When it comes to musicians with a thorough knowledge and appreciation of cinema, Daft Punk (Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo) are a rare breed; their celebrated musical prowess has bee
Centred on frontman Jason Friedman, The Boggs have endured a number of line up changes since their inception in 2001. Having released two albums already, which have been critics' darlings.
The bongo isn’t the most fashionable of instruments, less nu-rave and more old-smelly-beatnik, but that hasn’t deterred Nasser Bouzida, AKA The Bongolian, from using it as the keystone for a rhythmic
London based alternative rock group. Once signed to Poptones, the band are now unsigned but have enjoyed significant success on the iTunes chart working on a DIY basis.
The Boy Who Trapped The Sun; real name Colin is from the Isle of Lewis, originally a fisherman - he headed south to London, signed to Geffen and the rest as they say is history
From the ashes of Pixies came the alt rock juggernaut known as The Breeders. Centred around Kim Deal, and her sister Kelley, the group mix the chaotic rock of Pixies with an assured pop touch.
Although London based, the soul of the country is always audible in the Brute Chorus, understandable considering they’re from Cumbria, Somerset and Southend.
Kevin Martin’s output as The Bug is a permeable fusing of dub, ragga, dancehall, bashment and digital epoxy which ignites in unison to quite staggering effect.
Much-loved New York anti-folker Jeffrey Lewis has formed a band, The Bundles, with fellow indie icon Kimya Dawson, plus Jack Lewis, Anders Griffen and Karl Blau.
In the decade that spanned The Byrds’ existence, the band found themselves protagonists of folk-rock, psychedelic-rock, jazz-rock and - after discovering and drafting in Gram Parsons - country rock.