e have been working together as a duo for about 4 years. Our earlier performances were usually family affairs, including parties and weddings, later progressing to pub and club gigs. We officially formed "2 to Go" back in January 2000, when we began working with an agency. Our gigs, as well as the club circuit, include holiday camps, cabaret restaurants and most recently, work in a beach club complex in Lanzarote.

Our greatest achievement to date however was winning the Midlands heat.....

      09 ARE A CROSS-CULTURAL, HYBRID HIP-HOP/FUNK/RAP/METAL, BAND WHO PLACE THEMSELVES SOMEWHERE BETWEEN JURASSIC 5, THE RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS, AND SYSTEM OF A DOWN. THE SEVEN PIECE RHYTHM MACHINE HAIL FROM SOUTH LONDON, BUT HAVE ROOTS AND INFLUENCES THAT SPREAD ALL OVER THE WORLD, TO A LARGE CROSS SECTION OF PEOPLE AND ATTITUDES. <209> ARE: MC.s AUDIO & HARMONY, WHO DELIVER DYNAMIC HARD-EDGED RHYMES WITH PRECISION, STYLE AND FLAIR; BARNET AND MOS, WHO SET UP A REINFORCED ENERGETIC RHYTHMICAL A.....

      .K.MI8's influences are artists like Jethro Tull, Hawkwind, Blur, The Cranes, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, The Stranglers, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin to name just a few. He also gets inspired by dance music and female singers Tori Amos and Jewel.

      00 Fours are a four-piece band and the members are: Tony Whiting - guitars/vocals; Sebastien Treeclimber - guitar/vocals; Martin Mayhew - bass/production and Graeme L. Page - percussion.

      e formed his first band "FKF" with neighbourhood friends; though short lived, they performed at local gigs.
4QUA formed several bands including, Interstella, Portobello Agenda & Young Afro Pioneers and has recently been working on a project influenced by the lyrics of "Father Reece" . The concept for this fusion of talent has been encouraged by a certain mr Redmond.
4QUA "the artist" is developing a porfolio of his artwork in various media; ranging from murals, canvas, boards.....

      his is a wake up call to one and all. Accelerator is a band that has been influenced by The Stooges, Primal Scream and various other artists that are not on the rock and roll circus like Gil Scott-Heron and Curtis Mayfield. We are influenced by these artists because of what they were trying to put across musically, lyrically and in the directness or there live performances. Accelerator portrays these attributes in their own unique way. The band has been writing and performing songs together for.....

      llergy Info Allergy is essentially singer/songwriter Joolz Sparkes ("you name it, I'm allergic to it" ) and anyone else who wants to join in. This latest CD 'Boosting the immune system' mixes Kravitz guitar, 80's electro beats, trip-pop loops and ngel-with balls vocals to tell tales of love, hate, pasion and all the emotional flux of the human condition. Says Joolz " They're universal truths that everyone can relate to - that 'been there, done that ' moment of recognition. Then you mov on.....

      pril has been writing and recording her own material for the last three years, this includes recordings commissioned by the NSPCC and Susan Kramer the Lib/Dem mayor candidate. She has also recorded at Air studios with George Martin. Songs on unsignedFM where recorded in the south of France with her producer Geoff Gurd, who has had various hits including Don't be a Stranger for Dina Carrole and Love is a House for Force MD's which was number 1 in America for 10 weeks.

      he band was formed around three years ago and initially consisted of Dorian, Mark and Sam. After a few gigs they decided a bigger sound was needed to recreate onstage the layers of their home recordings, at which point Will hopped on board. Guitar based, they strive towards simple, emotive music that is at times rocking and by equal measure moving and subtle.

      altic is the hot new band coming from Edinburgh, who contradict their name, Baltic (=freezing), with their scorchingly confident melange of rock acoustic. Currently keeping their hushed acoustica within Scottish borders, Chris Lowrie (drums), Richard Walker (bass), Robbie McVicar (guitar) and Alan Oates (vocals and guitar) make up this year-young band whose sounds have been likened to current 'wonderboys', Starsailor. With the snappy quality of the Stereophonics and the sensory overlo.....

      asilica formed in January 2001, bring together songwriter and producer Paul Kirkpatrick with vocalist Rebecca Herity. After receiving a great response to some early demo songs, the band have just finished their debut demo album "A Life of Long Goodbyes". Paul has been a regualr on the local music scene in Northamptonshire for the last 15 years, whilst Rebecca has sang in variuos bands at home and abroad. The music is a fusion of many different styles and influences from Hip-Hop, Classical and.....

      elisarius is a single act who has taken the name from a Robert Graves book titled "Count Belisarius". He has been making demos since the early nineties and this summer he produced his EP "Mariovo".

