The line up for Arthur's Day is growing by the day, with more artists being announced on a regular basis.
Aloe Blacc
Aloe Blacc - singer, writer, musician, thinker and all-round independent talent - calls things like he sees them, and he doesn't like what he sees. You can hear it in his music, feel it in his lyrics and watch it do its thing on stage. "My purpose for music is positive social change," says this ambitious Orange County Californian. Aloe doesn't claim to have the answers, but he sure knows how to ask the right questions. His sophomore album, 'Good Things', is a political yet deeply personal record: part classic, contemporary Soul, part understated Hip Hop, and with just the right amount of Funk, it is held together by Blacc's gorgeous, effortlessly cool delivery.
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A Plastic Rose
A Plastic Rose are the cross-community-cross-border stars of the future. This 4-piece were formed when bassist Troy and drummer Dave answered an emergency call from other members Gerry (guitar/vox) and Ian (guitar/vox) following unsuccessful attempts to kidnap members from other local bands. They deliver their "nu-wave-disco-grunge-old-skool-emo" with a passion and intensity forged by their apprenticeship of gigging anytime, anywhere, with and to anyone, a philosophy that has led to them sharing stages with acts as diverse as Frank Turner and Explosions In The Sky. They became the first ever unsigned band to be play-listed on BBC Radio 1.
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Ash
With a career spanning 18 years, and 18 Top 40 hits, Irish rock group Ash have lost none of the energy that saw them debut on Top Of The Pops whilst awaiting their 'A' level results and since notch up 5 studio albums together. Heralded as 'the ultimate singles band' the 3-piece turned their back on the traditional route of recording an album every couple of years and set up their own studio and label, Atomic Heart Records. This newfound freedom enabled the band to record and release songs at will. In June 2011, Ash announced a second Greatest Hits record in the works.
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Atlantics
Atlantics are Nat Jenkins, Nipsy Russell, Rob Shipley and Alex Cox. After sharing a stage together at Paris's le Baron Rob and Nat decided to form a band and quickly recruited Russell. The trio were due to leave for a recording session in Milan - still without a drummer. The night before they were due to fly they bumped into Alex Cox at a three am Hackney house party and press ganged him into joining them on their trip.
Since then they have spent a winter hibernating, writing and recording - back and forth between an Italian farmhouse, a deserted swiss train station, a seaside warehouse and a shipping crate under the Westway in London - ATLANTICS are due to record their debut album this October. The first single ' SONG FOR THE WINTER' is due out later this year.
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Bell X1
The music group Bell X1, which consists of singer Paul Noonan, guitarist Dave Geraghty and bassist Dominic Phillips, have teamed up with Rory Doyle on drums and Marc Aubele on keys and guitar to create a new album entitled Bloodless Coup. Produced by Rob Kirwan, Bloodless Coup is about the idea that momentous change often happens in subtle or lateral or benign ways. Bell X1, a diverse band continues to build on their solid fan base. They debuted with Neither Am I in 2000, followed by Music in Mouth in 2003, and Flock, in 2005.
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Big Talk
Taking a break from his day job with the Killers after nine years of back to back albums and touring, Ronne Vannccui has released his solo album, Big Talk. Big Talk is the name of his band, the name of his album, and is what his record is and is not about. Vannccui can sing, play guitar and piano, and write songs, having always contributed to the songs that made The Killers one of the biggest bands in the world. Big Talk, released by his own start-up label, Little Oil, is bristling with statement rock songs, feels big and fun, and is written with the live aspect in mind.
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Bipolar Empire
At Oxegen 2007, three young musicians from the Dublin suburb of Tallaght grouped together to create Biploar Empire. Shane O'Reilly, Joe Leech and Callum McAdam began creating stylistic folk-infused rock'n'roll and recorded their debut album in 2009. Later joined by Mark Maguire, 2010 saw them win an unsigned act competition and make a triumphant return to Oxegen. In October, their first single 'Tempomanic' was released, with their second single and title track from the album – 'Feel That You Own It' hitting stores on 1 April 2011. The album was released on 29 April 2011; eleven tracks brimful of heart pounding beats, thumping basslines and soaring guitars.
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Bitches With Wolves
Bitches With Wolves command you to surrender to that primal instinct, take your shirt off, get loose and throw it down with animal abandon. Mainlining electro beats with a shot of pop sensibility, with lyrics that sing of sin, joy and heartache, the end result is one of cosmic, sonic escapism. Following a stellar year in 2010, Bitches With Wolves continue to galvanise a solid fan base following a slew of successful festival performances this summer that included Oxegen, Electric Picnic and Castlepalooza to name but a few. Their debut release is scheduled for release in the autumn.
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Bressie
The Blizzards were one of Ireland's biggest rock 'n' roll deals, but that didn't stop their guitarist and singer Niall Breslin deciding in January 2010 that he needed a new challenge.
He has managed to combine both musical genres to glorious effect as can be heard on his debut solo single, 'Can’t Stay Young (Forever)'. A big-chorused synth-pop anthem that screams "Summer!"
Bressie's growing maturity as a songwriter is underlined by his lyrics which reflect on everything that's happened to him over the past decade of his life.
'Can't Stay Young (Forever)' is the first taster from an as-yet-untitled album that follows in the Summer.
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Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris has had a crazy few years including two platinum singles in Ireland with 'I'm Not Alone and Dance Wiv Me'.
Since his last album, Calvin has been touring the world DJ'ing everywhere from Las Vegas to Ibiza to Australia. He also recently supported Rihanna on tour in Australia and will be the main support for her huge 56 date European tour this Autumn.
