London based singer/songwriter. Jack Penate's music takes influences from rock'n'roll, ska, Hispania and mod-rock to create a delicious, soulful sound buzzing with catchy riffs and powerful vocals. A summery slice of reggae-infused London rock.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2006
Alison Goldfrapp is the former vocalist with Tricky and 'a sublime exponent of all things decadent'. As Goldfrapp, she has teamed up with Will Gregory, releasing three critically-acclaimed albums, and the hugely successful singles 'Strict Machine' and 'Ooh La La' . Will's brand of dirty, growling synth-pop, along with stunning vocals from Alison ensure that their atmospheric live performances are a real treat.
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An American group who started out as an Appalachian style tribute to AC/DC, playing traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin and banjo. Following the release of 2001's 'A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC' they have branched out, playing songs by other rock luminaries, as well as a few original compositions.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jul 2004
Devonte Hynes of Test Icicles fame with new band Lightspeed Champion, making a genre-defying fusion of country, indie, lo-fi and experimental indie to produce something rather moving, powerful and sweet.
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Son of the great Fela Kuti, arguably West Africa's greatest ever music figure, Seun has grown into a star in his own right whose saxophone playing rivals his father's while he adroitly adds his own quirks and flourishes along the way. Seun has been singing with Egypt 80 since he was nine. His mother is still there, most of the musicians were Fela regulars, the costumes are the same as they wore in the 80s, and the songs are all Fela originals.
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Alternative rock outfit from Oklahoma City founded by the eclectic Wayne Coyne. They continue to release ground-breaking music as a three-piece since the loss of guitarist Ronald Jones.
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Rachel Unthank is a fantastic young singer from Newcastle who has charmed audiences all over Britain, appearing at Celtic Connections, Gosport and Fareham Easter Festival and Sidmouth International festival. With her band The Winterset she breathes life into stories to the extent that they become part of her. 'I simply can't reccomend them enough' (Bob Harris, Radio 2).
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