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      lue Harvest met at the beginning of '99 when they started loosely forming a band immediately and whilst practicing at jam nights they recruited a number of vocalists to try out using various styles of music e.g. punk rock, indie, metal, etc. At the beginning of 2000 they decided to veer their route more towards a darker, more cinematic style. That's when Mike came up with the name "Blue Harvest". Once they had four or five songs together, they began producing their first EP.

      o-Lingo are a great new band that combine melodic guitar pop, lovely vocal harmonies and angst ridden vocals. The verses show tension but meander into the chorus that has a warm feeling with great swoonful vocals.

      here are four members in the band which is called BOSSA after Bossa Soul and Bossa Nova. They think that their music is very mad soul based with a stonesy type of guitar feel as their main influence is Motown/Northern Soul and rock'n roll music like the Stones, Beatles and the Kinks.

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      he opening song has a pretty squashed acoustic guitar sound which can only have been achieved by heavy compression, although there's no compressor on the gear list - bizarre! It's also robbed the guitar of presence, and you should be aware that this is one of the things that compression can do, hence the inclusion of equalisation, to compensate, on some units. On most of the songs, Spectrasonics' Liquid Grooves sample CD has provided the loop; the opener features a conga pattern that sits well w.....

      ormed in 1998 in Abertillery, Gwent, South Wales. Cainer are a five piece band consisting of: Lee Nichols - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Carl Southcott - Lead Guitar Dean Pratten - Rhythm Guitar Steve Jarret - Bass Guitar Steve Williams - Drums WHAT'S THE NOISE? Until recently Cainer were known as Swank, who under this name released a demo CD (Barfly Boogie Vibes), played a live acoustic set on Valleys Radio and headlined reputable venues such as T.J'S in Newport, Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardi.....

      uy Watson is an accomplished singer/songwriter who appeals to a contemporary pop market. An experienced musician and songwriter, Guy has been a performer from an early age. He started playing the guitar at the age of eight, and at eleven took up the drums. His song writing skills began at the age of fifteen, and at eighteen he took up vocal training whilst studying for a music degree in Manchester. Now living in London, Guy has worked extensively as a freelance singer and guitarist, and contin.....

      harlie Wray is a 19 year old singer from Kent, who heads up an eight-piece pop/rock band which has been together for the past 18 months. Charlie has since played the expected London venues like the Kashmire Klub, Rock Garden, Dingwalls and The 100 Club, and is now moving futher afield into Europe. Charlie is also an accomplished amateur actress, starring in local plays and musicals and has recently finished three 'A' levels which gained her an offer at the University of Canterbury. Charlie was d.....

      irca started out in the late-nineties. After several changes they settled on the final line-up in the spring of 1999. This Derby four-piece take their influences from classic British guitar groups, most notably The Smiths and The Stone Roses. After a highly successful string of early gigs they were approached by several management companies including Platypus management. However problems led to a six months split for the group and they failed to capitalise on early success. Now in early 2001 .....

      lear Brook Days write songs with melodic, colourful riffs and strong bass lines at their centre. Sometimes with retrospective elements, but always new, their music is inadvertently, but undeniably commercial. All the members of Clear Brook Days write songs, which accounts for the diverse nature of the music and draws influence from folk to funk and psychodelia. The members of Clear Brook Days met on the first day of senior school and it is from these early days that the seeds of a great friends.....

      olor Productions have been in the industry for over six years working and producing various bands/artists. Color Productions producer Neil Webb, is now concentrating on his own material releasing first solo E.P. this year intitled "Crystal Ball".

      ool Bloo are a five-piece Indie / Funky Rock Band from the North East of England. Members are: Wayne Brown - keyboards, Mark Thomas - drums and backing vocals, Andy Allsopp - rhythm guitar and lead, Gary Marshall - lead guitarist and lead singer and Alex Gordon - bass and backing vocals. They have started directing their music to a positive tune that the band feels will be a definite influence to people all over the world.

      ry Soul initially formed on December 2000. However, all band members have been playing their repective instruments many years before the band was formed. Since then they have been carrying out a lot of intensive rehearsing and recording.

      hough always looking to expand, Curerbell are currently a two-piece band from Llanelli, South Wales. Founding members Kevin Jones and JP Zammit rose from the ashes of their previous outfit "Handsome field Marshal" to orm the band in the summer of '99. Sonically, Curerbell have been compared to both Travis and Bends era Radiohead. They have also been said to resemble the welcoming sensation of wearing a freshly ironed Karate Kit.

      f you like clear, concise songs and poignant tales delivered with attitude then Dave Corbett's brand of guitar driven lyrical rock is for you.
Dave writes, performs all instruments and vocals, engineers and produces his material for maximum impact. A pastiche of word and sound, there is something every thinking mans rocker. This is not background music. Dave's distinctive vocal style cuts though a cacophony of guitars and delivers a message that lingers long after the songs have finished.

