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The Aggrolites

The Aggrolites are a reggae band from Los Angeles, California. The Aggrolites are an amalgamation of two previous Los Angeles reggae and ska bands, The Vessels and the Rhythm Doctors, and were originally formed in 2002 as an in-concert backing band for reggae icon Derrick Morgan. The band were asked to record music for a new album for Morgan, and though the actual project was never released, the recording sessions inspired the Aggrolites to become a permanent band.

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A Is For Ape

Hailing from Nottingham, A is for Ape formed in 2003 intent on creating a sound worthy of their stage filling presence. They moved for 2 years to Sheffield where they went through a succession of members before returning to notts in 2006 with a steady lineup. The original lineup has been through many changes since with only 3 remaining Nick (guitar/vocals), Simon (saxaphone) and John (trombone) have since been joined by Ben (drums), Oli (bass), Wolf (trumpet) and Ross (guitar)

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Ash Victim

Ash Victim is a singer-songwriter who plays stripped down acoustic folk-punk consisting mainly of vocals and acoustic guitar with a strong DIY ethic. He started out busking in the streets of Jersey (channel Island) playing a mixture of covers and originals. In August 2011 he moved to Basingstoke, England, where he continued to busk, began putting more effort into his original music and playing as many shows as possible.

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The Movielife

The Movielife was a pop-punk band from Baldwin, New York (Long Island). Formed in 1997, the band put out its first full-length, It's Go Time, in 1999 on Fadeaway Records. By this point, the classic lineup of Vinnie Caruana (vocals), Brandon Reilly (guitar), Alex Amiruddin (guitar), Phil Navetta (bass) and Evan Baken (drums) had coalesced. The band built up a strong local following on the strength the album and their live show, and soon jumped to Revelation Records, releasing This Time Next Year in 2000.

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Stop Press!

Stop Press! are a soulful rock/reggae 4 piece from the London that enjoy making poignant, authentic music that appeals to audiences with a love for real music. After having a jam packed and successful first year as a band, Stop Press! aim to finish the year with a bang, by releasing their punchy and exciting first record – ‘English Life EP’. With influences ranging from No Doubt to The Clash, Stop Press! have an distinctly original and authentic sound.

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Catch-It Kebabs

This 9-Piece band hails from Barnsley in South Yorkshire fusing together a modern twist on the ska genre; incorporating swing grooves and a punk ideology taking influence from a wide range of bands from ‘The Clash’ to ‘Glen Miller’ and all that lies in-between, a sound which they have affectionately termed, ‘swing-core ska/punk’. The band consists of Tim Rivers (Tenor Sax), Alex Smith (Drums & Percussion), Stephan Bainbridge (Trombone), Dave Moulin (Vocals & Guitar), Graeme Kershaw (Guitar), Jamie Smith (Vocals & Bass)...

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One Roots

One Roots are a Roots Reggae, Dub and Ska band from Brighton, UK. Having just finished recording their debut EP 'Feel Alright' with Max Gilkes and Prince Fatty, the group are looking to spread positivity and good vibes all over the UK and Europe this Summer Their Debut EP is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, Google Play, Xbox Live Zune from the 5th of February 2013. Facebook.com/OneRootsMusic
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Lead Vox & Guitar - Claude Nteye
Backing Vox - Jade Sara
Lead Guitar - Nathan Cleary

Read more about One Roots on Last.fm.

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