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Old 21-07-2012, 13:39   #1
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MUSIC CORNER:- Unsigned/Independent Artists (Discussion Thread)

Hello guys, I thought I would set this thread up, as I believe Independent artists are not getting the recognition they deserve in this industry. Within this thread posters can post their favourite independent/unsigned artists with their songs, videos etc, in order to help them gain a wider fanbase. It would be nice if you have an artist that you are passionate about, to post links to itunes if they have any songs to download etc. It is a good way to help support them Okay I will post some of my favourites now, to get the thread started.

Mayflys

Mayflys are fronted by french born Aurelie Konter, whose voice, shaped by her travels around the world, gives Mayflys one of their unique sounds. With roots in differing genres, Mayflys' feel-good and catchy songs appeal to the ears of pop, dance and soul fans alike.

Following the success of their first self produced EP, Mayflys are releasing their debut album along with a home made animation for Spring.

The band spawned from Mayfly Trio, an acoustic act which released an album in 2010.
Since then, Mayflys have developed their sound to suit their new line up and combined with their friendly & humble approach are gaining more followers and friends with every outing. Their increasing reputation in the London and Bristol area has seen them perform at Ronnie Scotts, The Halfmoon and the 2000 Trees Festival.

Official Website http://www.mayflysmusic.com/

Itunes Link:- http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/don...nt/id438289419

Facebook Page:- http://www.facebook.com/Mayflys

Katie Sky

Hi, My name's Katie Sky, I'm a British singer/song writer and my debut EP 'Paradise' (which includes my single 'Sweet Sweet Melody') is available now at iTunes: http://labrecs.com/paradise

If you have liked this page, YOU are now officially a Sky Diver :P

Thankyou for finding my page! Please say hi and don't be a stranger x

KS xxx

Facebook Page:- http://www.facebook.com/katieskymusic/info

Official Website:- http://katiesky.bandcamp.com/

Itunes:- http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/par...ep/id484786670

Sweet Sweet Melody Official Video:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GPbV7Nl6s4
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Old 23-07-2012, 00:18   #2
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Future Perfect - Signed to Conzoom records with their 2nd album, Escape. Simon Owen & Rebecca Morgan

Video for lead single "Paradise" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAhJVGj_Fv8

Official Website http://www.futureperfect.org.uk

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/futureperfect1
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Old 23-07-2012, 12:32   #3
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Future Perfect - Signed to Conzoom records with their 2nd album, Escape. Simon Owen & Rebecca Morgan

Video for lead single "Paradise" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAhJVGj_Fv8

Official Website http://www.futureperfect.org.uk

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/futureperfect1
They actually remind me a little of Pet Shop boys,they really have something different.
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Old 23-07-2012, 12:56   #4
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Future Perfect - Signed to Conzoom records with their 2nd album, Escape. Simon Owen & Rebecca Morgan

Video for lead single "Paradise" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAhJVGj_Fv8

Official Website http://www.futureperfect.org.uk

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/futureperfect1
I was going to post about Future Perfect! One of my favourite bands at the moment. Escape is my favourite album of the year. I love it @bazztheman93: Have you got any of FP's albums?
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Old 23-07-2012, 13:44   #5
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I was going to post about Future Perfect! One of my favourite bands at the moment. Escape is my favourite album of the year. I love it @bazztheman93: Have you got any of FP's albums?
Nope just found them thanks to the poster! downloading some of their stuff today! And here if you no any unsigned acts independent artists etc get them posted on here.
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Old 23-07-2012, 15:40   #6
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Nope just found them thanks to the poster! downloading some of their stuff today! And here if you no any unsigned acts independent artists etc get them posted on here.
Enjoy I have both Dirty Little Secrets (first album) and Escape (second album). Which songs of theirs have you downloaded so far?
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This thread should probably be pinned to the front page of the Music forum. Anyone else agree?
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From Future Perfect's 2010 Debut album, Dirty Little Secrets

Hunter : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtu-FKcrmuM

http://www.futureperfect.org.uk
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Artist/Band/Group:- Little Burd

LittleBurd brings together the collective talents of musicians,singers,song writers and producers not to mention the hard working TCB Team [Taking Care of Business].

Formed in 2003 when singer, song writer Anetelie met musician and producer Dexter Roberts. Having worked with several different musicians, they finally formed the band by adding musician/producer Emmanuel Allert [Manni].

Focusing on the brilliant song writing ability of Anetelie the group concentrated their efforts on producing songs with strong melodies and empathy. Songs which would appeal to all ages for generations to come.

With over forty songs written and composed LittleBurd are now about to take their first steps toward the realisation of their dreams.

On behalf of everyone here at LittleBurd Records we would like to invite you to share that journey with us.............Welcome!

Official Website:- http://www.littleburd.com/index.html

Facebook:- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little...=wall&filter=1

Youtube:- [url]http://www.youtube.com/user/LittleBurdRecords/videos[/url]

Soundcloud:- http://soundcloud.com/littleburd-1

LittleBurd:- Miss You (OnSofa Performance)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGrOpT6FShI
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Old 24-07-2012, 15:30   #10
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Artist:- Andrew Page

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Think of a sound, sitting comfortably somewhere between Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz and John Mayer and you're getting close.

Soulful acoustic sounds with a raw and intimate feel.

Band Interests
Performing, writing, singing, playing and recording. Lucky that!!

