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Named after the mythical God Of Birds and the Indonesian National Airline, Garuda Commute formed in early 2007.

Part blunt and grunting troll, part sweet scented siren, Garuda Commute is a two headed beast that beguiles you with subtle whispers and mellifluous melodies then cracks you upside the head with a dryslap of epic proportions.

James Wilkins: Vocals and Guitar
Chris O’Donnell: Keyboards and Synth
Rob Winter: Bass
Al Sweetman: Drums

CD Review Kerrang
"Their Led Zeppelin meets The Doors hybrid often ending up nearer QOTSA epic freak outs... "KKKK"

CD Review CAMDEN JOURNAL
"QOTSA Vs Radiohead"

Unafraid to mix behemouth riffs, soaring vocals, Bunyanesque rhythms with bold, quixotic key driven instrumentals, Garuda Commute will take you for dinner and make you pay for it. Garuda Commute will tell you it loves you and then post naked pictures of you on the internet. Garuda Commute will make you sleep on the sofa - confused, lacking dignity, in need of a shower and begging for some more of that sweet, sweet rough stuff.

Balancing relentless riffs, bass-lines and beats with classical keys, trumpets and soul-twinged soaring vocals, Garuda Commute’s “fiery dynamics” (Virtual Festivals) and their “QOTSA Epic freak outs KKKK” (Kerrang) are getting them increased attention and support with every gig.

Live Review SANDMAN MAGAZINE
"The Garuda Commute will remind many of Muse but rawer - people soon start paying attention. Vocals are long anguished notes that ring out through the entire tiny venue - the crowd happy that they have someone new to look up"

Review / Feature LONDONIST.co.uk
"It's apparent that these guys are going to be able to stand their own on a stage much larger than that of 93 Feet East. Certainly with tracks like Curse This Day and it's epic Foo Fighters style chorus you can easily imagine them at next year's Reading. Live they take a much darker and heavier sound - tracks like I Took That From You lie more closely with the dark musings of Soundgarden and QOTSA ."


BearKnuckles began fusing their music in a musty portakabin on Bristol’s Gloucester Road before decamping. Having spent a year gigging furiously, recording their first EP and refining their set, the band upped sticks and moved to London in October 2007. Having set out together in November 2006, BearKnuckles have been spreading their destructo pop mantra across the UK and beyond. Energetic performances and songs steeped in teenage kicks, ranging from punk to vintage powerpop thrills, have created a palpable buzz on the club scene.
Fronted by frenetic guitarist and vocalist Ross Stone, propelled by Matt's Pecks on drums and Tim King Stagg on bass, BearKnuckles are rampant in their resolve. The band meld British influences such as The Jam, The Cure and Gang of Four, with the American sounds of Queens of the Stone Age, We are Scientists and Death From Above 1979. Combined, they unleash an original blend of "destructo powerpop dancing on the dark side". To date BearKnuckles have provided big support for many national touring acts, including The Draytones, Sunshine Underground, Help She Can't Swim and New Young Pony Club among others. The boys also had the amazing experience of jetting to Malawi, Western Africa, at the end of October 2007 to play at the Lake of Stars Festival, warming up for Radio 1's Annie Mac. BearKnuckles Review Artrocker "Relocated from Bristol Bearknuckles are a power trio of serious power and artrock tunes. Influences like Bloc Party, Gang of Four, We Are Scientists Death from above 1979, Biffy Clyro put you in the picture. Their's is an accessible if punk-ed up sound of fuzzed guitar and locked in bass and flared hi-hat grooves. Their nods to UK post punk's Cure and Jam make the most obvious contemporary comparison Neil's Children. Three self released EPs now under their belt including the most recent "White Noise' release at the back end of last year and a gig and supports list as long as two arms means that a rocking 'live' show is where it really happens for Bearknuckles." BearKnuckles Review, Toby Leeming, Production, Warner music. "....Energy from start to finish, youthful, raw, potent.....a well spent 40 minutes."

After 3 years of being signed to a major label, frontman Brains, was looking for something different. He has certainly found this with Hopeless Heroic.

Their epic punk rock has seen a steadily growing fanbase, courtesy of their killer riffs and powerhouse vocals.

Kyle [ Drums ], Tony [ Violin ], Gordon [ Bass ]
Brains [ Vocals ], Grant [ Guitar ]

Made up from a mix of previously signed musicians, they are proudly inspired by the likes of Thrice, Billy Talent, Biffy Clyro and legends such as The Police, Rage Against The Machine, Foo Fighters, Metallica, among many other monsters of rock. Visual and frenetic, their live set invites the crowd inside every song. Their eagerly anticipated album, produced by Tom Aitkenhead is due for completion late 2008.

