Pocketbooks

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★ Pocketbooks ★
http://www.pocketbooks.org​.uk/

The second Pocketbooks album was recorded during the winter of 2010. The band gathered in the basement underneath a ukulele shop in east London’s Brick Lane, and played songs late into the night. It would have been a wintry record anyway, but the snow and the dark nights definitely played their part.

The album begins and finishes with a bleak, distant piano, but inbetween there’s a mix of bright harmonies, shimmering guitars and gorgeous strings.

The band were joined by the violin section of A Little Orchestra (set up by The Pipettes’ maestro Monster Bobby) who added some warmth and sadness in equal measure. The album was recorded by Simon Trought, who has also produced The Wave Pictures, Allo Darlin’, Fanfarlo and Darren Hayman. It will be released on CD and as downloads by Odd Box Records.

★ Cancel The Astronauts ★
http://www.canceltheastron​auts.co.uk/

Cancel the Astronauts live, variously, in Edinburgh and Markinch, and if you asked them which one they prefer, they'd probably say Markinch.

They're a big brash guitar pop band. And they're ace. This mini tour is also their first trip to London as a band.

In 2009 the band released our debut EP called ‘I Am the President of Your Fanclub (And Last Night I Followed You Home)’ and in 2010 a second EP called ‘Funny For A Girl’.

The band have pllayed a live BBC Radio session for Vic Galloway and have supported bands like Frightened Rabbit, Marina and the Diamonds, The Phantom Band and Kid Canaveral.

Their debut album is due in 2011.

★ Anguish Sandwich ★
http://anguishsandwichcamp​.bandcamp.com/

Anguish Sandwich are a riot in a teacup. They played a blinding set at this years indietracks festival. They're from the beat central town of Northampton. Don't let that put you off. They feature Chris East (aka Winston Echo) - so are of course brilliant. We're lucky to have them. And so are YOU.