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Aled Russ
Hey, I'm Aled Russ, a guitarist and songwriter from Port Talbot in South Wales. I have been playing and writing acoustic songs for 2 years and am hoping to get my music out there. My influences include Pink Floyd, Jason Mraz, John Martyn as well as many others. Here is a track of mine and a photo. My myspace is www.myspace.com/aledrussmusic there are 2 tracks on there, one written and one improvisation.
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Any Other Day
Any Other Day are an unsigned band from Cardiff who play music in the alternative and rock genre as a female fronted band. They started in early 2007 following the break up of the successful band ‘State The Obvious’. Laura & Ed decided to form another band and create something new. Benji soon joined to take the place of the drummer. After finding a singer and switching once again, Abigail joined to complete the line up. All four members compiled lists of names and two names were left, failing to decided they asked a random kid in Cathays Community Centre and ‘Any Other Day’ was formed with the completed line up. Playing their first nerve-wracking and crowded first gig for ‘Ya Face’ clothing company’s fashion show, they then went on to start recording material for their EP which is yet to be completed in Reel Time Studios & have played gigs since, sharing the stage with bands such Crimson Skies, Here Lies The Enemy & You Snooze You Lose. This Autumn they will be completing the recording for the EP & playing gigs in Buffalo Bar with Edessa, Chris Hicks & Others, busking in and around Cardiff and bothering you as much as possible until you take notice.
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Audio Alibi
Audio Alibi was first formed in July 2006 by founding members Michael Dilmore, Gareth Wade and Mike Redmond. Lead guitarist, Ben Ricketts joined the band soon after, and Richard Gumbleton completed the line-up as drummer in September 2006. Recording of the band’s first demo took place in autumn that year at Warwick Hall of Sound Cardiff with the help of sound engineer, Luke Jones. The end result was the 6-track E.P. They Just Don’t Know. The band’s style and sound is a mixture of alternative rock and indie but also draws influences from genres such as hip-hop, funk, jazz and the blues. The band has appeared at several notable venues across south Wales, including the infamous TJs in Newport, The Point, and Barfly Cardiff. Audio Alibi have received airplay on Beacon FM, Essex FM, and Bristol’s GWR, and have even performed a live acoustic set on Radio Cardiff in May 2009. Recently their music has also been used for TV - BBC Wales used the track Science Fiction as a musical accompaniment to programme, Sport Wales.
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Code One
CodeOne are a four piece band from the Vale of Glamorgan made up of Andrew Offley, Lawrence Phillips, Dan James and Nathan James. The band formed in summer 2008 and have played a wide variety of concerts for people of all ages, starting from the school auditorium to Barry Waterfront Festival where they supported famous bands including The Automatic and The Alarm. CodeOne put on a charity concert earlier this year in the Paget Rooms, Penarth and made £650 for Marie Curie Cancer Care in Penarth. CodeOne play a wide variety of Rock music and play their own material as well as covers by bands, old and new ranging from Led Zeppelin and Nirvana, to Kasabian and Muse.
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Death Before Sunrise
Hundred Questions, Thousand Answers’ is the debut promo release from Cardiff based rock band Death Before Sunrise. The promo features two tracks, and with this release the band shows fantastic signs of promise. The band is currently signed to Casket Music and will later this year release its debut album; if this promo is anything to go by then Death Before Sunrise’s debut album should definitely have a lot to offer. Formed in 2008, Death Before Sunrise has already played a number of high profile shows, establishing a strong fan base throughout South Wales and beyond in the process. Listening to this promo you can hear a fantastic amount of energy coming through in the sound, and this is no doubt something that comes across on the live circuit also. Title track ‘Hundred Questions, Thousand Answers’ is by far the most powerful of the two tracks present here, second track ‘Will There Be A Moment’ is still a decent track to listen to though, and with this track the band shows excellent instrumental ability.
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Death Quit Dancing
Death Quit Dancing are a South Wales based sextet who aspire to create original and enjoyable music. The band mix up all types of genres to create music with interesting instrumental structures and memorable vocal hooks. Last November saw the band completing work on 5 new songs for their debut EP, titled ’No Rest For The Wicked’. The record will be available for online purchase and at shows within the next upcoming months and will showcase some older tracks as well as some new material. If you’re interested in us playing a show or to get in touch in general you can contact us via the Myspace page or at deathquitdancing@hotmail.co.uk Check us out on Facebook too!