	Ryan [Vox, Guitar] Joe [Bass] Adam [Drums]
Lets go back to colorful cocktails, sunsets, flashing disco floors, a pink neon light and a giant disco ball, add a dash of nostalgia and you have a time machine called Miamii. Electric guitars riffing over synth built melodies, a scoop of crushed ice just to be cool and you have a perfect chorus from a feel good song that echos through time. One thing that has resonated in these boys minds throughout the years is the memory of the music that filtered every fiber of their being as kids, anthems that have set the platform for music nowadays.
That is what Miamii is about, they capture that feeling in their music, using elements of rock with a commercial edge to create a style that puts them in a league of their own. Originally from South Africa, the band headed over to the UK to pursue their music careers. All members coming out from different bands, mainly pop/punk and metal origin, these four 80's and synth obsessed kids decided it was time to create Miamii. Releasing their first 2 track single cd 'The Bonnet Is Hot, Where Have You Been?' in 2006 to their debut E.P 'Wish You Could Hear!' last year, they have received plenty attention in the London and Manchester Areas. So sit back, relax and enjoy their music. See you at the next Show guys and thank you all for the support ;) ~ Miamii

FORMED in January 2008 from the ashes of 4 London bands, Delica Black have already carved out a set of unique sounding songs. Representing South Africa, the USA, aswell as the UK via Colombia, this is an international blur of bone crushing heavyness, catchy as fuck melodies, riffs, riffs and more riffs brought to life with a manic live show.

Chris [Voice], Andy [Drums], Rob [Bass], Alix [Guitars]

In their own words, Delica Black sound like 'your mum licking stale tobasco off the balls of motley crue'. However, despite being newkids, the band are impressing all the right people. Their Camden Barfly gig with Criminal Records marks the start of exciting things for Delica Black.

While the band maintain that everything is an influence. They are big music supporters and follow a number of acts including Johnny Cash, Killswitch Engage, Refused, The Cure, Deftones, Motley Crue, Atreyu, The Smiths, Hopeless Heroic, Protest the Hero Comeback Kid, Billy Talent, Thrice, Meshuggah, Miamii, Ben Folds, He Is Legend, Get up Kids, NOFX, Avenged Sevenfold, Glassjaw and Depeche Mode

DJ Daztronik originally starting his career in Galway, Ireland. He first made his mark playing popular residencies in The Castle and various other clubs. Since his move to London he has also been very active only the London club circuit, while maintaining his prime time residency on independent station, Wireless FM and weekly residency at Club Criminal, Soho. Now on the Electrofek label, he is a key resident at cult monthly event, Plastik, held in Brixton, where he also hosts new DJs and acts.

Bobby O’Donnell is a Leeds DJ, originally from Blackpool. He has appeared twice on Rob Da Banks, ‘The Blue Room’ show where he was first discovered by Rob Da Bank as a fresh young talent. Since then he has performed at various high profile events including Fabric, Polaroid and The Dirty Disco where he is a resident. He has also played at various worldwide festivals including Bodytonic (Ireland) and Bestival (Isle of Wight) where he will be back to perform his captivating set in September.

DJ Udy has been recently become a frontrunner on the Portsmouth DJ scene. Now having worked with over 100 emerging acts, his innovative remixes have been highly rated; including rave reviews from DJ Mag and the Portsmouth News, where last year he was titled "Best Club DJ 2007 Runner Up". Having come second in the Hard-Fi Remix competition, he has made a strong comeback with The Exits, who also sport a similar electro indie edge.

Fuzz Valentine were formed when Paul met Andrew in West London. Together with Olly, the band have since developed their fuzz infused indie rock sound. Fuzz Valentine manage to mix the charm of Placebo and the solid song writing of Green Day, with rakish melodies and passionate riffs to create a sound that is very much their own.

Paul Blades: Guitar / Vocals
Andrew Wright: Bass / Vocals
Olly Gould: Drums / Vocals

‘Far’ from their first studio EP won them XFM Unsigned and has since been played on the London station by both Claire Sturgess and Alex Zane. It was also featured on the successful cult compilation “Real Pirate Material” released by Brainlove Records. Thanks to their pop rushes, well-received radio exposure and a number of successful live shows the band now has a growing number of supporters. Since their most recent EP 'Mexico', the band hooked up with Criminal Records and there are talks of an upcoming split single and other releases for the band.