2009 was a break-out year for Calvin, which saw him sell in excess of 1 million singles & 150,000 albums in the UK, write & produce several #1 hit singles for both himself & others, sell out his entire perform across all of the UK's major summer festivals and complete high profile DJ tours and residencies across the globe.
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Carl Barat
It began with the Libertines, the greatest rock and roll story of a generation. Their 2002 debut album ‘Up The Bracket’ captured countless hearts with a musical spirit we had been missing since Britpop . The 2010 Reading and Leeds Festivals witnessed the reunion of the band and provided them with a dignified closing. However, following the release of four albums with The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things, Carl had a new focus. His self-titled album released in October 2010 is an album of unflinching honesty and beauty offering an insight into one of British modern rock’s most-loved and vital musicians.
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Carly Connor
19 year old Carly Connor hails from Easterhouse in Glasgow.
Based in London for the last two years, Carly has worked hard at her songwriting craft as much as she has on her live performances and the amount of gigs already done across the UK & Europe is impressive.
Carly is a star in the making with a unique, powerful voice. Taking influence from Janis Joplin and early (Ike &) Tina Turner – Carly has the knack for writing heart felt lyrics for someone so early in her music career– her early years and upbringing in a tough part of Glasgow have certainly made a lifelong imprint in Carly’s emotional DNA – and that certainly comes through in her music.
Carly plays Arthur’s Day in Dublin on Thursday 22nd September, will tour Scotland & Ireland in December and is signed to ATLANTIC RECORDS – Carly’s debut album will be out in late Spring 2012.
Cashier NO 9
Is there a Belfast sound..? Van Morrison.. Stiff Little Fingers.. Divine Comedy.. Cashier No. 9 sound nothing like any of these, but they're as innovative and different as anything that's come from the city. They could be from California, or Manchester, or any number of places, having been variously compared with The Byrds, Beach Boys, Stone Roses, Pavement, CSN, The Flaming Lips and many others. Yet with their rich vocal harmonies, bold guitar textures and supremely catchy melodies, they've created a sound that's indeterminably none of these yet equally vibrant.
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D.O.G.
The acronym D.O.G stands for Dogz Or Godz and was formed by long time friends Karl Gordon (AKA KGee) and Thomas Berhane 3 years ago. KGee had already established himself as a world class DJ and top flight producer/writer with production and remix credits for acts such as Jesse J, All saints, Jamie Cullum, and Rod Stewart, to name but a few. The idea was to form a band and record an album that had no restrictions or boundaries and to create a sound that went against the grain! This was certainly achieved and the debut album Retox was written recorded and produced by the boys at KGee's home studio in Kensal green with additional production from no other than Liam Howlett from the prodigy.
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DJ Fresh
One of dance music's visionaries, Dan Stein; uberproducer, DJ and label owner is one of the driving forces behind the success of Drum & Bass. This creative whirlwind has consistently led the scene for more than a decade, having worked with a plethora of artists, both within, and outside the drum and bass fraternity.
2011 looks as if it's going to be another impressive year for Fresh. With a string of dance-floor fillers already in the pipeline, this UK dance music sensation will be tearing up clubs and festivals throughout the year, and will no doubt continue to dominate both the underground and mainstream alike.
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Ed Sheeran
Suffolk born Ed Sheeran's career kicked off in Ireland. Following a chance meeting in Whelan's with Damien Rice when he was visiting his Irish cousins at the tender age of 11, Ed went home and started writing songs. Aged 16, he moved to London with only one thing on his mind: playing gigs, as many as he could and as often as he could. Signed last year to Atlantic Records, Ed released the stunning debut single 'The A Team' to massive critical acclaim spawning two top ten placements in the UK and Ireland. The single precedes the highly anticipated album '+' due for release Friday 9th September.
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El Hombre Jokes
Since forming, El Hombre Jokes has, on welcome occasions, taken their musical craft to the streets, entertaining city centre crowds in Dublin, Cork, Galway and some of Ireland's other towns with their unique and funky sounds.
El Hombre Jokes, opened its CD account in the summer of 2010, with the release of their debut single – the Double A-Side "Suicide Bomber / Something's Got to Give". The release was greeted with a sell-out show in Dublin's Crawdaddy together with a No 2, week one entry on iTunes Rock Chart. From April 14th right through May 27th El Hombre Jokes undertook, a nationwide tour in support of the release of the new EP, "Thirteen Steps". The band also under took two UK shows during this time at infamous Cavern Club in Liverpool and London's Camden Bar Fly.
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Fight Like Apes
Dublin based electronic punk rockers Fight Like Apes second album was released in the UK earlier this year. Produced by Andy Gill (Gang Of 4), 'The Body Of Christ And The Legs Of Tina Turner' has been warmly recieved by fans and critics alike.
The band have had a busy summer of festivals, playing Glastonbury, T In The Park, Oxygen, Latitude, The Big Chill and Leeds / Reading; as well as weirding out the kids on tour with Beady Eye and New Found Glory.
Fight Like Apes will be playing an exclusive gig streaming on Facebook on Friday 16th September; live on the roof of Facebook's Dublin HQ.
'Kathmandu' has been remixed for single release by Chris Shaw (Super Furry Animals, Guillemots).
