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The Amphetameanies

The Amphetameanies are a nine-piece ska band from Glasgow, Scotland. Meanies' members are: Jane (vocals), Stan (vocals), Joel (drums), John Disco (guitar), Gordy (bass), Helen (keys), Mick (trumpet), James (sax) and Lindsey (trombone).
They have released two albums so far, Right Line In Nylons and Now! That's What I Call... The Amphetameanies., and numerous singles and EPs.
Their most recent release was the 'Goodbye Boyfriend' EP

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The Specs

Straight outta Jersey, The Specs are a six-piece flamethrower of rock energy. With the urgency and attitude of punk, the melodic sensibilities of pop, and enough rock riffs to rock your face clean off, The Specs form a sound that represents what they love, and not the current trend of the week (fleeingthescene.com). The Specs also pride themselves on their must see live performances. From the moment The Specs take the stage, audiences are blown away by the high energy, fierce rock that comes forth from the group.

Read more about The Specs on Last.fm.

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The Filaments

The Filaments were a 6 piece punk band from Essex. They released two albums and 3 tracks on a 4-way split. On the 10th of July '05 they played their "last" gig at the City Invasion tour in London and on March '06 played two reunion shows in London with Deadline. but also played at the Rebellion punk festival in Blackpool Winter gardens Aug '07. Since then they have also made appearances in 2009, by appearing with Suicide Bid at the Highbury Relentless Garage, London. They are also rumoured to be writing a new record with a headlining slot at next years Rebellion festival.

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Skamonics

The Skamonics are a London based jazz meets ska collective, playing a unique mix of authentic 60s ska, jazz, two-tone and completely unexpected covers. The band have been together since 2007 and have performed at London clubs, pubs and festivals - as well as many function gigs. A driving ska rhythm section provides a firm foundation for blazing horns and a female vocalist, blasting out a wide repertoire of ska favourites and tunes given a ska treatment for the very first time.

Read more about Skamonics on Last.fm.

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The Pins

There are at least two bands with the name The Pins: 1) Energy, melody, and solid song-writing - these are intrinsic elements of The Pins. Listeners are inevitably compelled to hum a Pins song long after listening to it, like a sweet after taste to a satiating meal. The Pins bring new life to the traditional guitar, bass, and drums line-up; they have an astounding talent for creating a distinct, full sound without the use of any additional instruments.

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Stand Out Riot

Stand Out Riot: an elite 7-piece ska-punk-hardcore-gypsy horde from Manchester, UK since 2004.
Combining the power of 3 horns, a violin and heaps of vocals, neatly balanced on top of a skanky, moshy, punky rhythm section; SOR create sounds that are guaranteed to make you jump out of your seat, straight onto the dancefloor.
Known for their intensely energetic live shows, and dynamic studio output, Stand Out Riot pack 110% into every millisecond of every song, every time.

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Urban Scum

The band started back in 2002 as a punk band called Stuck Up Vacunts because of their vacant minds and mohican hair do's, with Porno (lead guitar in punk band Flint) on vocals, Mitsos from Greece on drums, Costas aka Elfy Bastard from Elf, Goon Cut Babies (Australia) on bass, Max Penatration (Porno's brother) on guitar, Byron aka Skid Wierd on lead guitar and Porno's ex girlfriend Pretty Vacunt on backing vocals .

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Loveable Rogues

The Loveable Rogues are three charming boys from three different backgrounds of both music and culture fusing together to create what can only be described as a musical explosion.
Loveable Rogues are a young multi talented group consisting of three fun loving lads who are establishing their rightful place within the music industry with their aim of creating a new style of music which isn

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