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      er's a fresh direction to POP, which comes in the form of two aspiring creative female artists.
Deaux, a sassy pop duo with tunes to make you move and groove, are identical twin sisters filled with energy, beats and vibe.
With vocals dance and songwriting skills up their street, they are ready to 'Shake up' the pop world.

      eclan has played in a number of local bands but found it impossible to find anyone with the same interest and long term goals he had. Playing solo gigs part-time while working as a computer technician, Declan slowly pieced his own midi studio together. He spent considerable effort in learning to program, sequence and play the midi instruments. Having already been a capable guitar player and drummer he then proceeded to learn to play complimentary bass, piano and midi instruments. While steadil.....

      ie Pretty are a four-piece band who formed in 1998. Members are: Andi Slut - Vocals/Electric Guitar; Rico - Sub bass/Vocals; Dr Sleaze - Flying V/Analogue synth; Kirill Ochenrichavich - dynamic integer calculus.

       four piece band originating from Swindon and Birmingham, the 'Hour formed in '99. After almost two years of the usual lineup/management/lack of ability problems, the band finally sorted themselves out earlier this year. Now armed with their first proper recodings and some valuable local gig experience, the band is now ready to branch out further and take their music to a much wider audience. The professional engineers (Fat Man Studios, Sutton Coalfield) of these songs were greatly impress.....

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      xiled Pilgrim has been a songwriter for approx. 16 years and has enjoyed moderate success. All his songs are written on computer using cubasis.

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      he group have played most of the Liverpool venues - including more than 20 appearances at The Basement. Now, though, they want to get out of the city for a while. There has been some interest already - and even the knock-backs have included compliments on Stephen's voice. And it's a very distinctive voice, with a wide range and the ability to soar up and down in a Jeff Buckleyesque manner. Their music is guitar and vocal driven, passionate pop music. "We are a bit of a mix-up in this band", s.....

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      usically and lyrically Foreplay reflect on solid melodic rhythms intertwined with inventive lead guitar, added with an impressive live performance.

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      USE formed in early 2000, in Sheffield (England). The Band comprising of Kelly Ann - Vocals, Woody - Guitars, Wez - Drums & backing vocals, and Dijon - Bass Guitar & backing vocals. Due to their wide range of influences FUSE's music can only be described as metal with a twist. The sound is unique, emotive, intricate, and driven. Collectively Queen, Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Aerosmith have inspired the bands' writing.
FUSE have played various gigs throughout the country, including The Li.....

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      aderene music merges the influences of pure songwriters with the passion and urgency of hard rock to creat the clear and unique sond that is Gaderene.

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      irl called Max is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who performs solo and makes her own records.

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      annah has always been interested in music and Madonna is still one of her greatest influences. She appeared in "Pop Idols" and did various presentations on TV before releasing her first demo tape called "No Regrets".

      kay Morris is a London based singer/songwriter inspired by the likes of David Bowie, Suede & Pulp.

      hat is JACK'S CREATION?
Simply a ROCK band, described by FUTURE MUSIC magazine as "heavy stuff with melodic kudos".
Influences? Many, but we aren't going to be the next bla bla bla but the first JACK'S CREATION.
JACK'S CREATION is based in London, England. Formed Summer 2001 and have recently featured for the 2nd time on XFM Unsigned.
Check out our new demo tracks below!

      eff Best is a solo artist who writes and arranges all his songs. He also plays the guitar and does the vocals on his tracks.

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      im Thomas writes his own songs and perfoms in London.

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      on Asher does most of his work as a piano act in Norway. Also, he plays live between six and ten months a year, mostly in Norway.

      opus were formed by Finch in 1991. After 6 years of playing live music in Ireland & the UK with much success, Finch had to take 3 years out of music in 1997 due to ill health. He spent this time writing material for his intended comeback. Finch reformed Jopus in erlay 2000. The new line up is hard at work at their own phat wha studios laying down tracks and rehearsing for shows later in the year.

      osephine is from Trondheim, the rock capital of Norway... This last year she has concentrated her work towards her first solo-ep, "Beautiful". Earlier she has been a creative force within the two exellent norwegian bands Fighting Fish & Thom Charmer. You can find their work on the ep`s: "Roastbeef and onions" and "Cupboard love". This last year has been a long creative process where Josie has spent a lot of time nursing her male contacts, and getting her talent down on her first solo ep.

      ulian is a singer/songwriter in the traditional sense embodying a strong sense of melody with jangly guitars and byrds influenced harmonies. He is a popular attraction as both an acoustic and electric performer in the manchester area. Although he has on occasions been described as an english elliot smith his music has that slight pop feel that allows it to appeal to a mainstream audience. In fact, his contemporary arrangements and traditional writing style tend to appeal to a wide range of liste.....

