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Alternative Rock

David R Black

3-piece Alternative art-Rock band from Manchester consists of 'David R' (ex-Kings of Hong Kong, Aniseed and Purple Effect), Paul 'Pai' Williams (previously in Obsessive Compulsive) and Ms Sarit Black.
David R Black have gigged extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the USA and have toured with NEW MODEL ARMY, THE MISSION, THREE COLOURS RED, LIVING COLOUR, THE TUBES, SPIN DOCTORS, ELBOW, HANOI ROCKS, FISHBONE, BREED 77, HUGH CORNWELL (STRANGLERS), THE DONOTS, ANTIPRODUCT, and more.

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The Seabellies

Travelling the world for almost three years gave frontman Trent Grenell a glimpse into the beauty and variety of Europe and the world. His eyes and ears open to new possibilities, he came home to start a band... The Seabellies are the product of the transformation that happens when you leave one skin behind and discover a whole new person lurking within. The band pushes boundaries and explores musical shadow-lands, constantly seeking the new and exciting.

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Dildo

Dildo, featuring Paco Familiar and Erik Neville was formed in Mexico City in the late 90s. After playing at discos and parties for over five years, they recorded their debut album Dildo in 2003 on the Antidoto label. Songs like Dixie, Pagarás and Noches de vinil were put into regular rotation on the local radio stations of cities like: Querétaro, Durango, Aguascalientes, Puerto Escondido, Mazatlán, Acapulco, Puebla, Estado de México, Cancún and Cuernavaca.

Read more about Dildo on Last.fm.

The Fauves

1) Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1988, after 20 years, The Fauves, continue to be one of Australia's most unique bands. Although sonically nondescript, Fauves' song are typically wry, ironic, hyper-literate, biopsies of the broadest range of topics. Comprised of four school friends: Andrew Dyer, Adam Newey, Andrew Cox and Phil Leonard, the Fauves emerged from one of Melbourne's grittier suburbs, Frankston only to find major label support early in their career.

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Redwood

Biog of Swiss based Redwood (1997 - present) 2007
REDWOOD releases their album "We're all gonna die". 2004
REDWOOD releases their debut album "Everything Under the Sun" on March 8th 2004 in collaboration with distributor MUVE.
Album release concert on the 12th of March 2004 at the Abart Club in Zurich
REDWOOD releases their first videoclip "lights"
March - July 2004 played over 30 shows, including 4 support shows for German band "Beatsteaks"

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Chroma

After practicing their craft in the local clubs of Atlanta, Georgia CHROMA soared to the top of the rock scene in 2007 with their debut 5 song EP. The band's latest self-titled work, melds Jimmy's dynamic vocal work with amazingly catchy melodies to evoke an album highlighting fist-pumping rock. With standout tracks like "Forevermore" and "Been So Long" look for CHROMA to be a major legend in the rock landscape for years to come.

Chroma on Last.fm.

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Sarah McLeod

Sarah McLeod is the former frontwoman of Aussie rock band The Superjesus. McLeod is one of the best recognised women in the Australian music scene and is known for her enthusiastic and unique stage presence. She already has three ARIA awards and over 300,000 record sales to her name (from her Superjesus days), and has been to referred to as the "iconic aussie rock chic". McLeod, originally from Adelaide in South Australia, started singing in her late teens.

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