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The Savages

The Savages - Huddersfield Blues

The Savages have been performing their 'shock and roll' in Huddersfield and beyond since 1991. The songs of The Damned, Little Richard, Screaming Lord Sutch and Jerry Lee Lewis are just some of those that have been given the Savages' treatment over the years. They are back in Huddersfield for just a few hometown gigs - at Paddock Cricket Club on Friday (April 25) and at The Royal Oak in Paddock. This track, Huddersfield Blues, is taken from their latest album Tales From The Darkside. Read

James Keen

James Keen - North East Wind

JAMES Keen is a Huddersfield singer and songwriter who deals in what he calls 'indie folk'. The former Huddersfield University student has supported bands including Reverend and The Makers and is just about to release a new EP in May. This track, North East Wind, is taken from his last EP, The Cold Room. You can find out more about James at www.myspace.com/jamesedwardkeen Read

Nex

Nex - Dansylvania

HUDDERSFIELD band Nex are back with a new album - A Clockwork Heart. The five-strong group will launch the album tonight (April 7) at The Parish. The new album retains the harmonies and melodic metal that Nex fans know and love, but it also has elements of progressive rock, punk and even Japanese classical piano. Nex are currently in talks with booking agents and expect to announce a tour soon. Keep checking out their website, www.myspace.com/nexmusic for more details.Read

Hello Chloe

Hello Chloe

HUDDERSFIELD five-piece Will Parry formed a year ago and are already touring the UK. They take the influences of all the band members - from indie to thrash - and fuse them into a sound that's all their own. This track is taken from the band's first full EP, which was recoded at HD1 Studios and Wild Corporation HQ and is set for release this summer. You can catch them at Bar 1:22 on April 5 from 7pm or check them out at www.myspace.com/willparryuk Read

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Die Die My Darling

Die Die My Darling

THE Bitchfits are four fearsome ladies from Los Angeles who deal in passionate punk. They started in 2003 as a tribute to punk act The Misfits but have evolved into an entity all their own. They are starting a 22-date European tour at The Parish in Huddersfield on April 10 and say they are big fans of the Huddersfield scene after checking out Fresh Music. This track is Die Die My Darling from their album Hate Is Your Mistress. You can check out more about them at http://www.myspace.com/thebitchfits Read

I Concur

Build Around Me

I Concur are an indie four-piece from Leeds, featuring former Huddersfield University student Chris Woolford on guitar. They formed in 2006 and their style is heavily influenced by Americana and bands like My Bloody Valentine. Build Around Me - based on that farm in the middle of the M62!- out on a double A-side as the band's first single release. Read

I Concur

Lucky Jack

I Concur are an indie four-piece from Leeds, featuring former Huddersfield University student Chris Woolford on guitar. They formed in 2006 and their style is heavily influenced by Americana and bands like My Bloody Valentine. Listen to more at www.iconcur.co.uk, www.myspace.com/iconcurband or www.myspace.com/brewrecords Read

Kava Kava

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Kava Kava are a Huddersfield band whose funk rock sound has won them fans both at home and overseas. During their considerable history, they've wowed crowds at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas and the Beijing Midi Festival in China. Their music has found favour Stateside and they've had tracks featured on US TV shows including Weeds and the new series of sitcom Dirt, starring Courtney Cox. Read

La Cedille

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La Cédille are from Huddersfield’s twin town Besançon. Their African-influenced jazzy hip hop has been likened to the sound of The Roots. They released an album Vu Du Large – which was recorded in Huddersfield – played Glastonbury and won prestigious French talent contest Le Fair. Read

Asaviour

Sucker Or Savvy - Revisited

Asaviour comes from Fartown, but his quest for success has taken him to Manchester and London, where he now lives. The 29-year-old is still in touch with his roots but says when he started out, it was necessary to be in London to get a break. Read

Supadark

Bleep Test

Supadark – aka Lee St Hilaire – had an enviable reputation in underground circles for years. MC and producer Lee, 28, from Bradley, discovered his passion for music as a young teenager and formed the drum ‘n’ bass outfit Hit Man Crew. He appeared on local pirate radio stations and was put in charge of 1Xtra presenter L Double’s studio. In 2002, he formed the group North Vibez and they signed to the EMAP label, releasing their first single Easy. Read

Far From the Dance

Violated

The indie five-piece have been together for many years and their sound has evolved into a unique mix of guitar-driven indie and electro-tinged programmed synths. Creating new tracks will take some time, but the band are still out delighting crowds on the local gig circuit. Read