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Daytrader

Daytrader is a punk band from Brooklyn, NY.. They debuted a three song demo in September 2010 and released an EP entitled "Last Days of Rome" in January 2011, citing influences such as Jimmy Eat World, Sunny Day Real Estate, Further Seems Forever, Saves the Day and Hot Water Music. Their debut LP, "Twelve Years", was released May 8th, 2012 on Rise Records. http://www.facebook.com/daytraderny
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Wheatus

Wheatus is a rock band from Northport, New York formed by Brendan Brown (vocals, guitar) in 1998. After writing a few songs, Brown enlisted his brother Peter Brown (drums) and Rich Ligey (bass) to record a demo. In 1999 the band signed with Columbia Records and released their debut album, Wheatus, the following year. This album contained the bands first, and so far biggest, hit, Teenage Dirtbag (from the movie Loser).

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Fire at Night

Purveryors of sonic intoxication and ethereal charm, Fire at Night are indie/alternative rock group from Hampshire, UK. Despite coming from different musical backgrounds, they are united by their desire to create the perfect combination of samples, synths, and smokin' beats, complimented with guitars and vocals. They have been described as "charming and captivating" (www.all-noise.co.uk 2012).

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The Red Telephone

The Red Telephone was a Boston-based group that excelled within the standard rock formula of lead guitar, backup guitar, bass, and drums. The Red Telephone consists of:
Matt Hutton - vocals, guitar
Sean Toohey - guitar, vocals
Pat MacDonald - bass, vocals
Mark Britton - drums Initially they were signed to Warner Brothers Records, but their first release languished under improper promotions. They turned to the indie scene with the release of their 5 track EP "Aviation", and then with a followup full length album, "Cellar Songs" on the indie label "Raise Giant Frogs".

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Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian (born August 21, 1967 in Beirut, Lebanon) is an Armenian-American singer. He started as a singer in the alternative metal band System of a Down and after they went on hiatus he continued his career as a solo artist and producer. He is known for his gritty yet wide vocal range. His solo output mixes various styles and genres, including metal, rock and Armenian musical motifs. At age five, Serj Tankian moved with his parents to Los Angeles, California.

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Chocolate Starfish

Chocolate Starfish were an Australian rock music group based in Melbourne, Australia, releasing a number of hits in the early 1990s, before disbanding in 1998. The original line up featured Craig Harnath ( Kids in the Kitchen) , Brett Kingman ( James Reyne), John Justin (Himself) and Bruce Pawsey (Kate Ceberano) and was born from the desparate cover band scene of the early 1990s. Scottish frontman Adam Hootsman emigrated to Melbourne from the Scottish village of Shepparton, in the Outer Hebrides. He remained as the only original member until the bands demise.

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