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Interpol's lead singer and guitarist Paul Banks released a solo album under the name Julian Plenti, and has written and performed under the Plenti moniker for several years, according to a source close to the situation. While the album was recorded recently, some of the songs were written more than ten years ago. He's done a lot of work with Niall Darcy, with whom there has been a long time mutual admiration.

Niall Horan (born 13th September 1993) is a 20-year old boy from Mullingar, Ireland. He is a member of a five-piece boyband, One Direction (formed in 2010). Before he competed in the UK and Ireland singing competition "The X Factor", he played numerous gigs around the country including as a support act for Lloyd Daniels (in Dublin). He then took up the challenge of applying to the X Factor 2010 whereby he entered as a solo artist.

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The Brights formed in Febuary 2003. Since the band formed they have made a big impact, playing gigs around the country, and in particular on the London music scene. After circulating several copies of their first demo 'Mother, I Don't Belong Here', recognition quickly followed. This led to the bands first release; 'Girl in a Bric-a-Brac Shop' in October 2004 on the independent label Bitterscene Records, which received airplay on Radio 1 by the late John Peel and on Xfm, as well as several other regional stations.

Heavy/Sleaze/Thrash Metal band from the UK. They released in 2005 an EP called "Break-Neck Speed Triumph" then 2 full-length albums : "Above the Law" in 2007 and "The Underground" in 2009. Official website: http://www.nastysalute.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/salutesalute