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The Seekers

The Seekers were a group of Australian folk-influenced popular musicians which was formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1962. They were the first Australian popular music group to achieve significant chart and sales success in the United Kingdom and the United States. Their 1960s hits included: "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World of Our Own" , "The Carnival Is Over" (which The Seekers have sung at various closing ceremonies in Australia, including Expo '88 and the Paralympics), "Someday One Day"...

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Loop

1) Loop was a South London band founded in 1986 by Robert Hampson and his then wife, Bex. Loop's sound was characterized by strong and influences in addition to the minimalist mayhem of The Stooges and MC5. Their songs were almost uniformly harsh and repetitive, with indecipherable vocals buried under layers of noisy guitar riffs and metronomic drumming. Some of the records featured covers of Suicide, The Pop Group and Can as bonus tracks.

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Sucioperro

Sucioperro are a three piece from Ayr in Scotland, who play spiralling off kilter alt-rock. They are indeed alt-rock but they go beyond this as a band. They've cited their influences as Rage Against the Machine, Crowded House, Pearl Jam, Tool, Jimmy Eat World, Talking Heads, The Police, Prince and "anything vibed/energetic/real". This mix of musical influences all comes out in their live show, which is something that you simply cannot miss.

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Strange Days

There are several artists with this name. 1. Strange Days was formed by vocalist/gituarist Jorgen Rief and drummer Richard Berby in Oslo, Norway in 2006. Rief had been sitting alone in his little recording studio for years contemplating a record way in the back of his mind. Luckily, Berby came to his aid and after a few tries the band now consists of Rief's wife Elisabeth Leithe on vocals and keys, and Erik Larsen on bass. The band released their debut album, The Great Cardinal Sin, in summer 2010.

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Skyclad

Skyclad is a British band with strong folk influences in their music. They were formed by former Sabbat vocalist Martin Walkyier, and Satan / Blind Fury / Pariah guitarist Steve Ramsey in 1990 to represent the "ultimate band". From the start, they have incorporated a diverse range of influences from British folk music to German which has fed their constantly evolving sound. They are widely considered the inventors of .

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The Gypsy Switch

Drawing from musical influences including Eastern European folk, rock'n'roll, and blues to name a few, The Gypsy Switch are a Brighton based street band providing an eclectic mix of original and covered material from the likes of The Doors and Daniel Johnston. Their shows are both playful and edgy with their strange blend of genre-bending instrumentation, satirical lyrics and a uniquely engaging performance.

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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is the solo moniker of former Oasis guitarist and lead song writer Noel Gallagher. The band originates from Manchester, England, and includes former Oasis session pianist Mike Rowe, drummer Jeremy Stacey of The Lemon Trees and percussionist Lenny Castro. The band also varies guests on their debut album such as the Crouch End Festival Chorus and The Wired Strings.

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51/50s

51/50s (pronounced “fifty-one-fifties”) is a British rock band formed in London, UK in 2007. The story of 51/50s has a somewhat bittersweet beginning, when the band’s founder and lead singer Rikki Lee started writing songs about his life experiences while being homeless and living on the streets. Rikki composed many of the band’s first songs during those times and most notably the songs “Lies” and “Hypnotised”, which reflect his experiences rather vividly.

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Heavy Loaded Dice

Heavy Loaded Dice - Indie Rock n Roll group based in Chelmsford Essex UK, Owen James - Guitar/Vocals
Alan Launder - Lead Guitar
Joe Lethbridge - Bass Guitar
Mark Mcainey - Drums Heavy Loaded Dice was Formend in late 2011, Alan met Owen. Mark met Joe. Alan and Owen met Mark and Joe. Heavy Loaded Dice was born. The Debut EP was recorded by the band themselves in Mark's garage. All of the tracks can be downloaded for FREE!!

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