COLD FEVER

Producer/songwriter/rapper, Bhumeet Kala-Lee was fed on a musical diet of Reggae, Jazz and Soul by his Jamaican father and Indian mother, his imagination was harnessed by hip-hop and UK Grime, drawing the young radical to a fondness for storytelling through rhyming couplets. ‘Desi Reggae’ was born through fusing, mixing, and synergizing the tones of his musical influences. 
He’s shared stages with Example, Wretch 32, Skepta, Lawson, The Wanted and OllyMurs. He has also collaborated with artists such as Beenie Man, Aswad, Freddie McGregor, The PropheC, Jenna Garcia (songwriter for Britney Spears, Cassie, Ja-Rule and Lloyd) 

www.coldfevermusic.com

Cold Fever - Chutney

J.APPIAH

Hailing from Hackney East London, J.Appiah is a fast-rising, Urban Alternative, singer and songwriter who is truly making an impact on the UK scene with his: nonchalant musicality, understatedly intelligent lyricism and touching vocals. His videos feature regularly on SBTV.

“Surely positioned for future success” – 4 Music

https://www.youtube.com/user/JesseSingsUK?feature=watch

http://www.jappiah.com/

J. Appiah-Rabbit Hole

SHEEPY

Sheepy is a Liverpool based, three piece pop punk consisting of Songwriter Luke Jones, Ex Dead Class frontman Villy Raze and Ollie Fontaine. Sheepy put on live energetic shows, revealing mega catchy songs, tight hooks and lovely harmonies. The band have played across the UK ,Ireland and toured around Europe in 2012 and 2013 with Vamos.

Sheepy's debut self-titled album was released on Blang Records in January 2014 with singles "These Clothes" and "Don't Know Much" coming from it, both tracks receiving lots of praise and buzz. The band will be performing tracks off their forthcoming EP 'Wild' (Blang Records) at Discovery.

"a melodic, hook laden classic - so adverse and unconcerned as to what is gracing the pages of the NME" (Louder Than War) 

"An amazingly accomplished set of tunes" (Sounds XP)
http://www.sheepymusic.com/

Sheepy - Wild

RITA SATCH

Think pop melodies, rich harmonies of Motown with dark soulful beats and modern grooves of the UK’s underground music scenes, mixed with a powerful jazz inspired husky vocal and that’s the sound of one Rita Satch. Widely known for her soulful and seductive live performances, Rita Satch has fast developed a reputation as an unforgettable presence in Australia’s neo-soul scene. Ahead of her Glastonbury festival appearance Rita plays Discovery.

“There is no questioning the sensationally sultry timbre of Satch’s voice” –Vulture Magazine

“Blown away by Satch’s smart singing, killer tone!” - Jeff Paris (Keb Mo’co-°©‐writer)

www.facebook.com/ritasatchmusic

Rita Satch - Not Ready For Love

Mo Michael

A self taught musician, plays blues and folk influenced music with African sentiments. He has worked as a session guitarist with artists including Tina Turner, Quincy Jones, Ruby Turner, Evelyn Thomas,Imagination, Errol Brown, Paul Weller, Wham!, Suggs, Erasure.

In the early 80's he joined Private Lives with John Adams who signed to EMI and made a well received album, which gave him a pop profile. 

He's worked with a variety of African artists, including Baba Maal, Moudi Kabalou, for whom he produced a Kora Award nominated album.


Mo Micheal - Crossroad Blues

Our next showcase features BAKERS EDDY , one of the most in-demand young New Zealand rock bands, high octane indie punk, funk from MATT GROCOTT & THE SHRIVES , flavours of Americana and alternative rock with DESERT PLANES, Blues Latin-gypsy influenced LISA MARINI , Spoken word duo ADVENTURES OF... plus Dj DELPHI
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BAKERS EDDY

Hailing from Wellington, New Zealand, rock quartet Bakers Eddy are inspired by 90s/2000s rock. Their infectious single 'Something Outside' has been supported heavily by The Rock FM, and accumulated over 16,000 plays on soundcloud. 

"A band to watch out for" - Rip it Up Magazine

" I haven't heard such mature song writing from such a young band in a long time. They've got the riffs, the lyrics and the look and they kill it live. I have no doubt these guyswill go far" - Clayton Anderson, Beastwars
http://www.bakerseddy.co.nz/
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MATT GROCOTT & THE SHRIVES

An exciting upcoming band who formed after frontman Matt Grocott & guitarist Josh Horsfall recorded an album at Jingletown Studios, Oakland, California. The album featured Joey Armstrong (Emily’s Army) on drums, was produced by Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) and recorded by Grammy Award-winning engineer Chris Dugan. The band have toured the UK and their single “Turn Me On” gained press coverage from Kerrang!, Rock Sound and NME.

