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4minutes33 are a band from the Birmingham (home of heavy rock) The band release their debut single (can't explain '20 inch ride mix) later in July 2006. Already making a name for themselves with their new brand of rock and roll is seen as powerful, emotive and occasionally cerebral by the noncommittal. www.4minutes33.com www.myspace.com
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Currently recording their debut album with Bob Lamb (UB40/Duran). This Birmingham 4 piece go from strength to strength. Sounding like no other band around the Zekas have stuck to their guns and crafted an individual sound based around guitars , bass, drums & great song writing.
www.zekascruise.com
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Nic Reast is a man of mystery. Quiet and unassuming, he only lets you into his observational world through his poetic words and creative music. Strangely strange but oddly normal, Reast is a prolific songwriter with a penchant for surprise, dark humour and stark reality. Reast is one of a kind! ~ Peter J Brown aka Toxic Pete (www.toxicpete.co.uk) www.myspace.com/nicreast
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Formed in 1997 Pigfish first breezed into the public eye and the nations press in April 99 with their punk/ska fusing storming debut 'Creosote the Baby'. Hailed as a 'minor classic of it's genre' by Metal Hammer magazine. A must for those who love heads down, guitars up loud, punk rock n' roll delivered with, attitude, humour and a wall of chugging guitars. www.pigfishing.com
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Releasing the album Strange, back in 2001 found the Parisian Cowboy album in the likes of UNCUT, Classic Roc, Rock Sound, Record Collector, Future Music and even Radio 1's Mary Anne Hobbs' Breezeblock. The album put together almost by accident and a cheeky sense of “we don’t care what we do”, surprisingly found its way into so many hearts. www.msrmusicltd.co.uk
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This 7 piece Gold Coast band led by Kim Law recently signed to Get Poison records in Sydney, and have a publishing deal in the US. They also appear on Burger King's advert with Step Right Up. Kerrang radio's favourite tracks are: Repeat and Feel No More. They have also been included in the latest labelwithoutborders.com EP collection CD. www.dr-octopus.com
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From Brisbane, Giants of Science deliver a sound more akin to America than OZ. Although that shouldn't be a surprise as the band have toured with The Queens of the Stone Age and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Strong and clever arrangements sounding a cross between Black Sabbath, QOSA, and Down. Don't miss out. Great Stuff ! www.giantsofscienceaustralia
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These electro punksters deliver an exciting blend of retro sounds with rock guitar and scratchy vocals. Releasing their debut EP Out of your mind in the US has seen the band grow bigger and bigger, and were included in the 2006 SXSW festival Texas. About to release the EP here in the UK they will certainly take you on a fun journey. www.solidgoldband.com www.myspace.com
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Transport is a guitar driven rock band that delivers a fresh and surprising collision of riffs, melody and lyrical twists in the tradition of the great 3 pieces of history, from the Jimi Hendrix Experience to Primus; from Nirvana to Muse.
www.yetanotherband.com www.myspace.com
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Scandinavian heroes Twinklehead produce simply craft beautiful songs. Tracks from their 2nd album self titled Twinklehead appear on this site. Think ELO, Beatles, Coldplay and you're not far of the mark. Simply great.
www.myspace.com/twinklehead
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Although Mary Trembles was the last female to be hung for witchcraft in England, the band rely on great songs rather than spells. Having a sound all of their own this trio rock the boat with a new slant on Nu wave Indie rock. Pss Situation is out Now on CD.  See their video Scene from Below - www.myspace.com/marytrembles
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Phil Ballantyne - vocals/guitar, Damon Cox - drums/vocals, Darek Mudge - guitar, Joel Potter - bass, make up Intercooler, simply one of the best bands to come out of Australia. Here first on downloadrecords.co.uk, conquering the world with the new album Forever or Whatever . Check out their Carving Others in our Video section. www.intercoolermusic.com
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Brindle are a power indie rock band: Led by the charismatic Deb Suckling. References to Polly and Elastica come to mind while they thump out heavy chords a tricky licks. Good, solid melodies. Our favorite track is Fall Out.
www.brindle.com.au
 
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