Birgit Bidder: `Parking Lot Paradise UK iTunes release date: 9/8/10 "An absolutely brilliant Swedish debutant" Hultsfredsfestivalen "Birgit Bidder; phenomenal songwriter, pianist and singer proud and strong, with an irresistible crunch." Pelle Moeld (P3 Lab Radio) Swedish orchestral pop starlet Birgit Bidder recently convinced a relative to front the funds required for her to enter the recording studio (or, to be more accurate, a "rebuilt barn") with her band and producer Jari Haapalainen (Camera Obscura, Ed Harcourt). The result... `The Life Home`; her beautifully soulful, 11 track debut, an accomplished work that is sure to convince everybody else that she is worthy of investment.....the investment of attention! FOR MORE INFORMATION: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/BIRGITBIDDER WWW.MUDHUTDIGITAL.COM

Out on 23rd August on 7" vinyl and digital download, -Clockwatching- is the first single from London trio Belleruche`s upcoming third album, `270 Stories`, due for release in October. With driving drums and chasing bass, off kilter bleeps and doo wop vocals, the new style of -Clockwatching- ties together all that is distinctive about the Belleruche sound that we know and love, with the fresh addition of layered harmonies from singer Kathrin deBoer, skirting the line between sugary and spiky, and a melodic interplay between vocals and bassline that makes for a dynamic take on a classic song form.

The Divine Secret formed in the rock crucible that is small-town England, where you either rot slowly into middle age or form a band. However, The Divine Secret`s determination and sheer brilliance have seen them lift above the pack, topping tourdates.co.uk charts, being nominated for Best Live Act and Independent Artist at the Exposure Music Awards 2008, and getting glowing reviews from the likes of Kerrang!, Egg Magazine & Tourdates.co.uk. Singer/guitarist Joe and drummer Ben met when they were 15 and have been in bands together ever since. When Barny joined The Divine Secret on bass, they began the enthusiastic touring that helped to build their fiercely loyal fan base. The Divine Secret are one of the best kept secrets in the UK and their incendiary live shows have become legendary during and playing with some highly sought after bands such as Rolo Tomassi, Johnny Truant, The Duke Spirit, Baddies, Pulled Appart By Horses, Johnny Foreigner & Future of the Left "This 3 piece really impressed with their tight sound. Good songs, this is a band to watch." - KERRANG RADIO 105.2 "Deep music, Deep soul and a groove to die for - Divine Secret - When Gloucestershire becomes the music capital of the World - these guys will Definitely have something to do with it!" - Paul Moss - BBC Introducing

The single; SING FOR ENGLAND will be released by Swee Music and sold as a digital download with 100% of the profits being donated to the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal which raises money for the Alder Hey Childrens Hospital in Liverpool. The money raised by Hollyoaks helps Alder Hey to maintain its landmark work, to increase amenities and to provide the most excellent of care for the health of over 200,000 children and young people each year.

Lisa Thorpe and business partner Nicky Jackson formed the highly successful agency and management company Vital Music in 2006. By identifying a significant black hole in the heart of Clubland and a major market for female DJ`s, Vital Music decided to meet the demands of venues and promoters worldwide looking for something unique and different, and Headphones and Heels was conceived. With established DJ and mentor Lisa Unique at the helm, celebrity model / DJ`s Lauren Pope, Kellie Acreman, Sam Cooke and Charlotte Devaney, alongside new recruit Samantha Bond, are set to prove they are far more than just pretty faces. Taking their celebrity and good looks combined with huge determination and a genuine passion for music, Vital Music has helped to launch the careers of a select few models as credible international DJ`s. These DJ`s not only offer outstanding music but have the looks and personality to add a touch of glamour when staging any event. The girls each perform individually as well as collectively as part of the newly launched Headphones and Heels brand, staging branded events worldwide. Events so far include Homecoming Festival, Scotland; Vanilla, Windsor; Liv @ The Fontainebleau, Miami Beach; Baby Face in Shenzhen, China; Festival Chic, Wales sponsored by Vodafone & Phones 4 U and 2 monthly residencies at Harpers, Guildford and XS @ Rainforest Cafe, London.

ZOIDBERG have been in existence as their current line-up for a year and have had a successful support slots with major acts such as The Pigeon Detectives. This five piece Rock band are influenced by the likes of The Stone Roses, Doves and Oasis. ZOIDBERG are currently recording their EP The Blue Room` due for release in 2010. The EP demonstrates the bands varied musical influences as it features Dance with Peak Time Monster Party to Rock/Pop with Just Confused. Zoidbergs set does not have a single alone genre, just energy and primal fire!