“Matt Grocott & The Shrives are unafraid to experiment, with their music veering from solid indie to pop to punk-funk.” - NME

“There are rushes of power-pop energy and acoustic tracks that fall somewhere between Johnny Cash and Violent Femmes, all served with a vintage punk and new-wave vibe. Keep your eye on The Shrives” – Kerrang!
http://mattgrocott.com/
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DESERT PLANES

A London based guitar band, with an Americana/Alternative Rock flavour. Formed by Tom Farrer and BenNiblett , the bands musical approach to strong melodies, attacking beats and swaying riffs result in a melancholic soundscape with a euphoric punch. 

"We're on this whole nostalgia trip upon pressing play that introduces the voice of Richard Ashcroft (so by default The Verve) combining with moments of The Cure that culminates in something quite splendid." Killing Moon

https://www.facebook.com/desertplanes
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ADVENTURES OF…

are Bernard James and Koopa Nut; two musician, rappers based in London. Influences span countless genres and eras resulting in a cityfull sound of synthlead melodies and driving beats; the backdrop to their vivid imagery and artistic direction. 

https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresOfband
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LISA MARINI
She describes herself as a travelling artist. Her debut EP 'From The Bedroom Den' was released late last year. From what started out as an experiment in her bedroom, her songs have found their way onto a documentary in New Zealand and into juke boxes around Europe.

'great music, that transcends your mood and musical leanings' - - Music Musings & Such blog

https://www.facebook.com/marinimusic
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Desert Planes - Wake In Fright

Adventures Of ... - Where We R

LAST CHARADE
Last Charade are a London based Rhythm n'Indie band with energetic sounds and catchy choruses. Consisting of 4 members and fronted by EMI's recently crowned 'Most Promising Artist' Danny Pape

."'Their songs are quirky, without being twee and unconventional, without being contrived!" - Head of Music, HMV.

https://www.facebook.com/lastcharade

Last Charade - Dance For Me

APOLLO JUNCTION

Apollo Juntion formed in 2012, 5 former band rivals with the intention of forming a supegroup to write and perform electro indie guitar inspired songs infused with tuneful melodies that everyone can dance to. Wherever they play they are causing a stir. They have a new single 'Born For Now' out which is receiving National Press and regular Radio play from Janice Long, Radio 2. 

“Magnificent” The Sun

“It’s always a good sign when you feel you know the chorus after hearing a song for the first time” BBC6 music

“Melodic, Piano-led soul-bearers from the Leeds-London Indie outfit” The Times

”These guys are tremendous” Graham Norton BBC Radio 2“The track compositions are ready to get bums off arena seats” Cult Noise

“When the first track you hear by a band is a huge anthem, you know they’re something special!” Chris Hawkins BBC6 music

www.apollojunction.com

Apollo Junction - BFN

THE BUZZARD ORCHESTRAL
The debut single from The Buzzard Orchestral 'One Stone' has been picked as a 'fresh fave' from Tom Robinson's Fresh On The Net , and picking up regional radio play across the UK. They're supporting Funeral for a Friend. This band have a lot to say about current day issues facing young people and politics.Influences for their unique sound are drawn from The Dirty Pretty Things to Led Zeppelin – helping to forge the often haunting, stabbing, melodic, grooving alternative early Radiohead influenced sounds. As described by Show Me Something Different:- 

‘The Buzzard Orchestral are one of a kind. Profound and powerful. With genius lyrics they intrigue me like no unsigned band ever have''Lovely stuff, it's all rhythmically and musically interesting, the guitars sound great!' 'Rhodri Marsden - The Independent

"Every time I listened, it made me feel like turning up the volume and dancing around the room."Fresh On The Net"

One of a kind. Profound and powerful. With genius lyrics they intrigue me like no unsigned band ever have"Show Me Something Different

www.facebook.com/TheBuzzardOrchestral

The Buzzard Orchestral - One Stone

BILLY BIBBY (Acoustic)

(EX-Catfish & the Bottlemen)

Made in Lancashire and raised in the Welsh seaside resort of Llandudno. Billy Bibby's voice has all the traditions of a Lancashire hotpot churned together with the excitement of a trip to the beach. Possessing powerful melodic pipes and a set of songs to match. Bibby prides himself on making those records that everyday people will understand and resonate with. Influences from such greats as Elvis Presley, Noel Gallagher and Mark Knopfler most prominent but not defining on his singing and song writing style. Previous work consists of being one of the founding members of hugely popular Catfish and the Bottlemen. Having toured extensively with them (Catfish) as lead guitarist over the past 7 years Billy is no stranger to the stage and is now looking to furrow his own way back to where he belongs.

https://www.facebook.com/billybibs20

Billy Bibby Waitin' For You (Acoustic)

Jump The Shark - Sooner Said

apollo junction album 1

This Could Be The Day

Apollo Junction - this could be the day

Do You Want To Rule The World

Kolo - King Of The Street People

Discovery, has been promoting emerging talent to the music Industry and public since 2003. Past performers include: Ed Sheeran, Scouting For Girls, The Guillemots, Dan Le Sac & Scroobius Pip, Nate James, Alice Russell, The Correspondents , Foy Vance, The Talks, Jazz Morley, Louise Golbey , Laid Blak and many more.

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