ARTISTS
BICYCLE THIEVES
Astonishing debut single 'Stop To Start / Camera Shy' from Liverpool’s Bicycle Thieves is in that city’s glorious post-punk tradition, but is shot through with a fierce modern intensity. Named after a classic Italian neo-realist movie, the band are by turns audacious, atmospheric and ambitious. The band have also received major support from Radio 1 DJ's Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq and Huw Stevens and gained a lot of attention after playing Glastonbury and featuring in NME; 2010 will be a big year for Bicycle Thieves.
www.myspace.com/bicyclethievesuk
ANGRY VS THE BEAR
Despite having only been together just a year and a half, eccentric electro pop band Angry Vs The Bear have already showcased at the SXSW '09 festival in Texas to a sold out crowd that spilled far into the street and were voted Gibson’s Number 1 Band of the festival. They were then selected to showcase at the CMJ Music Marathon festival in New York in October ’09 and have been invited back to do a further showcase at SXSW ‘10.
They released their first single ‘Show Emotion’ produced by Simon Gogerly (U2, Gwen Stefani) on 1st March 2010 and will be touring the UK for six weeks during February and March. ? Recent supports include Florence & The Machine, The Hoosiers, Esser, Dirty Pretty Things, Reverend & The Makers, Red Light Company, Flashguns and Bens Brother.
www.myspace.com/angryvsthebear
THE STRANGERHOOD
Bishop's Stortford four-piece The Strangerhood, who categorise their highly original quasi-electronic style as "dirtyacousticsynthnoiserock", are one of the most popular acts on the
local music scene. At the core of their sound are the powerful and emotional compositions
of frontman Dean Austin, who wields his acoustic guitar like a weapon as he belts out the
lyrics with an almost intimidating intensity. The cherry on top of the musical cake comes
from his comrades, who lay down some hypnotic, insistent dance-style beats and grooves
layered with echoing, distorted cries of electronic noise that sound like some crazed disco
from another planet. Experimental but highly listenable, The Strangerhood are a real one-
off.
www.myspace.com/strangerhoodmusic
I DREAM IN COLOUR
Singer songwriter Richard Judge puts his first child
to bed and with a kiss on each eye; draws back the
curtains to reveal
‘i dream in colour’
Having supported the likes of the Kooks and Jarvis
Cocker as well as being exposed by MTV2 and
XFM, Richard is no stranger to the big stage.
In the summer of 2009 he joined forces with his
brother Pete on drums, Michael Thackeray (Guitar)
and Steve Daniels (Bass) to form ‘i dream in
colour’.
The band have since headlined sell-out shows in Austria
with Weekender Records, Brighton's Club NME,
and have caught the eye of BBC
Introducing, which sees a live session scheduled
for June 2010.
I Dream In Colour recently hooked up with Mystery Jets producer, Iain Gore to record their debut EP which is set for release in the spring of 2010 on Monotwin Records.
For news, tour dates, and to join the mailing list,
visit their website...
www.myspace.com/idreamincolourband
JERSEY BUDD
Genuine optimism is hard to come by these days, but Jersey Budd is one man that’s determined to put a bit of positivity back into pop. Standing on the shoulders of such giants as Dylan, Springsteen and Cat Stevens, this 24 year-old singer, songwriter and guitarist offers a genuine alternative to the current malaise, blowing away the cobwebs with a lethal combination of talent, charm and pure will.
Gifted yet grounded, Jersey Budd is a working class hero in the making, matching Lennon’s looks with The Boss’ penchant for the epic. We’re sure that his voice, songs and most importantly his lust for life, will make welcome additions to your musical landscape.
www.jerseybudd.com
SPITFIRE
These 'Dub-pop' stars are set for the big time on their own merit. With former Babyshamble goddess Gemma Clarke on the drums effortlessly taming the energetic duo of Toms up front on the guitars. Set to support Adam Ant on his UK tour in the coming months plus many festival appearances. You need to catch them now whilst they're on the cusp of world domination!
www.myspace.com/thisisspitfire
DON VON SLEAZE
We're bringing the SLEAZE! We are a Punk/Rock band from Brighton and London. Were not interested in following trends, we're just doing our thing. Doing gigs is what matters to us the most and it's what we're best at. We do it purely for the music because we love it. We're not trying to please anyone, this is us and you can take it or leave it.
www.myspace.com/donvonsleaze
THE TEN O SEVENS
This the real deal, proper punk rock’n’roll! These four boys combine elements of early punk rock with the sound and attitude of the most obnoxious of garage punk bands.The songs are fast, loud, nasty, snotty, catchy and sweaty simple chord tight style tunes that will stick to your head like cheap superglue!
www.myspace.com/krummylanky
33 REVOLUTIONS
Like fireworks in a cellar, 33 Revolutions' gigs are beautiful, edgy
and sure always to end in carnage.
A band of mates who make an energised noise, liberated by the idea
that convention's for losers, their tunes are big, challenging and
captivating in their intensity.
