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Elena Dana

Elena Dana is a solo artist, singer and a songwriter, who has been enchanting London crowds for the last 2 years at prestigious venues such as Ginglik at Shepherds Bush, Soho Revue Bar and Betsy Trotwood in Islington. More recently in May 2008 she successfully debuted on the US anti-folk scene at New York’s famous Sidewalk Café. Originally from Ukraine and now London based, Elena fuses her love of gypsy jazz music with a more contemporary anti-folk sound. Her mesmerizing set is an amazing journey and her unique vocals have likened comparisons to Bjork.

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The Wave Pictures

London based rock trio, consisting of David Tattersall, Franic Rozycki and Johnny Helm. The first line-up of the band came together in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, United Kingdom in 1998. They recorded and self-released a string of albums before finally settling in London with the current line-up. After the release of "Sophie" (2006) on Smoking Gun Records, the band signed a two record deal with the London independent label Moshi Moshi records.

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Simon Fox

Birmingham-based musician, Simon Fox, currently working under the stage-name FOX Discography: "The First Rule Of Comedy" by Lonesome Fox (e.p. - 2007)
"Fruit" by Fox (single - 2009)
"Everything Is For The Best" by World Of Fox (album - 2009)
"Skip More School" (split single, including Fox - 2009) A prolific and committed independent musician, SIMON FOX was formerly leader of Birmingham

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Tiger MCs

Tiger MCs a band from Norwich, UK. Although TMCs has been playing live since 2003 (as a solo act until mid-2007, now as a 4-piece), the first mini-album 'piston-pawed' was not released until late 2005 on the MQPROJECTS label. The follow up full-length record, titled 'We Go Out' was released in January 2007 on Manchester-based CHERRYADE MUSIC, home to THE BOBBY McGEES, STEVELESS and others. 'We Go Out' features contributions from Joe Bear (ALTO45), Mark Jennings (Master Solo), Naomi McGowan (LITTLE WHO), and Owen Turner and Andrew Rayner from MAGOO.

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Beck

The Artist name Beck can refer to two artists; 1) Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Beck's music is known for its pop-junk culture collage of musical styles, ironic lyrics, samples, drum machines, live instrumentation and heady sound effects. Beck was born in Los Angeles, California, to David Campbell (a musician and son of a Presbyterian minister) and Bibbe Hansen (a former dancer for The Velvet Underground, founding member of the satirical band Black Fag, and visual artist).

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Grantura

http://www.myspace.com/grantura Born from the ashes of broken bands and midnight jams, Grantura are a vocal harmony driven anglo-americana band with a liking for mandolins, south east London and singing. Grantura have been making steady progress on the UK music scene. Their debut single Waves became single of the week on BBC 6Music's breakfast show. They did a session for BBC Radio 2's Janice Long show in February. They are signed to Ruffa Lane record and a second single will be released in June, followed by the album, In Dreams and Other Stories, in July.

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Emmy the Great

Emmy the Great are fronted by Emma-Lee Moss, born in Hong Kong and now living in London, United Kingdom based singer-songwriter, noted for her evocative and thought-provoking lyrics, and her inventive way with rhyme. She has released several eps and compilations and her debut album entitled First Love was released in February 2009 on Close Harbour. Joining Emmy in the band are Euan Hinshelwood (Younghusband), and Tom Rogerson (three trapped tigers) among others. http://www.emmythegreat.com/

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