Since 1996, Tennent's Lager has been giving unsigned artists the opportunity to play a coveted slot at T in the Park. Back in February we sent out a call for entries offering the chance to play the 2010 T Break Stage. The calibre of entries was higher than ever, and we'd like to thank everyone who sent in a demo.
Between July 9-11, we saw the very best of this year’s entries take over the T Break Stage at T in the Park 2010 at what was undoubtedly the best T Break yet, and now you can listen again to the most exciting unsigned talent emerging in Scotland with your free exclusive download of a live track from each of the bands recorded at T in the Park 2010. There are 16 in all to download right here.
Tennent’s will be launching T Break 2011 early next year so you’ve plenty time to perfect your demo, and next year it could be you rocking the T Break crowds at T in the Park 2011.
Be Like Pablo
Be Like Pablo’s brand of catchy pop combines sunny vocal harmonies with a generous dose of Moog synthesizers. Think the Beach Boys with Scottish accents.
www.myspace.com/belikepablo
French Wives
Influenced by the 1980s output of Glasgow’s Postcard Records, French Wives’ indie pop sound blends acoustic guitars and soulful vocals, with a touch of violin.
www.myspace.com/thefrenchwives
Fridge Magnets
Fridge Magnets’ new four-piece line up specialises in energetic electro sliced with slick guitars and impish lyrics. Exuberant Glaswegian dance with a sense of humour.
www.myspace.com/fridgemagnetsglasgow
Kitty The Lion
With their folk-soaked, acoustic roots, Kitty the Lion mix buoyant upright bass rhythms with thoughtful lyricism. Intelligent, nimble pop in a soulful, charismatic package.
www.myspace.com/kittythelion
Kobi Onyame
Born in Ghana but Glasgow-based, Kobi Onyame’s spin on contemporary hip hop fuses a wealth of experiences, influences, and genre into a rich, inventive mix.
www.myspace.com/kobionyame
LightGuides
LightGuides’ melodic alt-rock sound has its foundations in a layer of solid guitar riffs and driving rhythms, topped off by impassioned lyrics and heartfelt vocals.
www.myspace.com/lightguides
Make Sparks
Make Sparks take the alt-rock route, but travel with a car full of engaging, experimental melodies and innovative rhythms. Smart indie rock with heart.
www.myspace.com/makesparksband
Mitchell Museum
Characterising themselves as purveyors of “oddball pop songs”, Mitchell Museum riff on psychedelic guitar-led US indie, and concoct a sparky sound all their own.
www.myspace.com/mitchellmuseum
MOPP.
MOPP. deals in driving, tuneful dance with slick vocals laid on top. A well, self-produced package on record, and a clean, collaborative performer playing live.
www.myspace.com/mopp
Night Noise Team
Drawing from an eclectic palette of guitar-led indie, pop, and disco, Night Noise Team’s sound is slick, retro, and designed to keep dancefloors full.
www.myspace.com/nightnoiseteam
Stanley Odd
Edinburgh crew Stanley Odd write wry rhymes about “pipe dreams and housing schemes” and lay them against a background of smooth beats and slick vocals.
www.myspace.com/stanleyodd
The Draymin
Equal parts indie pop, melodic dance, and stadium band, The Draymin’s polished sound is guitar-led, crowd-pleasing, and pulses with a relentless energy.
www.myspace.com/thedraymin
The Ray Summers
With their cheeky vocal harmonies and neo-60’s vibe, The Ray Summers are a six-piece with the stage presence of many more. Expertly executed upbeat pop.
www.myspace.com/theraysummers
The Seventeenth Century
The Seventeenth Century cite both Vivaldi and The Velvet Underground as influences, and this eclectic ear is evident in their innovative and intelligent folk sound.
www.myspace.com/theseventeenthcentury
Three Blind Wolves
Three Blind Wolves combine raw, bluesy vocals with indie undertones and add a little unexpected pace. Infectious, nouveau folk with a unique musical point-of-view.
www.myspace.com/threeblindwolves
Washington Irving
Glasgow folk outfit Washington Irving fuse contemporary alt-rock vocals and lyrics with a traditional sound, confidently adding a little flute to their sweet, folk-pop songs.
www.myspace.com/washingtonirvingband