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Ralfe Band

Ralfe Band was started by songwriter Oly Ralfe and drummer Andrew Mitchell. Their debut album Swords was released in UK in 2005 by Skint Records and elsewhere in Europe in 2007 by Talitres records, with bonus tracks. The second album Attic Thieves was released in 2008 by Loose and Talitres Records. Ralfe Band have an eclectic sound that is hard to categorize and are known for both their songs and instrumental tracks.

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ZZ Ward

ZZ Ward (Zsuzsanna Ward) is an American singer, musician and songwriter born in Pennsylvania and raised in Oregon, USA, in a small town called Roseburg. In 2009 she was signed to the Boardwalk Entertainment Group, and in 2011 signed to Hollywood Records. She released the mixtape 'Eleven Roses' and the EP 'Criminal' in early 2012, prior to releasing her debut album 'Til the Casket Drops' on October 16, 2012.

Read more about ZZ Ward on Last.fm.

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Moth

There are six (6) artists by the name Moth. (1) MOTH was formed in a Cincinnati, OH garage in the early 90s by frontman and tune-smith Brad Stenz with guitarist "The Billionaire" joining shortly thereafter. Drummer Kevin Hogle made his appearance with the band shortly after Virgin Records fall-out and bassist Eli White followed in tow. The band has released five full length records including a major label release on Virgin records. They have also done live performances on Craig Kilborne, AOL, and Chicago's Man Cow Show, numerous national tours and a UK tour.

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Serpentine

There are at least two acts with this name: 1) A singer / songwriter from Switzerland. He recorded his debut album "The Tragedy of Being Honest" in 2005 and signed at B&B Records Sweden. In 2007 he released the album "Beauty Queen" featuring Heidi Happy & Sophie Hunger etc. For more info visit his MySpace 2) A Dutch rock band from the 1970s.

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Asleep

"Asleep rise proudly from an English pop tradition, with a unique sound, strong vocals, and the uncompromising ambition to communicate with the audience" - Magne Furuholmen (a-ha) Asleep devote their time to the reinterpretation of dark melodic pop in the vein of Doves, the Smiths/Morrissey or House of Love. Indeed, from the word go, their desire has been to produce music that is second to none of their idols. A tall order, but Asleep are more than ready to put their money where their mouth is.

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Distorted Pictures

The project formed by Natasha Donald (Guitars) and Rob Walker (Guitars / Bass) to further explore the more melodic nature of their combined playing styles. Now joined by Pete James (Vocals), Mat Thorpe (Bass / Guitars) and Steve Drawbridge (Drums) the band is working hard on tracks for their forthcoming debut EP. Our style has been described as '...jangly swirling guitars driven on by powerful drums and pounding bass...'

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