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The Pastels

There are three groups called the Pastels: The Pastels, from Glasgow, have been described as an 'almost pop' group. As the description implies the group have some pop elements but miss out on others and have never charted. Their early records (1982-85) for labels like Whaam!, Creation and Rough Trade had a raw and immediate sound, melodic and amateur, which seemed all at odds with the time. But an emerging fanzine culture identified with the group's sound and image, and slowly The Pastels started to influence a new wave of groups which interested the NME and other UK media.

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Bob Constant & The Goodbye Horses

Up and coming avant-garde and melodic London-based 3-piece. Regularly playing in London They have had recent airplay on BBC6 music (Tom Robinson) and XFM (Jon Hillcock) including a recent live session for the latter. Bob Constant sings, Samuel Wicker plays acoustic guitar and Gabriel Bash plays drums and percussion. Diverse influences include Tom Waits, Animal Collective, Captain Beefheart, Why? and Nina Simone.

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The Brilliant Corners

At long last a band is being recognised for the influence it has had without the commercial acclaim that some of their songs deserved.
This seminal Bristol band consisted of a nucleus of Chris Galvin (bass) and David Woodward (vocals and guitars) with Bob Morris (drums) plus various others during their ten years of existence.
Through various styles they created a unique Bristol slant on the 80's which was never deemed glamorous by the press or music gliterrati in general. Some may say that the Bristol scene was insular but it was really about being yourself and getting on with things.

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The Hillfields

The Hillfields were born in the Royal Festival Hall,London,UK overcome by the raw power of Iggy Pop's 2007 summer Meltdown gig, a beautiful evening, and a smattering of beers. As of Halloween 2007, the Hillfields were three, made up of Rob Boyd, singing and guitaring, Grant Wilkinson on bass and Carlos Russell on drums The Hillfields are playing a mix of mellowed out lo-fi with bursts of noisy guitar pop, that's been described as like 'Pavement scoring a Hal Hartley film' or 'Mojave meets Frusciante'.

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The Popguns

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.

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Wolfie

Wolfie is a band from Champaign, IL. Consisting of Joe and Amanda Ziemba, Mike Downey and RJ Porter, they rock pop to a different level. Pick up any of their many CD's and if you enjoy this check out Amanda and Joe's husband and wife duo, The Like Young, an amazing, but retired, Chicago Indie rock duet. Fans of the Like Young be warned, with the exception of 'Tall Dark Hill,' their sound is pretty different than what you're used to.

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Blood Oranges

Multiple bands use this name: 1)
The Blood Oranges were an alternative country band that formed in the late 1980s. The founding members were Jim Ryan (multi-instrumentalist and vocals), Cheri Knight ( bass guitar, vocals), Mark Spencer (guitar), and Ron Ward (drums). Between 1990 and 1994 they released two full albums (Corn River, The Crying Tree) and one EP (Lone Green Valley). Trouser Press describes them as 'one of America's finest and least formulaic roots-rock combos'. 2)
A brand new Lo-Fi Pop band from Leeds UK

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Anna Stainton

Anna Stainton is a singer/songwriter from London, UK and she really hates writing these 'About Me' things... Visit: http://www.myspace.com/annastainton

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BOB

Bob is apparently one of six things -- a Washington DC area based hard rock band, a Dutch punk-rock band, an austrian electro-pop-band a swiss/german techno duo, an 80s British indie band, a 90s/00s California Bay Area ska-punk band, or early 80s San Francisco new wave/punk band. The original BOB:
Fabulous recording artistes for the Sombrero record label, also home to The Siddeleys, and the mighty Reserve.

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Civil Love

Civil love are a four piece band based in Peckham, London. Drawing members from around the world they give a diverse and unique sound firmly rooted in sunshine and melody. Defined by humble yet powerful vocals and chiming guitars, Civil love offer a polished and harmonic live show with a wide eyed and welcoming feel through psychedelic pop and rock and roll. Their self-titled debut EP was released on April 5 as a free digital download. "super-melodic and full of lovely harmonies"- Eardrums

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