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Florrie
Florrie: as traditional a musician and performer as can possibly be, but at the same time a completely new type of independent pop artist. In an era when career progression seems measured in one's ability to get to the end of a song without a red cross buzzing to life above your head, Florrie has quietly, but surely, created her own space, defined her own style and nailed her own identity. Florrie is already going places, even if the ultimate destination is yet to be revealed. "I'd rather be on a speedboat without a map than on a lumbering ocean liner trying to change its course" she smiles.
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Fox Avenue
There aren't many new bands that can match Fox Avenue for impact. After just over two years together, the Dublin three-piece have worked their way from bars to arenas, worked with top producers and built a massive army of loyal fans.
Patrick Rhatigan (vocals/piano), Dara Quilty (vocals/guitar) and Sean Maxx (drums) formed the band in mid 2009. They immediately set about building a fan base through social network sites, using Twitter, Facebook and MySpace. After spending every waking hour (and some sleeping ones too) chatting with fans and uploading new music, the band became an underground online success.
With their easygoing style, upbeat pop rock tunes Fox Avenue are just the kind of band that Ireland need right now.
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Foy Vance
After taking a much needed break Foy Vance returns in June for a string of live dates in the UK and Europe. These shows will be intimate affairs where Foy will be showcasing brand new material alongside crowd favourites.
Foy has been busy, having just returned from Los Angeles where he put the finishing touches to a new body of work he has recorded with acclaimed producer David Holmes.
In addition to Foy’s recordings with Holmes, he is also working on a rootsy soul record. It will be much more in-line with his debut album ‘Hope’, showcasing both Foy’s mesmerising voice and incredible songwriting.
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Furlo
Furlo are a 5 piece from Derry/Limavady, they are a band with a gritty sonic exuberance armed with the ability to captivate and lift, made all the more real by their dynamic animated live sets. Interior design may not be a strong point as their guitar players living room looks more like a stage set up in an intimate venue but this is testament to their sheer dedication getting their blend of guitars, keys, drums & infectious vocals just right!
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Gareth Dunlop
Born and raised in Belfast, 23 year-old Gareth Dunlop has spent the last year recording and touring in the U.S. opening for artists ranging from Angus & Julia Stone to Grammy-nominated Steeldrivers. With the release of his EP "Rooms," Dunlop's soulful vocals and captivating songs caught the attention of numerous music supervisors, which landed his songs in television series including "Cougar Town," "One Tree Hill," and many others. In the UK, Dunlop has opened for Jeff Beck, Snow Patrol, Jools Holland, and Nanci Griffith. Dunlop was named "2011 Young Songwriter of the Year" at Belfast/Nashville Songwriter Festival.
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Hal
Dublin 3-piece, Hal, formed in 2003 and released their debut album, 'Tears for Fears' in 2005, producing two UK and Irish top 40 chart hits. The band toured the world 2004/05, performing headline and support shows with the likes of the Doves, The Thrills and Brendan Benson. Back home, they won awards including ʻAlbum of 2005ʼ from the Irish Independent, ʻBest Newcomersʼ from the Irish Post. Having left in 2007, singer David Allen returned in 2008 with a large collection of new songs and together the band worked on Hal's second record – 'The Time, The Hour' which was released in 2011.
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Horslips
Founded in 1970, Horslips invented the Celtic Rock style that was so inspirational so many. They embarked on an adventure that led to them to forming their own label, Oats, for the release of their début single, ‘Johnny’s Wedding’, and settling on their definitive line-up: bassist/vocalist Barry Devlin, Jim Lockhart (keyboards, flute, whistles and vocals), Eamon Carr (drums), Charles O’Connor (mandolin, concertina, fiddle and vocals) and guitarist/vocalist Johnny Fean. Following last winter’s release of their Live At The O2 double live CD and DVD, Horslips have been active once again this summer, playing their first festival dates since the ’70s and bowling over fans, old and new, at the London Feis in Finsbury Park, Galway Arts Festival and Fairport’s Cropredy Convention.
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James Walsh
After almost a decade with his enormous yet somehow tender, fragile voice fronting Starsailor, James Walsh has emerged as a singer-songwriter in his own right.
After collaborating with songwriter/producer Sacha Skarbek (Duffy/Adele), James has found an unlikely new career path as a provider of songs for other people. But most importantly, this sense of rejuvenation has fired his own new music.
Soul On Trial is about a couple trying to escape their past, whilst the haunting Man On The Hill, carries a sublime world-weariness he could never have produced while seeing the planet through wide youthful eyes in the early days of Starsailor.
Older, wiser – and a father – he's looking forward to "doing something different for a while" and making what promises to be a very adventurous solo album.
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Youtube*: YouTube channel
iTunes*: iTunes Store
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Joshua Radin
From Cleveland via New York and Los Angeles, Joshua Radin is the uniquely word-of-mouth global success story that's just about to get a whole lot bigger with the August 1st release of his third album 'The Rock and The Tide', featuring a much more upbeat side of the singer known for the silky, mellow songs of love and angst of his 2010 release 'Simple Times'.
Since the US release of 'The Rock and The Tide', Radin has toured the States, Canada and Australia. He also visited The Ellen DeGeneres Show on the presenter's birthday to perform 'Today' – the same song that he performed at her wedding in 2008.
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Youtube*: YouTube channel
iTunes*: iTunes Store
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Kelis
Kelis has been busy on the road to promote her current #1 David Guetta produced hit single Acapella, the premiere single off of Flesh Tone and putting the finishing touches on the album with producers such as Burnz, DJ Ammo, Boys Noize, Benny Benassi & Free School to name a few. Flesh Tone was released in Summer 2010 on will.i.am/Interscope Records. The lead Single "Acapella" topped Billboard Dance/Club Chart and the Music Week Pop/Club Chart at #1. Kelis has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry – having recorded with willl.i.am, Bjork, Outkast, Raphael Sadaaq, Moby, Enrique Iglesias and Basement Jaxx to name a few.
