shoegaze

African Queen are a five piece femme-fronted neo-psychadelic rock movement from east London and the surrounding area that emerged in 2007. The band's eclectic sound draws on shoegaze elements of the late 1980s and early 1990s; as well as dragging up 60's inspired tones to form a contemporary psych-rock sound typical of bands such as The Warlocks, The Black Angels or The Morning After Girls. The band are currently playing frequent shows in and around London whilst recording their first full-length album with producer and techno DJ Johnny Arthur.

The Black Ships is the new band by Verve's guitarist Nick McCabe and bass player Simon Jones, together with electric violinist and arranger Davide Rossi and drummer Mig Schillace. Nick and Simon met Davide during the making of The Verve's last record Forth, where he helped with the string arrangements and some electric violin playing. They eventually joined on stage for some of their headlines at Glastonbury, V Festivals and Summercase, plus other appearances on TV and radio in the UK.

www.incagoldmusic.com Inca Gold are a London based 4-piece. Self-recorded, mixed and produced - their sound is defined by experimentation in the studio. Like Flying Saucer Attack and Deerhunter before them, they offer a bold and unique take on dream-like psychedelia. Merging the tribal grooves of Gang Gang Dance, the guitar noise of The Jesus and Mary Chain and the clinical electronics of Portishead, all filtered through the bands strong pop aesthetic.

Gardens may refer to one of three groups: 1. Gardens is an artpunk/garage trio based in Detroit, MI, formed in 2007/2008. The band consists of singer Jeffrey William Thomas (also of Genders), guitarist Vincent Mazzola, and drummer Julian Spradlin. Gardens has played at SXSW and many shows around the Detroit area with bands such as Charlie Slick and Vivian Girls. Thus far they have released one 7", 'In Novelty Land', on Italy Records. The group are strong proponents of "green"-living, community, and DIY, frequently posting on their website, newdetroitstyle.com.