Young Vinyls` AUTOBAHN club night continues to go from strength to strength and we`re really happy to announce the headliners for AUTOBAHN IV - Wild Palms. The One Little Indian signed Londoners have a hint of vintage Young Knives about them and will go down a treat at the night that is becoming a hit in the Cheltenham indie circuit. Wild Palms will be doing a number of festivals over the summer including Bestival, Camden Crawl, The Great Escape and The Frog and Fiddle on 30th April 2010.

Definitions of the word Haunting include unforgettable, lasting, and continually recurring to the mind and so it was with careful reflection that Irish quartet Black Soul Strangers chose this as their latest single. Released March 15th on Squeek Records, the evocative piece of musical soul searching was written by the band whilst growing up in a run-down area of west Dublin as they watched most of the people they grew up with fade away into drugs or alcohol. Front man Barry Gorey, who wrote the lyrics to the track said: `It was during this time that my father suddenly passed away. This was when the idea of slowly crafting songs went out the window, and everything just poured out of me

Playing the dirtier side of Pop/Rock, Lounge Fly are an explosive female-fronted six piece from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Catchy riffs and solid musicianship, infused with darkly ironic lyrics packed into perfect 3 minute pop rock songs. Radio friendly, never bland. Think Juliette and the Licks. Think Paramore. Think Garbage. Think No Doubt. And then stop thinking... To find out more about this outstanding band....... visit their myspace www.myspace.com/ loungeflymusic

Catchy riffs and solid musicianship, infused with darkly ironic lyrics packed into perfect 3 minute pop rock songs. Radio friendly, never bland. Think Juliette and the Licks. Think Paramore. Think Garbage. Think No Doubt. And then stop thinking...

"Razor-sharp guitar indents and fractured melodies have recently had industry-types wetting themselves (Black Soul Strangers) glow with the light of a burgeoning reputation that precedes them like a will-o`-the wisp" - NME "There is no doubting the quality of the material...quite an irresistible piece of work...highly recommended listening... The Frequency-Ireland Music Alternative

Vince have been performing and writing for about 8 years now and he has had the pleasure of playing alongside and supporting artistes such Jocelyn Brown, Lucie Sylvas, James Morrison, Nizlopi and others. In 2008 Vince won two UK INDY AWARDS and performed in a live concert for PEPSI at a place called Deep Rock Drive in Las Vegas. As a result of this he has spent the last two years in France writing and recording a new album. The Album is called LET`S TALK and the official launch is going to be held at The Front Rooms in Cheltenham on the 27th Jan 2010. Here is Vince`s performace in Las Vagas in 2008

Next generation DIY artist, not the pop punk Princess but the pop rock Queen. Linda Harrison is a performer, a singer-songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist. She`s the girl that released her debut album and left her Edinburgh home to follow her dreams in London at just 16. With an album already under her belt, Linda immediately immersed herself into working her band, song writing, live shows, and recording.

Erik Mongrain was born in Montreal on April 12, 1980. When he was young, he was more into sports than music. Growing up to the sounds of Metallica, Jimi Hendrix and mostly Kurt Cobain from Nirvana, Erik discovered an interest in guitar. At 14, he received a classical guitar as a gift and learnt by ear his favourite songs. A year later, he bought his very first electric guitar which allowed him to learn and play Nirvana songs to his delight. Over the following four years, he learned guitar on his own, composed his own music and discovered Jean-Sebastian Bachs classical guitar melodies, which he learned by heart. Around the age of 18, he discovered a Canadian guitar giant who goes by the name of Don Ross. It was during this period in his life that Erik chose acoustic guitar as his favourite musical instrument through which he wished to share his passion with others around him.

The Front Rooms is split onto three levels, The Study (Ground Floor) houses a seven meter bar, and a small performance area, which is essentially the entrance hall to upstairs. On the first floor is the Living Room.....! With a permanent stage for smaller acts, and our famous piano and drum duo, this room is the heart of the Front Rooms. Boasting a massive nine meter bar and access to the Main Stage in the billiard room, and stairs up to the Drawing Room (V.I.P) this room is the jewel in our crown.

Picture a cage match between The Prodigy, Mansun and Depeche Mode against Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and Interpol. Throw in a dash of Muse, Soundgarden and the Smashing Pumpkins and stage the whole thing on a flashing dance floor on board a future spaceship and you`ll start to get an idea of Sleepercurve`s sound.

Grace Solero`s music possesses certain raw energy that few artists can convincingly convey. Picture a bubbling cauldron of sweat filled, ragged indie rock, throw in Alanis Morissette`s angst driven vocals, mix with Skunk Anansie`s attitude and add a pinch of PJ Harvey and you`ll start to get the idea of her sound.