Opening this great new music album with style we have the very powerful and bold Irish rock band PAY OLA. They license the stunning sing a long anthem " How Dyou get so low?". This excellent song starts off with shimmering guitars and builds into stadium size riffs, pumping drums, fantastic organs and "woo woo" stones style  backing vocals.  This REM on acid -esq anthem has a huge stadium bound rocktastic feeling. The production is huge ensuring the song jumps out of the speakers and stays in your soul. The band is made up of Philip McCarroll (Vocals/Guitar), Nick Joseph (Guitar/Keyboards/Backing Vocals), Nicky Conway (Bass) and James Nicholl (Drums).  Pay Ola are a stylish, energetic band who are on a mission to take over the world.  They have already been on French/German TV alongside Bono and Boyzone, been featured on BBC1 and played to 14000 people in Ireland at the Odyssey stadium as well as supporting many other name bands like Mansun, Embrace and Audioslave.  They also had one of their songs selected by people like Andy Summers ( The Police) and Rob Thomas ( Matchbox 20) for the international songwriting competition. The band have already achieved career sales of approx 4000 units. Grand, melodic, catchy, classic and full of rock power and energy. Excellent.  Visit their site www.payolarock.com   for more Pay Ola action and news.   

Ohio's melodic noisy pop heroes Dutch Rub pictured above 

The wonderful, loveable, witty, tuneful suit wearing USA band DUTCH RUB appear next with the lovely Indie gem " Susan's Song". This excellent rock n 'roll stomper starts off with a screeching chugging intro that descends into jangly, melodic and beautiful guitars that are joined by the heart wrenchingly lovely vocals. There is one main word that defines this band and that is MELODIC. Yeah these guys know how to write a great tune and deliver it in a Weezer-esq lo-fi Indie rock manner that shines with talent. Any self respecting Indie loving student should be playing air guitar on their beds with a tennis racquet to this song. The band come from Ohio in the States and are on a mission to take over the world with their delicious, cleverly crafted melodic pop songs that make you feel all warm and gooey while still holding a rock punch. ( If you know what we mean -ed ). The lyrics are great also " She says the band will make it in the end waaaa" sing the Rub.  THEY WILL , SUSAN IS RIGHT. The band consists of: Ricky French ( Bass and vocals ), Rhett Crabtree ( Drums and piano ) and Patrick P Lewis ( Guitar and Vocals ). Dutch Rub are simply brilliant and will go on to become one of the best underground American rock exports of our time proving that good songs, wit and heavenly jazzy Indie rock melodies win in the end. Stunning and worthy of extreme praise. 

The Future of British music REHAB above

REHAB are one of the best British bands ever and they prove it on the wonderful "Silent Room". Forget Oasis, Shed 7, Embrace, Travis etc etc.....Rehab are here. "Silent Room" is a beautiful Indie ballad that sends shivers down the spine and makes you feel all sentimental and warm. Yes it's true,  this top 4 piece are experts of modern melodic anthems that touch the soul . They only formed at the beginning of this year and have achieved so much so far. From the lovely piano intro, weeping strings and the massive and touching vocals of Steve Reid, this record is an Indie gem that should not be ignored. The full line up consists of: Steve Reid ( guitar/vocals), Dave Loach (Bass/guitar/vocals), Alex Hogg ( drums ) and Terry Hale ( Keyboards). Rehab are as British as fish and chips and deliver a truly stunning melodic masterpiece that shines out in a world of crap pop. They recently appeared at a festival in Switzerland, went on Swiss TV and generated some top press. They have also been played on London's XFM and were recently guests on the famous Radio 1 evening session. They were also reviewed on the Radio 1 website " a rich musical tapestry of analogue sounds" and have been played by Radio 1's Colin Murray. All this in 12 small months. The future is so bright they better wear shades. ( Get on with it - ed ) . Expect glorious British harmonies, dreamy piano licks, sentimental lead guitar solo's and lots more. This is pure epic Indie pop genius. Wonderful - it's REHAB. Beautiful - Logo Magazine. Will be signed , but enjoy them while they are still new, fresh and totally Indie. Check out their site. 

America's top songwriter JOE PRESTI above in action

The talented and enigmatic JOE PRESTI from Austin, Texas appears next with the stunning, sing-a-long and energetic 80's esq pop anthem " The Angel Song". This excellent production starts off catchy and ends catchy. Brooklyn born Joe captures the feeling of kitsh 80's electro and combines it with a modern anthemic sound to create a truly excellent leftfield pop song . The high pitch strings are wonderful and remind us of early Pet Shop Boys/Depeche Mode crossed with Carter the unstoppable sex machine. Great. Expect electro beats, distorted weeping lead guitars, dreamy synth riffs, melodic and catchy vocals and that wonderful sing-a-long chorus. This really is an excellent piece of modern leftfield witty pop genius. " Please don't get in my way, because im gonna knock you down with my daydream Gaze, I said my eyes are wide open and my mind  is clear, I said nothing's gonna keep me down , cos I'm just getting started" sings Joe with confidence and swagger. Joe also plays with a few other bands including Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble. We love this it's the first top electro pop anthem of the 00's. Excellent. Check his site out. 