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      armer formed two years ago and they are John Hodge - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar: John Smith - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals: Paul Coxhead - Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals: Dan Scholes - Drums, Keyboard Sequencing

      assim Giwa is a songwriter form London.

      eith Russell are now 4, Keith Russell and Ashley Hards on guitars, Gary Wilson on bass and Sarah Hards on keyboards. They have been recording for the last three months and will have an album finished for release in January.

      -kara were formed when Glenn, Ryan and Matt met up with Zero in 1999 and forged a unique melodic sound. They worked with their sound for nearly a year and in that time brought in the centrepiece of the band, Beth.
The goal they set themselves was to bring electrifying music to good, strong songwriting with a slightly melancholic edge. Having said this, the sound delivers itself easily to the listener with strong hooks and choral melodies.
Altogether, their sound is distinctive; f.....

      OYANASQAATSI is essentially an electronic project, started in 1998 from a fruitful cooperation between Kamen and Peter Blackwhite. They are interested in all types of music and it shows in the different styles heard in each track. KOYANASQAATSI is a professional London-based band which is known for their powerful original music and fans ability to personally relate to their songs. Their objective is "to create a great style of music from the heart and get it out to as many people as possible".....

      ee Langridge started about two years ago to experiment with computer music software using mainly samples. He has since progressed to creating his own sounds unsing tow Yamaha keyboards, a fender guitar and recordings of natural noises. All the tracks are loosely based around the idea of the creation of earth. He wanted to illustrate the birth of a completely new modern world.

      ester began recording in 1998 at college with a music technology course, having played in two bands decided to go solo. After building up a home studio he has written and recorded eight of his own songs. All instuments are played live by himself on the recordings and he is looking at putting a band together soon. He is a piano teacher & proffessional pianist.

      ife formed in the Summer of 2001 when Jeff met Brian at an audition. The pair hit it off straight away, and as neither pursued the band they auditioned for, they began to meet up regularly to jam. Both being competent songwriters, they decided to start their own band.
Tom Beckerleg, a former band member of Jeffs in 1996, was brought in to complete the line up, and Life as we know it, were formed.
Life began rehearsing in the well known Husky Studios at The Elephant and Castle creating .....

      ich Keeble vocals/guitars/keyboards
Tim Wakefield drums
Dan Seymour bass guitar

The current line-up of Epsom-based band Life As An Agent has been together since around September 2001. Since then the band have performed some successful gigs including the Cartoon in Croydon, and Cargo in London; and have recorded a new single ‘Carrie’, which includes the track ‘Don’t Get Left Behind.’ More information about the band, as well as previous recordings and new gigs, can be foun.....

      e are Liquid Idolator, a young rock band who have recently recorded our second CD which exhibits our combination of talent and passion. At the heart of our music lies the intelligent lyrics, which are why we think we are a cut above most other bands around at the moment: our songs question everything that's wrong with the world today, and the trouble and shit people have to face (especially the young); emotional and furios, artistic yet articulate. However, we are no quiet or inactive band - t.....

      he sound of guitars crashing, weaving and chiming amongst each other. A sort of cascating waterfall of colour brought simply through a few valves, a few strings and a fair bit of great playing. Inspiration and influences hail from the great west coast American bands such as Moby Grape, The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, Love and England's finest Diesel Park West. These bands' collective attitude towards the song has been of important influence also with melodies and harmony drifting occasonally to t.....

      iza has been performing since the age of 6 when she joined a local theatre school. Ever since she has been taking part in all different kinds of activities such as talent shows as well as dancing and singing lessons. She believes that her strong commercial voice will bring something exciting to the music industry.

      ased in the Midlands[UK]. Their music is honest and the delivery simple with foot stomping defiance. They have worked individually within the music industry for a number of years in different areas and on variouse levels.

      uke James is a singer-songwriter from near Liverpool whose lyrical songs and vocal style have brought comparisons with Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello.
His 10 track album 'In a foreign part of the town' is available now cost £7.99
Call the unsignedFM sales hotline on 0207 8540760
www.lukejames.co.uk

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      antra are David Scott and Simon Joyner, a duo from West Yorkshire.