Catch them at the festival and become bought into the Revs'
barnstorming brilliance.
www.myspace.com/thirtythreerevolutions
THE CHAMBERS
Essex Based Rock n’ Rollers The Chambers started back in December 08’, and began gigging the following January. In 2009, The Chambers played a total of 73 gigs across London and the South East (Including support slots with ‘The Vortex’ (Bonehead, ex-guitarist of Oasis) ‘The Mighty Boosh’, ‘The Krak’ (ex-drummer of ‘Babyshambles’) and ‘Bleech’. They’ve been described as one of the best bands in Essex, with a following to match groups that have been going for 3 to 4 times as long. Their dedication to their song writing has paid off, with promoters around the country citing their views on the band.
The Chambers have mass market appeal, with a song for every person’s taste, whether you like dancing or rocking, The Chambers will have you jumping. With such a wide array of influences (The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Guns n’ Roses, Oasis, Kings of Leon) spanning five decades in fact, it’s easy to see why The Chambers’ songs are so catchy. Incredibly hooked guitar riffs, anthemic, stadium quality vocals, and a groove, danceable rhythm section is what drives The Chambers forward to their audience. They cannot be classified or pigeon holed - their sound is The Chambers.
www.myspace.com/thejaywaysmusic
THE JAYWAYS
The Jayways are an indie rock n roll band from the suburbs of Essex. The band blend incisive guitar with strong melodies and catchy choruses that will excite the senses and enlighten the soul.
The charisma and energy of front man Gerarrd add to the bands strong emotive live sound. The band have built up a strong local following of all ages since there formation in mid 2007 and repeatedly sell out venues around town. The current 'Light' EP is now avaliable on itunes and all other major download sites.
www.myspace.com/thejaywaysmusic
THE CROFT
The Croft are a band that have been going for four years. We all come locally from stansted. We play mainly alternative rock but also give a heavy twist on certain things in our songs. We have a lead singer Matt who also plays rhythm guitars, Andy on BVs and drums, Lawrence on lead guitar and fellow brother alex on bass.
www.myspace.com/thecroft1
FUTURE OF THE LEFT
Future of the Left is an alternative rock band which formed in 2005 in Cardiff, Wales out of the ashes of Mclusky and Jarcrew. Welsh trio mclusky was one of the bright spots in the British indie scene’s post-Britpop hangover, forming in 1999 and releasing three appealingly noisy albums before splitting in January 2005. During the same period, Welsh electro-punks Jarcrew released two albums before also splitting in early 2005, reportedly due to the drummer finding religion.
Remaining with mclusky’s label Too Pure, Future of the Left made their debut with the double A-side Fingers Become Thumbs / The Lord Hates A Coward in January 2007. Two more singles followed: adeadenemyalwayssmellsgood and Small Bones Small Bodies; and the album Curses was released in September 2007. Falkous’s trademark abrasive guitar riffs and vocals remained in evidence, but also added to the mix were keyboards: an old Roland synth plugged through a guitar amp in most cases, but also acoustic piano on album closer The Contrarian.
www.myspace.com/futureoftheleft
MORNING PARADE
Morning Parade have been recently supporting the likes of Feeder, Glasvegas, Tynchy Stryder and making a big impact at Liverpool music week. The band have a huge, loyal local following and the buzz surrounding them is massive. Having recently signed to the Arctic Monkeys management team they are on the cusp of real success. They recently featured in Fly magazine and have the heads of the biggest Labels and Publishing companies forming an orderly and rather long queue. Their First Release 'A&E' is up on their Myspace now.
www.myspace.com/morningparade
THE LAST REPUBLIC
"The latest band to emerge from South Wales with hearts pinned firmly to sleeve, The Last
Republic are making a name for themselves as purveyors of soaring epic anthems. Songs that
start on a bed of ambient synths before working their way up into a gospel of driving rock.
Catchier than the clap and dressed sharper than razors, it's clear that The Last Republic
have the proverbial 'bigger things' lined up squarely in their crosshairs." Huw Stephens,
Radio 1
www.myspace.com/thelastrepublicmusic
ANYTHING IN MIND
Anything in Mind were Formed in 2005 and have been gigging as much as they can. It's clear to hear the progression of their music, with catchy guitar riffs and amazing lyrical content delivered with an evident amount of passion, the drive behind the music is undoubtedly there. With their youth, exposure, distinct sound and amazing live shows, Anything In Mind are sure to be around for some time yet.
www.myspace.com/anythinginmind
THE BARON & THE GENERAL
Born and Living
the baron & the general a mystery where i come from,,,
they only walk on the dark side of the road.
some say they have wild green velvet eyes, some say they have microphonic wheat beards, and play guitar with diamond encrusted chin plectrums.
the baron & the general are the living dead,
the baron & the general will eat your cats,
the baron & the general will make love to your dustbins at night,
keep your windows shut,
and scream if you ever hear the sweet jangles lashing from the baron & the generals guitar...
prepare yourselves, prepare yourselves,
the baron & the general are comin' the baron & the general is a comin'...
www.myspace.com/thebaronandthegeneral
VIOLET BONES
VIOLET BONES are a four piece indie pop band, all sharing the common purpose that they have something to say and that they wanted people to hear! Writing songs based on their experiences in life and not because certain topics are cool! Having played together for a few years before, they focused on writing songs that reflected the feelings of the four young men living in a world full of recession, dreams of escaping small town mentalities and of course... girls!