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Keywest
Keywest, a Dublin 5 piece pop/rock group are a band in the ascendancy. Just after signing a global publishing deal in the US, the band have had a busy 18 months playing venues across the country as well as travelling to and from the US and UK recording their debut album, "The Message". Although only together as a five piece just over 18 months, the band have made numerous appearances on national TV and radio as well as appearances high profile gigs such as Oxegen 2010 and 2011, an Arthurs Day opening for Paolo Nutini and The Rose of Tralee Festival.
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Labrinth
In just two years, multi-talented musician Labrinth has experienced an extraordinary career trajectory. As the producer, writer and vocalist behind Tinie Tempah's massive hits, Pass Out and Frisky, and future hits for Professor Green, JLS and Devlin. This September sees the release of Labrinth's debut single, Let The Sunshine.
He's created hits in the past, but for the future, it's Labrinth the solo artist we should be most excited about. "I feel a responsibility to tell my story, and make it amazing. An amazing story is a real story, so I don't want to be fake with anything I do. The story is me and my life in music."
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Little Green Cars
Little Green Cars are a five piece band from Dublin. Their debut single 'The John Wayne' backed with 'Glass Case' was released on UK label Young and Lost Club on July 25th (available on itunes). They've benefited greatly from production from David Kosten and their sound draws from folk-rock which seems to draw inspiration from artists like Tom Waits, Fleetwood Mac and Arcade Fire. Little Green Cars are Stevie Appleby (vocal & guitar), Adam O'Regan (vocal & guitar), Donagh Seaver O'Leary (bass guitar), Dylan Lynch (drums) and Faye O'Rourke (vocal & guitar). Having made their debut appearance at Oxegen this summer, with a slot at Electric Picnic to come this will be their first time to play Arthur's day. 2012 looks set to be an even better year for the band with plans to record and release their debut album.
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Louise and The Pins
Armed with her pin-up curls, husky tones and wistful melodies, Louise Hull is bringing a touch of classic 50s glamour to the world of the singer-songwriter.
Add to this a splash of Johnny Cash, a flicker of Americana and two harmonious backing singers - Bethan Gorman and Sara Templeman - and you've got Louise & the Pins; a show-stopping trio with an ear for a tune.
Louise describes her sound as rockabilly with a strong torch singer element. "I want to bring people into my world," she opines. "I want to hurt their hearts and I want to create music that makes people feel something; real music."
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Maud in Cahoots
MAUD IN CAHOOTS is Maud and Zoe Reardon, sisters from Dublin, Ireland. Maud, a violinist, and Zoe, a cellist, have been playing music since they were very young. They moved to New York to pursue careers in music in 2007 and settled in the infamously hip Lower East Side. Momentum has been building on both sides of the Atlantic for the young Dublin sisters, who are currently recording their debut record with top producer Max Heyes (Primal Scream, The Doves) in London. We're set to hear a lot more from MAUD IN CAHOOTS this year!
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Maverick Sabre
With his gritty yet soulful voice, London born, Irish raised singer songwriter Maverick Sabre has his name ringing round the world right now. His catchy lamenting social-political content has captured audiences, as well as the attention of top producers including Chase & Status, True Tiger and Future Cut, all of whom are rumoured to be working on his debut album. Still a teen, he's already generating huge buzz with his critically acclaimed, self-produced debut single Sometimes, has been featured by BBC TV as part of their series Jail Tales, and has performed for the legendary BBC Maida Vale Sessions.
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Miles Kane
Dapper of suit and young Macca of hair, Miles Kane has some smartly simple ideas about his first solo album.
Last autumn, the 24-year-old from Liverpool - half boy-next-door, half charisma-firework, went into The Kinks' famed Konk studios in north London. He was accompanied by Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals. They quickly wrote and recorded four tracks, including the turbulent moody blues of Kingcrawler.
Over the succeeding months Kane would trade musical favours with Noel Gallagher, work with Dan The Automator in San Francisco to give his rhythm tracks a hip hop undertow.
Now, one year on, Kane has finished his glorious, fuzz-rock-raw, beat-pop-brilliant album.
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Ministri
Since releasing their debut album in 2006 to signing with Universal in 2008, the band has created a new type of rock, which has grabbed the attention of music TV, commercial radio stations and an ever-growing fan base.
A second album in 2009, introduced Ministri to a more mainstream audience, to enthusiastic reviews. That summer the band took to the road with an 80 date tour, headlining at festivals, including openers for Coldplay in Udine.
2010 saw the release of the band's third album "Fuori", which is described as a "rock revelation album" on iTunes.
Ministri are our ambassadors leading the search for local music talent in Italy. They will be performing on Arthur's Day in Italy.
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Molotov Jukebox
Arising from the London music scene, Molotov Jukebox is an energetic six-piece band with an infectious sound, blending diverse influences from gypsy to funk and dubstep to punk.
Last November saw the launch of Molotov's debut single, Laid to Rest, to a packed crowd in London's Cargo. The single has recently been given national radio airtime on BBC Radio 2 and has been played on numerous internet radio stations with broadcasts in over 20 countries.
Molotov Jukebox featured in the last edition of Brazilian RG VOGUE with an interview and photo shoot and are currently preparing a second tour of Brazil following the success of their last.
