The War Of The Worlds is the musical adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel "War Of The Worlds". A separate adaptation of this novel infamously caused widespread panic when read aloud on radio in the form of a news bulletin on October 30, 1938. Starring voice talents of Richard Burton, Julie Covington, David Essex, Justin Hayward, Phil Lynott, Jo Partridge, Chris Thompson.
Bark is Norwegian born Terje Evensen, drummer and programmer, and New Zealand born (UK based) Angeline Conaghan vocals. The musical world of Bark is a world of electronic sounds, multiple layers of rhythms and atmospheres created from samples of machines, nature, people and transportation, among other sources. Grooving songs of simple bass lines, sweet and soaring melodies, .dark and sometimes politicised lyrics, and virtuoso programming. Pulsing urgent songs filled with subtle timings and phrases.
Originally from the North, the Midlands and Ireland, Sergeant Buzfuz are a 6 piece beat combo based in South London whose line-up involving violins, dulcimer and mandolin is a mash-up of pop, psychedelia, Celtic folk, punk, improv and drone-rock. They are signed to the Blang label, home also to David Cronenberg’s Wife and Milk Kan. “One of my favourite songs for some time... I love its spirit, I love the idea behind it, I love the fact that it’s like nothing else I’ve ever heard” (Mark Lamarr, Radio 2)
Pocket Promise are an exciting multi-instrumental four piece based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Pocket Promise use guitars, pianos, keyboards and beat machines to capture a natural sound with twisting melodies and changes of pace and dynamic. Their style ranges from string accompanied haunting arrangements with layered vocals through to riff driven songs with infectious, overpowering choruses. Lyrics bring to mind images of heartache and fragility with carefree consequence and melancholic metaphor in equal measure.
"There are only two adjectives music writers care about – “brilliant” and “different” – and Detroit Social Club - despite only being together an incredibly short amount of time - already have a freehold on both. This is largely due to lead singer and songwriter David Burn’s determination to shake up a musical landscape, which has become both bland and predictable. He has spent the last two years in the band’s purpose built studio on the banks of the Tyne, carefully producing and piecing together a music assemble which is as refreshing as it is dynamic...
I'm a London-based songwriter with a lot on my mind. Listen to my albums and you'll encounter love, hate, despair, romance, humour, suspense, murder and intrigue - all wrapped up in a sound caught somewhere between The La's and Dylan plugging himself in, while Nick Cave and Serge Gainsbourg watch on. Steve Lamacq described me as having "a wry take on life" which nicely sums up my lyrical style. Following stints in a number of bands, I launched his solo career with the self-released 'Man About Town' album in 2008.
Formed in 2007, Jazica have played over 100 gigs, supporting Fight like Apes, The Spinto Band, Esser and Kid carpet. The eclectic mix of styles has allowed the band to appeal to a wide range of fans and never allowing one song to sound like the next. They have had radio play from Steve Lemaq, Tom Robinson and Huw Stevens on BBC radio One, two and six, as well as local radio stations. A recent remix from Rhysmix has shown appreciation for Jazica from the dance scene.
The Strike Nineteens hail from Dumbarton just outside of Glasgow, Scotland. A traditional four piece of bass, drums and twin guitars their sound is augmented with sequenced strings, horns and piano. Specialising in anthemic songs reminiscent of Snow Patrol, U2 and the finer moments of Coldplay they rarely disappoint and each song has something to commend it.