Post punk

While the remainder of this writeup refers to "Sound", a current Filipino band, a number of the songs present in the charts are by "The Sound", a 1970s-80s English band. Something new, yet distinctly familiar. The name connotes an open mind, sophistication, and ambition. An endless list of influences range from the Beatles to Corduroy, Jamiroquai to Stevie Wonder, from Steely Dan to Jazzanova, whose colors find their way into the sonic palette. Guided by a cool head for business, the work is as fevered and passionate as a band enjoying full creative control: practical, but radical.

Clementwave are an Experimental Rock band from Cambridgeshire, UK. Consisting of Sebastian Major (Vocals), Aidan 'Goob' Donovan (Bass, Vocals), Matt Richardson (Drums, Percussion) and Matt Parish (Guitars, Noises). Clementwave are signed to a local record label; 'Morph Recordings' based in their hometown of Cambridge. The band have received positive feedback on their live shows and are mainly noted for their enthusiastic performances, bringing eclectic stage presence and a fresh enthusiasm to the local music scene.

Formed way back in 2003 and originally a three piece unit (guitar, baritone and drums with shared vocals out front). The three self released the 'discover mutiny ep', ltd to a 100 copies and sold in hand made artwork. In 2005 three became four with the addition of a bass player and the baritone was soon switched for guitar. The sound quickly broadened out and developed beyond noisy hardcore rock. The four released an album of 7 songs in 2005 some of which were re-working of songs found on the ep. This was also called 'discover mutiny'.

Based in Belfast, Stereo War Favourites are an embryonic six-piece hailing from the Mid-Ulster and Derry City areas. Formed in Summer 2008 and compromising of former members of Coda, The Remains Of Youth, Angelfall, Shiro, Assassinate The Itch and The October Connection, the six-piece have spent the guts of a year writing and recording with a view to hitting the ground running in Summer 09. A colourful bunch, they are steadfastly developing a dangerous swagger and unshakeable belief that what they have to offer is good.