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Babel

Babel like "Bay-bull". Not "bar-bell" or "babble", were born in Bristol in the UK. Babel "started out all kind of small, folky & a bit shy, but then fell in dirty love with pounding tamborines and volume knobs." Songs led to concerts, concerts led to the recording two self-financed EPs, 'The Golden Acre EP' & 'The Arc EP'. Both were sold from tables in tiny venues. Some of which reached places far beyond their own postcode. In 2007, People Tree Records of London, UK released the majority of their two EPs to the world on one reasonably priced compact disc & weighty slab of vinyl.

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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.

Read more about The Brilliant Corners on Last.fm.

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My Own Flag

Si, Gaz and Andy have been playing as MOF since 2004, and reside in Bristol, UK. Si has a cat (Mittens). Gaz and Andy have a weasel (Si). They all agree that Roger Moore was the best James Bond. Over the years, they have played with Pissed Jeans, Nine Black Alps and Ivory Springer. Following EP releases in 2004 and 2005, MOF released their debut album, 'I Think I'm Made Out Of Robots', in 2007. This was generally considered to be a good thing.

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Phil King

Since becoming a sought after performer on the Bristol music scene and receiving the Venue Magazine Roots Artist of the Year award at the end of 2005, he now plays throughout the UK and Europe. His music has been played on regional radio stations across the UK, as well as on BBC Radio 2, and he has supported many artists including Jon Allen, Karima Francis, Emmy The Great, Kate Walsh, Tina Dico, Amp Fiddler, Ruby Turner and Foy Vance.

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Farthing Wood

Following a trail of inspiration, leading from the Pavements and Junglelands of the US to the remote parts of Scotland, Farthing Wood emerge from the foliage eager to spread the word about the places they slept, loved, escaped and dreamed of along the way.

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The Richard Heads

"The Richard Heads" are a young Bristol-based punk band. They have an old school 'raw' sound, combined with comical lyrics, Played very, very fast. They're debut album "Loud, Fast & Fucked Up!" has already developed a cult following for the band. Second album/EP "Send In The clowns" was released in late 2011. The third album "Pissed & Picked On" Released March 2012 is arguably the bands best work yet.

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Santa Dog

Santa Dog play sparkly, sassy, summer-soaked pop with chiming guitars and a sinister perimeter. Think Blondie going two rounds with the Throwing Muses on the edge of a cliff with a stiff breeze whipping up skirts and causing mischief and you're still nowhere near capturing the band's distinctive sound and uniquely English charm. This Bristol-based four piece have have released three EPs(Delicate, Chemical and Belle De Jour), an album(Kittyhawk on Quince Records), a vinyl 7"(Big Bang on Sounds Xp) and are due to release 'Spark It Up' in November 2008.

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