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Jun 16

The Standards

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The Standards

The Standards are a pop (and so much more..) band based in London, and consist of Neil Winspear (vocal, guitar), Mark Ness (vocals, bass) and Scott Pragnell (vocals, drums).

They have played with such bands as The Wombats, Sparks, The Cribs and Friendly Fires – to name a few.

This music is not standard, (I know.. someone must have mentioned this before me..)

This music is modern pop mixed with a good old-fashioned sound from the 60’s, some jazz and they sound a bit like a typical modern British indie rock band. They also have that rare mix of glam folk.

Oh, and they sound a bit like Neil Innes, David Bowie, Elvis Costello and they have some country influences, almost at the same time.

The best thing about this music (and band) is how they make the music sound fun and inventive. They have made this music their own and you can’t find another band that has this bands influences and how they have choose to use them.

The Standards – definitely not standard, and absolutely a band to watch.

Needless to Say

May 29

Stars and Sons

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Stars and Sons

The story of Stars and Sons started in Brighton in October 2007 when Mike Lord started his more-or-less (short) failure career as ice cream sales man, hot dog vendor and telesales monkey. This wasn’t important for him so he decided to turn his major to music. (Most likely one of the best choice he’ve ever made.)

The official story of the band Stars and Sons began in September 2008 when Paul Steel (bass, vocals), Sandy Buglass (guitar, vocals and Stuart Provan (drums) joined him.

This music can be describes as jazzy POP/rock/psychedelic/live (noisy) acoustic. And this is what you hear when Ben Folds meets Eels and Flaming Lips.

The first single “In The Ocean” was released in November 2008. And the debut EP “The Goat Show” came out around the same time. They are currently working on the debut album, due for a early 2010 release.

In the ocean

May 21

Stagecoach

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Stagecoach

Stagecoach are a pop/grunge band from the darkest of Surrey. They started out as a two-piece band and added a new member every year until they felt they were a band. The members are Luke Barham (vocals, six strings), Nick Tanner (six strings), John Harrington (four strings), Matt Emery (drums, vocals) and Tom Lewis (eight strings, vocals).

Stagecoach started as a band because “we were no good at sports and had no other hobbies apart from skimming stones”. Not a bad idea – this music is definitely solid. And channel 4 have already tipped them as a “band to watch”.

They have so far released a 7-track EP School Day E.P, (full track/free download on Last.fm). The songs are usually about hot dogs, girls and cars. And school stuff!
The lyrics are clever and well written.

No ded enz is a great rock song. The best rock song you’ll hear from this band’s first EP. The guitar through the song combined with a steady drum mix represent this guys’ music perfectly – you want to hear more.
Midnight Circus isn’t so bad either, in fact, this is a typically quality happy-indie song. The guitar riff are strong and the whole song is decent done.

Hang that Head

May 13

Heritage Centre

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Heritage Centre

Heritage Centre was formed in Dublin & Stoneybatter for about two years ago, and the complete lineup lincludes Roge, Ciaran, Liam, Stephen and Conal.

Heritage Centre has received airplay both national and international, and has been compared to the likes of Blur, Weezer and The Shins.

The sound of Heritage Centre can be described as modern energetic pop/rock. All the songs are catchy and well produced.

The debut EP “The City, The Tree and The Fox” was released in February 2009. The first single (Losing Touch, released in December 2008) is a typical good indie rock single.

You Are Something, Death By Science and Stars are three great songs musically. The production and the lyrics makes it all sound very professional and show you the very best of Heritage Centre.

Somehow I Feel Cheated has the best arrangement. Your Leaders Are Dead sounds like a mess, but it’s a good song musically.

Whatever & I Will Protect you are the two first singles from the forthcoming EP (releasing October 2009) and was released on 8th of May.

I will protect you

Feb 10

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The Home Guard

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The Home Guard

The Home Guard is Dan and Chris, a duo based in Peterborough, UK.

They aim to “design songs both musically and lyrically to keep the listener thinking, whilst retaining a slightly quirky edge”. And that is exactly what they do. The lyrics are quirky and very well written. And the musical and production skills are even better.

They’ve released two albums so far; ‘A head of Steam’ (2007) and ‘Forlorn hope and Glory’ (2009). A third one are set to be released sometime in the near future!

This is the kind of music which is hard to pigeonhole as it’s inspired by so many genres and musicians. This music is like an indescribable mix of so many genres of music, so perfectly combined.

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