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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

With their meticulously crafted instrumentals and tight harmonies, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac bring back to the masses the classic hits of the legendary Fleetwood Mac.…

Many people have heard of the song writer Benjamin Francis Leftwich, but few understand that he was introduced to music through classic rock. Some of his idols include the Rolling Stones and Nina Simone, such groups went on to cause the performer to take a decidedly more classic slant in his composition. This is not to say that he "re-hashes" his work, no in fact he is rather revolutionary. He is a relatively new artist on the scene with his debut album Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm coming out in 2011. There is no end to what Benjamin Francis Leftwich may do in the next couple years, but…

Chris Addison

Fresh from The Thick of It, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and his sell-out 2010 tour, Chris Addison, the man who put the 'Chris Addison' into, 'I see Chris Addison is touring again,' is touring again. He's written a brand new show, The Time Is Now, Again, specifically for the venue this website refers to.* (*And about 40 others, but the point still stands.) Top class stand-up from one of the classiest, toppiest stand-ups around. You should come and see him. …

As far as boy bands go one of the newest and most talented groups on the scene is The Wanted, a group of British guys who have taken the pop genre by storm. Their debut self-titled album came out in 2010, and ever since then Capitol Records has been encouraging the group to continue to produce great music. The next album to be released was Battleground, which was a slight departure from their earlier pop formula that appealed to the younger generation. This has been a real recipe for success for the group who has continued to make some amazing strides toward an emerging sound that is now ma…

Norma Jean

Fifteen years and 5 studio albums later and this great American band is still rocking the scene. Its metal core rhythms continue to entertain both young and old. They got a Grammy Award nomination in 2006 for Best Recording Package and have shared a stage with the likes of Lamb Of God, Hatebreed, Korn and UK's Devil Sold His Soul. They have had huge success in mega shows and big tours since 2006 at Ozzfest alongside Dragonforce and Walls Of Jericho. Then there was the 2008 Unsilent Night 2 festival in Texas, 2010 Mayhem Festival a.k.a 'The Battle of the Bands' and 2011 Explosions II Tour. T…

Protest the Hero is a Canadian progressive metal band from Ontario. They were originally named Happy Go Lucky when they formed in 1999; the band line-up remains the same. The band changed their name in 2002 just before they released their debut EP ‘Search for the Truth’. In 2005 the band released a full length album ‘Kezia with indie label Underground Operations. Their second, full length album ‘Fortress’ was released in 2008. Their third most recent studio album was released on 22 March 2011. Protest the hero have toured with many bands including ‘In Flames’ Bullet For My Valentine’ and Betwe…

Maverick Sabre

Hackney-borne and New Ross native Maverick Sabre got his start in the music industry in 2008, alongside Irish rappers Terawrizt and Nu-Centz on their "Sense the Terror" album. The 21-year-old rapper then went on to perform and collaborate alongside such artists as Jermicide, Danny Diggs, Professor Green, and Chase & Status. His collaboration with Professor Green on "Jungle", debuted at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart. Sabre's debut mixtape, "The Traveling Man", featured fellow rapper Wretch 32. His blending of rap and folk music styles, along with his haunting and soulful vocals, helped his …

Florence and The Machine

Florence and the Machine have been going from strength to strength since their chart topping album 'Lungs' in 2009 and unavoidable cover of 'You've Got the Love' - the latter partly aided by Dizzee Rascal - and are set to continue this trend in 2012. Although Florence and the Machine by name, this success is focused mainly on Florence herself. A flame-haired woman with a striking voice, she has inspired musicians and women as a whole through her attitudes and styles over the last two years - a feat recognised by her new status as a fashion icon. With her assorted band of musicians behind her -…

Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson, a singer songwriter from Liverpool first caught public's eye in 2010 when she was fighting her way to the stars in the popular star search show The X Factor, where she finished as a runner-up. Her astonishing vocal abilities and unique character quickly gained the sympathy of the public. Overtly shy, but incredibly talented, Rebecca Ferguson prophesied her success with the first audition song she performed: "The Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke. Not winning the title didn't stop her from pursuing her dream to perform. Her debut single "Nothing's Real but Love", which she co…