Northern Ireland's favourite sons who hit the big time with their massive debut album '1977'. As part of the mid-nineties Britpop phenomenon, Ash always stood out as the rebels of the genre, making grungy post-rock and anthemic indie, which, to this day, has gained them rave reviews and a strong and loyal following.
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Finland's most successful rock band to date, HIM are already well down the road towards international superstardom. In Ville Valo, they have a charismatic frontman, talented singer and songwriter - and, dare we say it, a teenage heart-throb! Imagine Marilyn Manson with the emphasis more on the speedy glam rock side of things.
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Formed in 2002 by three people from Australia, Pendulum create intelligent drum & bass, a sound that has dancefloor impact but also a deeper resonance. Their seminal single 'Vault' won Knowledge Magazine's 'Best Single of 2003' award, they now also work with Adam F and DJ Fresh under the umbrella - Breakbeat Kaos. Their DJ sets consist of fresh tunes, big beats and twisting basslines. The future of drum & bass...?
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An alt-rock band from Welwyn Garden City. They first came to the attention of the wider world when they were picked by Michael Eavis to play at Glastonbury. Hype has been surrounding them in the wake of that performance, and judging by the relentless urgent energy and polished songwriting they are able to conjure up, it seems justified.
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