Artists

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Thumpers

Thumpers' kaleidoscopic sound is the work of childhood friends Marcus Pepperell and John Hamson Jr. whose shared memories provide the inspiration for their alt-pop imaginings. Both buoyant and lush, the London based band combine layered androgynous vocals with muscular drums, astral synths and shimmering guitars in a celebration of the breathless sensations of youth and coming of age.

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Big Beat Bronson

Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne, Big Beat Bronson are a fresh, cutting-edge Hip Hop super group, their themed live shows have become the talk of the toon with their mixture of contagious energy and out-and-out amusement going down a storm across the North-East and beyond. The fantastic four have worked together and engineered a pioneering sound that has been likened to that of Chase & Status, while challenging the comic edge and epic sound of the Beastie Boys.

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Symphonic Pictures

With tight, fast drums and vocal melodies that send you through soundscapes of indie rock, be prepared to crave the seaside pier as their music infects you with simple child-like joy. Citing Bowie, Bacharach and Brian Wilson as influences, Symphonic Pictures are great at building textures and have a post-Todd Rundgren feel about them: loose comparisons will inevitably be drawn with MGMT and Clor. Here is a band for real music lovers: and they’ve even got catchy melodies to keep the plebs happy

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Laura Smith

Laura Smith is the lead singer of Shift-Static, a five-piece band from Newcastle whose Sky Burial EP was a wonderful collection of slow-burning electronic beauty, and recent track ‘Estrella’ (recorded with Rui Da Silva) is in a similar vein. It’s an elegant, unhurried piece of music, hinging on the emotive power of Laura’s vocal which overlays the gorgeously textured electronica. Laura has also worked with Funk Ethics on Generator’s VOX course adding another stunning vocal to an impressive electronic track.

http://www.shiftstatic.com | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shift-Static/172789247454

Terra T

Terra T has supported artists such as Chipmunk, J Spades, Krept & Konan and has been rapping from the age of 12, while honing his craft on stage as one of the most vibrant grime and hip hop artists in NewcastleTerra remains focused on his work in the studio ready to release an onslaught of videos and mixtapes to his burgeoning fanbase in the northeast.

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Natasha Haws

Natasha Haws has been making her mark on North East music now for just over a year. Following the release of debut EP 'Stepping Stone' and follow up single 'Stranger', the singer-songwriter has gone on to receive airplay from BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens as well as becoming a firm favourite on BBC 6Music and BBC Introducing shows across the country. Natasha's songs are laden with her trademark vulnerability and foreboding, telling the tales of moral entanglements and true love's poor-timing. Her intensity has earned her comparisons to likes of PJ Harvey, Zola Jesus and Bat For Lashes. Over the last twelve months, Natasha Haws has supported the likes of Lucy Rose, Willy Mason, The Little Comets, Karims Francis and The Futureheads.

http://natashahaws.co.uk | https://www.facebook.com/HawBagHaws

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Sam Fender

18 year old Sam Fender may have the surname of an electric guitar manufacturer (and fireplace maker) but Sam was brought up on music by his father who has played around Tyneside's drinking holes for years. Hailing from North Shields, this outrageously talented singer-songwriter has started to turn heads with his impressive, powerful vocal. With recent support slots across the country for the likes of Willy Mason and Luke Sital-Singh... this young lad is not to be missed.

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