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Borland

Borland are an experimental electronica band from Manchester, United Kingdom, formed in 2007, who describe themselves as "melodramatic synths crashing over breakbeat madness punctuated with sliced vocals from famous historical figures, and little girls / new wave sex rave / four on the floor ambient hardcore" Borland are Ian (Day For Airstrikes, Well Wisher), and Rob (Anclove, Zoffany) They have released two EPs - Octopop on Invisible Girl Records in September 2009, and House (self-released) in December 2009.

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LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem is the musical side project of producer James Murphy, co-founder of New York City dance-punk label DFA Records. Formed in 2002, the music of LCD Soundsystem can also be described as a mix of alternative dance and post punk, along with elements of disco and other styles. During live performances, Murphy is accompanied by Al Doyle (guitar, percussion -- also of Hot Chip), Phil Skarich (bass), Nancy Whang (keyboards) and Pat Mahoney (drums) Previous members include Tyler Pope (!!! / Out Hud) (bass), Phil Mossman (guitar, percussion).

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The Vaselines

The Vaselines were an indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed in 1986, the band was originally made up of only Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, but later added James Seenan and Eugene's brother Charlie Kelly on bass and drums respectively from the band Secession. McKee had formerly been a member of a band named The Pretty Flowers with Duglas T. Stewart, Norman Blake and Sean Dickson. Eugene had formerly played in 'The Famous Monsters'. Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain once described Kelly and McKee as his "most favorite songwriters in the whole world".

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Trixie Whitley

Born in Ghent- Belgium (June 24, 1987), in a family of artists, musicians and poets. She moved with her parents to New York when she was a year old. Since the tender age of 3 she grew up spending time in recording studio's in NYC (Electric Lady Land etc..) and in New Orleans (with Daniel Lanois) with her father Chris Whitley. After she moved back to Belgium with her mother she started playing drums at age 11.

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Shorty

There are 6 artists with the name Shorty. (1) Shorty was officially born in 1991 under the guise of vocalist Al Johnson and guitarist Mark Shippy. Along with drummer Todd Lamparelli and bassist Luke Frantom, they released three singles and two albums.
The group became Shorty and decided to officially keep the moniker in September. Atlanta, GA, label Worry Bird released the band's first 7", Last One in My Mouth Is a Jerk, late that year.

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Lupen Crook

Lupen Crook is a British singer-songwriter and musician who has been part of the underground folk scene since 2004. Crook began writing his own songs on his twelve string acoustic guitar after he formed many unsuccessful bands. Early demos surfaced showcasing Lupen's twisted take on traditional folk music. Based in Chatham, Kent, Lupen began to play live locally at venues such as The Tap & Tin, at which bands among the likes of The Libertines had performed concerts at.

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Amy Wyke

Amy Wyke, is a Singer, Songwriter based in Kettering she started gigging under her own name in 2007. Amy is currently working on her first album which is due for release the beginning of 2010, which will include her latest song Keep Breathing. Amy's music can be described as alternative rock. Amy Wyke (vocals, guitar) is now playing with a full band, Drew Mills (bass), Curtis Niece (guitar), and Daryl Stewart (drums).

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Black Gold

From their myspace page About BLACK GOLD
black gold is the feeling when it hits your bloodstream, the unease at five a.m. after staying up all night doing things you regret but will do again and again. black gold is the taste of blinding white, the numbness on your lips and throat. black gold is the corrosion you've swallowed, with comforting warmth tempered by unease. black gold is the release that makes you hiss, gape and sing with us:

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Califone

Califone is a critically-acclaimed experimental folk band from Chicago. The band is named after Califone International, a long-standing manufacturer of audio equipment commonly found in schools, libraries and businesses. Califone is the musical project of former Red Red Meat frontman Tim Rutili. Its regular and rotating contributors include many former members of Red Red Meat and some members of other Chicago bands, such as Tortoise.

Read more about Califone on Last.fm.

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