The Bedroom Orchestra is the acoustic works of Tristan Mackay. He developed his songs on his own while performing around Leeds, UK. To date he has released two EPs the first in late in 2006 titled 'Tales From A Bedroom Orchestra'. Then in the summer of 2007 he released his second EP titled 'Live From the Lounge'.
D-Rail were a heavy hardcore rock band from Leeds, they started in 2000 but announced their split in November 2008.
Fizzy, electric, skewed tunage with a Deerhoof/Devo pile-up and bright primary colours.
There are several artists using the name "Dugong". 1. Dugong were a four-piece "indie-rock/emo/punk" band hailing from Wakefield in West Yorkshire. On 14th August 2005, after a final show at the Out Of Spite Festival in Leeds, they went on an indefinite hiatus. Members of Dugong are still active, in bands such as Nathaniel Green, Messina and The Sword, and as solo artists such as The Warlord and Brown Hound James.
Leeds-based indie rock super-group featuring members of Hookworms, Sky Larkin, Komakino and You Animals.
Kinch are an inventive young indie-pop band from Leeds, England with influences from the early 80s, Motown and ska. They have been compared to Vampire Weekend, The Jam, Born Ruffians, The Smiths, Arctic Monkeys and Dexys Midnight Runners. Since forming in 2007, they have gigged all over the country, done radio, TV and played festivals in the UK, Ireland and France. In the last 12 months, they’ve shared the bill with the likes of Supergrass, Alabama 3, Roisin Murphy, Pendulum, Royworld, Utah Saints, Boy Kill Boy, Das Pop, Little Comets and the Saturdays.
Middleman make vibrant, ridiculously catchy tunes with an emphasis on booming bass, smart lyrics and a raucous live show. Its all about the gigs, the fun, the dancing, the friends and the music. Middleman are a four piece, based in Leeds who have already been kicking up something of a storm with their home-produced 3 song demo that they self released in late-2006. Receiving plugs and props from Zane Lowe, Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens on Radio 1, they have been back in the studio and July sees the release of their debut single on acclaimed indie label Bad Sneakers Records...
This hard (Prog)rocking 4 piece have been tearing shit up since 2001 with roots born in Wakefield but now based in Leeds. As well as official approval by the 70s Italian Horror / Progmeisters GOBLIN, the band have flexed the boards with such greats as, Acid Mothers Temple, Big Business, Coughs, Dalek, Melvins, Oxes, The Pump, Sunburned, Wolf eyes Etc.. Have been known to emit a certain presence and sex appeal in the live situation with an underlying aroma of mystique. Currently working on new full length album set for release in 09
Ali Whitton is a 27 year old singer songwriter. Ali has released two albums and recently one EP. His newest release was the iTunes / digital EP entitled "Ghosts (that Are Not Ghosts)" in June 2010. Ali worked hard in the last seven years but has always been overlooked by the lucky break that could push him into the consciousness of the indie masses. Feeling a little trampled on by the modern world, he plans a retreat and some time away from music. In September 2010 he is returning to his birthplace of New Zealand to find perspective and breathe fresher air.