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Forever Can Wait

Forever Can Wait are a 5 piece female fronted pop punk/alternative band from Southampton who formed in October 2009.
After over a year of gigging, the young quintet have definitely managed to make their mark on the Southampton scene by landing support slots with bands like Twenty Twenty, Burn The Fleet, Don Broco, Yashin, MiMi Soya and Kids Can't Fly, along with out of town shows with Fireworks and Save Your Breath. They also managed to land a headline slot at the Joiners back in January 2011 as part of their EP release but also to mark a year since their first show as a band and at their favourite hometown venue. Back at the start of July the band went on their first tour, managing to land shows in places as far as Newcastle and Dundee.
The young 5 piece are known for their upbeat and exciting shows, always keeping the crowds attention with lead singer Tash’s impressive vocals which are complimented well with catchy riffs and punchy backing from the rest of the band. Forever Can Wait are definitely ones to watch in 2011.

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Wild Fire

Wild Fire are a little-known sensation. The three-piece from Bournemouth disguise indie rock with precise and poetic delivery, combining the best of their influences to create innovative and naturally atmospheric anthems.

Favourites of local Radio, they are now firmly grounded in their local music scene, having played at sold-out shows at venues such as Mr. Kyps, The Winchester, iBar and Champions.

Signed to Hand In Glove Records after their independently released debut EP, 'Glass Diamond'. Wild Fire will release their first single on Hand In Glove Records later in 2011.

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Empire Affair

Red Light EP out now on itunes, containing songs December, Illyria, One of me, & Illyria. Check out the newly re-launched website at www.empireaffair.co.uk

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John Stammers

John Stammers lives in Chorlton, a leafy Suburb of Manchester, England. With artists, musicians, and young entrepreneurs setting their roots down and the streets littered with Shops, restaurants, café’s, and Bars, it has been said that Chorlton is the “Laural Canyon of the North of England” and John Stammers is part of the Furniture. The Dulcimer, a tavern dedicated to the gospel of folk, jazz, pop and all things Balearic, is where you might catch John either playing Live or talking music till the midnight. John has now finished recording a new LP which will be released on Wonderfulsound on 14th February 2011. Time has been spent on recording these songs with everything being mixed to tape. Vinyl copies of this LP will mastered from tape. Producing a true analogue experience. The only digital process occurs when the songs are transferred to CD and even then it was transposed via a Vinyl cutting Lathe so even the CD master has that authentic tone and quality of a vinyl record. John Stammers is going to capture the hearts of many a music fan with this killer album a mix jazz/blues/folk/balearic filled with well-crafted melodies and instrumental pieces, hints of trad arrangements and flashes of contemporary Popular song. John has managed to forge his way into a rather overpopulated live music scene and has effortlessly left his mark.

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Dando Shaft, Macca, Buddy Holly, White Noise, Davey Graham, Stephen Prina, Gene Rains, John Fahey, The Corries, Clive Palmer, Sebastian Tellier, Lone Pigeon, Paddy Steer, The Superimposers, Os Mutantes,The Pentangle, The Monks Kitchen,

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Wide Awake

Wide Awake were formed in the late summer of 2010, and since then, have played many gigs in and around Southampton in venues such as The Joiners, the Hamptons, and The Talking Heads, supporting big names such as Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Yashin. They are currently in the recording studio working on their debut 5 track EP which will be up on the internet for free download in June 2011.

www.wideawakeband.co.uk
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The Dark Lights

“Get ready kids – indie is modern again…with the sound of music.” Independent Music News

“For people who just love a driving beat and a cool lyric… remind me a bit of Talking Heads – so you know you’ll love them too.” APRA/AMCOS

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Mutant Vinyl

Mutant Vinyl is a musical journey through John Coltrane, Massive Attack, and Prince via Dave Grohl, wrapped up in big rhythms and addictive hooks. Unashamedly influenced but not copying, my music is original and emotive.

Based in the deep south of Dorset, I set about jamming as a solo act, writing and playing everything myself, with my Guitar, black Sax and a Mac onstage: the response at every gig has been beyond expectation, and many more dates have followed. Local promoter Conrad Barr said after my debut: “One of the most exciting debuts I’ve seen…”.

My songs have been featured on Recharged Radio, Amazing Tunes, Hits of the Near Future and local radio. With my newly formed band I reached the final of the Dorset Music Awards, and we’ve recently won our place in the semi-finals of the Wedgewood Rooms’Unsigned Showcase. Our most recent gigs in London and Endorse It festival have extended our experience and our audience.

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Hessian

An Alternative Art Rock Band

5 piece with an uncommon sound comparable to very few. Drawing influences from a variety of artists into fresh perceptive compositions; since April 2010, Hessian have been itching to project their lively, distinctive textures upon you.

Hessian are: Richard White, Sam Chapman, Tilly Thompson, Alex Bragg and Bertie Meyer

"A celebration of youth and noise" - Ollie Mutter (bhone)

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Satellites

Satellites are a four-piece alt-rock band from Southampton, UK, comprising Kenny Elsbury on vocals and guitar, Dave Taylor on guitar, Tom Parker on bass, and Jack Loader on drums.

With influences ranging from ambient pop-rock, right through to hardcore punk and metal, the band have been working since early 2010 on their modern British rock sound, writing and performing songs around the South Coast to an ever growing audience.
2011 will see the release of the debut EP from Satellites, as well as a number of shows up and down the country.

For more information, keep up with the band on Facebook - www.facebook.com/we.are.satellites MySpace - www.myspace.com/wearesatellitesuk or follow on Twitter - @wearesatellites

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