Silent Cities

Having nothing but an acoustic guitar, a cheap banjo and a voice Simon Maddison under his alias; Silent Cities, would come to write and record many songs that were stripped down on approach to the basic principles of finger-picking, harmonies and deep cryptic lyrical themes. Performing and recording around the Liverpool underground Folk scene, Silent Cities aims to offer songs that take influence from the likes of Bon Iver, Patrick Watson, Nick Drake and many other artists from around the world" 

http://www.reverbnation.com/silentcitiesuk

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Silent-Cities-UK/125571250833965

http://twitter.com/#!/SilentCitiesUK1

http://www.youtube.com/user/SilentCitiesUK?feature=mhsn

http://lostatsearecords.bandcamp.com/album/dream

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Maya-Rose

Maya-Rose is a 16 year old female multi-instrumentalist and vocalist from Knysna, South Africa. She has written and performed her own original material, as well as covers, being influenced by bands such as Nirvana, Radiohead, The Dresden Dolls, as well as Florence + the Machine. Maya-Rose has recorded professionally at Peace of Eden Studios in Knysna, and is currently working on recording more of her material from home.


http://www.last.fm/music/Maya-Rose

http://www.reverbnation.com/mayadashrose

http://www.facebook.com/pages/profile/115291601820469

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The Mad Pride

'The Mad Pride' is the brainchild of singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Rowan Galagher. Having been compared to Syd Barrett, David Bowie, Nick Cave, Radiohead and Leonard Cohen, all attempts to pigeon-hole his music within a genre-based paradigm of stylistic reductionism have failed.

During 2009 and 2010 Rowan released 3 original albums in which he moved seamlessly from avant-garde psych-folk experimentation to neoclassical soundscapes and beyond. His DIY ethic has motivated him to play the majority of the instruments himself and record them alone in his Wollongong based apartment.

With an uncompromising commitment to emotional authenticity and a wider goal of positive social change, Rowan is driven to make honest and progressive music. He is constantly pushing the boundaries of conventional genres and seeks to forge a new platform in the contemporary musical landscape. It would appear that he is succeeding at this as, aside from the aforementioned artists, Rowan's music has also been compared to Jacques Brel, Mr Bungle, Danny Elfman, Jeff Martin, Muse, Grizzly Bear, Midlake and David Sylvian.

'The Mad Pride' is a reference to the mass movement known as 'Mad Pride'. "Mad Pride activists seek to re-educate the general public on such subjects as the causes of mental disorders, the experiences of those using the mental health system, and the global suicide pandemic."

www.facebook.com/TheMadPride
www.reverbnation.com/themadpride
http://twitter.com/TheMadPride
http://soundcloud.com/the-mad-pride

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