The Wanted
The five boys that make up hot new pop proposition THE WANTED are on a mission to bring some much-needed cool back to boyband land.
The band have been busy honing their edgy pop sound that incorporates elements of low-slung beats, anthemic rock dynamics and swelling modern pop melodiousness in a mix that is uniquely THE WANTED.
“I’d say it was edgy pop, but there’s a bit of rock and a bit of indie in there too,” says Jay. “It’s taking a bit of risk I think, it’s certainly not your usual boyband stuff.”
The band have been busy the past twelve months travelling to Europe to co-write and record with some of the biggest names in pop. From Danish pop maestro Cutfather (Christina Aguilera, Pixie Lott, Santana) in Copenhagen and Rami & Carl Falk (‘N Sync, Britney Spears) in Sweden. And back in the UK they worked with hitmakers including Steve Mac (Kelly Clarkson) and Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams, James Blunt) to perfect their state of the art modern sound.
Hip Parade
Are a Glasgow band who featured in the Channel 4 show Orange Unsigned Act. The band were the runners up, losing to fellow Scotsman Tommy Reilly.
Sell-out shows in Glasgow have included the 500-capacity Classic Grand as well as the legendary King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, twice. 2010 has so far seen the band record with Stereophonics’ guitarist Adam Zindani at Monnow Valley Studios in January and tour with Stereophonics on their March UK arena tour, which took in London’s O2 and Wembley Arenas amongst others.
The band have been featured in the national press on numerous occasions including NME, The Sun, The Daily Record, The Scotsman, The Independent, The Guardian, The Evening Times and many more.
Hip Parade have received airplay with XFM, BBC Radio Scotland, Real Radio, Rock Radio, Capital Radio as well as numerous local stations throughout the UK.
The band have been dubbed as “Fit Parade” by BBC 6Music DJ Laurene Laverne who also said that the band have “Radio A-list” songs.
Radio One DJ Jo Whiley stated that she can see Chris Moyles playing that in the morning. Alex James of Blur said “that is a hit record, “hooks to spare,” I love Hip Parade, they keep getting better and better” and “you are a great band, brilliant.”
Their new single Catastrophe is out on 17th May 2010.
STEVIE HOANG
Stevie Hoang is already a huge star in Japan, where he's sold over 70,000 albums and topped the commercial and airplay charts. This year he's determined to repeat his success and bring it to the UK.
With an ever growing fan base and an arsenal of melodic hits, there's no doubt that he will be 2010's breakout artist.
Stevie recently supported JLS on their Spring 2010 nation wide tour, his smooth ballads and energetic performance won over the hearts of even the most die hard JLS fans! Stevie has also toured with with N-Dubz and Tinchy Stryder on 2009's sold out Uncle B tour.
GIRLS CAN'T CATCH
Girls Can’t Catch are the new girls on the block.
The story of the girls and how they came together as a frisky threesome newly signed to premier British pop label Fascination – home to Girls Aloud, The Jonas Brothers and Sophie Ellis-Bextor amongst others – is a testament to how raw talent, a little luck and a lot of perseverance can always see you through in the end.
“The thing about all of us is we’ve all done different things but as soon as we got together it all finally started slotting into place,” says Daizy. “We all share leads and our vocals blend really well,” adds Jess. “It’s like we’ve been singing together forever. I can’t wait to get out there and show people what we can do.”
And that will happen soon as the girls are gearing up for a huge national arena tour supporting Girls Aloud where the band will unveil their funky, electro-infused power pop to an unsuspecting public.
Bandito
Hard2Beat records, home to monster artists Basshunter and Sash, are proud to introduce Bandito! Bringing a whole heap of beats, cheekiness and fun – Bandito is ready to take over the dancefloor with his debut single ‘Rockin’ At The Disco’
23-year-old Russell Graham, hailing from Glasgow, fronts Bandito and for the last six months has been touring the UK, performing alongside the likes of Basshunter, Cascada & N-Dubz. He also performed on the huge Dance Nation Arena Tour and has won an impressive fan following! Now ready to take it to the next level, Bandito has shot his first music video (which he claims was the best day of his life) & recorded his album.
With an irresistible sound that fuses a dance beat with pop melodies, Bandito is on mission to brighten the charts and charm the World in the process.
