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  • Yael Meyer releases Heartbeat EP »

    Chilean born and L.A based songstress Yael Meyer is set to release a new album.

    Yael Meyer

    Her second independent release ‘Heartbeat EP’, will be available via iTunes and amazon mp3 on November 10th 2009).

    Yael Meyer - Heartbeat EP

    The EP features all new material written by Yael Meyer. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Bill Lefler (Ingrid Michaelson, Tim Myers, Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes) ‘Heartbeat’ includes guest appearances by Danny Levine on trumpet (Lenka), Fil Krohnengold on acoustic guitar and accordion (Meiko) and Joseph Karnes on bass (Jesca Hoop).


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    Stylusboy releases Fingerprint EP + 2009 UK shows »

    Stylusboy is a singer-songwriter from Coventry playing melodic, delicate songs that warm the heart. Think Aqualung, Damien Rice, Badly Drawn Boy or maybe Elbow.

    Stylusboy

    ‘Fingerprint EP’ is Stylusboy’s debut release which he recorded and produced himself, with the help a few friends.


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    The Forcefield Kids release ‘Harmony & Discord’ EP »

    The Forcefield Kids are set to release ‘Harmony & Discord’ EP (DFNT Records).

    The Forcefield Kids

    This is the second release by The Forcefield Kids and is the follow up to their critically acclaimed debut, Home EP …


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    Modo debut EP set for release November 2009 »

    Asheville’s Modo debut EP this Fall

    Modo

    Modo EP

    Fresh from the mountains of Asheville, NC arrives Modo with their debut self-titled EP …


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    The Doups – Six O’clock Shadow EP »

    Portugal’s The Doups release their ‘Six O’clock Shadow’ EP on September 30, 2009 – following up the recent “Try Lie Die Whatever” single.

    The Doups

    The Doups

    The Doups are currently gigging Portugal, planning their first UK Tour and recording their debut album, out early 2010 …


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    Indigo Road (Mark Peter Herbert, Belle Erskine) – Take 1 EP »

    Mark Peter Herbert is one half of Indigo Road, which he formed in 2008 and is the writer and producer while Belle Erskine provides the exquisite vocals.

    Indigo Road

    They have been working together since the beginning of 2009 and have produced this 4 track EP inspired by a sense of optimism and joy in life that they both share …


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    Hadouken! – M.A.D EP, watch video + 2009 tour dates »

    Hadouken! return with a brand new EP out now that cements their reputation as Britain’s most dynamic and forward-thinking young band.

    Hadouken!

    Recorded in Holland with gilded Dutch electronic dance producers Noisia, the M.A.D EP is proof of further massive progression for the quintet who met in Leeds at university just three years ago …


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    Corduroy set to release Demoroys EPs »

    Toronto band Corduroy are going to be releasing three song EPs, called Demoroys.

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    The Demoroy’s will be available for free download on the band’s Myspace (www.myspace.com/thebandcorduroy) and on a Pay-What-You-Can basis at shows. Demoroy Volume 1 will be available for free download on Tuesday, September 7, 2009 …


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    William Orbit – ‘Purdy’ EP ft remixes by Chicane, Greenmoney, more »

    William Orbit’s new EP ‘Purdy’ comes out this September 21st, featuring several top-class remixes of the lush, layered original.

    William Orbit - Purdy

    The track is taken from William’s new album ‘My Oracle Lives Uptown’, which met with considerable acclaim earlier in 2009 …


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    Massive Attack set to release new EP + album in February 2010 »

    Massive Attack set to release new EP on October 6th followed by new album in February 2010.

    Massive Attack

    Massive Attack EP

    Legendary trip-hop duo Massive Attack have announced the release of their first new material in three years – an EP of four new tracks due for release on October 6, 2009 from Virgin Records …


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    Exlovers 2009 tour dates w/ Kurran And The Wolfnotes + new EP »

    London five-piece exlovers have announced that they will be back on the road in October and November 2009, for a co-headline tour with Kurran And The Wolfnotes.

    Exlovers

    The tour, which begins in Norwich on 21st October and culminates in Cambridge on 6th November, includes a very special Levi’s One to Watch show at London’s Borderline on 22nd October …


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    Curly Hair release ‘Ivy League’ EP on Toy Soldier Records »

    Curly Hair release ‘Ivy League’ EP

    Curly Hair

    ‘Ivy League’ released on handmade CD – Sept 28, 2009 – on Toy Soldier Records

    Curly Hair

    Curly Hair is Jessica and Benjamin. A creation born of spending an unhealthy amount of time together, the band is a natural extension of the pair.

    Curly Hair

    The two had been playing music together in Brighton’s infamous Willkommen Collective (The Leisure Society, Miserable Rich, Sons of Noel and Adrian) for a year before they took refuge from a downpour in a charity shop on a rainy December day and Jessica discovered the perfect guitar (now named Tiny) to inspire the two to write songs together …


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    Baxter – debut EP ‘End of the World’ + NEW single »

    Although they may appear to be newcomers, South London-based quintet Baxter have a vast range of musical backgrounds, influences and identities they bring together making them stand out amongst trendy ‘scene-of-the-day’ acts.

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    organicArma EP ‘Awarned’ available now »

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    Miami, Florida-based organicArma released their second EP, entitled ‘Awarned,’ on June 30th. It features four versions of the title track: Radio Edit, Extended Mix, King Unique Remix, and Degenerate Remix …


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    Alexa Wilding releases debut EP + NYC show @ Highline Ballroom w/ Emilie Simon »

    Alexa Wilding

    Few songstresses cut their teeth on more surprising stuff. After all, not every brunette with an acoustic guitar has the good fortune of being best known for her work alongside former Sonic Youth drummer Bob Bert in International Shades …


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