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Albatross conspiracy

Albatross Conspiracy is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist Tanya Byrne.She uses her computer and any instruments she has lying about to make music which has been described as a "marvellous mish mash of genres". Drawing inspiration from classical music, as well as more contemporary ambient, drone and electronic genres, Tanya has a pretty eclectic writing style. Albatross Conspiracy does not trust birds. "They always look like they are up to something....."

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Pure Phase

electronic music from leicester, UK

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Jelly Baby

Jelly Baby (1989-1992) Jelly Baby was a relaxed style of punk, funk, rock, jazz, psychadelic, metal, with a heavy does of fun added to their music. It was not uncommon for them to end up performing naked on stage, prior wearing daft lycra outfits. The original members resided in both Leicester and Nottingham, United Kingdom during the band's conception, in the late 1980's, but by the early 90's, they were Leicester based.

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Hybrid Trend

Hybrid Trend are an alternative rock band from Leicester, United Kingdom. With a variety of influences ranging from Billy Talent to Dream Theater, to Muse and the Foo-Fighters, the band offers a blend of the soft, melodic vibes of alternative rock with the power and ferocity of heavy metal. The band, formed by students at the University of Leicester, have been together since September 2009, with ...a few lineup changes along the way. the band released their debut EP, recorded by Philip Wilbraham of A Thousand Enemies, in May 2011.

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Kevin Hewick

leicester (uk) based singer-songwriter.
The Factory Years The leicester based singer songwriter (who has seen a revival of interest in the mid 2000's and a new label, Burning Shed) was an early member of the factory Records roster. Following the death of Ian Curtis (lead singer in Joy Division), Hewick was trialed by Factory owner Tony Wilson, who placed him in the studio with the remaining members of Joy Division (Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris) and producer Martin Hannett to record the track Haystack.

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Grace Petrie

Grace Petrie comes from Leicester in the East Midlands, but can often be found further afield, particularly, recently, around the Nether Edge area of Sheffield. She writes indie folk rock songs (a couple with an acoustic punk twist), plays the guitar and sings with a voice that has been described by listeners as similar to Laura Marling, Kate Nash and nothing you’ve ever heard before. From the humble beginnings of small gigs in her hometown in 2006 and a home-recorded debut album, Grace quickly acquired a reputation as one of the best artists on the flourishing Leicester music scene...

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The Splitters

The Splitters are a Punk/Ska act out of Leicester, England. They have been active since the 1980s.

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Yeah Yeah Noh

Yeah Yeah Noh were a post-punk group formed in Leicester, England in 1984. They released two albums and five singles while still together, and have had two compilation albums issued since they split in 1986. The group reformed in 2011, an announcement appearing on the Cherry Red Records website: "STOP PRESS: Yeah Yeah Noh are back together and are playing live as of summer 2012, on the lookout for 'interesting gigs in fields; gardens with expansive lawns considered'."

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LASER BEAST

There are two bands with the name Laser Beast. 1) Laser Beast is a four-piece from Leicester featuring ex-members of Public Relations Exercise and Her Name Is Calla.
www.daslaserbeast.bandcamp.com
www.daslaserbeast.bigcartel.com 2) Laser Beast is from San Jose, Calfornia, and is composed of Devon Hunter (To The Bottom of the Ocean) on drums and Joseph Oria (The Third Temptation of Paris) as the bassist/vocalist. They are a noise rock band a part of the San Jose local scene. They draw their influences primarily from Lightning Bolt and The Locust. www.myspace.com/laserbeastband

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