"Fuzz Valentine deliver a tight as you like skinny tied portion of driving New Wave that crashes and crushes all in its wake with the added bonus that it's not to dissimilar to Dinosaur Jnr but without the sonic pyrotechnics." Losing Today Magazine

"'Far' is a raucous affair, it's a great opener... These guys know how to pen catchy indie rock songs." Howard John, www.glasswerk.co.uk London

"The sort of bouncy indie pop the word jaunty was practically invented for." Bugbear Promotions

"Fuzz Valentine rock like proper bastards (the kind of bastards that know how to rock)... This is like having the best of all Indie all rolled up into one complete explosion of floppy hair and jangly guitars, lovely." www.plugmein.tk

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Formed in 2004, Criminal Records has achieved a great deal in a relatively short space of time. Just weeks into the release of their first album, 19 band compilation ‘The Criminal Sessions’, Criminal Records had already earned a lot of kudos and as early as 2005, media sources had already dubbed Criminal Records as the UK ’s most exciting and visionary new record label [Source: God is in The TV www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk].

By early 2006, Criminal Records had already signed a massive 19 alternative bands to its roster and had 20 releases in selected stores throughout the UK including HMV, Rough Trade, Action Records and Sister Ray. In September 2007, Criminal Records signed a deal with worldwide distributors ‘Active Media’ / ‘THE’ / ‘Universal’; making the label a real contender in the UK scene.

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The Exits are currently taking time off touring in order to work on their recordings. Check Out The Exits Myspace For Upcoming Tour Dates as they are announced

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October Tour Dates
Fri 9th. Island Bar, Birmingham.
Sat 10th. West Coast, Blackpool.
Sun 11th. The Grapes, Sheffield.
Tue 13th. The Packhorse, Leeds.
Wed 14th. City Bar, Chester.
Thur 15th. Zanzibar, Liverpool.
Fri 16th. Roadhouse, Manchester.
Sat 17th. Pav Tav, Brighton.
Sun 18th. The Fly, London.
Mon 19th. The Croft, Bristol.

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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Sep 13th 1pm: SouthSea Fest - Various Venues - TBC, SouthSea
Oct 1st 8pm: Odd Wednesday’s @ The Legion Shoreditch, London

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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Aug 2nd 7.30pm: (Camden)Belushi’s Festival w/ Piper Saint & Ruskin, London

Aug 3rd 7.30pm: Criminal Records presents Hopeless Heroic, Camden Barfly Headline show - Shooting Video come along - support by Delica Black/Miami/Kubotan, London

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Hopeless Heroic YouTube Channel

Buy Miamii's first album at iTunes

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Aug 3 7pm: Barfly (Camden), Criminal Records Presents w/Hopeless Heroic, Kubotan, Delicia Black and more London Aug 15 7pm: The Watershed, w/Transkei London

www.miamiionline.com
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Aug 3rd 7.30pm: Criminal Records Presents @ Camden Barfly, London

Delica Black's eagerly awaiting EP is in progress and a load of gigs are in planning. For live shows, expect blood, sweat, puke and tears backed up with a fine reportoire of farm animal noises!!

www.myspace.com/delicablack

Upcoming Tour Dates:
Aug 4th 8pm: Blow Up @ Metro, Ldn
Aug 24th 8pm: Criminal Records Presents @ Barfly, Camden, Ldn

"Short sharp bursts of boy-powered indie melody for people who loved the floppy fringed side of those early days of Seafood and My Vitriol back there before everything went big rock or emo shaped, uplifting and good" - Organ Magazine

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Upcoming Tour Dates:
Jul 30th 8pm: The Cellars, Southsea
Aug 1st 8pm: Hamptons Bar, Southampton
Aug 3rd 8pm: Worlds End, Camden Ldn Aug 7th 8pm: Bar 8, Portsmouth
Aug 11th: NEON CITY single & THE EXITS EP release worldwide!
Aug 12th: iTunes release NEON CITY plus exclusive. Also VIDEO RELEASE.
Aug 14th 8pm: Express 93.7 FM, Portsmouth, interview and live set.
Aug 15th 8pm: Hope & Anchor, Ldn
Aug 17th: CRIMINALS 4th BIRTHDAY all dayer @ 12 Bar Club, Ldn
Aug 20th 8pm: The Dublin Castle, Ldn
Sep 25th 8pm: Blow Up @ Metro, Ldn

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An Introduction

The Exits

The Kut

Garuda Commute

BearKnuckles

Hopeless Heroic

Miamii

Delica Black

Fuzz Valentine

DJs / Remix Artists

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The Exits	The Kut
Garuda Commute	BearKnuckles
Hopeless Heroic	Miamii
Delica Black	Fuzz Valentine