      atrix was formed in York in early 1999, and the band members are: Pete Godson on guitars, vocals: Ben Morgan on lead guitar: Gavin Morgan on bass and Mark Wtherall on drums.

      onument consists of six band members who are Big Dave, Stu, Stan, Murphy and Ali. They have been together for almost 8 years and their influences include bands such as Barenaked Ladies, Green Day, Limp Bizkit, Travis, etc.

      aked Sunday began as an alternative acoustic duo in 1998 with bass player and vocalist Tali Trow and lead guitarist Shaun Reed. Having played successfully on the Isle of Wight, they were joined in 1999 by drummer Doug Alldred who had been playing with Tali on another project. Quickly, the band began to gig regularly, their sets being varied, appealing to all audiences. Shaun's brother, Matt, often a guest musician in the early stages of the band, became a regular member later that year. The band.....

      entred around singer and actor Nikk Gunns, The Flame are a West London based four -piece commercial rock band whose sound is a subtle blend of America's finest stadium rock bands and the raw English bands of the 60's. Nikk is keen to show the strength of the songs he writes with songwriting partner Leigh Heggarty, by playing them the way they were written - acoustically.

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      orton has performed the entire London cicuit and are now ready to move on up!
Norton is a family affair. We do it all ourselves. Every track is written, recorded, mixed and produced by Norton. Except from a great experience with producer Any Whitmore, (Terence Trent D'arby, Petshop Boys, Elton John etc.) Who recorded Ladybug with us.

      nce upon a time there lived a satirical funkster who loved to rhyme, o'Duke was his name. Comical and meaningful lyrics were his game, this is his story which is better than jackanory. It all started way back last January when a production team agreed to work with him, paying them to perfrom his material ranging from deep meaning to satirical. One of the producers was a teacher at South Thames College's Music Department and he invited him to perform at their end of year music event. O'Duke d.....

      verreal are a six-piece band from Norwich who have been playing together for four years. The band have been gigging for two and a half years and list some of their influences as Spiritualized, Radiohead, Nirvana and Lou Reed's Velvet Underground.

      aul Fisher is very much at the forefront of the new acoustic movement. His songs about the joys and pain of everyday life are poigant, beautifully observed and full of fragile melodies.

      hil is a solo singer/songwriter/guitarist from London. He has gigged around th Capital and the Midlands and has recorded 2 CD Albums, an EP and a single all of which he has written, recorded, played and produced himself. Phil's songs are left-of-centre acoustic pop/rock/folk, but he is about as far as you can get from the typical shoegazing, acoustic guitar weilding 'singer/songwriter'. His songs are funny, dark, haunting but always original. He is inspired in equal parts by classic songwriters .....

      hilip Kane was the frontman and songwriter with the groups Avalanche and Ennui. His Cathal Coughlan produced album "Hangover Square" garnered significant critical acclaim. Kane is releasing two singles later this year.
www.Philipkane.com

      ed Slopes started as a school cover band (Radiohead, Jamiroquai etc), slowly building up a set of original songs. The band, then called Bulletone, played some gigs in and around Liverpool to a great response. Rehearsing regualy with gigs imminent, red slopes present you their debut CD.

      he band Remedy (formed '94) has originated from a wide spectrum of musical influences backgrounds and styles. This diversity has aided in cohesion between band members thus producing a solid outfit with a distinct originality and sound. Throughout recent years Remedy have received positive feedback from an array of different audiences throughout the country, who have recognized the band's potential which has led to the recording of a single at Red Bus Studios and gigging on London's Camden circ.....

      he repertoire of Richard Craine includes many self-penned numbers alongside a selection from favourites from classics like John Lennon's "Imagine" to right up to date with Ronan Keating's hit "When you say nothing at all".

12 Track DEBUT ALBUM 'Sadow of Summer' Now available at £7:99
call the unsignedFM sales hotline : 0207 8540760

      osanna has a unique voice in our music of today. Her songwriting and performances are bursting with passion, yet still full of inventive emotion.
Rosanna was born on 12th July in the late 70s, in the small town of portsmouth. Her love for music was felt from a very young age, although she was never given the opportunity or encouragement she knew her dream would turn out to be real. Leaving college she moved to London finding herself dancing and teaching dance all over London. Rosanna star.....

