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Happy-go-lucky,
upbeat and fun. Punk oriented with a strong American influence verging on
Ska on some occasions. Short and snappy pop songs with clever and humorous
lyrics about everyday life, girls and post-teenage ansgt. Currently putting
the finishing touches to their first unsigned album. ..More..
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Heavy
rock band that completed a fantastical 2004 by playing at The Mill on New
Year's Eve. Mixing heavy, grinding blues riffs, dark-basslines, melodic
vocals and a taste for good metal, Burn Machina are ever-growing as the
hottest prospect of Prestons' rock scene. ..More..
Preston
band who are currently causing a big stir in local Indie circles. Have
been compared to the Yardbirds and Jet and can usually be seen sitting
around venues such as The Adelphi or The Mill. Quirkily described as 'Retro-rock
loony boys' by their contemporaries. ..More..
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Solo
artist who is currently writing and working on a new set of songs having
just finished his 3rd year dissertation. Also part of St. Helen's punk band
Down On Haley with whom his first album was released. Intricate
Grunge-Punk sound not dissimilar to that of the Pixies or Nirvana. ..More..
Diverse
and topical Hip-hop/Rap musician from 'down south' whose previous prolific
work-rate has taken a downturn due to 3rd year commitments. Originally from
Preston and hoping to make an impact on the area's faltering hip-hop scene
over the coming months. ..More..
Delightfully
diverse and interesting semi-acoustic four-piece, combining intricate guitar
and keyboard led melodies with husky, northern vocals and romantic, dreamy
lyrics to create what is surely some of the most impressive unsigned music
around.. ..More..
Preston quartet of crazed fairground-pop. Noted for having one
of the most insane live shows of the year. The JGB's origin is apparently
uncertain due to their insistence that they plummeted to earth from the
exploding planet Zeborg.. More..(Includes exclusive Interview)
Trippy punk-funk trio with a hallucinogenic, addictive swagger
that leaves you helplessly dancing throughout their live set. Self-proclaimed
influences include The Crystal Method, Nylon Pylon and Chemical Brothers
and modern comparisons include The Music, The Rapture and Radio 4...
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Resident stoner-rock group, but offer so much more than the 'same-old,
same-old.' Hard-hitting, heavy sound yet creative, addictive and very listenable.
Extremely tight live act that is growing in both length and popularity...
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Heavy and edgy guitar-driven rock band.Angry and violent but with
melodic and memorable songs and fantastic lyrics at the helm. Questions
hang over whether they have enough material to prove themselves, or even
if they can hold it together long enough.... More..(Includes exclusive Interview)
Ambiental,
atmospheric five piece rock band. Very experimental with their sound and
clearly influenced by the likes of Muse, Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, The Mars
Volta and heavier bands such as Tool and Rage Against the Machine. ..More..
Mellow
and experimental bedroom band. Easily comparable to Radiohead, Aphex Twin
and, in places, The Cooper Temple Clause. Self-confessed influences include
Radiohead's 'Kid A' ('The Bible' -Luke), old romantic Gothic music and classical
modernist piano music.More..
Bouncy,
energetic 4-piece with funky bass-lines and drum beats. Have been described
as something between Dexy's Midnight Runners, Ben Folds Five and the North
West's very own Cheap Kojak. Claim to have been brought together by an extra-terrestrail
force..........More..
Intricate
and bitter piano-pop five piece, taking in slow, melodic love songs as well
as upbeat jazz-infested punk music . Superkings lyrics tend to come straight
from a scarred heart or humorous mind, hinting at mainstream inlfuences
from The Beatles and The Smiths...........More..
Upbeat,
guitar-driven and loud indie-rock and roll. Underdogs are not here to reinvent
the wheel, just enjoy the ride. Heavily influenced by nineties Manchester
bands and the recent indie-rock scene. ..More..
Experimental
and extremely loud blues-rock band. Two alternating lead guitarists that
manage to produce dirty, catchy, Black Rebel Motorcycle-esque, bass riffs
without need for a bassist. Often compared to Led Zeppelin and other pomp
rock giants. More..
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Cocky,
confident, and possibly even arrogant, the Tin Gods are veterans of the
local music scene. The six-piece band consistenly impress at talent contests
around the region. Influenced by the Madchester scene, including elements
of Muse and the Manic Street Preachers. More..
One of the more serious and determined bands of the Preston music scene,
with a history dating back to 1996. Five piece rock band that have created
their own brand of relaxing, American, meleancholic rock.. ..More..
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Uplifting
and livelyfour piece who are pushing towards the mainstream with their brand
of catchy 'hummable' pop. At times musically akin to Blur and even The Beatles,
or at their more mellow a distinct Verve quality shines though.
..More..(Includes exlcusive interview)
Quirky
local band that have had their fair share of problems in the past few months.
Note their own influences as Jonathan Richmond ,Pavement and The Ramones.
..More..(Includes exclusive interview)
Brand
new band led by former Bushbaby Andy Lewis. Local four-piece, compare themselves
to The Buzzcocks and The Kinks and causing ripples in the local scene without
having yet played a gig....More..