TOPS is a Montréal-based four piece that fashions a hazy take on soft-rock under the spell of Stevie Nicks and Sadistic Mika Band. They record for Arbutus Records (home to Grimes, Sean Nicholas Savage, Tonstartssbandht, etc).
Bournemouth, UK (2004 - Present) Air Traffic are a dynamic, young, talented quartet, who play what is best described as 'piano-led indie rock'. Originally from the southern seaside town of Bournemouth, the band hit the scene in 2004, playing mostly south coast venues before moving to London late 2005 to maximise their exposure. The first single a double A-side released by Club Fandango wasJust Abuse Me and Charlotte. After being recieved well by critics as well as fans they were signed by EMI.
Heavyball are a hard rocking indie/ska band based in London. Formed in late 2011 when Nottingham brothers Matt and Habs Salisbury and school friend Johnny Iball, began to play together. The band's sound is impertinant indie with a cheeky nod to ska. Influences include The Kingsmen, Jimmy Cliff and Fleetwood Mac. Heavyball’s first EP, Small Town Hero, recorded by producer Dave Creffield (Embrace, James), was released in June 2012 and recieved BBC airplay across the country.
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Hop Along (formerly known as Hop Along, Queen Ansleis), which started out as Frances Quinlan’s solo project, is now a full-blown band, proudly adding Dominic Angelella of Dragonzord and Mark Quinlan of Netherfriends to the roster —-the 2005 release of “freshman year” is the act’s most solid album to date, but they released the album “Wretches” in mid 2009 while touring around the United States. Occasional touring/recording members include Eric Slick of Dr. Dog and Joe Baldacci of Dragonzord.
Think About Life have been causing panic on Montreal dance floors since just a little before they were personally invited by Wolf Parade (Sub Pop) to be their support act during last year’s North American autumn tour. Montreal’s best-kept secret is now coming out… on record.
The Old Romantic Killer Band were formed in 2007 and live in Manchester and Leeds, UK. They blend folk, blues and punk and their debut single was released in 10th March 2008 on Bad Sneakers Records. The line-up currently consists of Harry Johns (vocals, guitar) and Greg Holland (drums), who is a replacement for the original drummer Ross 'Bunse' Hall. Their second single, Lovers Pass, is released on Bad Sneakers in November 2008 and is from their forthcoming debut album, "The Swan With Two Necks".
There is more than one artist with the name Castles: 1. Castles is the electronic/postrock/experimental project of Jan Zhan and
Asa Jeffry L, based in washington, dc. their albums Indifference (2010) and
Rowboat Villainy (2011) can be found at http://castlesmusic.net. 2. Castles was Matthew Sage (from M. Pyres) musical project 2005-2008. It
started in his parents' basement and ended on a stage in New York City. more
here: http://myspace.com/msagesound 3. Castles is the musical pen name of Cassidy “Thunderhorse” David-Weber, a
David Bowie (born David Robert Jones on 8th January 1947 in Brixton, London, UK) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Active in six decades of popular music and frequently reinventing his music and image, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He has been cited as an influence by many musicians and is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his work.