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      istory: Sal are a refreshing four-piece, full of energy, melody and emotion, consisting of Catrin Southall (Vocals), Noog (Guitar), Matthew Narusberg (Bass), and Denley Slade (Drums). The band has been together since November 1998, with various line-up changes until only the best were chosen. To date, the band has enjoyed varying degrees of success, playing various concerts around South Wales including such venues as Blackwood Miners Institute, Barfly, Clwb Ifor Bach, Great Hall at Cardiff Uni.....

      am Stratton is a 25 year old singer/songwriter based in London.

      ilverscene are Craig Hewitt on guitars/vocals; Lee Wilde on drums & percussion; James Cragg on guitars/fx and Michael Godber on bass/backing vocals. They were formed at the beginning of 2001 and they take their influences from a wide range of artists.

       would like to introduce you to our four piece rock band called Simpatico, Craig Parker- Vocals Alan Edbrooke- Lead Guitar Mick Walker - Rytham Guitar/Sequencer Mark Winter - Drums/Van Man Each member has over ten years experience playing in various bands and this band ws formed six months ago to pusue a more creative sound. We have just finished doing a demo and have started giiging in Surrey/Sussex area where we have been well received. Currently we are seeking more gigs, tours an.....

      inecure are a four-piece band from Scotland. They formed in 1998 and members are: Bryan Morgan, Scott Morgan, Dayle Morgan and Scott Dziennik.

      om and Pete have been performing duo's on Portland for a number of years before they decided to form a band. The first incarnation was 'The Masonics', a four piece rock band performing mainly covers, but also some of the original matarial that has been carried through (such as 'Number One'). After a while the band started to drift apart and Tom and Pete looked for a new band.
They contacted Carl Cross (drums) and Dan Leech (bass), who had previously jammed with Tom. The band had they're fir.....

      ince emerging from Oxford in the late 90s Slice, with their classic 5 piece line up, have developed into an exciting force creating addictive, anthemic songs of longevity and have consistently challenged themselves to reach higher levels. Their music has been flagged fro the beginning as having the potential to reach a wide and varied market and from the melodic guitar pop based early Believe and Brave Eps, Slice have shown they have the substance to back the potential. The smooth and cohesive .....

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      ophie's Boots are moochild and Will Phipps. Moochild plays and sings everything except lead guitar (Will). Moochild makes music which bounces with fresh energy mixing catchy tunes with rock and roll, soul, blues, samples, textures and quirky humour.

      OURFACE: 5 piece Indie Rock band, formed in summer of 2000, originally as a 4 piece under the name "AFTERGLOW". After a slight change in personnel, SOURFACE were born…. Their energetic stage show combines excellently crafted, thoughtful songs with rasping solo's and raw power, which compliment their powerful, melody driven style. Playing London venue's such as the Bull & Gate, and the Rock Garden in London as well as provincial venue's, they receive acclaim and pick up new fans wherever they .....

      phere formed in 1997 with plays on Radio 1. Sphere Record at Rocliffe Studios Llandudno with the help of Simon Gardner of Dare fame. Sphere are Neil Bennett from North Wales - Keyboards; Hagi from Marroc - Drums, Bass; Emma Shade from London - Vocals.

      dvertised as the must see band of East Lancashire, Spiral Minds really are digging in and staking their claim with their own style of refreshing original sounds. One thing you can predict with Spiral Minds is that whatever style their music moves to, it's going to be a combination of passion and quality.

      tarjump is a four-piece band from South London and they have been together for 18 months playing gigs in London and Brighton. Members are: Steve Reid - guitar/vocals; Steve Parry - guitar/vocals; Dave Loach - bass/vocals; Alex Hogg - drums.

      tasis are a five-piece rock band from Cheltenham comprising John Presley, vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards; Fran Simpson, vocals; Chaz Paxford, lead guitar; Tony Bird, bass guitar and Lee Jenkins, drums.

      tate Breaker are a young, professionally minded 4-piece band with influences from AC/DC, Led Zep to Foo Fighters and American R'N'R.

      is songs are lyrically heavy and emotional, but the melodies are very enjoyable. Altogether he has so far twenty one songs which he is very proud of. He is influenced by David Bowie, John Lennon, Radiohead, Muse, Oasis, Nirvana, Blur and Pulp.

      tig hare a six-piece band from all over England now based in London. They have been playing together since 1998 and played a lot of live shows around the North West.

      tillmans Plates are a puzzle of mixing, matching post-millenial marionettes, strutting and stuttering their way through the minefield of modern music.

      tuart started playing guitar and making up tunes as a boy, writing for the band which he formed at school. He then moved to writing & performing with original and covers’ bands throughout his twenties, occasionally performing his own songs opening gigs for other artists. He now has over 15 years of songs recorded and sketched to draw from. 5 years ago he decided that his own music is the way forward. Now Stuart prefers to perform only his own work. Beyond Natural Colour was recorded last year.....

      ine up: Mark -lead vox, Harmonica, Guitar. Programming. Nick -Bass, Hammond organ/kevs. Jav -Drums/Percussion.

