A Welsh emo outfit whose debut release was mixed and produced by Joe Gibb who has also produced Jane's Addiction, Catatonia and Leftfield. A furious live presence has been winning them fans ever since their first releases in 2002, with appearances including a high profile European tour with Iron Maiden. 'The most exciting new band in the world'- Kerrang.
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Whether playing their own brand of smooth, funky, sunshine dance tracks (with a housey, trancey undercurrent) or DJing clubs and festivals across Europe, Groove Armada remain the Kings of the Ibiza chillout scene.
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London/Leeds-based grime hybrid being touted as 'the next Klaxons'. 'They sound angry, they sound smart and they sound like something you'll be hearing a lot more of in the coming months' - NME.
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Back in 1994, this then teenage trio released their debut 'Caught by the Fuzz' and quickly followed it with a string of infectious, energetic anthems including 'Alright', which reached number two in the UK charts. With songs about meeting girls, smoking dope, and generally being young, the band seemed to provide the perfect backdrop to the Summer. Those looking for some Brit-pop nostalgia more than ten years on need look no further than one of Supergrass' forthcoming live gigs. All together: 'We are young, we run green'...
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The Streets - or Mike Skinner as he's known to his friends - playing an 'extraordinary mix of garage, rap and anything else he can get his hands on' (NME). Whether you love or hate the music, it's originality and impact on the scene is undeniable. His debut album 'Original Pirate Material' was a brilliant blend of urban poetry, cut-up beats and a wicked sense of humour. For many artists, this initial success would have been an unbearable burden, but Skinner returned in late 2003 with the outstanding 'A Grand Don't Come For Free'. An urban concept album, the street-slang lyricism of the original record was complemented with a new found level of emotional maturity. He has raised the bar again, but can he go higher?
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A three-pronged vocal attack and catchy guitars & drums are the bread and butter of The Young Knives, formerly known as The Pony Club. Quirky, spazzy and poppy, the threesome are as eccentric as they are prolific.
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Very much cut from the same cloth as The Streets, the Audio Bullys mix hip-hop and funky house with a punk DIY ethic.
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Friendly Fires lie somewhere between the poppiness of Snap!, the funkiness of Prince, and the electronic dance-iness of Daft Punk Friendly Fires were the first unsigned band ever to play Transmission on Channel 4 which aired on 9th November 2007. Signed to Moshi Moshi they are a band subject to much media frenzy.
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Melodramatic indie-popsters suitable for those who like Talking Heads, Roxy Music, The Hoosiers or Kaiser Chiefs.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jul 2006