AlbaRoma are a six piece, multi-national band based in Edinburgh. The name is an homage to Scotland where the band live and a nod to Roma music where the melodies often take influence. The band members hail from Scotland, Spain, Ireland, Iran and England. 

The band formed though a desire to showcase the beauty of Edinburgh's multiculturalism though their songs. They offer an invigorating and intelligent message of protest in an era of often vacuous indie. 

Musically, Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms are fused with traditional Celtic folk, and a smattering of flamenco grooves performed with the speed and raw energy of British punk.

New Urban Frontier are Edinburgh's fast-flowing muzikal mash-mash. A politicised punk-inspired dub-loving, soul-singing, ska-swinging six-piece live band with a rapper.
They came together with a passion to create a new sound. Politically charged noise for the new generation. Inspired by the punk ethos of old and the challenging voices of the few modern bands who seek to motivate, their aim is to blow apart the idea of being a 'genre'.
With a sound that is a high-paced mashup of punk, hip-hop, ska, and dub, while not quite being any of those they have garnered quite a reputation for their passionate live performances.
On the back of releasing their debut album 'Game of Capital', New Urban Frontier have played gigs across Scotland, including Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh and the North of England in Newcastle and Durham. They have also played stages at a number of festivals such as Kelburn Garden Party, Eden Festival, Audio Soup and the main stage at Doune the Rabbit Hole.
With new album 'Liquid City' on the way, they hope to push things further and get and get more people moving.
Dust off dem dancing shoes, and get spinning at 45rpm. YEAAAH. 

To book gigs or to get in touch email newurbanfrontier@gmail.com

Oddsocks are a Sligo 4-piece who aspire to remember the importance of the elements that make for great music: melody, harmony and groove. They have developed their sound over the past 4 years to create a music style that is rich in vocal harmonies which they describe as Rhythm and Groove.

In late March, Oddsocks will release their new  EP “Something Going On”. This will be their third release under their own label Jeanie Mac Records after their debut album ‘It’s Time’. This will be preceded by the online release of their single and music video for the title track ‘Something Going On’ on March 18th.

On the record, the band are joined by keyboard player Kieran Quinn who, through the use of the Hammond organ, Rhodes piano and grand piano, helps to create a different mood not heard before with Oddsocks. Funky guitars, stacked vocal harmonies and vintage piano sounds skillfully colour each of the Ep’s four tracks proving that these boys are as dedicated to the craft of songwriting and making records as they are to playing a dynamite live show.

Oddsocks are Anthony Mannion on guitar/vocals, Luke Mercer on guitar/vocals, Michael Conefrey on bass/vocals and Danny Young on Drums/vocals. The four met in Sligo while still in school through a love for classic rock music and have since been on a journey of musical exploration which has lead them around Ireland and the UK and to their current base in Dublin’s north inner city. 

The band have gigged across Scotland, England, France and Holland as well as hitting the festival circuit ( electric picnic, Edinburgh Fringe, Volvo Ocean race, Sea Sessions). Now with a new Ep and further releases penned in for later in the year and a tour of Germany planned, 2013 promises to be a busy and fruitful year for Oddsocks.

Mark McDonald is not your average lead guitarist - influenced by Jeff Beck, Robben Ford, Frank Zappa, Richie Kotzen, Joe Satriani, there is a wealth of flavour to be found in Mark's playing.

Some of Mark's band influences include Rush, The Who, The Doors, Thin Lizzy, Chili Peppers.

Hear what others have to say about Mark: I have to thank my amigo Robert for that quote,i wouldn't have thought of it!  I've been writing my own material for a long time,as soon as started playing guitar i started to write songs. I've never stopped working on original music,i constantly keep trying to develop & progress,as best i can. I taught music for 12 years in a college & met lots of really creative characters along the way! I write however i feel,based on what's going on at that moment in time & where my musical vibe takes me. I really dig dudes like Jeff Beck,Robben Ford,Joe Satriani,Billy Gibbons,Jimmy Page,Stevie Ray Vaughan & Frank Zappa-there are so many people i could mention,but i'd literally be here all day ye'all! I really dig the concept of this soundcloud community & i hope that many of us find ourselves able to engage in creative ventures,that are enabled by this fab'n'groovy soundcloud community! To all of ye'all who listened to my songs,posted comments & sent messages-many thanks & mucho appreciation! I hope ye'all have a cosmical musical adventure that cleanses your soul & frees your mind! Take care ye'all,may your groove always be solid & Stay Funky you cheeky munkys! Peace'n'Zen

"He's is not just the best thing since sliced bread, he is the best thing since any sliced food substance."

Singer. Bit of a guitar player, mostly so I can accompany myself. I'm writing an EP, still writing vocals. I'll also post the odd cover of songs I wish I'd written in the meantime.

Keep it Dirty. Check out or show dates & other music at www.dirty-loops.com

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