Formed in Scotland by Stuart Adamson in 1981, Big Country was a distinctive rock band known for bagpipe-like guitars and Celtic-inspired arrangements. Their platinum debut album, The Crossing, featured the hit In a Big Country. They released numerous albums over decades before Adamson's death in 2001.
The Hoosiers scored multi-platinum success with their 2007 UK No. 1 debut album The Trick to Life, featuring Top-10 singles Worried About Ray and Goodbye Mr. A. Their 2010 follow-up The Illusion of Safety hit No. 10, then returned with 2014’s The News From Nowhere.
North Philadelphia sibling vocal group Sister Sledge achieved mainstream fame during the disco era with hits like We Are Family and He's the Greatest Dancer. Teaming up with Chic producers Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, the Grammy-nominated group also released the chart-topping U.K. single Frankie.
England's Stornoway is a jangly folk-pop band formed at Oxford University by Brian Briggs, Jonathan Ouin, Ollie Steadman, and Rob Steadman. Known for literature and wildlife-inspired lyrics, they debuted with Beachcomber's Windowsill in 2010.
Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1987 by Sharleen Spiteri and Johnny McElhone, Texas broke through with “I Don’t Want A Lover” (Southside). Albums include White on Blonde and Hi (2021); collaborated with Method Man/Wu-Tang Clan.
Peter Hook and The Light, formed in 2010, is an English post-punk and new wave band led by Joy Division and New Order co-founder Peter Hook. They are celebrated for performing classic albums like "Unknown Pleasures" and "Power, Corruption & Lies" live. Known for Hook's influential bass style, their repertoire includes iconic songs such as "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and "Blue Monday," continuing the legacy of his groundbreaking work.
Born in Oakland, California, Seasick Steve plays raw, stomping American blues on custom guitars made of hubcaps and cigar boxes. Famed for "Dog House Boogie" and albums like "Sonic Soul Surfer", the Mojo Award winner has recorded alongside Led Zeppelin legend John Paul Jones.
Ian Broudie is the mastermind behind Lightning Seeds, known for generational anthems like Pure and The Life of Riley. Over a 33-year career, he sold a million copies of 1994’s Jollification and released the album See You in The Stars.
Formed in the French Alps, British rock quintet The Feeling draw from 70s rock harmonies. Their 2006 debut Twelve Stops and Home earned a Brit Award nomination and featured top hits like Sewn. Their follow-up, Join with Us, topped the UK charts.
The Bootleg Beatles, formed in London in 1980 from "Beatlemania" cast members, are the world's premier Beatles tribute band. They are renowned for meticulously recreating the Fab Four's iconic songs, look, and stage presence. With over 4,000 shows, they were the first Western rock band to tour the Soviet Union and performed at Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee. Their authenticity and talent are globally lauded.
Hailing from Amsterdam, indie rock band Pip Blom features Pip Blom, Tender Blom, and Darek Mercks. They have shared stages with Franz Ferdinand and Blur, played Glastonbury, and won an Edison Award for Best Alternative Album for their third album, Bobbie.
Formed in the mid-1980s by Rob Birch and Nick Hallam, electronic and hip-hop group Stereo MCs founded G Street Records, gained fame with their 1992 hit Connected, and later launched the Connected label. They tour extensively and collaborate with various artists.
CVC, from Church Village, blend influences from Snoop Dogg to RHCP, crafting acclaimed music like "Get Real." Known for their ethos of peace & love, they boast diverse talents and familial ties to Welsh royalty.
Formed in Sunderland, post-punk band the Futureheads are known for spiky guitars, four-part harmonies, and unconventional song structures. Their 2004 self-titled debut featured an acclaimed cover of Kate Bush's Hounds of Love. They later released albums including News and Tributes and the a cappella record Rant.
Essex-born folk songwriter Beans on Toast is a cult D.I.Y. festival favorite who has played Glastonbury annually since 2007. A prolific artist with 15 albums, he has collaborated with Ben Lovett, Frank Turner, and Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, releasing a new album every December 1st.
Formed in 1996 in Hoylake, England, the Coral are a genre-blending rock band known for their 2002 Mercury Prize-nominated, self-titled debut album. Their eclectic sound mixes 60s garage rock, psychedelic pop, and folk, yielding multiple chart-topping UK records.
Brighton's Lime Garden, an indie-electro band known for their debut album "One More Thing," features Chloe Howard, Leila Deeley, Tippi Morgan & Annabel Whittle. Acclaimed by 6 Music, NME, and The Independent.
Formed in 1978, the UK band Dexys reached number one in 1980 with Geno and released their debut album Searching For The Young Soul Rebels. Led by Kevin Rowland, they achieved global success with their 1982 album Too Rye Ay and its international hit Come On Eileen.
DEADLETTER, a UK post-punk band from North Yorkshire, based in London, blends raw energy with funk-driven basslines, saxophone, and angular guitar riffs. Celebrated for their intense live performances and narrative lyrics on societal tensions, they gained critical acclaim. Notable albums include 2024's "Hysterical Strength" and 2026's "Existence Is Bliss," featuring popular songs like "Binge" and "It Comes Creeping."
Corinne Bailey Rae is a soul-rooted contemporary R and B singer-songwriter who released her chart-topping, self-titled debut in 2006, featuring the hit Put Your Records On. She has earned Grammy wins and nominations, released albums including The Sea, and collaborated with Herbie Hancock.
Welsh 6-piece world-building storytellers blending surf-rock, country, prog & psychedelia; debut LP "Mill On The Hill" set in “Melin Village.” Members include The Mighty Observer; links to Novo Amor & Boy Azooga.