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Paloma Faith
The inexorable rise of PALOMA FAITH has been an unstoppable force since 2009. The Hackney born 25-year-old singer has been collecting critical acclaim everywhere she goes, and it's easy to see why. Her songs shimmer with soul, anchored by the hugely colourful stamp of her idiosyncratic persona; drawing on diverse influences from music, literature, art and cinema, Paloma Faith is an artist in the truest sense of the word, and one who resonates with a correspondingly broad audience. "A sophisticated soulful seductress" - GQ
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Paolo Nutini
Paolo Nutini's debut record THESE STREETS has sold 2.5 million albums around the world since its release in 2006. 'These Streets', established the 24 year old Scotsman as a leading light of singer-songwriters and Paolo's extraordinary follow up SUNNY SIDE UP - which has already sold 2.2 million copies around the worldwide. Paolo collected the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for Best Album in 2010.
Having reached multi platinum status in Ireland - Sunny Side Up has been a long-standing member of the charts and Paolo was the biggest selling artist in 2009 & 2010 with Sunny Side Up hitting No.1 twice in the Irish charts.
Paolo was nominated for Best Album and Best Male at the 2010 BRIT Awards, and Sunny Side Up was the winner of Best International Album at the Irish Meteor Awards as well as being nominated for Best International Male.
Paolo is currently writing his third album which is due for release in the UK & Ireland in the Spring of 2012.
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Pereza
In 1999, Pereza was formed with the worthy intention of making Leño cover versions. Ruben (guitar and vocals) had been investing all his efforts in the fleeting band Buenas Noches Rose, whilst Leiva (bass and vocals) had been squandering his time with his group Malahierva. A talent scout from RCA saw them live and immediately believed in them. The band signed up with the multinational and released their first record "Pereza" (2001). The leap in quality came with "Animales" (2005), an album produced by Nigel Walker (Tom Petty, Aerosmith), which hit the target in terms of what the group were aiming for and turned them into the new hope for cool Spanish rock.
Pereza will be playing at a special event in the storehouse with the winners of our regional talent searches.
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Pete Du Pon
Pete du Pon is an English singer/ songwriter making waves as an up and coming unsigned artist, touted as the next James Taylor. Sponsored by Gibson Guitars and with a voice that sends shivers down the spine and lyrics which melt hearts, Pete has been earmarked for big things. Following great success touring with the likes of Amy MacDonald and Thea Gilmore as well as working with a host of names Rollo (Faithless), Jake Gosling (Ed Sheeran), Chris Leonard (Paolo Nutini) among many others.
The Dailly Mirror: "Look out for hotly-tipped singer-songwriter Pete du Pon."
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Youtube*: YouTube Channel
iTunes*: iTunes Store
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Rooftop Anthem
Rooftop Anthem are a five-piece outfit based in Dublin. With an eclectic mix of sing-along anthems that strike an almost instant connection with the listener and performances that capture the audience's attention from start to finish,
Since their inception in mid 2009, the band have gone from their first rehearsals to headlining high profile gigs and perform at several festivals including Sea Session, Rose Of Trallee along with two sold-out headliners in the Academy 2, Dublin. After an exciting summer which seen the band performing on the main stage at one of the largest European festivals in Luxembourg to an international audience of 20,000.
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iTunes*: iTunes Store
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Royseven
Sell-out tours, Top 10 hit singles; a Top 20 album; a Meteor Award and the 'Other Voices' Viewers Choice Award are just some of the campaign highlights for Royseven's debut album in Ireland.
In the last five years, Royseven has performed to over 250,000 people at world renowned concerts and festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and Oxegen, not to mention touring with Bryan Adams as his support act in Germany and Switzerland.
With a new record, a new attitude and a new set of muscles to flex, Royseven are ready for whatever comes their way. "One of the best albums you'll hear this year" - The Irish Times
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Ryan Sheridan
Ryan Sheridan's fine debut long player 'The Day You Live Forever' entered the Irish national charts at #2; enjoying the one of the best opening week sales for any Irish artist this year.
It's an extraordinary Irish success story for the Monaghan solo artist who has travelled from playing on streets of Dublin to jockeying for the top slot with Adele in less than twelve months.
Ryan has just completed another sold out Irish tour and has already confirmed for Oxegen. In addition to this he joins Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams on his Irish tour this summer.
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Scissor Sisters
If pop has a responsibility to be music for all people, the Scissor Sisters have made that type of pop music experience their battle cry.
Entertainers at heart, their success has spilled out far past the New York club scene and into the global mainstream, earning a reputation for their humorous, controversial and outright transgressive live performances.
Despite becoming chart toppers and festival headliners throughout the world, the award winning Scissor Sisters have never turned away from the magic of their former downtown stomping grounds. Working in the great tradition of dance music, the band flips musical and aesthetic conventions on their head in favour of a belief that music will set you free. Behind the sweat, exuberant grooves and joyously unrestrained performances is an open invitation. Thankfully, we're all on the list.
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Seasick Steve
After nearly half a century spent in obscurity, Seasick Steve -- with one electrifying performance on Jools Holland's Hootenanny, New Years Eve 2007 -- burst on to the UK scene.
Four years and four Jools Holland shows later, plus guest spots on Jonathan Ross, Top Gear, and many more; performances at nearly every major UK festival, including 3 barnstorming main stage Glastonbury appearances, and rocking shows at V Festival, Reading & Leeds, Hard Rock Calling, Latitude Festival, and major European festivals like Rock Werchter and Pukkelpop; plus over one million records sold; all serve to firmly establish Seasick Steve as a real star.
