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This Morning Call

This Morning Call – aka Ben Heyworth - is an electronic/pop producer from the UK. Mixing traditional indie balladry with electronic quirks, glitch and ambience, he draws a somber line under the increasingly creative goings on in the electro scene, whilst putting a quiet rocket under the traditional guitar band set-up. Based in South Manchester, Ben’s unashamedly eclectic and often downbeat style borrows from the likes of Keane, The Postal Service, and A-ha. It’s a new direction in a city already blessed with a rich musical inheritance, an independent spirit and an international reputation.

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Chairmen Of The Bored

Chairmen of the Bored hail from near Rochdale, in the north-west of England. Consisting of Ben Gerrard (guitar, lead vocals), James Robinson (bass, vocals) and Owen 'Blue' Beard (drums), they formed in 2002, and describe their sound as "So-Cal punk rock with a distinctly British feel." Previously they've had problems getting gigs, due to Ben starring in hit TV show Hollyoaks, but with his departure from the show at the end of January they now can fully commit themselves to their music.

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The_Public

The_Public “The public are a band of friends and brothers who have been writing and creating together for well over ten years. Their music is simple and fun, onward and charging but at the same time nostalgia and darkness wait in the wings aching to surface. Through a few listens an obvious difference in the writing partnership occurs. Sweet anthem chord structures and 'sing along' sections softly slide into heavy guitar carried ballads constantly surprising the ear.” D L Bannister

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Vixen Parlour

Vixen Parlour are a British Indie Rock band based in the Manchester area of England. The band consists of Martyn Abbott (Vocals/Bass) Chris Pearson (Guitar/Backing Vocals) Patrick Whitney (Drums) and Jordan Ashurst (Guitar). The band formed straight out high school in 2011 after meeting guitarist Jordan, and spend the majority of their first year writing music in Martyn's garage. Late 2011 the band recorded their first EP; Left Outside with WhiteBear Studios.

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The Vanguards UK

Hailing from the out skirts of Manchester hard edged, sub pop, band The Vanguards, comprises of Thom Twemlow (guitar & vocals), Joey Jennings (bass), Richie Hearn (guitar) and Tom Bishop (drums) Within months of forming The Vanguards found themselves recording in The Charlatans studio with legendary production duo Dave Tolan and Jim Spencer (Primal Scream, The Charlatans) – the result is ‘Regress’ – a gritty blast of raw energy blended with a genuine pop melody, it’s a rock/pop hit in the making.

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The Fayre

The Fayre was formed in 2007 in Oldham, Manchester. Band Members are guitarist and singer Matthew Austin, drummer Eoghan Clifford, rhythm guitarist and instrumentalist Christopher Stockton and bass player Joshua Brierley. XFM's Clint Boon booked a session with the band and commented

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Vile Vile Creatures

Vile Vile Creatures are an all female three-piece from Manchester and Leeds who have satin beats and velvet rhythms...and sound like a doll's house falling down the stairs. Formed in 2006, the band debuted at Cardiff's Ladyfest in July of that year. The line-up consists of Jenny - lead vox/ six strings, Sian - four strings/backing vox and Julia - sticks/backing vox. Vile Vile Creatures play in dusty basements and can usually be found in dark venues with sticky floors. they play loud music - fast...

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