Taking centre stage next we have the classy alternative band I REMEMBER NOTHING with the excellent dark melodic pop gem" A New Beginning". Starting off with distorted guitar jabs and lovely feedback drenched riffs this song moves and grooves with style. The vocals go from melodic and dreamy to heights of falsetto heaven. The rhythm section is mysterious and ferocious yet calm and tight and take this song on a perfect dark pop journey. " Just Remember the Kids" shouts Richard Snelgrove with passion mid song when the music drops to just a single bass drum beat in pure 80's fashion. In fact talking about the 80's I Remember Nothing remind us slightly of Talk Talk and The Flock of Seagulls crossed with Sigur Ros and Feeder. A bit of the old and a bit of the new. The full line up is: Richard Snelgrove ( Vocals, guitar ), Mark Tiller ( Guitar, Bass ) and Steve Wilson on Drums. Dreamy epic dark pop at it's best. Go and see www.iremembernothing.com for more news on the band and their tour with fellow northerners and Matchbox faves The Bed. 

STATIK IMAGE above 

The excellent 80's esq pop outfit STATIK IMAGE appear next with the witty leftfield pop pleaser " Weird". In fact Statik Image is actually the brainchild of a one Mathew Hresko from the USA. This great song has chunky power chords, boppy drums, High pitch Depeche Mode/Flock of Seagulls-esq synths and excellent vocals and lyrics. " Do you pretend to be weird, so you can freak people out. Are you really strange ? Obscurity's a claim to fame" sings Mathew.......brilliant, brave and in a wonderful world of it's own. This is very 80's and very unique and truly the inspired work of an active genius. Statik Image have already been played on many college radio stations and Internet sites, including Acossi, TheWorldWradeoNetwork and SmokedogProductions. In his own words "The songs portray cynicism and conflict, while still revealing optimism and a sense of adventure. Perfect leftfield alternative and zany pop at it's best. 

Superstar STEEL above touching hands with his army of female fans 

Bursting onto the scene next we have the very powerful, funky and soulful STEEL from Trinidad and Tobago. " Superstar" is a great uplifting and powerful song from start to finish. STEEL started in music about 20 years ago in the U.S., Washington DC area, as a trombone player and back-up gospel singer and has moved on to perform in clubs and stadiums and in Trinidad during the annual Carnivals. Expect funky beats and basslines, distorted power guitars and very soulful and catchy vocals. " I feel like a Superstar" sings Steel making you want to jump and down and celebrate NOW. " I'm a true Believer". Well on the island of Trinidad 1000's of fans bop to this crowd pleaser whenever Steel performs live. This song is extremely catchy and sticks in your head bringing positive vibes to the listener and it's the perfect party song. If you're ever in Trinidad you know who to go and see. Steel is hip, cool and full of rock and pop energy. Excellent. 

Cool Indie guitar saviors, the real WILLOW above

Salisbury's rocktastic WILLOW license the powerful, groovy Indie rock track" After the Feeling ". This Reef-esq uplifting bluesy rock stomper is packed with funky and distorted guitars, powerful drums and very rhythmic bass riffs. The guitars take us on a very bluesy journey and convince us to down our pints and head for the dancefloor. The band formed in Salisbury on a college music course and were playing live within days. They then went on to perform with Mel C at a charity gig for the homeless and have since supported Tom Hingley from the Inspiral Carpets. The band have also received radioplay in Sydney showing they have worldwide appeal. " Out of the picture and into the water, over my shoulder , it's the devils' daughter" sings strong voiced frontman Paul Garry. The rest of the band consists of : Robin Parish ( Drums), Sam Rose ( Bass) and Mark Bonner on lead guitar and backing vocals. The local press love em also: Stacks of Charisma - Salisbury Journal. This is perfect late night drinking decadent bluesy Stones-esq rock that is full of passion and precision. Check out their website. 

Alf Kingston a.k.a WOULD ?  ( above )  

Appearing next we have Bristol's very melodic WOULD ?. Would ? is actually the undercover work of prolific singer/songwriter Alf Kingston. He licenses the lovely pop rock track " So Don't Disappear" to the extravaganza. This excellent sing-a-long song is very catchy, classic and organic and sticks in your head after the first play. There are elements of country, pop and rock here and it's extremely radio friendly. Expect strumming acoustic guitars, dreamy bluesy leads, melodic vocals and heavenly harmonies. This is traditional organic pop the way it's supposed to be. A slight cross between Del Amitri, The Byrds and The Lemonheads but also in a world of it's own. " I'm a little angry, just a little insane" sings Alf with heaps of sentimental emotion. This is classic and memorable and even has a lovely 70's esq lead solo that sends shivers down the spine . Pure warm proper pop at it's best. Alf also hosts his own open mic nights in Bristol so if any wannabe acoustic pop heroes want to play try sending him a demo by e-mailing: alf.kingston@btopenworld.com . Excellent songwriting from a true artist. Check out the official WOULD ? website. 