Seasick Steve has sold out such venues as London's historic Royal Albert Hall, the Hammersmith Apollo, Brixton O2 Academy, and many more.
There are no fancy frills in his records, no light shows on stage, no backing tapes, no auto-tune, no whistles OR bells... just some get-down, go-for-it, foot-stomping, real... live... music.
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Sharon Shannon
Sharon Shannon has music at her fingertips...literally! The accordionist from Ireland has achieved legendary status throughout the world and has made the much-maligned accordion 'cool' in her home country.
A prolific composer, Sharon is currently writing an album of traditional tunes for full Concert Orchestra arrangement. The album of the same name was No.1 in the Irish charts for 4 weeks and has now achieved quadruple platinum status in Ireland! Meteor awarded her a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009.
Sharon continues to tour globally and has several projects in the pipeline including an album of original orchestral compositions and a collaboration with various well known dance DJs.
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Stereophonics
Stereophonics are undoubtedly one of the biggest British Bands of their generation. They've released 7 studio albums, won numerous awards, notched up over 9 million album sales and have performed around the globe to an audience of millions.
Kelly Jones, Richard Jones, Javier Weyler and Adam Zindani most recently returned from a world-wide tour in support of their album 'Keep Calm and Carry On' and are currently in the studio recording their 8th studio album.
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Storyfold
It's been an amazing year for Storyfold, recording and releasing their critically acclaimed, Top 30 debut album in the first five months of 2011.
Produced by Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, Super Furries, CODES), 'Rocket Science' confirmed the band's status as one of Ireland's most exciting and interesting emerging bands. The Irish Independent described it as 'a sparkling and accomplished debut' and BBC Radio1 perfectly indentified their 'crossover sound that's edgy enough to be cool but commercial enough to be radio-friendly'.
The band have played a succession of barnstorming gigs this summer including Sea Sessions, Temple House festival and a sell-out gig at Whelan's in Dublin. A series of exciting autumn gigs awaits, including the Indiependence Music Festival and Arthur's Day.
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Sunday Girl
Sunday Girl doesn't just make seventh day sounds; she makes music for every day of the week.
After completing an Art Foundation, she swapped Sidcup for Brixton, not only to study Set Design at Wimbledon but also to embark on a music career. After being spotted singing in a Regents St. bar by her manager, Williams took the solo path and began working with other writers.
Despite only being signed three months ago, Sunday Girl's sounds are spreading by word-of-mouth, with the Observer and Popjustice already firm fans. The first official single will be the dreamy electronica of Stop, Hey.
Beautiful, thoughtful and credible, Sunday Girl is offering a whole new creative sensibility to the world of music. A true individual, this Sunday clearly has no plans to rest just yet…
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Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz has sold a staggering 15 million singles worldwide, and has established himself as one of the world’s most sought after writer/producers as well as a genuine international superstar artist in his own right. In addition to his 2 US no. 1 singles, countless no.1s across Europe and South America, and a string of A list stars beating his door down to collaborate, Taio recently walked away with no less than 3 prestigious Billboard Awards.
Taio Cruz has been dominating charts across the globe in the last year culminating in the astonishing double whammy which saw him land consecutive US Billboard no. 1 singles, with “Break Your Heart” and “Dynamite”. He became the first British artist to reach the incredible milestone of over 100 million combined You Tube views and has gone from strength to strength with success through Europe and South America. Both singles were taken from Taio’s last album ”The Rokstarr Collection”, a collection brimming with out and out pop nuggets, and a testament to the undisputed fact that pound for pound, Taio Cruz is in the very top drawer of guaranteed hit maker/ writer/artist/producers currently working in pop music.
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The Antics
The Antics are four young Leamington lads that have been tipped for major league greatness. Fresh from supporting White Lies at their pre T in The Park party the band have just been confirmed as the main support for The Enemy's forthcoming UK and European.
In fact it was The Enemy's Tom Clarke who personally asked them to join them on their forthcoming tour saying, 'They're like the best bits of The Cult and The Cure bought bang up to date with enormous choruses and spine tingling guitars that feel like they've fallen out of the future. Solid beats and intelligent lyrics complete the outfit that are set to smash radio wide open and take over music.'
When not hanging out at The Exchange in Leamington they'll be toiling away in the studio working on new material for their forthcoming album.
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The Beat Poets
Described by NME as 'Blistering, Frenzied, blood-stirring, rock that weaves its way through U2, the Foos and The Vines' The Beat Poets are one of the most exciting new acts to emerge from Northern Ireland in recent years. BBC ATL described them as "Northern Ireland's hardest working unsigned band" with the Irish Star claiming they could be the biggest band to come from the North of Ireland since Snow Patrol.
The band's recent single Gravity saw months of rotation on all major stations in N.Ireland , with their single video receiving video of the week on Irish Music site Golden Plec. The bands next single is due out in September 2011 as they build to their long anticipated debut album due out 2012.
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The Charlatans
For over twenty years now, The Charlatans have been an inspirational force in British rock, creating albums that are full of life, both commercially and creatively. Consisting of Martin Blunt (bass), Jon Brookes (drums), Tim Burgess (vocals), Mark Collins (guitar) and Tony Rogers (keyboards) they, remain as exciting and relevant now, as when they first broke through to the strains of ‘The Only One I Know.’ On the verge of celebrating their twentieth anniversary, the band has organized to play some very special gigs.