Subway started playing in and around Camden 3 years ago, coming from a punk rock background, they evolved into a creative writing band with influences from 'Zeppelin' to the Kinks, and from R. E. M to the Doors. The main writing partnership being Mark Alderson and Nick Panou, although they both hold their own catalogue of songs, the best material seems to come from ideas th.....

      waydead were formed in October 1997 by bass player Stuart. The lad's all live in the urban depths of Wolverhampton, England, and have a distinctive raw wall of sound, which draws its roots from 60's garage through 70's punk.

      he is a lady who knows precisely what she desires. And, when necessary she resorts to her overwhelmingly mesmerizing charm to dictate the sort of response she expects. In view of her positive outlook on life and the way she so aptly utilizes her tremendously gratifying popensities. Gentle and soft spokem, T'RESE is someone who, with an ever cheerful disposition, skilfully tackles every objective carefully and quite cautiously, too. Born in Roseau Dominica, Theresa Theophile (her real name) enjo.....

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      eller formed January 2000, and spent a few months in a shitty rehearsal room, throwing together a set which they played around the Midlands gathering a local, loyal following.

They soon became tired of just being another Indie band and went back to the drawing board, locking themselves away in a slightly improved rehearsal room to create their own sound.

'Crashing guitars combined with breathtaking choruses that you'll be whistling for the rest of the year'. New Music Fanz.....

      he 12 Bar Band are a loose ensemble of international players. Nick Meier, the Swiss guitarist, has a degree in the electric guitar from Berkley College, USA. Scandinavian trombonist, Mans Ekstrom, probably drinks the best lager in the world and Dafydd Jones, drummer for The 12 Bar Band, believes Welsh beer actually makes men more potent.

      he Collective The Collective was formed in 1999 and consists of Wendy, Glenn, Jules, Jimi and Jake. The music is guitar and vocal harmony based, influenced by the great bands they love while always trying to make their music relate to today. The band have written and home recorded around 50 original songs and played in many northern venues. The Collective insistence on having fun while playing their blend of rock 'n' roll and folksy pop have won them many friends. At present the band are pla.....

      he Crossing pride themselves on their ability to write and perform 1st class, original music and with a level of belief that leaves the listener in no doubt about commitment to playing live. Indeed, rapturous fans are often heard to say that that is exactly what they should be. The Crossing take their music from the everyday experiences that we all experience every day. Some of it is fast, but as much of it is slow. Some of it is in the middle and makes you feel kind of gooey. Not all of the s.....

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      he Heat are Parker on the drums, Oz on bass, Andy Brown Ash St. Martin on guitars and Dave Codd on vocals.

      he Heights are currently based in London and member are: Sean Walmsley - guitar/lead vocals; Allan Thompson - bass/backing vocals; Mark Wheeler - drums. In terms of their influences an obvious love of Bowie and Pixies can be heard straightaway. There are many more such as New Order, Sebadoh and the Clash, which are not so obvious on first hearing. Mark (drummer) is heavily into Jazz and Peter O'Toole, which has helped bring in plenty of groove to the music.

      he Cotswold town of Cheltenham, boasts alumni from bands such as The Rolling Stones, Motorhead, Skunk Ananse and Killing Joke; the energy and creativity of these musical talents live on in The Last Taxi. Their original sound and compelling stage presence have created a buzz whenever they play.
After three years of evolution, with a few lineup shuffles along the way, The Last Taxi are ready for the next stage. With an EP under their belt, a full album in the mix and a demo doing the round.....

      ive, '20-ish year-old' people from Northampton -Northamptonshire. Been together in a steady relationship for 'bout 3 years.Guitar-based fusion of Led Zep, Floyd, Supergrass & The Verve. Creates a kind of indie-folk rock.Played with Republica at Atlantic Rock 2000 summer festival- kicked arse!

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      he Sextones are an acoustic duo, who are famously and affectionately known as the Sexton brothers. The pair hail from Noth Hertfordshire and have been performing together for over 8 years making a name for themselves locally and in London, as well as playing gigs in countries like USA, Canada, India and Holland where they spent their school days.

      he Tricks are from Wycombe and having been gigging for almost two years. The Tricks with Geoff Harrandell on lead vocals, Tom Frampton and Ben Dale on guitars, Jonny South on drums and Pook on bass name their main influences as Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Chilli Peppers and The Beatles. On their gig list are such venues as The King’s Head, Camden Dublin Castle, Islington Hope & Anchor and The White Horse.

      hiefs of Greed are the new band formed by ex Joeys/Sugarkill person, Fitz, although the sleeve neglects totell us who the other three are - two guys and a girl, though, judging by the photo. With Fitz' rockist background, you may expect this to be another rock outfit, but that's not quite the case. While there is a rock element to the sound, it encompasses more than that, from samples, occasional doomy keyboards, pop and even funk. And it all mixes together quite well. Thiefs of Greed have a.....