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Four Words Later
We are a new Indie/Rock band. We started through E3 and since have one an Award (Best original music act) at the parc and dare theatre. Therefore we decided to start as a band outside of E3. So far we have recorded three songs and are gradually adding them to the myspace. They are 24 Missed Calls, Hey, Hi, Goodbye! and Change My Mind Every Time. If you would like to book us for a gig contact Richard Eynon via our email address or just send us a message on our myspace. ATM WE ARE LOOKING FOR A BASSIST!!!! (so any good bassists contact us via our email address) TIIIDDDDYYY!!!!
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I am Hope
I AM HOPE are four passionate young musicians from South Wales dedicated to bringing their lyrically esoteric yet optimistic songs to the world. Influenced by and taking musical reference from the likes of Biffy Clyro, Kings Of Leon and Alexisonfire, I AM HOPE build their sound emphatically and methodically, as only they know how. Recorded and produced by the legendary Jeff Rose and Martin ‘Ginge’ Ford (Funeral For A Friend / Bullet For My Valentine), this debut EP perfectly exemplifies the band's ethos for making music: strong hooks and infectious melodies coupled with intense and engaging yet ultimately sanguine lyrics.
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Inferno MC
Since a child in the orbit of life, thoughts I would write About haunts in the night which caused me to fight When I thought I was right about beliefs in my sight, who ever thought this kid would evolve it to mics I involve what I like combine it to writting, transition to a mic king - Thunder force of lightening Explore what what I'm reciting, death I'm inviting, like a viking, upgrade to snipping. Lighting my path of choice and it's my choice to have a voice express like Rolls Royce whilst making a lotta noise Get pumped like steroids, I don't lack the discipline, considering mimicin' these emcee who's fidgeting I'm an anti-christ, sadistic sacrifice, battle cry. Capitalised by the fact it lies beneath forsaken eyes. That's why its vaporised, stored in creative minds, cremate the vibe with the desire that burns inside...
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Jay & Hype
Jay and Hype are the UK's brand new Hip Hop act. We first met when we both started comprehensive school and realised we shared many of the same interests; most importantly, we both developed a strong passion for hip-hop music. During the first year, we would regularly ‘freestyle rap’ together and occasionally record our results. At the time, we were not very critical of our music which is a skill that we have learnt during the time we have been together. Later on in out years of comprehensive, hip-hop was very much a big part of everything in our lives. We were regular participants in the school rap battles, which helped us to improve our lyricism greatly. A few months later, and together we decided to put pen to paper and form a rap group. They have recently recorded their first two songs at Reeltime Studios. 'Everybody in The Club' and 'We in The Building' were produced by Meurig Hailstone. They were finished on 06 September 2009..
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Judge G
My real name is Ryan Colbeck. I started writing music three years ago but I've only just started putting material out. I have an 7-track EP currently available online. My rhyming style is more Eminem than Dizee Rascal and I pride myself on not sugar-coating my message. I feel that British rappers who don't come from a major city like London or places like Liverpool or Manchester don't get taken seriously. I definitely aim to change that.
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Maddie Jones
Maddie is primarily a solo acoustic artist currently based in Cardiff, but also performs with a variety of duos and small groups. She writes her own material, and is recording her E.P. this July (2009), which will be available online (date to be confirmed). Her material aims to encompass a range of influences and styles and to avoid categorization as much as possible. The tracks currently available on this page are first wave demos of 3 of the tracks due to be released on the E.P. Second wave unplugged demos of these with three other original tracks will be available shortly.
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Magden Audio
Magden Audio are a 4 piece band that came together with a fusion of different styles and infulences in february 2009. Kyle Palmer - Guitar - Jeremy Dessent - Guitar Vocals - Adam Kerslake - Drums - Leon Jones - Bass -
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Megabeam
What happens when four producers start a band? Megabeam. That’s what. Poptastic, electronic, uber-cheesey and, of course, rocking. Hailing from both Cardiff and Newport, this four-piece are already making a powerful impression on the local circuit, offering something quite different from the current scene...and unashamedly so! A prolific outfit, new songs are constantly in the making and gig offers are coming thick and fast. So come and jump on the Megawagon, before uncoolness becomes uncool.