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The Danger Is
The Danger is the musical moniker of Dublin based artist Niamh Farrell. Niamh released her eponymous debut E.P. in October 2010. Some highlights of recent months include performances in Crawdaddy supporting Warpaint, The Olympia, The Coronas, and supporting Brit Award Winning Ellie Goulding on her Irish tour dates. Niamh will also be featured in this seasons other Voices series.
"Niamh Danger is one of the most recognizable singers to appear on the scene for several years. Her songs, voice and onstage charm are all instantly likeable and rolled together they make for a very special performance." - Robert O'Connor, www.goldernplec.com.
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The Divine Comedy (Neil Hannon solo)
Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Neil Hannon signed his first record deal aged 19. Recording as The Divine Comedy, his first albums Liberation and Promenade were critically acclaimed, but it was the 1996 album Casanova, and lead single Something For The Weekend that brought widespread fame. A Short Album about Love and Fin de Siecle followed, with track National Express from the latter album becoming the band’s first hit single. 1999’s best of compilation A Secret History charted in the Irish artist charts at 1. Regeneration was released on new label Parlophone in 2001. This was followed in 2004 by Absent Friends and in 2006 by the Choice Music Prize winning Victory For The Comic Muse.
In 2007 Neil set up his own record label, Divine Comedy Records. 2009 saw the first release on the label, a collaborative project with fellow Irishman Thomas Walsh. A concept album about cricket called The Duckworth Lewis Method the album was unexpectedly a success. An extensive tour of Ireland, the UK and Europe accompanied the release, with more touring planned for 2011.
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The Enemy
Already mutual friends beforehand, The Enemy became genuine music allies in February of 2006. Andy Hopkins brought along his bass and boyish good looks, Liam Watts added a fearsome drumming prowess and Tom Clarke provided all the swagger and sneer you would expect from someone who has to sing and play guitar at the same time. Their debut album 'We'll Live And Die in These Towns' debuted at the top of the album charts and has since sold in excess of 300,000 copies in the UK alone – reaching Platinum status in the process.
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The Feeling
The Feeling - who have sold over two million records in the UK and established themselves as one of the UK's foremost purveyors of exquisite pop music - make a very welcome return with the release of their new album, ‘Together We Were Made’.
With many inspirations such as Wings, ELO, Elton John and 10cc, The Feeling are a band right at the top of their game and they have had an amazing journey to get there. Between 2005 and 2008 The Feeling had 10 days off with the relentless touring, but it was something they all enjoyed thoroughly. In 2010 they returned to the Alps to launch their own “Little World Festival” and in October they took the songs to Island Records who have released Together We Were Made. And what songs they are. This is a Feeling record that sounds, unashamedly, like The Feeling, but with a host of new twists and turns to explore.
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The Flaws
The Flaws consist of, guitarist and lead singer Paul Finn, lead guitarist Shane Malone, bassist Dane McMahon and drummer Colin Berrill.
Their debut album 'Achieving Vagueness' was released in 2007, entered the Irish Top 20 and lead to Choice and Meteor nominations. Having toured the debut for over 18 months solid playing shows across the country including Glastonbury, Electric Picnic '08 and Oxegen the band took a well deserved break. June 2010 saw them release their new album 'Constant Adventure' which showcases how much they have grown as a band, boasting beautiful harmonies and dazzles with glittering guitars.
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The Hot Sprockets
THE HOT SPROCKETS debut album “HONEY SKIPPIN’” was released on May 6th 2010 on independent label Cherrypopper Records. The album kicks off with the mighty ‘Cruizin’ and from beginning to the end, there is no let up in the charm or swagger of the Hot Sprockets. Their kind of rock’n’roll music is haunted by the ghost of country and blues – take the good-time revolutionary spirit of MC5, simmer it down to the sounds of Crosby Stills Nash and Young, add some rough-edged Eagles of Death Metal – wailing harmonicas, twangy vocals, jangly slide guitars and you are somewhere near the delta rock sonic nugget that is Hot Sprockets’ sound.
A phenomenal live band the past two years have seen these smart blues-rockers play over 200 gigs including support slots with The Zutons, The View, Ida Maria, BP Fallon, Peter Hook, Republic of Loose and a rake of festivals including Electric Picnic, Indie-Pendence, Castlepalooza, Sea Sessions, Vantastival.
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The Kanyu Tree
Sony Music Ireland's latest signings are The Kanyu Tree, a three-piece from the west of Ireland. Three brothers - Daniel, Shane and Oisin - influenced by Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Steely Dan and Phoenix. Their album was co-produced by Ali Shaheed Muhammed from A Tribe Called Quest. It is due for release later this year. Their debut single, 'Radio' was released in April, with a second single, 'Shelf Life', out now. The band have played a number of high-profile festivals this summer, including Oxegen, Sea Sessions and Temple House.
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The Lowly Knights
Combining grand-voiced exuberance with a ramshackle folk edge, The Lowly Knights have more than earned their place in Belfast's strong tradition of folk pop, having gained support from the likes of BBC Radio One, as well as the national Irish Press. Their first two recordings, "The Rifles EP" and "The Hollow EP" have been critically acclaimed, selling like hotcakes. Their third, "The Even Keel EP" is a bold statement of progress, capturing the energy of their spectacular live performances. The Knights have thus far shared the stage with Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, and Snow Patrol, amongst many others.
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The Riptide Movement
Dublin folk, stomp, rockers the Riptide Movement have just returned from their European tour of Russia, Germany and France to wow Irish festival goers with their electrifying live shows, this summer will see them take to the stage at Oxegen, the Sea Sessions, Indiependence,... and Electric Picnic.
