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Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies

Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies, are a neo-psychedelia indie sunshine pop-garage rock band. Always, in search of the ultimate sunshine pop song – the Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies succeed in their quest. Violet Vector and the Lovely Lovelies are: Karen Blanco (organ, electric piano), Amanda Brooks (vocals, guitar), Matt Lesperance (drums), Cathleen [...]

Accidents In Too Large Field

With members who proclaim their interests to include ‘Observation Of UFO’ and ‘The Care Of Children’ you know Accidents In Too Large Field aren’t your typical band. Musically they plow a similar sonic furrow to bands like yolz in the sky and panicsmile. That is to say what comes blasting out of your speakers is [...]

Nasca Car

Elder statesmen of the japanese electro scene, having been together since 1994, Nasca Car combine quirky retro samples with spacey futuristic electronic elements to create a whimsical, eccentric yet somehow strangely nostalgic sound. They possess a certain crossover appeal, appealing to fans not usually taken with this style of music. Imagine if you can, a [...]

Elysian Fields

New York City rock band Elysian Fields’ dream pop or art rock sound is as unique as it’s co-founders and co-composers Jennifer Charles (vocals, instruments) and Oren Bloedow (guitar). Led by the erotic voice of Charles, who’s sensual vocal interpretations lend an air of dark edginess that thanks to Elysian Fields’ collaborations with any number [...]

Zukunasi

Zukunasi rocks with rockin’ soul and funky blues! If Janis Joplin were Japanese and still alive Zukunasi’s Emi might be her.

Zukunasi members: Emi (vocal, guitar), Marico (bass, chorus), Busanpa (keyboard, chorus) and Akane (drums, chorus). Simply delicious.
Zukunasi’s website and myspace bandpage.

LoNero

Guitarist Bill Lonero and crew have gear endorsements out the wazoo, promotional help from Apple Computer, two-million MySpace plays, and they claim to have invented “instrumental guitarcore,” so you should really hate them. But you can’t, because they’re just so damn good……- Guitar Player Magazine/October 2007. LoNero are Bill Lonero (Lead, Harmony, Rhythm Guitar), Brandon [...]

The Seven

The Seven is one man, musician, songwriter and producer Kevin A. Smith. The Seven’s expansive sound takes inspiration from jazz, metal, rock, progressive, blues, and any other genre that Kevin Smith can spark imaginations with. Enjoy.
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Ice Black Birds

Ice Black Birds (IBB) are a bluesy four piece from Brighton via London. Ice Black Birds’ quality lies in being able to create a song with catchy riffs that sound great on first hearing them and yet somehow mange to improve on subsequent listens. Ice Black Birds are Sam Denniston, (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), George [...]

The Swiss Porno

Coming across like the deformed offspring of Thee Michelle Gun Elephant and Bungee Jump Festival, The Swiss Porno are an interesting proposition. Raspy vocals, clean guitar work and hooks aplenty, it’s easy to fall under their charms. It is a bit puzzling then that they are still relative unknowns after over six years of playing [...]

Humans oul

Formed in June 2005, the musical tastes of Humans oul’s members are as diverse as the backgrounds they come from. While drawing on those influences of rock, funk, jazz, blues, reggae and pop Humans oul produces a pleasing and fresh pop-rock sound. The members of Humans oul are Kentaro Kudo [Vocal], Akitoshi Takai [Guitar], Masato [...]

The Sugarfields

Coming directly from the creative mind and The Sugarfields’ only member Tomonobu Hara. The Sugarfields will rock fans with Tomonobu Hara’s ever fresh and addictive guitar pop “done right” style. Formed in 1995, The Sugarfields released their tenth album The End Of Sugar Fields in October 2007.
Llisten to The Sugarfields at their website, myspace, [...]

Hiza:ki

Formed in 2005, Hiza:ki finds their niche in melodic punk rock with harmonic vocals and upbeat instrumentals. To date Hiza:ki has released two mini albums; 7+Reverse:senses March 2007, and achromadisc in June 2007. Hiza:ki members are Shin [vocals, guitar], Kazumasa Morita [vocals, guitar], Kaji [uprightbass, chorus] and 6 [drums].
Listen to Hiza:ki at their website, myspace, [...]

BAGDAD CAFÉ THE trench town

Taking the stage at eleven members strong, BAGDAD CAFÉ THE trench town’s cool reggae sound comes alive under the strong female vocals of front-woman Mai. After surviving a few member changes in the last five years. BAGDAD CAFÉ THE trench town members are Big Mama [Chorus], Mai [Vocal], Ran [Chorus], What’S Up Raita [Guitar], Iwai [...]

Empty Black Box

Formed in 2002, Empty Black Box’s swing-esqe style finds their jazz groove in their latest single Foolish. Empty Black Box members are Yatz [Vocal], Gami [Bass], Ponch [Guitar], Atsushi [Drums], Kana [Keyboards], Aya [Tenor Saxophone], Sally [Tenor Trombone] and Shinya [Bass Trombone].
Homepage here.

Babamania

Babamania’s post-rock sound is as diverse as the vocal stylings of lead vocalists Genki and Mari, often taking the group from funk, to trance, to punk, in less time than it takes to say Babamania.  Babamania members are Daigo [Drums], Yujin [Guitar], Genki [Vocal] and Mari [Vocal].
Official Bandpage.