Standon Calling 2009 Line up including Friendly Fires

Friendly Fires

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, shown on 9th November 2007. Signed to Moshi Moshi they are a band subject to much media frenzy.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Dec 2006

Freeland

Adam Freeland's live project. King of the breaks scene, Adam has long been at the forefront of breaks development and is regarded by many as possibly the most important figure on the burgeoning scene. As he continues to spread the sound of breaks all over the globe, he remains a living legend of the scene.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Mar 2008

Golden Silvers

New incarnation of the once XL-signed Dolly Daggers. Guitar-less blend of organ, bass and drums. Elements of funk, barbershop soul, electro, blues. Compared to Ian Drury & The Blockeads.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Oct 2007

The Aliens

Psychedelic rock and alternative electronica from former members of The Beta Band and Lone Pigeon. With influences ranging from Sergio Leone, Brian Eno and The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, The Aliens claim to be set apart from other, more ordinary bands, by making music which references the past but looks decidedly towards the future. With evident touches of The Beta Band, and hints of the Super Furry Animals and rock’n’roll legend Buddy Holly, The Aliens make truly eclectic and innovative music.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Sep 2006

N.A.S.A

N.A.S.A. (North America/South America), is an ongoing creative collaboration between two lifelong music aficionados, Squeak E. Clean and DJ Zegon, and their friends, friends of friends and musical heroes.

Listed on Ents24.com since: Dec 2008

Delphic

Possibly the most exciting new band to come out of Manchester, Delphic's sound straddles genres, flowing between the stadium britpop of Oasis and the electro-pop of New Order, with a taste of Klaxons - 'electronic music played with a full band setup', as they describe it. Driving, tumultuous and emotive, this is a new chapter in Manchester music.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Feb 2009

Babyhead

A nine-piece Bristol band who mash up a mixture of ska, reggae and hip-hop with great aplomb.

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Detroit Social Club

The most retro sounding band in the UK Indie Charts by far, Detroit Social Club's gospel influenced, folkish rock'n'roll will transport you to a crowded, sun-soaked festival field in the 1970s. A well-baked, analogue sounding group that have been quick to make waves on the UK music scene and are bound to make more.

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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2008