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Bands and new music for fans of arctic-monkeys

Ottoman

We are a rock band from Reykjavík Iceland who have spent a great deal of effort shovelling as much groove as we possibly can into our music. Our fan base has been completely built on word to mouth and this is our first foray into releasing music to the public.

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City of Smugglers

We're a heavy, punky four piece rock band from South East London and we've just released our debut EP! We like to combine chaotic and fast drumming with dirty guitars and catchy licks!

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Fade Awaays

Toronto garage rock band, Fade Awaays, that's comprised of four teenagers. They've already played shows with Wolf Alice and The Sherlocks and now they're readying their debut EP starting with lead single "Get Along".

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Fizzy Blood

"Strangers is part of a transition into a new era as a band. We’ve talked a lot about how we shouldn’t let genre define us and this song is the statement of intent. We hope you’ve come by now to expect the unexpected from us" - Paul Howells, guitars

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Dark Stares

DARK STARES have produced an intoxicating sound that takes from a vast range of areas, spanning from Muse, and Royal Blood, through to Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. The much-praised alt-rock combo release their breath-taking debut album, Darker Days Are Here To Stay, on 11th May

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Fizzy Blood

Leeds’ Fizzy Blood reveal their colossal new single 'Pink Magic'. Commanding and anthemic, the track showcases a new strength to Fizzy Blood’s sound. The track is taken from forthcoming EP Pink Magic, which the band announce will come later this year on Killing Moon.

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The Desert Sea

The Desert Sea’s unique blend of raw vocal melodies, earthy riffs and chest pounding rhythm’s, serve up a tasty cocktail that’s sure to leave you wanting more. The Desert Sea’s sound is built on a fusion of heavy blues, stoner rock and grunge.

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