Van She
Formed in the early part of 2005, Van She is a band from Sydney. Unashamedly taking bits and bobs from 80
Formed in the early part of 2005, Van She is a band from Sydney. Unashamedly taking bits and bobs from 80
Primarily the work of Noah Butler from Eisenhower Field Day and Five Year Mission. Sort of a folk/electronic combo out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Features various guest artists.
There are at least three bands called Discovery. 1) Discovery is a collaboration of Ra Ra Riot’s Wes Miles and Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij. Some of the songs are sung by Wes, some are sung by Rostam, and some are sung by the two of them together. Their first album, appropriately and simply dubbed "LP" came out on XL on the 7th of July. 2) Discovery is a funk/prog pop duo from Brooklyn, NY, that released an LP in 2010 and has been featured in many major NYC music publications.
Imagine a precisely blended concoction of tight irresistible grooves, chunk fueled bouncy beats, luscious brooding soundscapes, and a bowl of scrumptious glitch. Welcome to the musical world of Opiuo. A self confessed music addict with a light hearted approach to life and art. Opiuo is at his best whilst hiding from the world, creating fun fueled music. Influences coming from everything, from life changing experiences, to mere cups of tea. Incorporating sounds as varied as jazz, reggae, funk, rock, psychedelia, and down right chunky goodness.
Mitzi, the guise of Dominiqe Bird, Jad Lee, Charles Murdoch and Cale Suesskow in what first seemed to be an unusual collaboration, has taken form, developing a recognisable sound. After playing in various accomplished bands such as BMX (2009 unearthed Parklife winners), Comic Sans (2010 unearthed St.Jeromes Laneway winners), Charlie Why! (Bang Gang 12 inches) and The Gallery Kiss, the four have brought their own unique traits to the table, creating a sound that is smooth, warm and full.
Amsterdam-born singer Eva Simons hails from a long line of musicians with a pianist-father, trumpeter step-father, and vocalist mother. According to the Take Over Control Songfacts, her grandfather was accordion player Johnny Meijer (1912–92), who became so famous in Holland, that his hometown of Amsterdam even dedicated a statue to him. She has been playing piano and composing since she was a small child and graduated from the Conservatorium von Amsterdam.
the blueskies are Kelwen Cooke, Mike Fawcett, Darius Alexander, Lewis Porter and James Drohan. Based in Brighton, England and formed in late 2006, they make upbeat electro / pop / indie with a modern approach to a classic style.
www.myspace.com/theblueskies
Clue to Kalo is a folktronica band from Adelaide, Australia. Originally a pseudonym for singer / producer Mark Mitchell, who still writes all of the material, the Clue To Kalo live band is a 3-piece. They have toured with Her Space Holiday and Architecture in Helsinki. Mark previously recorded as Super Science.
Clubfeet create music for the night time, which can also be enjoyed in the day time.
Miller is best known as the founder of the record label, Mute Records. He recorded his own solo projects (The Normal and Silicon Teens) and released them as early titles of Mute Records. Although he founded Mute with the intention of releasing his own music when he was working as a film editor in 1978, he eventually shifted his focus to producing other Mute records acts (Fad Gadget, Yazoo, and Depeche Mode).