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NR4TW
No Rest For The Wicked, a 4 piece band from Cardiff, Wales. Based around Heavy metal. Just a few friends, who like listening, playing and writing music. We haven't been together very long but we're making rapid success on our debut album 'Tonight We Dine In Hell'. We hope you enjoy the first 2 tracks of the album. Leave us a comment, tell us what you think, spread the word. Also find us at www.bebo.com/NR4TW
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Rachel Collier
A Graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, Rachel is a talented performer, producer and songwriter, with a sound that has captivated audiences across the UK. Current collaborative projects include "Lemon and Lime" - Jazz for dinner and dance, "Glory Box" - an acoustic trio, and "Reason Rays" - a 5-piece live electronic outfit. Recent years have seen Rachel's portfolio grow in both production and performance, following creative commissions from local authorities, and a profile by the popular music show "Y-Bit" on BBC Radio Cymru.
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Reaper in Sicily
Reaper in sicily are a five piece power-pop/punk band from the sorrounding areas of Aberdare and Mountain Ash. After comming on to the scene in 2009 Reaper in Sicily have already built up a massive fan base in their sorrounding areas with their energetic live performances and their catchy songs that will sure not leave your head very easily! Our aim is to have some fun and put some powerpop rock back out there! After emerging from 2009 with quick succession, Reaper in Sicily have established themselves as an independent, self described ‘power-pop’ group, becoming increasingly popular in the post industrial Merthyr regions, following an example of progressive bands and shedding some light on our existence. Best described as adrenaline pumped verses that take a situation and give it the middle finger. I have been first hand to witness their performance at Pontypridd Clwb y Bont and Reaper were the hook that kept me on my cracked heels front centre stage, that, and a band enthusiast who was constantly tugging at my arm and squealing in my ear. If the music isn’t for you then at best you can’t avoid laughing along with the excited crowd, roused by front man, Rhys Bernado’s radiant stage presence and the happy jig of a man who loves his music. Reaper supply a stable variety of talented musicians and a series of songs that are unable to shake off after they’ve crept inside your head.
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The 5150s
The 5150s are a Cardiff based pop/punk/power pop band. "With catchy vocals and guitars and fast paced drum beats, you can't help but like this band!" "The5150s set was upbeat and had a distinctly fun vibe" - Plugged in Magazine With a UK tour planned for the summer things are looking up for this bright Welsh band. Keep looking back as new dates up and down the UK are being added every day. If you would like to see us play anywhere let us know and we will see what we can do for you!
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The Kix
The Kix are a 3 piece, all-female, rock band from South Wales. They have played at many respectable venues, including a successful tour in Germany. They play a range of covers and original material. They rock every gig they play, fill the room with an infectious need to sing along, and always leave the audience wanting more.
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The Miasama theory
The Miasma Theory are a young band emerging from the already jam packed South Welsh music scene, but combining different elements of many genres they have created a sound which seperates them from the rest . After forming in late 2008, they have played many jam packed shows across Wales and a few in England, their energetic and powerful live shows are not be missed. With a mini Welsh tour coming up in November 2009 and an album due for release in the near future things are looking bright for TMT. With an ever growing fanbase TMT can only hope for the best in the future.
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The Undivided
The Undivided came together in November 2007 after singer Joe had returned home to Wales with the aim of putting together a band to bring new life to the songs he had written living in London for a year. They broke out of rehearsals after just a few weeks to play to a sold-out home crowd for a first gig that drove them to play to bigger and better venues. The first EP, Methods To Self Destruct, recorded in Shed Studio, South Wales secured the band many of their first gigs and got radio time through Bethan Elfyn on Radio 1. The EP featured 4 tracks from driving hard rock to bittersweet acoustic sounds that showed early promise of the band's dynamic range and willingness to break out of the local scene and create something different.
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Weird Naked Indian
[Weird Naked Indian are an acoustic rock duo with a difference, they have picked up a good following in the Swansea area, where they have headlined and supported Them Is Me (ex Reef and Basement Jaxx). They perform from an extensive catalogue of songs written by singer and guitarist Dave Dale and drummer Conor Doig. Nation Radio's 'The Next Big Thing', a search for the country's best new band, saw Weird Naked Indian come in second place by the narrowest of margins, less than 1%, winning over 45% of the nation's vote. "Weird Naked Indian: Port Talbot acoustic rock duo, with a unique style and big sound." - Nation Radio]
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Zoe Owens
My name is Zoe i am 16 years old i live in Gorseinon. i have been singing for about 10 years and i started to have singing lessons about a year ago. i have sang in a few places like Swansea Grand Theatre , Her Majestys Theatre , Penyrheol Theatre and Princess Royal Theatre. i love singing , i have singing lessons once a week.
