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Sarah Mackie

Hailing from the Scottish town of Auchterarder, Sarah is a 33 year-old mature student at Perth College, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), where she is about to start her third year studying BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering. With a particular interest in fusing orchestral instruments with a modern electro feel, Sarah began composing her own tracks […]

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Mower

Punk pop three-piece Mower, once described as the ‘poppy Sonic Youth’, are returning after a 12 year break with the release of digital single Under The Iron Thumb via Reckless Yes Records on 21 July 2017. A blistering return Under The Iron Thumb is high-octane lo-fi garage pop that gives side-eye to the political situation […]

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Mishkin Fitzgerald

Mishkin Fitzgerald is best known for her role as lead singer and pianist in the British ‘orchestral punk-rock’ band, Birdeatsbaby. Solo she plays darkly tinged pianos ballads and weird alt-pop tunes. Influenced heavily by classical piano music, and alternative artists such as Nick Cave, Patti Smith and Regina Spektor, Mishkin’s sound is distinctive, fragile and […]

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Killer BOB

Killer BOB are a band with an aggro, grunge-metal vibe taking influence from the likes of Soundgarden, Black Flag, Alice in Chains & Pantera with more than a hint of yoni power.  We are here to satisfy your unmet needs with a smooth blend of anger and introspection.   Find out more on Killer BOB’s website, follow them on facebook or twitter or listen to […]

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Birdeatsbaby

Birdeatsbaby’s name was literally dreamt up by band leader Mishkin Fitzgerald, back in her teens after a particularly long bout of insomnia. Often sleep deprived and on medication the flame haired singer would have strong hallucinations and nightmares, resulting in most of the material from the band’s first record “Here She Comes-a-Tumblin’”. Fitzgerald, having had […]

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Marshall Chipped

Marshall Chipped are an indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. Recent supports with Desert Planes and Lake Komo. New album ‘Time And Distance’ out now. “Alternative psych and electro-rock experimental types” – The Skinny “Packed with clever lyrical narrative and experimental arrangements pinned on well thought out structures” – Little Fire Check them out on […]

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XSLF

‘Back in 2009 I was asked by Chris Monk if I wanted to do some solo gigs supporting the Damned and the Alarm. Having not really thought of it before and after initial worries, I decided to give it a go. It was great and I loved it! Fast forward a few years and Jim […]

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Defences

Defences are an alternative metal quintet from Herts, UK “…these guys have nailed the music behind her with hook-laden choruses, melodic and groove-ridden guitars and awesome beats and production flourishes here there and everywhere. Go check them out now, I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed! – Elliott Stubbings, TKTwords “Into awesome new metalcore, similar […]