      f there is one band that has recently come out of the alternative demo scene and possess both the ambition and talent to take things all the way it has to be three piece THROAT OYSTER hailing from Potters Bar Hertfordshire. THROAT OYSTER blend a unique style of heaviness and melody that both pulsates in rhythm and heaviness but contains the melody and sophistication that sets them aside from many pretenders in the scene. Although young in age, THROAT OYSTER possess a musical maturity beyond th.....

      obacco house . . . is based in South London, around singer-songwriter Michael Caines, singer Alex Helfrecht, percussionist and guitarist Adil Tyabji, and guitarist Alan Ross, with regular interruptions from top brass Napoleon Ryan and Yorke Eaton. . . . makes a kind of melodic, sometimes tongue-in-cheek pop noise, with songs about the film Mars Attacks!, Russian spies, American buddies, merchant bankers who find God, true love and porn in the CIA. . . . sprang fully formed from Michael’s.....

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      racey Long writes all her own songs and has been writing lyrics for many years. Her track "Dancing with the stars" was the result of a close encounter with Jamiroquai front man Jay Kay.

      ransit Case was founded by Jay Puranananda and Yves Kolla in February 2000. The band has played numerous times at different venues and has managed to fill all the venues to their maximum audience capacity.

      revor John was born and raised in Basingstoke, Hampshire where he developed a penchant for harmonious rock and leather jackets. Early influences were The Beatles, Kinks, The Who and The Jam, but synths,punks and indie sensibilities also have their place in Trevor's musical output. He played the violin for 8 years at school, but traded this for the guitar,teaching himself to play at 17. His classical training and 5 years in the school orchestra inculcated in him the importance of melody, count.....

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      uned In aka Pete Sullivan makes Pop, House Dance, Trance. Some of his influences have benn the likes of Sash, Chicane, Robert Miles and more recently Fatboy Slim and Moby.

      wisted Charm have been together for one year and their main influences are Sonic Youth, Built to Spill, Blonde Redhead and Stony Sleep.

      yler Roberts is a 21 year-old solo artist who has been involved in bands for many years. Since putting together his latest demo he has had an overwhelming response getting his song, "Better Day", in the soon to be released cinema movie, "In Search of an Impotent Man".

      ym Whitaker, singer and songwriter and guitarist, is a forerunner in the new acoustic scene. He is responsible for creating Acoustic Revolution, a club where songwriters and musicians perform their original compositions. Tym's talents have earned him support slots for both Van Morrison and Roy Harper.

      riginally from the city of Vancouver, Vik sang with a variety of local bands in an attempt to write and sing melodic pop-rock songs. After attempting to co-write with many artists, Vik began to write acoustic-based songs that naturally complement a strong voice and melody.

      incent Gene OLSEEN is a writer and guitarist who is capable of writing most styles of music with strong lyrical content and he also writes film scripts (TV). He has a unique and independent guitar sound as well as standard guitar playing. He says of himself "as a performer, I always put my heart and soul into any and every performance and whether your taste or not will always make you sit up and take notice".

      oid are a dedicated, pop rock band, they have been together for three years and in that time have undergone many changes to achieve their now unigue distinctive sound.

      HO WILL MISS MARY...? are Greg Sinden and Mary Leay.

   Their combination of acoustic melodies, moving lyrics and haunting vocals, with influences ranging from Eva Cassidy through Peter Gabriel to Alanis Morissette, leaves a shiver firmly placed down your spine. With regular slots at many London venues including Covent Garden's Rock Garden, Club W14, 12 Bar Club and Kashmir Klub, WHO WILL MISS MARY...? have already gained significant attention around the London circuit. The.....

      ynd were formed on January 2000,before that the band were known as Otis & consisted of Mark Reid (guitar/vocals), Tommy Farquharson (guitar) & Paul Young (guitar). After months of searching for a drummer, Paul decided to take up drums instead of guitar. The band rehearsed as a three piece at Captain Tom's studio in Aberdeen. On New Years eve 2000 I first heard the band on a tape they had recorded a few week's previously. The levels were all wrong the drums were drowning out the guitar's the guit.....

      ormed in the mid nineties in north-east England, zerotext were originally a trio that met whilst studying at the University of Northumbria. Now a four-piece, the group relocated to London in a few years ago and have been making their mark on the local music scene ever since. Zerotext's musical influences range widely, from the queens of 60's soul to the kings of early country to the princess of modern-day pop and everything else in between.