The wonderful acoustic duo FAIRBURN appear next with the catchy acoustic song" Amsterdam". This exceptional grower has very rhythmic acoustic guitars and lovely almost medieval flutes that take you on journey very far away. In fact to Amsterdam. This very homegrown Jethro Tull esq alt.folk song is groovy and catchy. Fairburn are actually the very talented Mathew and Helen from Exmouth. They sing traditional thought provoking acoustic songs with witty storytelling lyrics. " To many hours spend just speeding away, to close to night and too distant the day". Expect loads of melody, charm and a very warm ambience. A Proper acoustic gem for the 00's. 

MELODY MAKER above

Classic songsmith's MELODY MAKER appear next with the touching Indie ballad " Better Day". Starting off with jangly acoustic guitars, bluesy piano and a meandering bass line this songs builds into a very catchy and classic chorus that sticks in your head. MELODY MAKER consists of two main members - Fouad Abidi – 23, from North East England, performing lead vocals and guitar, and Mark Scott – 23, from Scotland performing keyboards and backing vocals. Friends Jonty and Andy who are both from Leeds, feature on the track ‘Better Day’ performing drums and bass. Melody Maker was formed in Leeds. Think The Charlatans and Oasis crossed with Crowded House, The Beatles Hey Jude era and a mellow Shed 7. A good mix of different sounds but one thing remains the same. It all sounds classic as hell and is filled with a melancholy charm not heard for a while. Touching , sensitive Indie guitar music at it's best. The Maker's have already topped the Matchbox Radio 24 interactive chart. Watch out for these top " Indie balladeers" they have strong songs and the enthusiasm to take them all the way to the top. Excellent. 

Staying mellow we move onto the melodic and bluesy FIRE EXIT SUMMER. This dynamic emotive duo license the dreamy ,jangly and classic song " Halleluiah here she comes". This song is retro, lo-fi, melodic and classic sounding as hell. The vocals are full of bluesy emotion and great timeless alt.country harmonies. " How I wish you'd stayed just a little bit longer" sings Phil Masters with emotion. Fire Exit Summer consists of two Norwich based singer/songwriters Phil Masters and Robert Carney. This great song is taken from their " Songs for a restless Soul" album that was inspired by a lot of travelling and soul searching. Think Alabama 3 and Red House Painters on holiday with Spiritualized and a mellow Flaming Lips . Dreamy out of this world organic timeless music at it's best. 

Peterborough's Indie heroes ABSENT above 

Appearing next we have the supersonic Indie noise heroes ABSENT from Peterborough. They license the chugging sonic leftfield stunner" My Twisted Wonderland". This excellent songs starts off with lovely dark screeching guitars that send sonic shivers through your spine. The drums are powerful and chaotic and crash their way into this stunning song. The vocals are very melodic and are delivered with emotion and loads of charm. This catchy song goes from dark pop territory into Brit pop territory and back again and maintains a strong energy all the way through. John O Leader, Ren Lee, Grant Mortimore and Barry Walker make up Absent who actually met at a science fiction club in 1999. Excellent garage Indie dark pop for the energetic young and exciting. Outstanding noise. Absent were recently called "best band" on the Extravaganza Show on Matchbox Radio 24 by studio guest Graeme Hughes. They are streaming the show from their site at http://www.absent-band.com/. They were also a recent " Song of the Week" on our website and have received a call of encouragement from Radio 1's John Peel. They have also supported Longview and Adom. Go Absent. 

Sheffield's top Indie rock band DRINKER license the moody angst ridden anthem "Purple Hearts" to Extravaganza. This emotional song starts off in a mellow mode and builds up into an emotional sing-a-long infectious chorus. Expect distorted screeching guitars, moody basslines, powerful drums and a lot of grungey Pumpkins/Nirvana esq ambience. The lyrics touch on the dark side " I don't know why I feel so empty, don't give up on me". Drinker are a young Indie rock band who deliver real songs with lots of true feeling and no pretence. Former Long pigs drummer "Chris" once described them as " Tight as F..K". Drinker have a loyal following and recently played at a sold out Boardwalk in Sheffield. All we can say is that we think the world should get drunk on Drinker. Good solid tunes and heaps of noisy rock energy. Drinker will also be featuring on a future compilation with one of their more up-tempo live faves " Soapbox". Watch this space for details. 

THE MODEST from Shropshire above 

Ending this great new music album in style we have new alternative rock outfit THE MODEST. They license the dreamy, distorted , leftfield , lo-fi Rock anthem" Propaganda". Expect bluesy distorted guitar leads, Byrds-esq melodies and strumming acoustics. The vocals are very passionate and melodic and stick in your head immediately. " I live for the propaganda" sings Mark Griffiths. A cross between Oasis, The Bluetones, Teenage Fanclub and The Byrds but also in a world of it's own with a lovely leftfield twist. The full line up is: Mark Griffiths ( Frontman, guitars), Kris Benting ( Bass), Lyndon Thompson ( Drums) and Graham Meaklin ( Guitar). Check this lot out live they are hot and deliver the perfect end to this perfect new leftfield music feast. LIVE FOR THE PROPAGANDA.