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His Name Is Codeine

His Name Is Codeine is a dark/psychedelic/noisepop band from Elgin in the north east of Scotland. Formed in 2010, they debuted their current lineup of Lyn Ralph (Vocals/Bass/Drum looper), Marc Roy (Guitars/Vocals) and Mark Simpson (Guitars/Vocals) in December of that year. Since then they have been gaining a reputation for their intense live shows across Scotland. Drawing comparisons with the likes of Velvet Underground, Jesus And Mary Chain, The Kills and The Raveonettes - His Name Is Codeine blend pounding drums and bass with effect laden guitars...

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John Lemke

John Lemke is a Glasgow based musician, originally from Berlin. Besides composing for a broad range of TV and film productions and sound designing for indie films, theatre and animation, John is also a solo artist with a debut album to be released via Denovali Records in July 2013. Stylistically his music fuses aspects of his more emotive film composition approach with rhythm and elements of abstracted guitar, percussive, prepared piano and vocal textures.

Read more about John Lemke on Last.fm.

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The Quatermass Xperiment

The Quatermass Xperiment are a three piece band, fusing elements of Dance, Drum 'n' Bass, Noise-rock and Experimental music, in a highly improvisational way. The band formed Originally In February 2008, consisting of Mark Roberts (Keys, found sounds, Samples, Noise) and Adam Pollard (Percussion, Samples, Keys), before being Joined By Dave Wilbraham (Drums), who completed the line-up in August 2008.

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Shatterhand

It all started back in 1998 when Dave, Stuart, Brian and Rams met up in a shady rehearsal studio in an effort to get all the surplus energy and anger out of our collective system. After four practices the chance came to play a couple of shows with Vanilla Pod and being the idiots that we are, we drunkenly agreed. I guess that was kinda when we were born for real - More shows followed throughout the UK and Ireland with the like of Diesel Boy, UK Subs, Shelter, Lost Prophets, Real McKenzies, 999, Turtlehead, Fireapple Red, The Dangerfields, No Comply, Even In Blackouts etc.

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Gareeda

Formed in the first quarter of 2010 following turbulent times in not just the local music scene, but the UK, Gareeda formed over a mutual taste in music, principles and methods of consuming bourbon.
The original line-up of Stu Gordon, Tommy Concrete, Michael Branagh & Toni Martone quickly entered the studio and started writing the first album. Following an offer to join The Exploited as guitarist, lyricist and singer Tommy had to step aside due to touring commitments.

Read more about Gareeda on Last.fm.

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Ex Wives

Ex Wives are two divorced women and a drum machine. Despite the obvious heartache and mistrust of men, they have bonded closely to make loud, noisy music; all of which is loosely based on the film Disclosure, starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. It's like Le Tigre, but with less facial hair.

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Still Searching

Still Searching are a three piece alternative/indie band from Aberdeen, Scotland. They Formed late 2009. Still Searching are: Rhys Maslen - Drums, Lead Vocals
Ross Buchanan - Guitar, Vocals
Ryan McIlroy - Bass, Vocals

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The Cinnamons

The Cinnamons equate to a fresh slant on the (phenomenal) pop-scene blossoming from Glasgow, Scotland.
Influences from The Pixies through 80's electronica - they manage to steer well clear of the well trod paths of Glasvegas/Franz Ferdinand/Simple Minds mindset - 'we want to rock stadiums' to produce a sound that is instant as it is unique as it is infectious. A truly talented band that I was fortunate enough to catch on their last tour - Lucasda Jan '09

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