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Ortega

There are more artists using the name Ortega. 1) Every so often a band emerges as if from nowhere armed with a depth of song writing that is simply stunning. Enter Ortega… The seven piece from Cannock in the Midlands have been doing what bands do – learning their craft (both live and on record), becoming big names on the local circuit, selling out their first self-made demos and building up to their debut single through Co Star Entertainment set for release in late 2007.

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Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia is a rock band band from Yeovil, Somerset UK. Benjamin Wood and Oliver Herdsman started Encyclopedia in 2004. Encyclopedia made an album called 'So Hot Right Now' which was released in 2006 on Tshirt Records (Their own label) in the UK and in Japan on Littlebird Records the following year. The single 'Emily' came from this album and was released on Alcopop Records to no critical acclaim.

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Heroes For Hire

HEROES FOR HIRE and Halfcut Records are psyched to announce details of their forthcoming third LP No Apologies out through Halfcut/Shock on September 28, 2012. From the sweatiest clubs to the biggest festival stages, Sydney

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Army of Freshmen

http://www.armyoffreshmen.com Army of Freshmen is a keyboard-heavy power pop band from Ventura, CA. The Army of Freshmen is Chris Jay (vocals), Aaron Goldberg (guitars/vocals), Owen Bucey (keyboards/vocals), Dan Clark (moog/hammond), Kai Dodson (bass) and Mike Milligan (drums). The band started when a New Jersey teenager (Chris Jay) fresh from high school graduation drove cross-country by himself in a minivan with the intentions of starting a band. After sitting in a one-bedroom apartment for a year and writing over 500 songs, he eventually made some friends.

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Hedley

Hedley is a Canadian pop rock band comprising lead singer Jacob Hoggard, Tommy Mac on bass, Dave Rosin on lead guitar and Chris Crippin on drums. The current band retains the original name of Hoggard's pre-Canadian Idol group, although the membership has changed. The band originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia. They were named after the town of Hedley, British Columbia, a name chosen after members heard that it was for sale for $246,000.

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Johnny Get The Gun

Johnny Get The Gun is a British rock/pop punk band that was formed in Essex, United Kingdom in 2006. The band's current line up consists of Wayne Lightowler (lead vocals), Jack Lawson (guitar, backing vocals), Joe Williams (bass guitar) and Jamie Abela (drums). The band have officially released one EP, Let's Go To Work, and a thirteeen-track CD, exclusively available at their gigs. The band are currently working on a new EP, expected to be released later this year.

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