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Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong

Joe Lean and the Jing Jang Jong were an alternative rock band from London, England which formed in 2006. They consist of Joe Lean (vocals), Panda (bass), Tom Dougall (guitar), Dom O'Dare (guitar) and Bummer Jong (drums). Joe Lean formerly drummed for The Pipettes backing group The Cassette and Tom Dougall is the brother of former Pipettes vocalist/keyboardist Rose Elinor Dougall. They list influences including Big Star, Smokey Robinson and Dion And The Belmonts...

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Kasra

Kasra is an integral part of and prominent figure in the UK underground scene. Using his own label, Critical, as a vehicle for musical expression Kasra has been responsible for rooting out, guiding and nurturing high quality, pioneering drum and bass. In the past five years, Kasra has created in Critical a unique identity that is respected the world over and has ultimately left an indelible mark on the drum and bass scene.

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Cut Off Your Hands

Cut Off Your Hands is: Nick Johnston (vocals), Jonathan Lee (guitar), Philip Hadfield (bass), and Elroy Finn (drums). Their self produced debut EP "Shaky Hands" was released in August 2006 on Speak N Spell, and includes the singles "You and I" and "Expectations". Formerly known as Shaky Hands, the band decided to change their name due to a threat of legal action from a similarly-named American band (The Shaky Hands). As their EP was intended to be titled "Cut Off Your Hands", they simply decided to switch their artist name with the EP title.

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i!AMYOU

2006-2008, Weymouth, UK i!AMYOU have finished, but you may like Staples The kids didn't understand it; i!AMYOU said they were punk, but the kids didn't see anything punk about their music, this was what made i!AMYOU punk. Formed more out of neccesity than anything else, their unique breed of abstract angry pop saw them make great leaps in their short 7 month span as a proper band. These 7 months saw the band streaking...

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Robert Luis

See also: Rob Luis Rob Luis is a Brighton based DJ, producer and label owner. In 1999 he set up the independent UK Label Tru Thoughts and to date he is still head of the label and its A & R man. He has produced music under the names Me&You (alongside TM Juke), Humble Munk, Nirobi and Deeds Plus Thoughts. He is an acclaimed DJ known for eclectic, upbeat sets. He also presents a weekly radio show "Unfold Radio" on Sunday nights from 10pm to 12pm on Brighton's Juice 107.2FM.

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