David Bowie (born David Robert Jones on 8th January 1947 in Brixton, London, UK) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Active in six decades of popular music and frequently reinventing his music and image, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He has been cited as an influence by many musicians and is known for his distinctive voice and the intellectual depth of his work.
One Fathom Down formed in 2010 by Tony Fathom are London's best all instrumental Psycho Surf band. They put the metal into surf.
the Acolytes formed in 2005 when singer/guitarist Seamus Garland was looking for a new creative output when his previous act parted ways. At the same time the nucleus of a fledgeling band, comprising Steve Wright on guitar, Stephen Skinner on drums, and Maurice Kelly on bass, were playing together for the first time, while searching for a voice to complement their style. They soon hooked up and started the process of amalgamating their influences to define a sound of their own.
33Revolutions hail from Herts/Essex and have been building a reputation for the energetic and powerful live shows that are always guaranteed. For full reviews check out our blog, but here is a taster...
A charismatic front man, with a good alternative sounding behind him. The level of professionalism and talent goes beyond critique and any comparison would be pointless because they are, in their own right, a bloody good band. CONTACT 33 via 33revolutions@live.co.uk
Pete du Pon is an English singer/ songwriter making waves as an up and coming unsigned artist, touted as the next James Taylor. Sponsored by Gibson Guitars and with a voice that sends shivers down the spine and lyrics which melt hearts, Pete has been earmarked for big things. Following great success touring with the likes of Amy MacDonald and Thea Gilmore as well as featuring on the same line ups as Gabriella Cilmi and Gary Go, among many others and having played at such venues as Shepherds Bush Empire and Abbey Road Studios he is definitely one to watch out for.
Hella Better Dancer formed at London's legendary Roundhouse Music Venue in 2009 after winning the Battle of the Bands competition. The line up consists of electric guitars, vocals, bass and drums.
In terms of influences the band draws inspiration from Arcade Fire, Yo La Tengo and Broken Social Scene: as much for their unity as a band as for integrity of the music they create. In 2009 the band went from strength to strength - performing at the Big Chill Festival and the Emerging Proms Festival as well as recording their debut single, Hands.
There are at least two artists with the name Soul Trigger. 1. A London-based funk rock six-piece band.
2. A country rock band from Omaha, USA. 1. Spawned from the influence of James Brown, Hendrix and the Chilli Peppers, SOUL TRIGGER are a six-piece funk rock band who have been on the live scene in London since 2009. These ectoplasmic wonder-chickens incorporate big guitar riffs, slap bass and big band horn lines into live dance-worthy performances.
