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Pistolas With killer hooks that infiltrate the mind and make any self respecting music fan want to dance, this punk-funk four-piece from Norwich provoke passion and generate addiction to their flawless and seriously likeable sound. Having just ended a UK tour with Dizzee Rascal, and about to embark on their own nationwide headline tour, Pistolas are a breath of fresh air and definitely one to watch in 2008. Myspace Pistolas - Take It With A Kiss Ipso Facto [...]

Danger French electronic artist Danger, effortlessly straddles the middle ground between Kavinsky's 80s action film soundscapes and SebastiAn's relentless club bangers with his cut-up style electro beats, catchy hooks and staying power. The 23 year old, who represents himself as a cartoon action hero has been making music for 7 years, and is starting to have an impact both online and in the clubs. Signed to Ekleroshock, his recently released debut EP, 09/14 2007 featured an extra-crunchy DatA remix of current dance floor weapon, 11h30. 2008 should be an interesting year for this innovative [...]

Friendly Fires These lads have been bubbling away under the surface for quite some time now. Their live performances are brimming with energy and there's always something electric about watching a band who can make even the most po-faced scenesters dance. They're fun and their music is so infectious it's almost ridiculous. After releasing single "Paris" through 'destined for big things' obsessives Moshi Moshi, the band are sharing their wonderful brand of cowbell-tastic, synth infused, guitar pop with Black Kids and Ipso Facto on the Vice Live tour at the end of the month. I'm sure [...]

Munch Munch Munch Munch are four pop multi-instrumentalists from Bristol, they create their own brand of experimental tunes with the use of keyboards, drums and various pieces of percussion. The vocals and tempo change dramatically throughout their songs without warning, creating an exciting and often disorientating vibe. "Squirrel", released on a compilation CD by German label Tomlab shows this perfectly. It begins with a xylophone joined by rapid carnival style drumming, before moving into a slow and haunting ambient style breakdown of organ synth and minimal beats half way through. It then reverts back [...]

We thought we'd start our adventure into the online blogging world by being completely unique and do something that no one has done ever before... anywhere. Here's our tips for glory for this year... MGMT Finally, an answer to the question that a lot of people have been asking - Who is better, Vampire Weekend or Yeasayer? The answer is MGMT, and it's not even close. A band that have so far, seemingly slipped through the net of ridiculous hype concerning the recent influx of Brooklyn talent to hit these [...]

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