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Billy Billy 5P

Billy Billy 5P are a 4-piece pop groop based in Leeds UK. They started life many, many years ago as a DIY home-recording outfit where numerous albums of material were generated but never really released to the public. Since 2015, Billy Billy 5P have been an actual, real-live, band, consisting of Goose – Keys /…

Good Ships

“Gain, Distortion, Sustain is the enveloping debut album from Good Ships, a band based in Leeds, UK. Their inspirations ranging from ’60s pop to the scores of Ennio Morricone and ’80s rock, the act’s eclectic range results in a sound steeped in enjoyable mystique, while still emphasizing a sense of hooky immediacy in the satiating…

Waiting for Caine

Formed in 2024 and hailing from Driffield, Waiting for caine are an original synth-based indie pop/rock band with a twist of prog, just for good measure!

ALTANATA

Alternative Widescreen Euphoric Electro Rock If you love bands like Joy Division, U2, Radiohead, The Killers, The Cure, Simple Minds, Depeche Mode, Magazine, Interpol, The Editors and The Doors then you should LOVE the sound of ALTANATA.

NAVAL GAZING

Naval Gazing are a 3 piece alt-rock band from Leeds that masterfully blends dreamy guitar riffs influenced by bands like, The Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Failure and Wisp, with melodic undertones to create their own unique sound.

HIDDEN CAVES

Previously known as ‘Fauns’ – Hidden Caves play all original alternative rock. Powerful guitar sound and great live show. Recently released new album ‘Faunography’ – available on all streaming platforms and in person at Jumbo Records, Leeds. Gigging around Yorkshire area – shows in Leeds, Harrogate, York and Bradford.

Sooner or Later

We are a 3 piece young, energetic, and exciting up and coming rock / indie band from Huddersfield. Many past performances have made us a local known band and this has helped us to play many gigs such as Long Division Festival in 2022 in Wakefield playing at the Hop with our original songs. We…

Solow Choir

Solow Choir is the brainchild of former City of Lights lead singer; Matt Dunwell. This latest project has allowed him to explore and develop various musical styles over the last decade and by recording in his own purpose built studio, he creates a unique experience for all who listen.

Blaze Hamlet

Blaze Hamlet is a musician and writer who combines spoken word poetry with guitar loops to craft literature-inspired pop songs.

Broken Flowers

Leeds based Alt Rock Country band playing a mix of covers and original material. Anna Mosley (Vocals, guitar and mandolin, bouzouki), Mike Brown (Bass guitar), Darren Gibbs (Lead Guitar and Banjo) and Sean Hudson (Drums and Percussion).

The Extraordinary Ramble Gamble

Ramble Gamble are an alternative-folk band from Lincolnshire, formed in early 2014. Matt Hercock, Jonny Lavin and Sian Hart formed the band out of a love for music, drinking and refusing to conform to the general sound of their local music scene, since then they have developed their sound into something much bigger, having been joined…

Bellevue days

Bellevue Days Bellevue Days are an alt-rock band from Croydon Surrey. They have released three EPs and an album is in the offing. Rosehill is the latest EP out now! The first single, “Shotgun”, was released in September 2019. Alan Smith – Guitar,voxDan Lukes – Guitar,voxJoe Blackford – Bass,voxJack Pavitt – Drums

Time to respond

Apparently we had reached a great height in the atmosphere, for the sky was a dead black, and the stars had ceased to twinkle. By the same illusion which lifts the horizon to On crossing the imaginary line drawn from Punta Mala to Azuera the ships from Europe bound to Sulaco lose at once the…

Olivia Lynn

OLIVIA LYNN is strongly influenced by family, friends, country music culture and sounds of it’s hometown. Even as a youngster, she was drawn to music and musicians, influenced by her Nana. Olivia truly understands the power of music and lyrics that speak to fans across generations. Olivia’s signature style is instantly recognisable and will become…

LIMEWave

Limewave brings you retro synthpop for the modern-day cynic. Blending 80s-inspired sounds and vocals with electric violin and a lot of green, LIMEWAVE takes you on a traverse through the existential, societal and introspective that will leave you nostalgic for a time that never happened. Perfect for those disillusioned with today.

Work In TV

Sheffield formed alternative indie band Work In TV broke out in 2024 with an EP released on Blaggers Records. The band have toured throughout the UK, sold out every headline show in their hometown and recently played their first EU shows in France. They are enjoying continued support from BBC 6 Music, Apple Music, Radio…

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