Artists
Ben Hirst
Ben Hirst first discovered real music when he bought the cassettes of Huey Lewis and the News’s album “Fore” and Michael Jackson's “Bad”. Later Hirst was inspired by DJing and promoting parties all over rural England, where he played at nights alongside legendary UK House Music pioneers D.I.Y.
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Darren Berry
Darren Berry is an accomplished musician and writer working with the very best of todays talent. Notable collaborations include 'Tigerlily' with La Roux (Elly Jackson, Langmaid, Darren Berry) and his work with the The Penguin Cafe Orchestra.
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Fractures
South London indie outfit Fractures are set to release their debut single 'Ride' on May 28th through Distiller Records. Having already been tipped by NME as ones to watch for this year, the band charged into 2012 at #1 on the Amazing Radio charts with a demo recorded in Freddie's bedroom - a track which went on to spend over two months at the summit and a performance at HMV's hotly tipped Next Big Thing festival.
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Jony Rockstar
Jony is an extremely talented and creative songwriter who has a great sense of rhythm & beats. Jony was one of the main writers on all five Sugababes albums to date which include the big radio singles "Overload" , "Follow Me Home" & "Stronger". Jony is currently writing with Dionne Bromfield, John Newman and The Woo Woo's on Island Records as well as co-writing and developing hot debut artist Laura Welsh.
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Simon Byrt
Simon is an outstanding keyboard and guitar player, he is classically trained and through an informal meeting with Emiliana Torrini (Rough Trade) he went on to play guitar in her band for 4 years. This has lead on to a very strong writing collaboration for her forthcoming album due early 2013. As well as on-going writing with Emiliana, Simon has recently co-produced the forthcoming single "Glorious" with The Duke Spirit (Fiction) released next month. Simon has also been working with Leila and Toby from the Duke Spirit on a side project which is something to keep an ear out for! - He has a forthcoming cut on Ed Drewett's album "Summer" newly re-signed to Polydor. As well as having a passion for strong acoustic instruments Simon loves Valve Gear, Tape delays, retro sounds and analogue gear.
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Sound of Guns
Sound of Guns are an alternative rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 2008. They are signed to independent record label Distiller Records through which they released their debut album "What Came From Fire" on 28 June 2010. The band released single 'Breakwater' (produced by Mike Crossey Arctic Monkeys, Blood Red Shoes) on 4 April 2011 as a download only give away through there website and are currently working with renowned music producer Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Ocean Colour Scene), before touring the UK with The View in April 2011.
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Sparrow and the Workshop
The band comprises of Belfast born, Chicago-raised Jill O'Sullivan (vocals/guitar/violin), Welshman Nick Packer (guitar/bass) and Scotsman Gregor Donaldson (drums/vocals.) Jill's voice has developed into a powerhouse of flexibility, allowing her to soar from keening Sandy Denny-esque tones to sensual peaks you're more likely to expect from PJ Harvey. With Gregor providing vocal harmonies alongside drumming and percussion duties, and Nick playing guitar and bass and an instrument combining the two affectionately referred to as the 'basstard', they have matured into a truly astonishing outfit.
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The Blackout
The Blackout is a post-hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, formed in 2003. After some time backing Lostprophets on their Liberation Transmission Tour, along with Dopamine, Covergirl, Kids In Glass Houses, The Guns and Men, Women and Children, they released their first mini-album The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout!. In October 2007 the band released their debut album, We Are the Dynamite!. Their second record, The Best In Town was released on 25 May 2009 in Europe and 23 June 2009 in the US, both via Epitaph Records. The band recently finished recording their third album - titled "Hope", which was released on 4 April 2011.
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The Ramona Flowers
Electro minded indie outfit The Ramona flowers have been in the studio writing and recording their debut LP (Distiller Records, Summer 2012) alongside Andy Barlow (Lamb/Lowb) and Jason Cox (Gorilliaz, Blue, Jamie T). The band will be making their live debut supporting LAMB on their forthcoming European tour this February. The album will feature the bands first single 'Dismantle & Rebuild' - a synthesis of guitars, club beats, moods and surprises. To hear the track and find out more on The Ramona Flowers visit - http://www.theramonaflowers.com
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