News: New for 2012...

THE 2 BEARS

* DEBUT ALBUM OUT JANUARY 2012 *
http://www.myspace.com/THE2BEARS
Having caused a splash with their Eps Follow The Bear, Curious Nature and Bear Hug, The 2 Bears aka Raf Rundell and Joe Goddard release their debut album in January. Sharing a mutual love of Detroit Techno, Chicago House, Hip Hop, UK Garage and Bashment, they‘ve honed a unique blend of tough, soulful music, that has a twinkle in it‘s eye and a wiggle in it‘s rear end.

“A hopelessly catchy robotic verse flexes under a tough house muscle before dissolving into a sun kissed chorus." –RESIDENT ADVISOR

JAMES LEVY & THE BLOOD RED ROSE

* NEW ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY 2012 *
http://soundcloud.com/heavenlyrecordings/sets/hvnlp90-james-levy-the-blood/s-cJ9u9
James Levy's album, "Pray To Be Free", was produced by Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman, and features Allison Pierce from sibling duo The Pierces. Berryman hand-picked the songs to be included on the album from a collection of more than 50 Levy-penned tracks. The album has the feel of a modern day Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra, in part down to Levy and Pierces long term friendship.

THE WOO WOOS

* DEBUT ALBUM OUT THIS YEAR *
www.soundcloud.com/WOOWOOS
The Woo Woos&apos debut single Fizzy Lettuce is the 41st release on the famed Moshi Moshi Singles Club, a series that has delivered debut releases from Florence & The Machine, Friendly Fires, The Drums, Kate Nash, Lykki Li, CocknBullKid, Slow Club and Big Deal. Heralded by Popjustice (arbiter of smart, savvy pop) as your new favourite girl band, Tasie, Jess and Nicky release their debut album on Island next year.

“WooWoos are an immensely brilliant new girlband! " – POPJUSTICE

“Sassy and smart..." – THE GUARDIAN

ST LUCIA

www.soundcloud.com/st-lucia
Having stopped off in London and settled in New York, St. Lucia works out of a home-studio, taking part in almost every aspect of the recording process, as he writes, produces, mixes, sings over, and plays the majority of the instruments for almost all of his songs. Here he has mastered his craft, weaving together his many inspirations into a unique sound that NeonGold described as "Temper Trap as produced by Cut Copy with shades of Empire of the Sun".

“...futuristic synths, a booming chorus, a sax solo, and shimmery electro beats that send shivers up our spines" – NYLON

“A winning mix of heavily layered percussive elements, technicolor synth flourishes and tropical electro vibes" – NEON GOLD

RONIKA

* NEW SINGLE IN FEBRUARY *
http://www.myspace.com/RONIKA
A bedroom producer of classic yet contemporary disco and synth-funk gems, Ronika started out writing sould tunes on an acoustic guitar in Nottingham. At the age of 14 she went to her first techno all-nighter in Brixton which ignited her interest in programming beats and DJing at clubs and house parties. Her 3 self released singles to datae have generated extensive press coverage with titles from NME to The Guardian singing her praises. 2012 is destined to be the year Ronika breaks through in a major way.

“As with disco dolly/Benitez-era Madonna, the cutesy surface is a disguise for deep involvement in the local underground dance scene... you can imagine her penning hits for Kylie or becoming the female Stuart Price. As with Price, there is a facility here with the late-period disco, eclectro-funk and synth-pop." – THE GUARDIAN

MAN WITHOUT COUNTRY

* ALBUM OUT APRIL *
http://www.myspace.com/MANWITHOUTCOUNTRY
Drawing from a rich sonic palette, Man Without Country splice glacial guitar ripples with an eerie synth pulse to create musi both complex and all embracing. Debut single King Comples set their agenda and forthcoming album is indicative of MWC's ability to morph their source material into anthems when you least expect it.

ZEBRA & SNAKE

* ALBUM OUT APRIL *
http://soundcloud.com/zebraandsnake
Finnish duo Zebra and Snake have become a firm favourite on the blogs, being championed by the likes of TLOBF and RCRD LBL on the back of tracks Burden and Empty Love Song. With an EP due in February showcasing more of their The Knife meets Stevie Nicks and Berlin era Bowie sound, they're gearing up for the debut album in April.

SAINT SAVIOUR

* ALBUM DUE THIS SPRING *
http://soundcloud.com/saintsaviour
Saint Saviour has graduated from vocalist with Groove Armada to a rising star in her own right. Three critically acclaimed singles have established her as one to watch in 2012.

Welcome returns for 2012...

PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND

* ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY *
The American collective led by Daniel Collás and Sean Marquand return with album No 2 in February, hot on the heels of a showcase performing with huge fan, the legendary Bryan Ferry. Phenomenal Handclap Band will be back in the UK for a headlining tour in February.

JONQUIL

* NEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 2012 *
Led by Hugo Manuel aka Chad Valley (fresh from success of his own in 2011), Jonquil are back with a new album Point To Go and a new line up for 2012. Point To Go will be released on Blessing Force/Cooperative Music in March.

JEB LOY NICHOL

* NEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 2012 *
The Jeb Loy Nichols Special is Jeb's ninth solo album, his first release on a major label since Lover's Knot on Capitol in 1997. In the years since then, he has made records with the likes of Adrian Sherwood, Dan Penn and Dennis Bovell. The original vinyl release of ...Special was conceived as a collaboration with his friend, the respected illustrator Rob Ryan, who provided cover work for the album. Musically, Jeb Loy Nichols Special twists the radio dial gracefully through the very best in Southern soul, reggae, folk and blues. Recorded in an analogue studio in Dollis Hill with producer Benedic Lamdin and Nostalgia 77, a band of jazz musicians, the goal was to make a record that captured the rawness of the performance on the day.

WAVE PICTURES

* NEW ALBUM OUT APRIL 2012 *
Wymewold's most prolific band return with a new album for Moshi Moshi - Long Black Cars - due in April. The album was recorded in Brooklyn and features many of the band's friends including Turner Cody and The WoWz. The single, Eskimo Kiss, precedes the album - with drummer Jonny 'Huddersfield' Helm taking on lead vocals.

ANGUST STONE

* NEW ALBUM OUT JULY 2012 *
Angus and his sister Julia are enjoying enormous global success winning a slew of awards back home in Australia and a growing army of fans in Europe and the US. in 2012 Angus returns with the release of his second solo album, inspired by his home of Byron Bay.

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