A seven date UK tour is also scheduled for July but not before rocking out to 35,000 people at the RDS stadium in Dublin with BonJovi.
Making a name for themselves in 2009 when debut album "What about the tip jars?" stormed into the official Irish charts at 16, four top 20 charting singles soon followed and impressive sales of over 23,000 units.
Supporting the Doves, Billy Bragg, White lies, the Jim jones revue, Lissie, James Yuill, the Coronas, the Walls and Johnny Flynn.
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The Script
It's been a rags to riches glory ride, an emotional rollercoaster.
Their 2008 debut album, 'The Script', went to number one in the UK and Ireland, approaching 2 million worldwide sales. They played stadium shows with music heroes U2, Take That and Paul McCartney.
The second album, 'Science & Faith' was released in September 2010 and debuted at Number 1 in both Ireland and the UK.
Get ready for the return of The Script.
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The Minutes
Channeling the primal surge of rampant garage rock 'n' roll with elements of the blues and gospel; The Minutes have honed their craft on the Irish gig circuit over the last couple of years. Their just released debut album – 'Marcata' – has been universally hailed in the Irish media as one of the best of the year. Band members Mark Austin (guitar / vocals), Shane Kinsella (drums) and Tom Cosgrave (bass) recently played their biggest show to date with a knockout performance at the Oxegen festival. Recent special guest slots with Mona, The Cult and BRMC have confirmed The Minutes as one of the hottest new rock bands around.
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The Shoos
The Shoos caused quite a stir with the release of their single "Distance" in May 2010, "Distance" achieved widespread airplay and the band impressed with live radio sessions including Today FM's Ray D'Arcy Show, Radio One's Arena and Pat Kenny shows, FM104's Strawberry Alarm, RTE 2fm's Tommy and Hector Show, to name a few. "Distance" reached number 1 in the national physical sales the combined physical and download charts.
The success of 'Distance' attracted major label interest, including Universal Music Ireland who plan to release their mini album Rescue Room on April 8th.
The Shoos we also invited to open for Lifehouse at their sell out show in the Olympia on 20th Feb and Marron 5 have also request them to open for their sell out Dublin show at the Grand Canal Theatre 24th Feb.
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Windings
The windings story started in 2005, when Steve Ryan released the self titled debut album on Out On A Limb Records, to a multitude of positive reviews from music media and fans alike and invitations to perform at many festivals including Electric Picnic. Three years later, long time collaborator and friend Liam Marley became a fully fledged member of the band, bringing his dynamic multi-instrumentalism and song-writing skills to the table. Liam's influence was instantaneous and the windings sound began to evolve, just as Steve had hoped it would. 2009 saw the arrival of a further three winders - Aaron Mulhall taking on drum duties, and Patrick O' Brien and Mike Gavin on guitars/keyboards/glockenspiels/kitchen sinks.
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Wretch 32
Everybody's talking about 26 year old Jermaine Scott, aka Wretch 32. Chipmunk, The Streets and Wiley were among the first to ask him to record with them, while Ian Brown gave him the green light to use a sample from the Stone Roses' Fools Gold for his chart topping single 'Unorthodox', a collaboration with fellow London rapper Example, who has compared Wretch's 'charismatic, effortless flow' with that of Jay Z.
This summer sees Wretch 32 gearing up for the release of his much anticipated debut album 'Black and White'. Packed with quirky and humorous narratives and innovative and poetic metaphors, 'Black and White' confirms Wretch's status as the MC'S MC, positioning him as potentially the most interesting lyricist this country has produced since Mike Skinner.
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Wolf Gang
Looking at his background, it is not surprising that at only 24 Max McElligott has made an album with one of America’s best producers, Dave Fridmann, nor that he has done it under the guise of Wolf Gang. Growing up in Hull, Michigan and St Andrews, his childhood involved joining a local pipe band in Scotland and watching his violinist mother play with a full orchestra. Inspired by these musicians he is now proficient on guitar, bass, piano and keyboards, glockenspiel and the drums. After dropping out of LSE and undertaking some not-so glamorous day jobs, he has made an ornate pop album of near-symphonic grandeur named after a utopian place that came to him in a dream. Suego Faults is a magnificent collection of accessible, experimental pop.
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Yasmin
21 year old Yasmin Shahmir has already made a huge underground name for herself as one of the UK's foremost DJ's. And having spun around the world for N.E.R.D., Taio Cruz and Eve, Yasmin is now ready to make her mark as a fully fledged artist, singer and songwriter.
Born in Manchester and raised in Scotland to an Iranian dad and English mum, music has been a consistent presence in Yasmin's life. Invoking the stylish streak of a Neneh Cherry with the stripped back sensibilities of Massive Attack, Yasmin has managed to create something entirely original, whilst remaining current.
Smart, stylish, funny and gorgeous, this dedicated music lover is one of the most exciting females to emerge from the UK underground in years.
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Yngve & the Innocent
"Definitely an act to watch for" - Acoustic Magazine, UK.
German-born and Irish-raised, Yngve has been simmering under the skin of the music industry since 2004. In 2008, Yngve formed new touring band, The Innocent, and has been making a name for himself in the London scene. Yngve has (amongst numerous headline appearances both solo and with a full band) shared bills with acts as diverse as Deathray Trebuchet, Danny & The Champions of the World, Katell Keineg and Paul Weller.
Recent single Draw A Line got its debut radio play in the U.K. on BBC Radio 2 from non-other than Steve Lamacq. The single will feature on the upcoming album due out later this year.
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