Akira – Light Up The Dark

Since July 2010 we’ve been aiming to create an artist collective in the capital (that being London) as an outlet to meet fellow-minded musicians and to promote their music; via…

Strangers are the dark-pop brain child of prolific songwriter David Maddox-Jones, previously frontman of Parlophone’s The Departure. Maddox-Jones, a friend of Akira and collaborator on new club night ‘Dead Famous’,…

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Ryan is the best guitarist and the most talented musician you will seen in London next week, it’s a guarantee. Ryan self released his debut EP “Aiming For The Sun” in January 2010 which gained him several festival bookings, and sync deal (the title track was recently aired on the hit Canadian TV Show ‘Degrassi’).

Meet MOVE. MOVE started organically when Jordan, Kane and the twins Andy and Tom began living together at their Australian beachside HQ, a run down apartment doomed for demolition…

Get People are ones to watch in 2011. They mix Electronica/Tropical/Pop, have supported The Wombats, Metronomy and Fenech Soler and are playing YoYo at Notting Hill Arts Club on 24th March. Akira strongly recommends you check them out…

Shura drapes her music with a delicate voice reminiscent of Trip Hop’s most refined moments. With cryptic lyrics, intense emotion and a smoky, effortless voice, Shura is a must see, one of the most interesting live sets in the London scene. A wonderfully atmospheric jazzy style enhanced by an earthy voice and, of course, her looping pedal.

An amazing band who are already causing quite a stir. At the Akira night at The Hideaway they wowed the audience with their dual harmonies and their shoegaze style Folk/Electro/Pop. This band has a fantastic collection of songs and WILL go onto bigger things. Catch them now before they’re on your TV screens!

Two experienced musicians that are both in their own right familiar with the London gig circuit, this a project that has a very bright future. Sounding like uplifting yet haunting Electro Night-Pop – Bat For Lashes meets Justice meets Joy Division.