Basingstoke's pop genius TREVOR JOHN ( above ) appears next with the poptastic gem " I went to school with Elizabeth Hurley" ( Yes he did it's true - ed ). This excellent production features everything from kitsch sizzling synths, chunky electric guitar stabs, cascading reverb drenched trumpets and pumping bass riffs. This is like "Fame" meets Tenpole Tudor and The Pale Fountains dancing the night away with Pulp. Everything on this record shines from the strong and tuneful vocals/harmonies to the sentimental lead guitars and very danceable crashing drums. The enigmatic Trevor John has the knack of delivering perfect proper pop.  He proved this with his previous Matchbox release " Hollyana". The song is still riding high on the matchbox chart after over 6 months on the playlist. "Elizabeth Hurley" is a  wonderful shiny 80's esq pop track that comes with a slice of tongue in cheek humour, tons of wit, charm and charisma.  It sticks in your memory often looping in your head after too many pints in your local pub. You then want to get the record and play it very loud to your neighbours claming that you indeed know someone who went to school with Elizabeth Hurley ( Hi Hugh ). I think what were trying to say is that this record is very catchy, funny, warm, fun and absolutely irresistible in parts. " There is no kiss in this fairytale" sings Trevor after the wonderful guitar/trumpet instrumental in the middle. To us this is perfect sparkly leftfield pop. Basingstoke has not known a finer pop maverick. 

Top programmer, songwriter and electro genius Douglas Wiggins from STILL AUTOMATION above 

Appearing next for the 4th time on a Matchbox release we have the one and only eccentric pop genius STILL AUTOMATION a.k.a Mr Douglas Wiggins. He licenses the dreamy, dark , mysterious electro fuelled track" Massumo". The guitars on this song are dark and ominous ala manics Holy Bible era and they are joined swiftly by smooth, dreamy and melodic vocals. The vocals are very distinctive and can only be recognized as Douglas Wiggins. He has his own unique voice, unique sound and music and releases it through his own label and his favourite label,  Matchbox. Sit on that the corporate music industry. Good unique music doesn't need you anymore. Still Auto do definitely have an 80's influenced sound that can be described as eccentric dream pop. This one reminds us of Fad Gadget on a school trip with the Pet Shop Boys and Kissing the Pink. Expect risjng sirens, crashing electro drums, robotic vocals and dark sexual undertones. " Pleasure Me" sings Douglas while the synths grow funky and dark. Douglas Wiggins has brought out many albums on his own and should be respected for his Indie philosophy on the music business and his brilliant programming and production talents. Excellent. Unique. The way it should be . Check out http://www.tyrantmusic.20megsfree.com/ 

The Sunkings in action above 

Excellent new five piece Wolverhampton band THE SUNKINGS burst on the scene next with the fantastic " How does Everything Do ?". This great Indie rock masterpiece bops all the way through with pounding drums, sonic screeching guitars and a general warm feeling. The vocals are excellent and are delivered with precision and melodic excellence ie: catchy as hell. This is like the Foo Fighters in the ring with The Lemonheads, Sugar and Feeder but it also has it's own unique, strong modern feel and sound. The guitars riff and chime, the drums crash and the wonderful sing a long harmonies stick in your head. " I don't want it to hurt no more, so we must push it out of the door" sings lead singer Jon Dunnett with emotion. The band is made up of: Jon Dunnett ( vocals ), Dan Brazier ( Guitar ) , Darren Peck ( Guitar), Dil Hughes ( Bass ) and Andy Gibney on Drums. The Kings have already been played on internet station 2XS, played live on BBC Radio WM and were finalists in the Beacon Radio MusicQuest. Excellent tuneful Indie rock at it's best. http://www.sunkings.moonfruit.com/

Calm down girls it's LA REFUSENIKS

The powerful LA REFUSENIKS  ( above on a streaking trip  ) appear next with the excellent lo-fi leftfield Indie rock anthem" US College Radio". This great Surrey band combine punk, lo-fi and garage rock  with irresistible melodies that are very catchy and chaotic at the same time.  The band consists of: Matt Illicit ( Vocals ), Francois Supastar ( Guitar, bass, keys ), Johnny Zero ( guitar , bass , keys ) and Alex Coalman on drums. This song goes from witty Weezer-esq style melodic beauty to Nirvana-esq guitar mayhem and back again. Expect high pitch sing-a-long backing vocals, screeching pumpkins -esq guitars, inspirational drums and loads of witty pop sensibility. There are a lot of good influences here that meet up to create a unique scream- a -long tongue in cheek anthem for the underground ( shut up Girls Aloud fans go to bed it's after 8 p.m.). The Niks recently played a whole UK tour with 80's Indie gods Half Man Half Biscuit. Excellent. The band have also played live at Camdens famous Feet First . La Refuseniks are not your average band but a unique rock experience backed up with tons of pop values. You could call this  garage punk mayhem from a bunch of eccentric genius's. Expect loads of manic screaming at the end. This is bound to create an UPROAR. Watch out for this lot live they will blow you away. Alright. 

Up next hot new 4 piece THE INVENTION ( above ) license the epic dark Indie rock track " This is a Warning". This very tuneful band hail from Manchester and London and know how to deliver groovy, epic soundscapes in style. Expect powerful wah wah space guitars, strong vocals, catchy melodies, mammoth drums and an overall big production. The full line up is : Anthony Slattery ( vocals/guitar ), Danny Williams ( Lead Guitar ), David Cutler ( Bass ) and Rob Stevens on drums. This top Indie track grooves all the way through in a warm but dark rock manner. The vocals are delivered with passion and emotion and build up to the huge chorus that sticks in your head. " Noone refuses any of your excuses, dishing out your bruises, always feeling useless" sings Anthony Slattery over melodic, dreamy guitars that burst into distortion and burst out of the speakers over some wonderful echoey "La la la la's". Dark sophisticated Indie rock at it's best. 

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