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Holy Moly

There are multiple groups known as "Holy Moly." One is a "cowpunk" band from Fort Worth, Texas. Another is a folk-rock/country-rock group from Brooklyn, NY featuring Jared Friedman along with Jeremy and Daniella Joseph. The following biographical information pertains to the Fort Worth-based band: Holy Moly is a high-energy four piece cowpunk band from Fort Worth, Texas. They have independently recorded and released three albums, winning “Album of the Year” in the 2009 Fort Worth Weekly Music Awards.

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Lockjaw

There is more than one Lockjaw: 1) Lockjaw was formed in Portland, Oregon around 1980 by Del Murry (guitar), Tony Arcudi (vocals), Eric Couch (bass), and Rob Parker (drums)... the band played clubs like The Met, 13th Precinct, and the Satyricon in the early days. By 1984 drummer Rob Parker was replaced with Jeremy J., and guitarist Garrett Garitano was added to the lineup. By that time Lockjaw was labeled "Portland's most hated band."

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Darren Styles

Darren Styles, born Darren Mew (1975 in Colchester, Essex, England) is a Hardcore DJ, Record Producer and Song Writer.
Darren has been on the dance scene for over 13 years despite, having started DJ-ing in the world of underground Hardcore at just 16. He started producing and writing tracks with Paul Force in 1993…rapidly becoming two of the biggest names on a new scene which was just beginning.

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DJ Fury

DJ Fury is Graig Morris. UK Happy Hardcore artist. Description: Craig Morris has always been influenced by Rap and Hip Hop. At 12 years old he was saving his dinner money to fuel his addiction for new records. "As soon as I left school, the first thing I did was save up to buy a pair of Technics and learn to scratch!" But he soon became bored with the increasing politics and bad attitude surrounding the Rap scene and stumbled across a new breed of music. "There was speeded up Rap and Hip Hop beats and loads of energy". He was hooked from his first rave 'The Slammer' in Gravesend, Kent.

Read more about DJ Fury on Last.fm.

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