Mancunian trio of strange types. Indie art punk with a sprinkle of Alan Lomax recordings.
"Some of their songs sound like The Fall on laxatives and some sound like The Monks overdosing on Red Bull."
Simon & Garfunkel were an American singer-songwriter duo consisting of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. They formed the group Tom and Jerry in 1957, and had their first taste of success with the minor hit "Hey, Schoolgirl". As Simon and Garfunkel, the duo rose to fame in 1965, backed by the hit single "The Sounds of Silence". Their music was featured in the landmark film The Graduate, propelling them further into the public consciousness.
One of the many artists/bands that uses the name Shark Bait is a screamo/folk/emo band formed in Louisiana. With members of many other local bands Shark Bait have recently released 'Growing Pains,' Still Growing'and a split with Adaje available at their bandcamp. You can find them at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shark-Bait/108591182530199 A Dutch band that was founded in Haarlem, The Netherlands by bass-player Tim Verwaal and keyboard-player Remon Rijper in 2008. On the internet they found the other bandmembers: Sebastiaan Weerman (guitar), Bas de Keijzer (drums).
Will Stratton (b. 1987, Woodland, CA) is an American songwriter, composer, and arranger. He lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. He was born in Yolo County, California, and started making up songs on the piano when he was three years old. Will spend most of his formative years in the suburbs of northern New Jersey. On his twelfth birthday, he got his first electric guitar, and in the decade since, music has owned him unconditionally.
The singer-songwriter, cellist and pianist hails from the north of England She’s been writing songs forever but went the classical route for the bulk of her life, studying music until she had two degrees and a proper job. She then worked in music-related fields, sometimes reviewing other musicians’ albums and interviewing artists. When she wasn’t doing this, she was singing in bands around London.
Singer/Songwriter for fans of Sara Bareilles, Sarah McLachlan, Bonnie Raitt & Missy Higgins. New single Jealous Of The Angels out now! Critically acclaimed U.S. singer songwriter Jenn Bostic whose “Jealous of the Angels” is a favorite of many UK DJ’s and has featured on BBC 1 morning news and released her third album, Jealous, in the U.K. in December 2012. The YouTube views for the song, produced by Barrett Yeretsian, who created the hit "Jar of Hearts" for Christina Perri, have already exceeded over one million views.
Garrison Starr is a singer-songwriter who originally hails from Hernando, Mississippi; a suburb of Memphis, TN. She was born on April 29, 1975. Her first album "Pinwheels" was recorded shortly after her high school graduation. During a 1 1/2 year stint as a student at Ole Miss, Starr met and forged a friendship with fellow artist and producer Neilson Hubbard. To this day, Starr and Hubbard frequently collaborate. Her second release, the 7 track EP "Stupid Girl" references her experiences there which were not always pleasant.
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Arizona was an indie rock band formed in Brooklyn, NY. The band is currently on indefinite hiatus. The members are now working on other projects, including Wages (www.wageswages.com) and New Beard (www.newbeardcity.com). Arizona first formed as a three piece in 2005 when founding members Ben Wigler, Nick Campbell, and Alex Hornbake recorded debut EP "The Sun and The Room" which had artwork contributed by Brooklyn artist Deems (www.inaspoon.com).
Emma Louise Niblett (born 29 September 1973) is a British singer-songwriter, known by the pseudonym Scout Niblett. Her music is frequently minimalist in style, many of her songs consisting merely of vocals accompanied by either drums or guitar, which she mostly plays herself. She is known for her intimate live shows and her blond wig while performing. She is currently living in the United States, where she has worked with the influential producer Steve Albini.
*Ally Kerr's new album - OFF THE RADAR - out now* "Inspired....jangles with all the rainy loveliness of Belle and Sebastian" - UNCUT magazine
“A great new songwriting talent from Scotland” – Bob Harris, BBC
“A sparkling tunesmith” – Metro
“Beautifully melancholic” – Press Association
"Kerr's songs meld the saccharin side of Belle and Sebastian with the kind of melancholy that Paul Simon's cat must feel at the end of a day's recording after milk and biscuits. They are beautifully written and wistful" - Sunday Herald.