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Kiki Pau is a lovable exception in today’s music scene. The band has been labeled an over-trendy indie group from Helsinki’s Punavuori, but Kiki Pau is in fact as organic as a rock group can be in today’s world. Influenced by 1980s and ‘90s alternative rock and 1960s and ‘70s classic pop, Kiki Pau gathered a wealth of positive attention from both critics and music bloggers two years ago with their ironically named debut "Let's Rock".

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The Lost Society are a London based alternative band. Fronted by itinerant musician Joseph James and playing haunting melodies, the band take their influences from country blues, flamenco, tango and jazz. Their debut EP entitled The Loneliness of The Long Distance Runner is to be released in March 2010. Free downloads are available from www.thelostsocietymusic.com.

What started out as a regular jam session between Ian (guitar) and Terry (Drums), eventually became a full writing band in winter 2010/2011 after the arrival of Ric (vocals) and (now former) bass player Ryan. The direction was clear, back to basics ol' fashioned Blues Rock, very much influenced by bands like Free and The Black Crowes, but giving it their own little stamp.

After playing several gigs around the Bolton/Preston area, the band was given the opportunity of playing Manchester Academy.