Artists He Also Likes
Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, John Mayer, James Morrison, Jamie Cullum, Michael Buble, David Kerrigan

Official Website:- http://www.theandrewpage.com/

SoundCloud:- http://soundcloud.com/andrewpagemusic

Itunes:- http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ope...or/id487004325

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Andrew Page "Happiness" :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_C6ZtDEEBc
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From Future Perfect's 2010 Debut album, Dirty Little Secrets

Hunter : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtu-FKcrmuM

http://www.futureperfect.org.uk
I like that song! It was the song that got me hooked on Future Perfect. Dirty Little Secrets isn't too bad an album. My favourite songs from it are Hunter, Queen of the Dancefloor, Confessions, Not In Control, Solitary Star, Dark Pleasures and Second Skin. @bazztheman93: Did you download many FP songs yesterday?
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Artist/Band:- Extra Curricular

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Are a group from the UK that combine soul with elements of rock, hip hop, and modern bass culture. Fronted by Thabo, the group also features a live horn section, electric guitar, bass, and drums. Formed from an exclusive after-hours jam club, Extra Curricular have been pushing their unique brand of soul-driven music on the UK underground live circuit since early 2009. The EC live show is something to be witnessed; Thabo's captivating voice and presence guides the listener through a sound that can one minute be full of raging horns, fuzzed out guitar, and bouncing bass and then, in the next, be electronica-tinged soul music to pull the heartstrings. Fittingly, in February 2011 Extra Curricular began working with the genre-defying DJ superstar Doorly, and in June 2012 the band will put out their latest single on his label Pigeonhole This!

One of the most interesting things about Extra Curricular is that they never intentionally set out to be a ‘band’. The group of six were brought together through a mutual respect of their work in other bands and an after hours ‘extra curricular’ jam club started up. These behind-closed-doors sessions allowed for music making in its purest sense to take place without the trappings of genre, sales, or marketing strategies diluting the heady mix of music the group now found themselves creating. The lure of some free studio time eventually saw some of this music recorded for the outside world to hear and, after an incredible initial response, some exclusive club shows booked. Any thoughts of leaving it at that soon faded when the curtains came down for the first time; an evolution had occurred and the ‘extra curricular’ of before became ‘Extra Curricular’. It’s these roots that make Extra Curricular such a unique proposition.

These days, manufactured acts in every genre and no money for artist development are the running themes of the music industry. A group of genuinely talented individuals allowed to develop into a band like Extra Curricular is a rare thing, and that’s what the group are. The EC mantra goes beyond the novelties of instrumentation; this is real music without limits – anyone who has listened to their music or been to a show will testify to this effect.
In their time together Extra Curricular have played alongside Example, Zane Lowe, Doorly, Artwork, Youngblood Brass Band, and Craig Charles. They have received airplay from BBC 1EXTRA, Rinse FM, BBC6 Music, BBC Leeds, LSRadio (Leeds), and ICRadio (London). Extra Curricular have also played at many great venues and festivals up and down the country including: Manchester Academy, The Afterparty Warehouse, Brixton Mass, Greenman Festival, Limetree Festival, and Greenbelt Festival.

Extra Curricular are:
Thabo Mkwananzi (Vocals)
Martin Chung (Guitar)
Jack Button (Bass Guitar/Bass Synth)
Noah Burton (Drums/Programming)
John Waugh (Saxes)
Greg Nicholas (Trumpet)

Official Website:- http://www.extracurricularband.com/

Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/extracurricularband1

Itunes:- http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/won...ep/id532131231

Video Performance:- http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=2g-FNHcxZOI
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Artist:-Kal Lavelle

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Kal Lavelle is an Irish born singer songwriter now living in London. Her songs are instantly captivating, with a voice that Alex Zane (Channel 4) praised as simply "beautiful".

Kal began playing guitar after winning a thousand pounds in a Mars Bar when she was 10 yrs old. With the money, she bought her mother a washing machine and for herself, her very first guitar.

Her single 'Breakfast At Tiffanys' was recently chosen as 'Single of the Week' on iTunes, which in turn, saw her debut EP ‘Shivers’ climb to #5 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter album chart. The iTunes US & Japanese stores also featured her in the 'New & Noteworthy' section.

Three of her tracks have featured on Tom Robinson's BBC RADIO 6 show & her song 'Downstairs' was selected for the BBC Introducing Podcast. She was recently asked as a special guest on the show, which was broadcast Nationwide.

Artful (Dodger's) Mark Hill was so impressed by Kal's vocals, he asked her to feature on his track 'Could Just Be The Bassline' - the first single from his new album. The track featured on Music Week's prestigious 'Playlist', was Dj MistaJam's (Radio 1 & Radio 1xtra) 'Jam Hot record of the week' & was playlisted on Radio 1xtra. (With the video on rotation on MTV.)

Kal spent last year supporting her friend & chart topper Ed Sheeran (Atlantic Records) on his sold out UK tour and also supported him in her native Ireland, which was a special highlight.

On the 1st of January 2012, The Sunday Mirror (UK National Newspaper) listed Kal in the top 5 'Hot for 2012' ones to watch list. This was an incredible start to the year!

2012 will be spent gigging, writing, and preparing for her next EP ..... Oh and saving to buy her mother another washing machine, we hear the old one's getting a bit rusty.

Facebook:- http://www.facebook.com/kallavellemusic/info

Itunes:-
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/shivers/id442723526

SoundCloud:- http://soundcloud.com/kallavelle

Twitter:- https://twitter.com/kallavelle

Youtube:- http://www.youtube.com/KalLavelle
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