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Horsebeach hail from Manchester, UK. Their debut self titled single contains two contrasting tracks that give you a steady introduction to their sound. 'Even' is a darker story of hope and a re occurring dream of loss that is accompanied by a jangly, dreamy overtone. Where 'You Know' is a carefree lo-fi pop gem with a message of youth and love. Horsebeach influences contain Shimmering Stars, Wild Nothing and all things surf.

Horsebeach on Last.fm.

Harrison was formed in 2004, while attending arizona state university Harrison has had trouble finding time to further his musical interests. The bands first single treading water was realeased in early 2005. It has been a huge hit on radio stations such as 92.7, the energy. The band is still working on their soon to be debut album, sigma nu.

The Popguns were formed in 1986 in Brighton with a line up of Wendy Morgan (vocals), Simon Pickles (rhythm guitar), Greg Dixon (lead guitar), Pat Walkington (bass) and a drum machine. After a couple of local gigs they were joined by Shaun Charman (ex-The Wedding Present on drums). After a number of local gigs and a flexi-disc release, the band managed to catch the attention of Manchester label Medium Cool and released Landslide, which made it into John Peel's Festive 50 at an admirable 46.

BMX Bandits are a Scottish 1960s-influenced guitar pop band who have been making music from 1986 to the present day. They have shared members with other Bellshill bands Teenage Fanclub and The Soup Dragons. BMX Bandits were formed by songwriter and lead vocalist Duglas T. Stewart out of the ashes of The Pretty Flowers, a group that featured Stewart alongside Frances McKee (later of The Vaselines), Sean Dickson and Norman Blake. The group have had many line up changes throughout the years. Their songs mix melodic qualities and humour with, at times, raw and heartbreaking pathos.