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Ratcat

Ratcat were an Australian indie rock band of the late 1980s and early 1990s fronted by Simon Day. Their combination of indie pop songwriting and energetic punk-style guitar won them fans from both the indie and skate-punk communities. Ratcat formed in 1986 in Sydney and were a mainstay of that city's live music scene until they were eventually signed to Waterfront Records where they released a self-titled EP, several singles ("I Think I Love You", "Baby's Got A Gun") and their debut album, This Nightmare in 1989. Another EP, Killing Joke, and another single, "Saying Goodbye" followed.

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Joie De Vivre

2007 - 2011 2011-Present Comprised of former members of Your City/State, Rockford, Illinois

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Summer Cats

Summer Cats are two girls and three boys from Melbourne, Australia. Like most people from Melbourne, they spend their time either: a) enjoying summer or b) waiting for summer to arrive. They play crash pop in an attempt to make you dance, so if you feel the urge...go right ahead! Musically they are somewhat of a cross between Stereolab and The Go-Betweens....or is that Talulah Gosh and The Left Banke?

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Owl Eyes

one: Owl Eyes is Brooke Addamo, a 19 year old Melbourne singer/songwriter who threads elaborate fantasies of escapism in fictional worlds into breezy, intelligent indie-pop songs. Although she was eliminated from Australian Idol, where she was a contestant during season 6, she is now paving her own way up the charts. On her EP Faces, she teamed up with producer Jan Skubiszewski (The Cat Empire, Phrase, Kram , and has been described as a "honey-voiced Melbournite who has a habit of conjuring up wistful, dreamy pop tunes."

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Moonface

More than one artist named Moonface. 1. Spencer Krug of Sunset Rubdown, Swan Lake, Wolf Parade and Fifths of Seven.
2. Phil Thompson AKA Moonface is a DJ and producer living, breathing the underground dance music scene for over 20 years now. Since being signed to John Digweed’s label Bedrock, Phil became resident at the monthly Bedrock London and Brighton nights. Phil has also been a regular at high profile events in the UK as well as major club nights and dance festivals covering most of the top spots around the globe.

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Laura Jansen

Laura Jansen , a Dutch-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and musician, chronicles those little things, like cutting her hair, buying pink floral sheets, and venturing out for a drink with the guy down the hall, on her debut album Bells, a dreamy collection of piano-driven alt-pop songs with lush arrangements and intimate, intelligent lyrics reflecting the thoughts and hopes of an independent girl alone in the world.

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The Good China

www.thegoodchina.com.au TGC are an energetic eight-piece from Melbourne, Australia. Their charming indie pop has made some people clap their hands, and some people sing, and some people dance and jump and scream at the top of their lungs. After a year in hiatus they're back with a new lineup and new recordings.

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Jonathan Boulet

Jonathan Boulet is an Australian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, currently based in Sydney, New South Wales. He is best known for his solo material, as well as playing drums in indie rock band Parades and bass in grind band Snakeface. After spending his formative years in a variety of bands, Boulet turned his attention to solo work in 2008. His debut self-titled album, recorded in Boulet's garage almost entirely on his own, came out in December 2009. Its singles were "A Community Service Announcemment" and "North to South East to You."

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Maclean

Maclean is a band. They are based out of Langley, BC, Canada, and play an ambient, melodious rock, with hints of electronica and progressive rock. Stop what you are doing and check them out right now. They are, in alphabetical order by last name:
Maclean Carlson - Drums/Glockenspiel
Denver Harris - Vocals/Guitar
Andrew McTaggart - Vocals/Guitar
Scott Neufeld - Guitar/Bass
Steve Sawatzky - Bass/Piano/Good looks

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The Paper and The Plane

The Paper And The Plane are a band from Brisbane, Australia. The band is the result of (now defunct) post hardcore band Asleep at the Scene, merging with solo artist Dan van Zuthpen of chalkandcheese - formerly Nice Guys Finish - in 2006. The name of the group originated from a line in the song

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