Registered Artist Profiles

Straina is a songsmith for the Internet age. Following a decade of honing his chops with Midlands-based band Man Over Board, he has spent the last year experimenting with sounds in his home studio, resulting in a distinctive style that fuses acoustic, trip-hop and indie influences into a warm and accessible whole. Within two months of putting his first demos up on Soundcloud, he was signed to Reel Me Records, and the initial fruits of his instinctive approach are available now, in the shape of his debut EP Sobriety Gauge. This foot tapping and head nodding collection of songs highlights the traits that mark him out as an artist. Compelling melodies and thoughtful lyrics abound, all delivered in a soothing yet gritty voice that could only be Straina’s. This is a musician with ideas to burn, and Sobriety Gauge features a fascinating array of perfectly placed sounds, from the bluesy guitar and swirling string samples of ‘Up and Under’ to the haunting multi-layered vocals of ‘21st Century Fox’. As tuneful as it is experimental, this is an appealing and memorable set of songs, that also serves as a promise of future delights.

The story so far... Inspired by the likes of Ac/Dc, Nirvana, The Beatles and Stones, here 4 Welsh lads known as Something Personal showcase their own brand of 'Rock n Roll' music. Initially formed back in '98, and now on their 7th drummer to date, it maybe hard to believe, but it’s true, that they are still rocking, harder than ever!! "Many have tried, many have failed, but Something Personal do possess certain qualities that may bode them well on the road ahead. Charisma by the bucketful, the energy of a Force 10 and sheer ‘Rock'n'Roll’ puts them on a higher plain already!!" - Neil Crud - Link2Wales Based high upon the picturesque mountain-side of Llanrug, North Wales, the lads, Jono , Matthew, Mark and Llion have recently been busy recording their 5th record to date, a Welsh 5 track E.P titled ' Tro fo 'mlaen ' (Turn it on – Voted Record of the week on BBC Radio Cymru / Track of the week for song ‘Nol a ‘mlaen) They now currently touring all over the UK, focusing mainly on the capital, London and have their next batch of English tunes ready to record. "I really like the songs man, Oasis'ish with a psych edge! " - Music Journalist, John Robb Already a popular name on the Welsh music scene, Something Personal, following a string of set backs over the years, that would have probably deterred most, now in 2012, never been in a better place !! Long and productive sessions in the studio have resulted in bringing the whole sound of the band together. It's also catalysed a much needed, fresh hunger within the group and this really reflects in their LIVE shows!! "Already a great band, play, play, play and you'll be an amazing band!!" Alan Mc-gee - Ex Creation Records Boss/Founder

Nigerian born, Bristol raised, West London living rapper who's been doing his thing on stages across UK for more than a minute. Regularly compared to Jay Z for his vocal clarity on tracks and at live shows, and uncomparable for his delivery and flow.

Good old pop the way it used to be made with great melodies with a more motown sort of vibe..

Starting his career at a young age, S.K.T entered many under 18 DJ competitions between the age of 12-17 including the "Technics DMC under 18's battle" in which he came 4th in the country. He also entered the "Radio 1 search for a DJ" (under 18's) in which he came 6th in the country. Both of theese competitions gave S.K.T alot of experience playing infront of thousands of people his age up and down the country. He produces all forms of Electronic Dance Music. In 2009, S.K.T's track "Everything you do" was signed to Universal Music, he also remixed a number of tracks for artists on the label. His track "Worst of Love" was also featured on the compilation "Street Nation" by Universal that entered the national compilation charts at No.2 and went on to sell over 100,000 copies. So far, S.K.T has had around 14 independent UK-wide releases that have gained him play on BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra (& sales chart positions), Kiss 100, Choice FM, BBC Manchester, Galaxy FM plus many pirates across the country aswel as features in DJ Mag and RWD Mag. Tipped as a "Rising Star" (DJ Mag) and "One of the (underground) scenes best Producers" (htfr.com) "it surely wont be long until S.K.T crosses over (into the mainstream)" (DJ Mag).

BROOMFILLER is Toronto, Canada’s answer to melodic punk rock. No strangers to touring, they toured their sophomore album Enter the Storm twice in the US. (Spring US tour - 41 shows in 46 days & Fall US Tour 54 shows in 60 days) and are in the studio working on new material!!

"‘Experimental Noise Feck’ …"Totally Freeform, with a singer who sing from the heart and a guitarist who plays from the soul and not the text book, many of the words are improvised and lashed to the mast with innocent yet dirty riffs swirling around you and annoying or beguiling depending on your Mood & Viewpoint – Take this for what it is and not what you think it might be – No A&R Friendly studio polish or desire to Impress any Cynics – Just two blokes knocking about with Beer & Banter, and recording the results for all to Ignore or Embrace, we're not fussed which approach you take, with 400 Million Tracks in the world and rising, there's an ocean of stuff to go at, Enjoy it.

