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John Sinclair

There are multiple artists with this name: 1) John Sinclair (born October 2, 1941 in Flint, Michigan, United States) is a Detroit poet, one-time manager of the band MC5, and leader of the White Panther Party from November 1968 to July 1969. He was jailed in 1969 after giving two joints of marijuana to an undercover narcotics officer. His case received international attention when John Lennon performed at a benefit concert on his behalf in 1971.

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The Charm The Fury

"Unique, edgy but charming. The Charm the Fury from Amsterdam, The Netherland, has brilliantly managed to stand out from the crowd. The band, formed in September 2010, has a unique take on metalcore and is not only known for its harmonious but chaotic tracks, but also because of female screamer Caroline. Inspired by bands such as Underoath, For Today, Architects and Every Time I Die, The Charm the Fury brings a new dimension to the genre.

Read more about The Charm The Fury on Last.fm.

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Amsterdam Klezmer Band

From their site: De Amsterdam Klezmer Band performs Eastern European Jewish music, influenced by Gypsy and Balkan music. Since its foundation in 1996 by saxophone player Job Chajes, the band has evolved rapidly. In no time the band became famous in Amsterdam for its many vibrant performances on the streets, in the parks and in the pubs. Soon the rest of The Netherlands followed: the band performed at the Oerol Festival in 1999...

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My City Burning

How many bands you know have opened for acts like Machine Head, Hatebreed and Poison the Well, supported both Pro-Pain and Raging Speedhorn on their tours, and have gotten nothing but positive reviews, all based on one demo?! Not many, probably. Yet, since their founding in 2006, My City Burning has pulled off just that. Combining a healthy DIY work ethic with the drive...no

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Rubber

There are at least 2 bands called Rubber: BAND 1:
Rubber is a Canadian rock/pop band, featuring Harry Hess on vocals and Pete Lesperance on guitar, previously known as the band Harem Scarem. Rubber's first single, "Sunshine", had a music video with two guys who looked quite similar to Jay and Silent Bob. The video parodied many movies that were released at the time including American Pie.
(From wikipedia) BAND 2:

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Club Ugly

In the spring of 2007 Martijn laid down his cigarette, looked outside and smiled. He had just finished the production of his CD “Soloism”. And with this CD in his hand and numerous ideas in his head for more songs he started looking for a band. Which he found in drummer Huib and bass player Jasper. A short while after, they started to reinvent their sound. Combining their different musical backgrounds into a broad mixture of songs, to create a unique sound.

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Noisecontrollers

Noisecontrollers consists of 2 fulltime producers: Bas Oskam and Arjan Terpstra. Founded in 2005 both with a totally different musical background but with a great preference for Hardstyle (in every shape that is). Their First release was on DJS-Records called “Wanna Freak You” and their second release “Creatures” already on the big Fusion Records. In 2007 their popularity grew strong and they started to perform their live act (including their own MC.

Read more about Noisecontrollers on Last.fm.

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Shinedoe

International DJ, producer and founding spirit of Amsterdam imprint Intacto Records – Shinedoe’s unique vision of electronic dance music, combined with her talent, dynamism and pioneering spirit have acted as a springboard, propelling her to the forefront of house and techno global club scenes. Living in Amsterdam with strong Nigerian ties, Shinedoe’s love of music and passion for dance provided the only fuel she needed to start experimenting with mixes in the early nineties.

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