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Tapasia

Tapasia are a Belfast based three piece who have been part of the scene for around a year, after a year of pretty much constant gigging the boys have now released their new e.p. " Strengthening By Fire " More recently they have returned after the recording and the subsequent live shows have marked a real shift in gear. Audiences in Queens SUB, Auntie Annies, Spring and Airbrake, Katy Dalys and Andrews Lane Theatre (supporting KERBDOG) have all been treated to a band coming into their own...

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A Little Bitter

Hailing from Northern Ireland, “A Little Bitter” have just released their 2ND album “New Dawn Evolution”. The power trio, formed in 2004, comprises of: Jonny Armstrong Vocals/Guitar Darren Pilkington Drums/Vocals Seamy Donnelly Bass/Vocals As with the bands previous output it was recorded at Manor Park studios with renowned producer Neal Calderwood (Therapy, Clutch, The Answer, Fighting With Wire, In Case Of Fire). New Dawn Evolution shows a marked growth in the overall band sound.

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The Lowly Knights

www.lowlyknights.com The Rifles EP, The Hollow EP , and The Even Keel EP available at www.lowlyknights.bandcamp.com www.twitter.com/lowlyknights The Lowly Knights are based in Belfast, and offer up hearty ramshackle folk tunes. They have shared the stage with The Divine Comedy, Mumford & Sons, Port O'Brien, Duke Special, Iain Archer, Matthew & The Atlas, Frightened Rabbit, and on a number of dates as support for Snow Patrol on their recent UK arena tour.

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Window Seats

Window Seats play rock music. Sometimes it’s fast, loud and aggressive. Other times it’s slower, quieter and guarded. Whether the message is love, anger or both at once the songs remain intense and direct. Recent releases and videos are available through the band's MySpace page: www.myspace.com/windowseats. “Window Seats capture the spirit and energy of late 1970’s Belfast with a contemporary slant in this two track recording.

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Laura Stevenson

There are two artists with this name; one from Belfast in Northern Ireland and one from Long Island USA. 1. Laura Stevenson, Long Island, United States. www.myspace.com/laurastevenson Songs by this Laura featured on lastfm: amphibian, the new song, nervous rex, all the rage, secret keepers, beets untitled, the landslide song, the pretty one, untitled 9 million, white lights, we shall see, newer song, and anything live at cbgb's. Her debut mini-album "Laura Stevenson: A Record" was released by Quote Unquote Records on the 29th October 2008, under the name Laura Stevenson and The Cans

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Agnelli & Nelson

Agnelli & Nelson, the collective name of Northern Irish pair Chris Agnelli and Robbie Nelson (who also produce under the names Afterburn, Cortez, Green Atlas, A&N Project, and Quincey & Sonance), writers and producers of dance music, are notable for helping to define the genre of Trance music since 1997. Since 1997, Chris Agnelli and Robbie Nelson have been writing and producing dance music, of which their hits El Nino and Everyday have become classics of their genre. They have to date produced five top 30 hits in the United Kingdom, and countless remixes, from Armin van Buuren to U2.

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Halcyon Days

There are at least three artists sharing the name "Halcyon Days" (#1) Halcyon Days were a 4-piece rock band from Belfast. Bursting out of the ceasefires of the late 1990s they recorded and released two albums – Sometimes (1996) and Alkaline Times (1997). They toured extensively throughout the UK, Ireland, Western Europe and Scandinavia cultivating an extensive fanbase and an anthology of subtle yet energetic rock songs.

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Adam Baker

There are two artists called Adam Baker. THE UK ADAM BAKER 1. In February 2006 Adam Baker released a CD selling 500 copies in about 8 months or so, which helped raise money for projects in Africa through Elim missions. From the release of the CD Adam began to gig regularly in venues like oasis in Belfast, pulse (washbasin), various church meetings and similar venues. Shortly after the release of Open Skies Adam’s tracks got airplay on U105 and some Internet radio stations.

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Cara Robinson

EMI artist Corinne Bailey Rae’s recent single “I’d Like To” features a track called “No Love Child” which was written by UK based GLP artists Cara Robinson and Wayne Pollock. The song “No Love Child” is one of the tracks on Irish born singer / songwriter Cara Robinson’s stunning debut album “Keep’er Lit” which was released by Indie label GLP last November. Cara Robinson has previously written and recorded with many notable artists including David Holmes, LTJ Bukem and Corinne Bailey Rae. ( Cara sang backing vocals on Corinne’s hit “Put Your Records on”).

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