lesser known yet streamable artists

Mike Westbrook (born Michael John David Westbrook 21 March 1936 in High Wycombe, England) is an English jazz pianist, composer, and writer of orchestrated jazz pieces. He became a key figure in the development of British Jazz in the late 1960s. Westbrook spent his childhood in Torquay and went to art school in Plymouth where he began his first bands with such musicians as John Surman, Lou Gare and Keith Rowe.

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Fidgital are a Canadian Independent Music Award winning band based in Vancouver Canada. Their "nu-pop" style fuses pop, electro and brassy funk. Founded in 1999, the band consists of producer Keith Gillard, vocalist Ryan Slemko, bassist Brian "Rex" Barry and drummer Craig "Burdman" Burdes. The debut Fidgital EP Social Disease was released in December 1999. Fidgital later licensed "Social Disease" to Cybersoul Records, who released a 12" single in June of 2000.

A troubadour of grace Dave carries three decades of experience in the worship arena. All Hail the Lamb, I am a new creation and Abba Father are among his many compositions that have been sung worldwide by Christians of all denominations. Recent years have seen Dave developing a vision towards integrating musical influences from around the world to create authentic new sounds of worship. Alongside his music he is in regular demand as a seminar speaker on themes related to worship.

The Cruel Sea is a multi-ARIA Award winning 90s Australian rock/blues outfit. Originally an instrumental band focused on surf sounds, the addition of vocalist Tex Perkins (also a member of The Beasts Of Bourbon and a solo artist) proved an inspired decision. Combining the charismatic Perkins with the highly talented musicians created an unstoppable force through much of the 90s. Members of the band continue to perform, though with the exception of Perkins, most activity is fairly low key.