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Dansette Junior

"Of all the electro pop artists lately , Dansette Junior seem the least contrived, and judging by ‘Drums n Bass‘, have the big songs too" - Steve Lamacq - Radio 1 The brainchild of singer/producer/songwriter Will Hunts alter ego Dansette Junior, was borne through a chance encounter on the ’High Road‘, in the not so salubrious area of Kentish Town, North London, with like minded Johnny Mac(synth geekery n bass) and Graham Gaffney(drums n machines)

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Smash

1) Band was formed by the sitar/guitar player Gualberto in 1967. At the beginning of the seventies Smash recorded two albums for Philips label "Glorieta de los Lotos" in 1970 and "We Come To Smash This Time" in 1971. Unfortunately early death of the vocalist Julio Matito bring band to the end. Music which Smash create is compare to Moody Blues and Vanilla Fudge psychodelic mood. Through guitar style of Manuel Molina we hear evident flamenco touch, applying on traditional "palos" (tarantos).

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DJ Shine

There are at least 2 artists called 'DJ Shine'. 1) Canadian Jason "DJ SHINE" Spanu
2) A famous ex-Drunken Tiger member, Korean 'DJ SHINE' 1. The one with the spikiest hair is Canada's Jason "DJ Shine" Spanu, one of the top producers and hardest workers in the electronic music scene since the early 90's. Jason has been a touring member of the Nelly Furtado band for a number of years as well as part of the Saukrates live show, and has performed at some of the worlds largest stadiums and festivals. In March 2010 Jason also joined the DRAKE band as official programmer.

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Blaqk Audio

Blaqk Audio is an electronic project from Oakland, United States, created by and consisting of Davey Havok as lyricist and vocalist and Jade Puget writing music and programming synthesizers. Both Jade and Davey are members of the band AFI. Blaqk Audio were signed to Interscope Records, their debut album, CexCells, was released on August 14, 2007. The first single from the album is 'Stiff Kittens', revealed by Jade on the BA myspace blog.

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BANKS

Effortlessly balancing her gift for honest, poetic perspectives on love and humanity with a voice that gained her overnight attention from the music industry’s most important curators – Banks is poised for massive things in 2013. Drawing from inspirations like Fiona Apple and Miss Lauryn Hill, Banks focuses on the duality of soulful earthly emotion and ethereal atmospheric sounds. The Los Angeles native and self-taught pianist, vocalist, and songwriter will release her debut EP on IAMSOUND in early 2013.

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Boys Boys Boys

Boys Boys Boys! is an indie pop band from Perth, Australia which consists of members Jade Foo, Alwyn Nixon Lloyd, Bridget Turner, Mike Murphy, Jerico Wallace and Daniel Grant. After making waves in the Perth music scene with their infectious sound, the band released their debut album Yes through Interia Records in March 2009. According to the band's website:
"Boys Boys Boys! were born when a group of girls working in a retro diner decided music was the only way to stop crinkle cut fries and burger grease from coming between them.

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Toys With Knives

Toys With Knives is the collective of music produced by Lewis Flude and Marcus Sullivan. They have had previous success with both low-bit electronic and live experimental music. Lewis makes dubstep, acid, house, electro mashups using synthersizers and drum machines. Marcus Sullivan who adds in his chaotic distorted vocals is the other half of the band. They are a collective colliding their two seperate minds.

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HONDALADY

HONDALADY(ホンダレディ)is a Techno-Rock unit by two of Maru (Vo,Prog) and Die (DJ,TB-303). Hot vocal style and Roland TB-303 are uselessly bathed in and the feature dance track bathes in praise. Original six albums are announced, and the music offer so far, the remix, and DJ has acted on another artist. It is possible to face, and their activities have improved heat further on the tenth anniversary in form.

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NewVillager

NewVillager (pronounced, like: “Terwilliger”), is a Clinton Hill, NY, USA electropop trio, comprising: Ben Bromley, Ross Simonini and Collin Palmer. They débuted with the single "Rich Doors" (Jan 2009, Two Syllable) and their latest / début album is "NewVillager" (Jun 2011, IAmSound). “... musical project of Ben Bromley and Ross Simonini, two multi-instrumentalists who remain friends. Goalball is a game designed for the blind, kind of like handball.

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