THE BANDS

The Others
Not them, The Others. That's what they say, what we say, and it what is said. Make sense? Good.

Yes Boss
Signed to hip label of Forward Russia's creation, Dance To The Radio, this Leeds duo come from an indie background and mix it up with a hip hop sounding grin-a-thon. Tipped? You bet ya.

New Rhodes
The British Stokes - some one said..

Red Eye Banquet
Hailing from the murky waters of London that have given birth to the likes of The Mystery Jets and Larrikin Love, Red Eye Banquet (REB) bring their fresh rock-punk-ska-hip*hop sound to In The City. On the back of recent high-profile gigs, and with increasing radio play from likes of Lamacq and Kennedy,it is hoped REB will soon be putting pen to paper.

Ripchord
Recently signed to a brand spanking new label ran by the very man who gave us (inflicted) Pete Doherty and the Libertines. Although to be fair The Libertines were good, its just Doherty who is not.

Circulus
Heard of these? Even if you haven't, go and search for them on t'internet and look at the pictures. Ace. You will see what I mean when you see them. Post-medieval, post-baroque something sounding collective of trippy hippy new age dreamy-ness.

Brigade
Yes he is the brother of whatsit of Busted, but really they are making their own mark on the world of pop-rock. Full blooded guitar action from these tight jean wearing young boys.

Mayor McCa
One man bands have never been so cool. Honestly

Johnny Panic
These east end boys shun the dirty east end coolness for some wholly alternative geetar pounding

Haven
They have been there and done that. Top twenty singles with heart warming generosity and now they have a new album. Haven are back.

10,000 Things
Replacement headliner for downstairs on the Sunday. But to be honest they are 10,000 times better.... obviously.

Cosmic Rough Riders
Does what the name suggests. They are cosmic. They are rough. I am guessing they like to ride.

The Romance
Another Arctic Monkeys in the making. Damn those kids and the internet. It doesn't matter how much money you spend Mr Major Label, if you are not of this generation you will not get it.

Soho Dolls
Dirty, Sleazy, scummy, dysfunctional, torrid, gritty… this band is adorable. Pop at its grimy best.

Young Offenders Institute
Named after they all met in the same YOI, they… actually I am making that up, but, probably, I could be right.

Domino Bones
Its Bez's band. What to expect? Who knows, its Bez after all.

Lyons And Tigers
How to describe these whimsical scousers? hmm.. HILARIOUS!

Eleven P's
Rich Riffs and hair stiffening melodies with a fanclub in Houston, Texas. It is a formality that before long Eleven P's will be a household name.

Jinzena
We do it our own way - the music that is. No conforming to any unwritten rules or silly trends. If it sounds good/demented/exciting, USE IT. Bemused by the noise we had made, we hastily christened it Monster Music, why? Because thats how it sounded - muso mutants with guitars.

Daisy Goes Green
Formed from the ashes of Manchester trip-hop outfit The Chameleon Beat Collaboration and acid techno P.A. Molecular. They packed away the samplers to create this lively three-piece with a sound which is both unique and contagious.

Politburo
"..have (always) been great …playing the dark heart of rock & roll with deft and edgy skill. They manage to meld the Mancunian black heart expressway of Joy Division with the twisted molten punk of the Dead Kennedys - and that's a pretty damn brilliant combination" John Robb's In The City 2005 write-up for Playlouder.com

Dead Dead Dead
2006/7 is destined to be the time for Dead!Dead!Dead! who have been providing dark and twisted indie of the finest quality since 2003. They have just undertaken their third and most ambitious tour to date, which has increased their profile considerably. The band have headlined and supported successful dates across the UK and Irelandand have also played alongside acts such as Arctic Monkeys, Tom Vek, Ash, The Delays, The Departure, Forward Russia and The Young Knives.

Afterview
“They’re good...an unbelievabe four piece, the antithesis of rock star poseurs who can barely play a power-chord. What Afterview have is something far better, great music. They deserve to be in a stadium playing to an audience who appreciate the majesty of rock’. Artrocker Magazine

Boy Called Roy
Hailing from Sheffield these boys have been crafting perfectly formed yet skewed pop, channeling every great British guitar group of the last 20 years into a warped yet accessible slice of radness. The band have headlined club nme middlesbrough and recently supported kate nash at london's reputable club BOSH!

The Generalissimos
Internationally renowned 3-piece. Spiky, punky, tune-laden rock outfit from Withington, Manchester. Own PA, van and spectacular light show. Available for weddings, funerals, Bar Mitzvahs and coup d'etats."[Mr. Blair] ...wishes you all the best with your project." - Direct Communications Unit, 10 Downing St.

SixNationState
Internationally renowned 3-piece. Spiky, punky, tune-laden rock outfit from Withington, Manchester. Own PA, van and spectacular light show. Available for weddings, funerals, Bar Mitzvahs and coup d'etats. "[Mr. Blair] ...wishes you all the best with your project." - Direct Communications Unit, 10 Downing St.