Si, Rik, Stuart and Oz, all played and wrote music together since 2005 (despite being mates for longer), performing countless gigs up and down the country. Now in their early 20s, they made the choice not to go to university as they didn’t want to end up being ‘twenty-somethings’ with a load of debt and a useless degree in geography! Now being faced with the realities of dead end boring jobs, working long hours that leads to no real money worked as a twisted inspiration to get out of the socially acceptable nine to five lifestyle.
www.myspace.com/violetbonesmusic
POPDAD
popdad are a two piece pop group... a twinset if you will.
Murray Torkildsen - twanger and vocals, David Gravy - smashy stuff and vocals.
Murray from hyper underrated Essex gobshites The Sweeney and Dave is the singer in top Harlow combo TheWorldOnFire.
Apart from the 'an idiot can understand them' fab pop songs, the popdad sound is created by the unusual method of playing the guitar and bass at the same time on the same instrument (a 1957 Watkins Rapier) without the aid of electronic tomfoolery and trickery.
However, a fuzz box and harmonium are employed sparingly.
The demonstration recordings you hear were recorded in David's shed. A nice shed but a shed never the less.
Enjoy.
www.myspace.com/popdaduk
HOUNDS
Hailing from Braintree in Essex, ‘Hounds’ have a punk rock sound with a dance edge. They deliver an energetic live performance with the use of both live instruments and samples. Burden’s distinctive anarchic vocals add to their unique sound.
Having been heavily influenced by the genres of punk and dance, the band is ever keen to push the boundaries and take their music in new directions. Their first album shows a great deal of variety and writing talent.
The band has sights on myspace, facebook and twitter with combined members of over 3000 and regularly draw large crowds for their gigs in the South East and London.
‘Hounds’ have performed in a variety of venues in their native Essex and continue to build on their local fan base. They have toured extensively throughout London appearing at venues such as The Garage, The Bull and Gate, Sound Republic, The Barfly and The Proud Galleries. The band headlined ‘Studio’ as part of ‘In The City’ 2009.
www.myspace.com/houndsofficial
LIFE OF BYRON
Taking their name from an infusion of the name of their lead singer and that of the famous Python film, Life of Byron creates a balanced idea. One which can be fun and outspoken and that which is poetic and truthful.
Life of Byron remains a solid concept reaching out to peoples imagination and search for new sounds. Fusing many musical styles into a highly listenable and tuneful form, they're moving new music forward.
Embracing their many influences, this band has a will to stand out and a drive to create like no other. Dynamic, Energetic and Soulful alternative music is the result and a hard hitting one at that! The band attempts to reach out with music that can alter your mood and outlook on life.
www.myspace.com/lifeofbyron
SEE YOU IN RENO
See You In Reno are a four piece formed in 2008 from doubt, despair and hope. with one objective to crawl inside your face and burst out of your eye sockets in a cocktail of brightly coloured confetti and dull rusty nails.
The Band are completing work on a debut album with the single rebuilding the husk released on the 6th april 2010.
www.myspace.com/seeyouinreno
THE SUMMONS
The band formed in march 2007 when Craig Cole woke up under a bridge just outside of Harlow and stumbled into town.
He headed for the Biffa bins in the town center only to find Danny Shwe asleep in one! the pair began to argue over... well nothing really? so they decided to settle their disagreement with musical Duel...
Sam Edgell flaped over demanding to be involved in the medi-evil showdown, they stared at eachother for 72 hours before saying.... Yes you can join if we can name you 'Wingnut' He agreed and the battle started out as a Brit-punk outfit, and the three were performing live shows in a matter of six weeks.
2008 saw the outfit evolve into a funky, Indie band with dance beats slowly fusing into the mix.
2009 The band had finally found their own quirky way of doing things by fusing Dub & Dance the two main influences running through the band.
Mixing these genres in the same way a DJ would in a live fashion, gave them the sound you will hear today!
2010 and The Summons become four, Alex Bayly the newest edition was head hunted for his expertise in the mushroom stance.... now these lads can be seen doing battle in a venue near you or maybe in your home if you would allow it? "MUMMY... who are those strange men in our house? and why do they have instruments?"
"The Summons, a four piece Indie-Dub/Dance band from Essex & Herts."
Creating a fresh new genre in a "follow the leader industry".
Welcome to our world of madness...
www.myspace.com/thesummons
