish Town studio.
MIND MUSEUM
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Mind Museum are a new band that plays Alternative punk rock who pride themselves on Post-punk ethics and true self belief, underpinned with urgent guitars and emotional wrought vocals.
THE GREAT LAST
ALT/INDIE/ROCK
Channeling dark, contemplative synths among whirring guitars and haunting vocals, The Great Last are a modern alternative.
MY OTHER LIFE
PIANO-INDIE-ROCK
Described as "an un-earthed gem of a band lurking in the shadows of the Northeast" - these 4 lads are planning a UK Tour to deliver their catchy brand of piano-indie-pop. Sounds like Elbow, Benfolds 5
EMI GREEN
POP (SOUL/JAZZ/FOLK)
DACTYLS
GONZO PSYCH-ROCK
Produced by Punk's Rat Scabies, Dactyls are a different beast. Definitely not another boring indie band, their sound has been compared to QOTSA and Josh Homme is reportedly a fan. Go see 'em!!
EXOTICA
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Formed October 2010, Exotica are a power-trio from London (guitarist/singer Anouska, bassist Bill and drummer Nenad) who play a distinctive and unusual brand of new wave, alternative rock.
THE HIT UPS
ELECTRO-ROCK 'N' ROLL
Trailing drenched crowds and bruised mucles in their wake, The Hit Ups are gaining infamy for their fully charged, raucous shows.
CHANGING HORSES
POP/INDIE/FOLK
A quirky British pop/folk duo. Their unique sound mixes the psychedelic folk of The Incredible String Band with the experimental art-punk of The Fall topped with a sweet Abba coating.
MELATONE
INDIE/ALTERNATIVE
Based around singer/guitarist Matt Berry, melatone have self released one album "100 Different Ways To Change Your Life" on Amazon, iTunes etc. Live, Matt usually does solo, live-looping gigs
THE CELLAR FAMILY
ALTERNATIVE/ROCK
A suitably heavy blend of Punk, Rock, Metal & many other things that is energetic, frantic and at times psychotic. Based in Oxford and are reminiscent of Fugazi and Mclusky.
SUPERCASINO
POP/SKA/DANCE/ROCK
Current BEST band in the great university city of Cambridge...official...and Saffron Walden, and headlining this years STRAWBERRY FAIR. And finalists in the PLANETROX international music competition
THE MIDNIGHT HEAVY
INDIE ROCK
3 Piece from sunny Southend playing balls out rock n roll