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Anathallo

Anathallo is an indie band originally from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, now mostly based in Chicago. Anathallo utilizes a wide variety of instruments, including horns, guitars, drums, piano, bells, and even unconventional objects like chains, velcro strips, stomp boxes, and pipes. The band has released several recordings through Selah Records, a vinyl release through Potential Getaway Driver, as well as completely independent releases.

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The Futureheads

The Futureheads formed in 2000 in Sunderland, United Kingdom or more specifically, in Barry's garage. The line-up of the band at that point was Jaff (Bass, Vocals), Barry Hyde (Guitar, Vocals), Ross Millard (Guitar, Vocals), and Peter Brewis (Drums, Vocals), now of cerebral pop-masterpiece-makers Field Music. After playing countless hometown shows, the Futureheads took the show on the road with a massive helping hand from Slampt Records' Milky Wimpshake. A tour of Squats and Youth Centres in Central Europe came in summer 2001, due to which the band switched out drummers.

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Chasing Ghosts

1. Chasing Ghosts is a unique folk/acoustic sound, a change of pace for former Bellevue frontman Jimmy Kyle, whose new direction is a soulful and intimate departure from his screamo roots. Jimmy has completed his debut solo record "Confessions from a Phone Booth" with US Producer Andy Beck and has been playing showcases around Australia and Auckland Regions, Making Festival appearances alongside Neil Finn, Sarah Blasko, The Young Heretics and Ash Grunwald in Australia.

Read more about Chasing Ghosts on Last.fm.

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Gliss

Los Angeles three-piece Gliss are indie jangle, out there psychedelia and late night shoe gaze melodies. They’ve supported The Raveonettes, Silversun Pickups, The Editors, BRMC, Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan, We Are Scientists, Nicole Atkins & The Young Gods members:
Martin Klingman
Victoria Cecilia
David Reiss
Releases:
Kick in your Heart EP
Blue Sky single
Rugby Road single
Love the Virgins Album (WEA)

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Howling Bells

Howling Bells formed in Sydney, Australia late 2004 out of the ashes of Waikiki. They soon after packed up and moved to the UK where they recorded their debut record with (Coldplay Producer) Ken Nelson. It was released in September, 2005 on Bella Union to much critical acclaim. Including a rare 9/10 in NME and 7.8/10 in Pitchfork. They spent much of the next 2 years touring mostly Europe, Australia and parts of the US. Howling Bells played at the 2007 NME Awards show. They also performed at numerous festivals over the 2006 English summer including Reading/Leeds.

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Steve Adey

Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2005 – present) Steve Adey (born, Birmingham, England) is a singer, songwriter, and former recording engineer. Steve Adey has released one album and various EP's & singles. His 2006 debut album ''All Things Real'' was released through independent record label Grand Harmonium Records. Steve Adey's music is commonly described as "slowcore", a sub-genre characterised by slow tempos and minimalist arrangements. His music covers many styles and genres from baroque pop through folk and most recently (on his These Resurrections EP) classical and avant-garde.

Read more about Steve Adey on Last.fm.

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