Who and what the hell Dog With Human Skills? At first it might seem like something Keith Richards would’ve quite wastedly embroidered on a wall adjacent to a 70’s backstage-toilet, but think again. Maybe it’s something just slightly more interesting than that – a band sounding like Foo Fighters and Franz Ferdinand running into each other on the pub-deck of the Titanic before it sank; the musical result being a bunch of sick ideas put together at the afterparty-jam with The Strokes and Biffy Clyro. Dog With Human Skills pack that smashing indie punch, but with a unique, alternative twist; Riveting, heavy riffy danceables, soaring synths and catchy vocals with more hooks than an icelandic whaling vessel.

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A electronic orchestral sound with a torch singer for the 21st Century. This music is the soundtrack for the twist and turns that life throws at us. The music is powerful and cinematic, providing a dark tale that ignites are inner soul, which is screaming to be set free.

The Lunar Pilots are a new and infectious Rock/Pop band from Essex. Influences stemming from the 70s and 80s through to today’s best music, The Lunar Pilots have already defined their own original sound and style. In a short space of time the band have already started to make great waves and are building a strong and loyal following. The songs have dark moments of piano subtleties that fit comfortably alongside high-tempo guitar-led danceable optimism. This backed by a tight and inventive driving rhythm section, has already helped define the Lunar sound. Constantly striving for musical perfection, be it in the rehearsal room, the studio or on stage, the Pilots mix the different flamboyances of 5 very individual musical minds. The result is a winning combination of great songs played with all the energy and passion youd expect from a band striving for success. … More

One Seven Fours perform live at Jar Music Groups Breakout Festival 2009 … More