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 The Iconyx [Acoustic] Track: Bang Tidy (acoustic)
Lemonrock review: "Remember the raw, melodic innocent ambitious energy of Supergrass, or the ridiculously catchy production of Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs? Or the fervent assuredness of Billy Bragg? Well, no need to listen to all of them. Torbay's The Iconyx are Everything in One. Their songs focus, importantly, and unashamedly, on the plight of typical young Brits in the noughties, covering subjects like lust, romantic ambition, rivalry, and - we detect - fun.
Here are punchy-rock guitar-led stories about late-teen experiences, expressed in a wholly palatable, honestly-straightforward, empathy-drawing manner; this track alone demonstrates the brilliant results that are possible from just two vocals and a couple of acoustic guitars, where the emotion in the singing and playing is sure to win your vote.
"Bang tidy" may be something that the 'kids' think they are the only ones to get... but they're not alone..." Get the Flash Player (and enable JavaScript) to listen to this MP3.
 Slashed Seat Affair [Pop/Rock] Track: No More Lies
Lemonrock review: "Here's a full-on rock song that will broad-brush your aural canvas with wiry strokes... more than enough originality to make you fall off your chosen mode of transport and take notice... taking their name from The Jam's "That's Entertainment", Slashed Seat Affair combine Skunk Anansie + Anastasia vocals with a Radiohead-like melody-centric production and multi-layered guitars (U2 springs to mind)... a bonding of rock and keyboard grooves (Athlete's "Wires", anyone?)... and an aura all their own. Take a trip on their YouTube video, and see if you can squeeze into a number 28 double-decker. Vrrooom..." Get the Flash Player (and enable JavaScript) to listen to this MP3.
 Madison Violet [Country] Track: Way Past The Hour
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 TR8R [Indie Pop] Track: We Make Your Life Better
Lemonrock review: "TR8R are a young indie band, based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
This original pop/rock track shows shed loads of promise, both as songwriters and performers. The lead vocal is quite dry in the mix, but there's vibrant energy crouching behind every lyrical wave Vicky rides out on.
If you like your rock right-between-the-eyes, slightly retro (think Blondie meets the Arctic Monkeys, with nuances of The Knack in those guitar riffs), and hugely original, give this band your full attention, and, seeing as how you love live music, why not pop along to show your support when they're playing next." Get the Flash Player (and enable JavaScript) to listen to this MP3.
 Ange Hardy [Acoustic / Experimental / Folk / Rock] Track: 0509
Lemonrock review: "A refreshing new voice on Lemonrock, Ange Hardy's songs are spacious, melodic and engaging. The carefully layered vocals and clean acoustic guitar mix perfectly. Here are harmonies that flow, tunes that stick, and, in 0509, a jaunty peek into future happiness, and a sweet-as-spring flute solo. Lovely!" Get the Flash Player (and enable JavaScript) to listen to this MP3.
Southside Jimmy [Rock] Track: Local Boy In A Photograph
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 Souljacker [Rock] Track: Moonshine
Lemonrock review: "While it's true that some blues songs make certain people feel better, it's even more true that a large smack in the face with a rudely awakening rock song will kick those blues from here to the other side of the credit crunch. Plug in those 'phones, turn up, grow your hair (quickly), sit back, and allow the riff-laden, crunchy vocals and hypnotic beat to transport you... and while you're at it, listen to the message. This is Holistic Therapy in digital format." Get the Flash Player (and enable JavaScript) to listen to this MP3.
 Hot lips & chilli fingers [Americana] Track: Fish Supper
Lemonrock review: "And you thought you knew what a harmonica sounded like?! A professional sounding, fun, uplifting, interesting and blindingly different track stands out brightly amongst a staple backdrop of rock, blues and pop on the live music scene.
Next time you go to the chippy, just see if your hot parcel of nosh invokes anything like these feelings..."
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