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When most groups release their first single, they're happy enough to have a few friends hear it and maybe get the odd spin on local radio.
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When Sydney trio Middle Kids unveiled debut offering 'Edge Of Town' in May 2016, it received considerably more attention. Sir Elton John declared himself a fan, added it to his Apple Music playlist and aired it on his Beats 1 radio show. Tripl -
Be Charlotte is all about the damn good vibes. She is one of the most innovative artists in Britain. Her songwriting prowess is beyond her 18 years and has taken her on several transatlantic journeys from her hometown of Dundee, Scotland. Her singing voice is flawless. She also raps and beatboxes and has helped to invent her own unique musical instruments.
The pitch perfect
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Brighton, UK duo Miamigo drew inspiration from the darker more atmospheric side of the '80s.
They cited New Order, Duran Duran & Michael Jackson as influences, as well as channeling the essence of classic John Carpenter soundtracks.
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Though their lyrics were reminiscent of the '80s, the vocals maintained a relative modern pop sensibility. They heavily utilised the Korg M1 synthe -
At only 18 years old, Will Joseph Cook's calling card came with the 'You Jump I Run' EP which was released on London indie label Duly Noted Records in April 2015. Its lead track 'Message' provided his breakthrough as it powered to #1 at Hype Machine, reached #2 on the Global Spotify Viral Chart and received Radio 1 airplay from Phil Taggart. Consistently backed by BBC Introducing,
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For someone who was, by his own admission, "extremely shy" as a young child, Ethan Barnett, aka TEN TONNES, cuts a strikingly confident figure. The 22-year-old musician from Hertford possesses a breezy, seemingly effortless ability to fashion snap-crackle lyrics and earworm melodies.
It's a trait that's very much in evidence throughout his self-titled debut album, which is se
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Born and raised in west suburban Chicagoland, Shaun J. Wright spent most of his teen years immersed in the sounds of house music. In the late 80's and early 90's, house music was a powerful force, permeating the mainstream airwaves of Chicago's most prominent radio stations. With Wright being raised in the epicenter of house culture during this era, his love for dance music began
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Brand new four-piece EAT FAST have quickly developed a knack for crafting sub-three-minute nuggets of fuzzy pop brilliance since first appearing at the start of 2016.
EAT FAST's sugar-drenched harmonies, frazzled guitar riffs and thumping drums have quickly caught the attention of BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing (who invited the band to perform at Reading and Leeds Festivals), Th
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Muncie Girls will release their hotly-anticipated second album 'Fixed Ideals' on 31st August via Specialist Subject Records in the UK & Europe, Buzz Records in North America and Lost Boy Records in Australia.
'Fixed Ideals' covers topics of anxiety and mental health, the effects of too much alcohol wasting potential, having a desire to learn and be educated, as well as focusing o
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Operating out of a basement studio in London, Tender are a brand new duo in the shape of James and Dan. They decided to form the band only a matter of months ago in early August when they put up their debut track 'Legion' to much online critical acclaim. 'EPII' including 'Afternoon and Lost'.
Influenced by acts such as Caribou, The National and Tame Impala, the band make "dark groov
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