3rd February
Album Launch Show
O2 Academy2 Islington
This Boy Wonders debut album was released on 9th December. The 10 track recording, entitled, 'This Boy Wonders' was recorded at MonkeyPuzzle House in September/October and produced by Rupert Matthews.
A launch gig to be held in London is scheduled for February 3rd at the O2 Academy, Islington.
Chris Athorne, Lee Wilkins, Mark Willis and Nikk Butcher are This Boy Wonders. The sound they push out runs through a variety of genres and styles, ranging from stripped back acoustic folk, to indie electric.
Over the course of 3 years they have been heavily supported by BBC introducing and in August 2011 they made their debut performance on the BBC introducing stages at Reading and Leeds Festival. On top of that they secured performances at The O2 Academies and played at the prestigious Cavern Club in Liverpool.
www.facebook.com/pages/This-Boy-Wonders
www.thisboywonders.co.uk
www.myspace.com/thisboywonders
10th February
Plug’d In Show
Riverside (Newcastle)
This Teesside Trio is beginning to stamp their mark on the dance floors of the country with their original compositions and artful reworking of more familiar tunes. Ricky Walter and Gabrielle Haley are combining an electric and exciting blend of pulsing dub step rhythms with arcing synth tones to create summer anthems and dance floor fillers with a sound that is “The Bass Thieves”.
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bass-Thieves
24th February
Album Launch Show
O2 Academy2 Islington
In Tyler We Trust formed in May 2011, since then this three piece rock outfit have received multiple plays on BBC Introducing and have racked up an impressive fan base both locally and nationally from a mixture of local relentless gigging and by harnessing the power of social networking sites to get the name heard as far around the world as quickly as possible.
In this short space of time they have already shared the stage with the likes of Max Raptor and Dangerous, as well as headlining local festivals. The band are now currently organising their first UK tour for early 2012.
'Lies', the bands debut single was released September 26th along with the music which recieved over 1,000 views in it's first week online and is still climbing as well as generating buzz among many review sites and blogs.
www.intylerwetrust.co.uk
www.facebook.com/intylerwetrustuk
27th January
Plug’d In Show
The Well (Leeds)
The Hypes are a Rock "n" Roll band from the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire. Thriving from influences such as Oasis, The Beatles, The Who, Stone Roses and Arctic Monkeys they have created a distinctive Rock "n" Roll sound which hopefully is appreciated by everyones ears. From playing some of the best venues in Leeds, Manchester and Wakefield they have gathered a great following at all ages.
For a band that have been together for 4 years they are definitely one to keep an eye on! All the Lads are cousins giving the band a great atmosphere and a Genre you can't quite put your finger on. Check out their latest EP – ‘Philosophy’
25th March 2012
Plug’d In
O2 Academy Islington
The Music Industry Showcase, held 2-times a year at the O2 Academy Islington and O2 Academy Liverpool main stage, are the pinnacle of the "Plug'd In" shows. They feature the best independent bands scouted from the Plug'd In gigs, Avantgarde and -18 showcases together with special guest band.
This event pulls together all of JML's, and the event partners, music acumen of bringing bands to the marketplace.
17th February
Plug’d In Show
The Cavern Liverpool
Kartica, are a 5 piece indie/rock band from Sheffield. Formed in May 2008, Blending a mix of roaring guitars and heavy drumbeats with dreamy riffs and anthemic melodies.
With songs that are written with meaning and soul, Kartica achieve a unique sound that stretches from the menacing, to the heartrending. A band that convey emotion, frustration, hope and belief.
"Kartica were slightly stationary, but the music they kicked out was insane. Scratchy guitars to harden the soft sounding vocals and a tough deep drum beat to add to the effect. I recommend going to see this band you'll be mesmerised by the music of Kartica."
Counterfeit' Magazine
www.facebook.com/Karticamusic
