London four-piece making tongue in cheek indie pop. The Hoosiers debut single, Worried About Ray, reached number 5 in the UK charts, while their first studio album, The Trick To Life, made it to number 1.
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Huge piano-led summery indie from this hotly tipped new London trio. Since their formation in 2005, life-long friends Roy, Greg and Pete have become one of the most talked about new bands on the scene. With a repertoire full of infectious melodies, catchy tunes and toe-tapping beats, Scouting For Girls are the perfect package of piano-based indie pop.
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Swedish pint-sized pop star, Robyn brings a different type of pop music to the table. Writing about the journey from adolescence into adult life and the trials and tribulations of being young, Robyn's songs are classic pop. She is passionate about her music and her energy and enthusiasm makes all her live performances something special. With powerful vocals, strong beats and interesting lyrics, Robyn is a pop force not to be underestimated.
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Five-piece indie-popsters The Feeling, already have a string of recognisable, radio-friendly hits under their belts aided by their unadulterated brand of ‘proper’ pop. Harking back to the heady days of The Beatles and Supertramp, the Feeling are a good-time band, whose foot-stomping, heart-wrenching anthems will melt the coldest of hearts. 'They write ornate and soaring conversational love songs, full of heart, bittersweet observation and unashamed street-level Englishness.' (Observer Music Monthly)
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Teenage punk popsters McFly - who take their name from the 'Back To The Future' films - are Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd. Tom lost out to best buddy Charlie in the Busted audition - but they are obviously still friends; McFly supported Busted on their 2004 tour and have been unstoppable ever since.
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The Leeds-based Pigeon Detectives play an exciting blend of rock'n'roll born out of a love for classic rock music and the indie rock of the 1990s. 'Perfect fodder for indie fans who like to jump up and down as if it's 1995, this band's crunching guitar is simple but effective' says Camden Evening News, reflecting quite accurately the Pigeon Detectives' ethos- to play exciting music to packed out venues.
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Fusing simple acoustic guitars with bluesy vocals, Adele's music is a combination of soul, r'n'b and folk, with an old-time jazz feel. 'Armed with a voice that could unzip a dress at fifty paces, her sweetly raw vocals… dance around the melody like a deranged bee that's been at the vodka.' - Gigwise.
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Sam Sparro is a dynamic performer and ingenious songwriter and producer, whose music embraces pop, soul, funk, dance and more. Born in Australia and discovered in America he has quickly become one of the most hotly tipped artists of his generation.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Dec 2007
Electro pop duo who have been making waves up and down the country ever since their formation in 2006. Having started out playing private house parties in their native Manchester, Jules De Martino and Katie White's shows soon became the hottest tickets on the planet.
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Popjustice called them 'the best band in the world ever' - and this 6 piece will more then live up to the hype. Already firm favourites on the European festival circuit, their debut album 'Alphabeat' has gone platinum in their native Denmark. A winning combo of infectious feel good pop and memorably energetic live performances.
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Formed in 1992, Feeder's heavy guitars and sugarsweet melodies have made a lasting impression on the UK's rock scene and finally gained deserved chart success in 2001 with the single 'Buck Rogers' (followed by numerous others). Despite the tragic death of drummer Jon Lee in January 2002, the band have managed to stay together and the 'Comfort In Sound' album cemented them as one of the UK's brightest indie rock groups for many a year.
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Epic, tuneful music, as bizarre as it is beautiful, guiLLeMoTs take the audience on a journey through a melting pot of synth, strings and jazz breaks with an overlying melody that breaks your heart and rouses, all at the same time. As odd as the Flaming Lips, but as sweet as Elbow, guiLLeMoTs are quirky, experimental and vastly entertaining to watch.
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The new soul-sensation that everyone's talking about! The young Welsh singer made it to the top of everyone's 2008 One's To Watch lists and has been wowing the music industry with her startling new album, soulful tones and mature songwriting.
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'Ne-Yo posseses talent far beyond his years. Born into a family of musicians from Arkansas, Shaffer C. Smith a.k.a. Ne-Yo would discover his passion. Citing Prince, Marvin Gaye, The Rat Pack, and Stevie Wonder in his list of favourite entertainers, Ne-Yo's album invokes a nostalgic feeling, a renaissance if you will. Whether it's the bedroom or the dance floor, Ne-Yo's songs are filled with passion and intense energy that pulls (you into the music) and puts you into a zone.' - Def Jam Recordings.
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One third of Destiny's Child now cutting her own path as a solo artist. Her act draws heavily on her gospel background but also packs some r'n'b punches such as 'Dilemma', her No 1 single with Nelly.
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From Liverpool UK with a glam-rock-boogie-vibe, this band are from the same stable that produced The Coral. However their second album "Tired Of Hanging' Around", showcases a new, heavier, beefier sound. Expect an improved, confident musicianship of five people with more soul than previously demonstrated on their debut record, during which they were still finding their feet. Frustrated but energised, jet-lagged yet raring to go, The Zutons are back with a big, ballsy album brimming with urgent saxophone and meaty riffs; swampy rhythms and pop to jump around to.
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One Night Only are a five piece rock/indie/electronic band from Yorkshire. They have been spreading the word of their unique sound since 2003, blending intricate guitars with synths, keyboards, pounding rhythms and melodic vocals across North Yorkshire and beyond.
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Reverend And The Makers are the brainchild of Sheffield musician Jon McClure, who recorded the original RATM demos with members of the Arctic Monkeys and Bromheads Jacket. The group uses a combination of indie rock, electro and funk to complete their signature sound, which has earned them headline tours across the UK and numerous bouts of critical acclaim.
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Swedish born Basshunter, aka Jonas Altberg has had a rapid climb to fame and looks set to stay at the top of the club scene. Starting off as a bedroom DJ, and being part of the initial DIY web scene, he was given his first real contract in 2006 after being begged to perform all over his home country. Now Basshunter has toured Europe, remade his first single 'Boten Anna', had a historical No. 2 in Holland, a number 1 UK hit with 'Now You're Gone' and managed to stay true to his fans on Myspace with the internet exclusive 'Beer In The Bar'.
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