Lock up your daughters! Killamonjambo is an exciting energetic fresh band from the East Anglian music scene who write all their own material, with an extremely unique sound, I dare you not to dance. Jamie on vocals with unique atmospheric vocal. Pete on drums “the metronome” solid and crisp. Luke on bass“tight as a tiger”, his vibrations will get into your soul. Frank on lead guitar a cool dude transported from the 70s. Then to the horns, Sam on trumpet mixing with the energy of Jonny’s sax to captivate the audience and grip you until the end of the set. You’ll never forget them. The boys were hard at work in the studio last year recording their new EP “Thunder Thighs” which was released in January 2012 and playing numerous gigs around the East Anglian area. Success recently included supporting Ed Sheeran for two sell out dates at The Junction and UEA, they are due to do more with him in 2012. BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk have picked up on the band’s talent, giving them some air-play and have a live session planned with BBC’s Sue Merchant. The boys have a very busy Festival calendar this summer which includes Big Onion Festival, Jimmys Farm 10th anniversary birthday bash, Playfest, KFest, Jubilee celebrations, Stowfest, Curious Yellow, Soundflow, Fieldview, VW Whitenoice and Jellyfest they will be getting back into the studio later in the year to work on their first album with WRR Records. In April 2012 they were signed by Epic Studios and will be working on some exciting new videos and live performances. Members: Sam Bramley (trumpet), Jamie Hagon (vocals), Luke Kerry (bass), Jonny Lawes (saxophone), Pete Warner (drums), Frank Youngs (lead) Genre: Funk, Rock, Ska, Dance Skank

Alex Tower is an independant artist/singer-songwriter from Essex who has a unique yearnful rock voice with an old fashioned classic vibe about him. He has a flare for writing catchy anthemic music thats has been beautifully crafted. Ale draws his inspiration from the likes of Stax, The Kinks, Led Zeppelin to name but a few. A 'one to watch' for the summer as he releases his debut EP this year.

Formed in 2003, POTCHEEN has played in 35 States across the US from New York to Alaska at over 400 festivals and 2000 shows delivering a rapid fire foot stomping show of high energy Celtic Rock infused with Cajun-Zydeco, Bluegrass, Folk, Punk And Pirate music that appeals to all ages and walks of life. Known as the Hardest working band in Colorado, they are lead by their indomitable Capn who went out and bought his own tour bus and has continued to haul their pirate butts across the county. In 2009 however, he busted over a dozen bones in the near fatal bus crash in Lee Summit, Missouri. Yet 4 months later the tough bastard jumped back on stage and soon bought another tourbus to keep the crusade to bring music to the masses.. YARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRr

Sunday Recovery formed in 2009 when main composer Gianluca Cucchiara began collaborating with singer Mirko Petrini and guitar player Fabio Staffieri. The latter duo were later joined by drummer Fabio Testaferrata and bass player Emanuele Nazzaro. Once a tight unit, the quartet wasted no time in recording their debut album, and the ambitious rock of “Coma” is the result. Musically, the band pay close attention to songcraft whilst pushing boundaries with progressive overtones, whilst lyrically the album deals with everyday issues such as love, sex, politics and the environment. Mirko, Fabio and Tancredi Gaetani worked together with lyricist Andrew James Whelan to create meaningful, empathetic lyrics that would resonate outside of their native Italy in order for their intended emotion and mood to be shared and enhanced. Whelan is the author of four tracks on the CD.The band secured Porcupine Tree bass player Colin Edwin who contributed to the project by playing bass on the tracks “In Front of You” and “Side C”. The band wanted to create an international feel to their debut album which has led them to mix the CD at Sphere Studios in London.Taking influence from the likes of Colin Edwin’s afformentioned Porcupine Tree, King Crimson and the melodic soundscapes of Muse and The Bends-era Radiohead, Sunday Recovery more than meld a sound of their own. Undeniably a brew that contains as much dark as it ever did light, the band are proving experts in the field of hard hitting rock music.

Ouch My Face is a three-piece experimental punk band from Melbourne via rural Australia, who left home to avoid lives spent working in timber mills and butcher shops. Diminutive front-woman Celeste Potter cuts through the pummeling rhythm section like a diamond tipped chainsaw with her trademark banshee-like howls and chaotic lead guitar style. Penniless, friendless and having nothing better to do, Celeste along with Steven Huf (Bass) and Ben Wundersitz (Drums) locked themselves in a tiny inner city apartment for a year and did nothing but make music. In time they left their dark confines, christened themselves Ouch My Face and poured their ferocious art into the giant bubbling cauldron that is the Melbourne independent music scene. After a couple of years of lovingly paying their DIY band dues- driving from city to city in an old van, sleeping on floors, sticking up thousands of flyers and playing hundreds of shows, Ouch My Face have earned themselves a distinct reputation as a formidable, raw and viscerally exciting live act. Recently they have stirred and enticed audiences whilst opening for The Bronx, Shonen Knife, Regurgitator and Handsome Furs. In May of 2009, Ouch My Face released their debut EP, a five-track cocktail of rhythm and hostility, through Valve records. Their self-titled EP has received national radio play and glowing reviews from within Australia and internationally. Ouch My Face are currently working on a full length album.