	'Neon City' out Mon 11th Aug (12th iTunes)
“One of my singles of the year” Vanity Project “I now know how Howard Carter must have felt when he discovered Tutankhamen’s tomb” Music Zine “Driving indie-dance rock with an Oasis sized-snarl and some finely tuned anthemic bluster.... The Exits have created an indie-disco masterpiece” www.Subba-Cultcha.com “It wouldn’t surprise me if ‘Neon City’ becomes a bit of an anthem” Music Riot
Bands have been combining rock and electronic elements for some time. The Killers and Klaxons all made a bee line for the mainstream and ended up as not only front runners of their respective scenes but chart dominating superstars. The Exits may have a similar knack for moments of uplifting bliss and giddy choruses but they also possess a distinctly English trait. The Exits’ sound continually evolves from electronica smattered guitar based tracks, to a heavy synthesised, dance orientated assault. By the back end of 2007 the band had already performed at the HI FI South Festival and the Primal Scream end of tour after show party. Here they supported indie legends like Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), Mani (The Stone Roses, Primal Scream) and, more recently, The Whip to name a few. Less than modest names for a modest bunch of lads, we are sure you’ll agree. Shortly after, The Exits struck a publishing deal with independent publisher Seeca Music followed by a signing to London’s Criminal Records. The Exits debut single ‘Neon City’ and self-titled EP, shares the confidence of Kasabian or Oasis, but is peppered with electronica and exudes youthful exuberance. Their brand of dance infused indie is feel-good and fun, and showcases their influences from the likes of Primal Scream and Death In Vegas. Including Remixes from DJ Daztronik (Wireless FM), Leeds based rising star, Bobby O’Donnell and Portmsouths’ DJ Udy, the ‘Neon City’ single is a promising start for The Exits. In recent weeks their video has been selected for a video feature on Bebo, and playlisted on Cue Tracks, Sky TV. Not to mention countless airplay and playlisting on stations across the globe. These include BBC 6 Music, BBC London, Radio 1 Northern Ireland as well as various regional and international stations.

Maha [Vocals / Lead Guitar] Elvira [Bass] Jade [Drums]

Formed in the depths of New Cross, this UK all female band have been honing their tracks around the basement rock sounds of South-East London.

Set to soon release their debut Double A-side single: ‘Doesn’t Matter Anyway’ / ‘Closure’, they have been dubbed as possibly ‘the best all female band the UK has ever produced’, their ‘basement rock’ sound mixes dark indie, sultry vocals and contagious guitar riffs, with dubby bass and solid drums.

The fact The Kut are all females is no gimmick. These girls are really talented musicians and are now popping up all over the place in the lead up to release. On the single, 'Doesn't Matter Anyway' is a choppy indie-rock floor filler, whilst in contrast, 'Closure' is deep, technical and emotional. The forthcoming 'Doesn't Matter Anyway' music video, was directed by accomplished ex RAW TV producer, Tom Norton of Juxtapose Films.

The Vision Review - Jenny Knight, Guitar Magazine
"......Singing sultress Maha has a sly Danielle Dax type of voice that suits the eastern minor keys of The Vision a treat, and if she wasn't bouncing catawauling cacophony off the wall from her guitar, we daresay there'd be some vampy hand movements, too. Picture this slinking over Elvira's hypnotic bass.......you've got yourself one bewitching number"

Work's Shit (EP Review) - Tim Null, This Befuddled Universe www.befuddled.org
"The Kut's song, Work's Shit, may have the best Rock N Roll lyrics, since The Kingsmen song, Louie Louie."

The Kut (EP Review) - Puckett, Pucknation USA
"The Kut meshes the best of garage, dub, rock and the erstwhile sensibilities of pop to create an original and ear-grabbing sound. Check this band out. Criminal Records has always had a keen eye for signings, but this band may be the next big thing…Hell, make sure to check them out now, if only to tell your 14 year old sister two years from now, 'You remember them when...' "

The Kut (EP Review) - Shane, Unpeeled
"..Ah.. wasn't expecting this slinky, blusy and fankly stylish opening from an all girl outfit, but that's how 'The Vision' strolls in before opening up with all manner of guitar blasting goodness.. and it's the light dabs of synth, the easy assurance of the vox, the slippery precision of the rhythm section that makes this stand out against the usual histrioninc shrieking of so many, too many, of their contemporaries. It's no fluke either, 'Brother' is just as, if not more cool...."

The Kut (EP Review) - John Siwicki, Comfort Comes
"The Kut will really take you by surprise. They are on Criminal Records which, is the best record label name ever and hail from South East London. The Kut bring a lot to the table, they have elements of indie, straight up rock and even a touch of dub. The first track “Brother” will crab you with its soulful bass line and enticing vocals. “Don’t Want You” has a bit of pop flair to it. It is an up-tempo song with a lot of pomp and attitude. The Kut are a very interesting prospect, these demos show a lot of promise in the band and really can’t wait to hear more. 8/10 "

The Kut - (Live Review), Oranges Falling - Gig Archive
"The Kut (who had a Linda Perry/Slash combo of a frontwoman, which was f**king impressive)"

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Hopeless Heroic

Miamii

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