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TENNENT’S ANNOUNCE T BREAK BANDS
Tennent’s are very pleased to reveal which bands have been chosen to play the T Break Stage at T in the Park, joining the array of amazing acts all heading to Kinross between 6th-8th July.
The T Break judges have been busy pouring over more than 1,000 demos of the freshest unsigned artists in Scotland since the call for entries closed on 2nd April, so we’d like to thank everyone who submitted their music. There was a diverse range of genres and wealth of talent which impressed our judges but after much deliberation, they have chosen the final 16.
Congratulations to all 16 bands – check out their details here and make sure you catch them live on the T Break Stage.
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The Line-Up
Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher
Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward & Fisher may well be a mouthful, but they are a tasty collective. Forged on the banks of the River Tay, comprising of five diverse musicians, 'AMWWF' first assembled in August 2011 when they retreated to the Perthshire hills to make music (and a pot of chilli) together. Recording live during the three day session, the band sculpted the results into a 12 track, hour-long and aptly eponymous debut album. Featuring solely original compositions penned by Anderson, McGinty & Webster, the quintet exchange both vocal & instrument duties incessantly throughout.
Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher on SoundCloud
Bacchanal Party
Bacchanal Party are the by-product of failing university, three boys from the Glasgow area who enjoy the finer things in life. Their tales of nights out delivered with a clean dancefloor vibe will stick in your head and keep you moving all night.
Bacchanal Party on SoundCloud
Beerjacket
Beerjacket is the musical title of Glasgow alt-folk singer-songwriter Peter Kelly, whose influences include Nick Drake, Leonard Cohen and Simon & Garfunkel.
Regular comparisons have also been made to Elliott Smith, Jeff Buckley and Bright Eyes.
Beerjacket on SoundCloud
Blank Canvas
Blank Canvas are an Edinburgh band who through their distinctive sound and frenetic live shows have generated a lot of interest. The band has described their sound as being ‘ambient punk` whilst also taking influence from their Scottish post-punk heritage. Over the past year they have gained support slots for The Twilight Sad and The Big Pink. There latest double sided single 'By the Fire / Golden' (self-released) has earned them considerable acclaim and national radio play on BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland.
Blank Canvas on SoundCloud
Brown Bear & The Bandits
Brown Bear & The Bandits are a three piece from Largs. Combining folk guitar, celtic airs and pop hooks with meaningful lyrics, they create a unique "must hear' sound. Their EP 'Truth or Dare' has just been released.
Brown Bear & The Bandits on SoundCloud
Capitals
Edinburgh based Capitals, produce a unique style of dark, driving; electronic pop that perfectly merges the best elements of the band members very different yet similarly accomplished musical backgrounds.
With an exhilarating live set, Capitals have become one of the most sought after new bands in Scotland.
Capitals on SoundCloud
Chris Devotion and The Expectations
Formed in late 2010, Glasgow’s Chris Devotion & The Expectations are fond of a little savage rock ’n' roll and a pert frolic with the classic pop song.
Having garnered airplay on Radio 1 and numerous local stations, Scotland's national tabloid Daily Record named them one of ‘10 acts you need to hear in 2012’.
Chris Devotion and The Expectations on SoundCloud
Crusades
Crusades are a 4-piece, intense, riff-based Post-Hardcore band from Glasgow. Formed in late 2011, the band have already caused buzz around the UK with national airplay on BBC Radio 1. Crusades' debut EP, Golden Throats, is due for release in late July before the band embark on their first Scottish tour in August and UK tour in September.
Crusades on SoundCloud
Davey Horne
Davey Horne is a prodigious talent jumping out of Scotland's bustling music scene. Channelling the past 40 years of soul, pop rock and country, he has astounded audiences across the UK with captivating live performances full of big hair, spellbinding harmonies and razor sharp songs.
Davey Horne on SoundCloud
Nevada Base
Glasgow synth-pop band Nevada Base makes heartfelt, thoughtful, danceable pop. Their songs are about noise-control officers, mental illness, robotics, geographical obstacles, mysterious women from space, electricity, love and the importance (or otherwise) of timeliness.
Nevada Base on SoundCloud
Open Swimmer
Open Swimmer began as the musical idea of Australian songwriter Ben TD. Having travelled the world performing and writing, he settled in Glasgow where the band was formed with Richy Carey as well as the recent inclusion of Kim Moore and Calum Scott. Having released the EP in January 2012, Open Swimmer continues to explore the possibilities in pop music and is already proving to be one of Scotland’s most thought-provoking new bands.
Open Swimmer on SoundCloud
Randolph's Leap
Randolph’s Leap are a Glasgow-based group centred around the musical ramblings of Adam Ross. Expect glissandos, pioneering dance moves and songs about crisps.
Randolph's Leap on SoundCloud
Roman Nose
Roman Nose are a Scottish Electro-Dance music project, incorporating such genre's from metal to dubstep to house music. Formed in 2011, they have supported the likes of The Glitch Mob and 2ManyDj's. Their live show consists of 3 masked members Grandpanda (vocals/keys), Bullet Beard (live visuals and tricks) and Young Cheteen (live percussion and FX) and are usually frantic, energetic and in your face.
Roman Nose on SoundCloud
TeKlo
Glitchy, Bassy, Electronic artist TeKlo writes/remixes and DJ’s absolutely mind blowing sounds. This young artist also doubles up as a hyperactive live act with live drums added to the mix. With a dynamic and active stage presence, the raw approach to live performance is unique, interesting and an overall mental show for all parties involved.
TeKlo on SoundCloud
The Machine Room
Fusing the finest 80’s electronica and 90’s shoegaze, Edinburgh’s The Machine Room create a fresh sound which is bittersweet, vulnerable and strikingly pop all at once. They arrived on the Scottish music scene in 2010 as a five-piece and play bewitched pop musings, for cheery twinkle toes.
The Machine Room on SoundCloud
The Mirror Trap
The Mirror Trap is a four piece new wave rock band from Dundee. In 2011 the band recorded and self-released their debut album, The Last Great Melodrama. The Mirror Trap have toured with The View, and opened for Placebo in April of this year.
The Mirror Trap on SoundCloud
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