Discovery 2/IMC Easter Extravaganza Ft The Winter Tradition + Common Tongues + Farao + Allie Bradley

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Discovery 2 has teamed up with IMC (International Music Community) to present some of the IMC’s hottest new bands and singers at the ‘Easter Extravaganza’. From Scotland, a pop, rock quartet,The Winter Tradition, Norwegian songstress Farao, Brighton’s Indie folksters Common Tongues & Irish folk pop goddess Allie Bradley plus Dj Delphi
THE WINTER TRADITION
A pop-rock quartet from Edinburgh, Scotland. Their energetic live performances are emphasized by various dynamics that excite and involve the audience and they have succeeded in creating their own sound that is instantly recognisable to any listener or follower. The Winter Tradition have used the combination of many artists from different backgrounds and traditions to create a blend of music that they could listen to and enjoy themselves. They released their debut album ‘Gradients’ in July 2012, have toured Scotland, supported Enter Shikari, Goldie Lookin Chain, Idlewild , had national airplay on Radio One, BBC Scotland, BBC6 Music and XFM. Along with that, they have featured in BBC Introducing podcasts, Gill Mills’ ‘Best of Myspace’ showcase, were voted by the readers of Young Scot as Scotland’s Best Unsigned Band 2010, selected XFM Scotland’s Artist of the Week and nominated for Best Newcomer at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards 2011.
‘So many amazing new rock bands emerging from this little nation of ours right now and they are a fine example.’ - Jim Gellatly, Forth One
‘I’m loving their stuff, Tight as hell!’ - Vic Galloway, BBC

www.thewintertradition.com


COMMON TONGUES
Indie folk 5 piece band hailing from the shores of Brighton have just released their single & accompanying video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcjsHCllk7U&feature=player_embedded
‘Solitary Thinker’ with a special performance at the flagship Apple Store, Regent Street, London and soon to release their new EP Tether & Twine.
They’ve played numerous gigs includingThe Alternative Escape, Liverpool Sound City, Focus Wales, Discovery 2, Regent’s Street’s Applestore, a Cafe Nero tour , Cornbury, Hop farm, London Folkfest ,Reeperbahn in Hamburg,Norwich Sound & Vision & Sligo Live Ireland. They’ve also performed a live set on BBC Introducing South, BBC Cambridge and were selected as one of 5 finalists for the Isambard Folk Award in Bristol . In April they are playing various dates across Europe with 3 support slots in Germany for Larkin Poe
“LOVE Solitary Thinker, makes me think of The Doors and Bright Eyes (which equals awesome).” Kevin Hingley, Q Radio
http://commontongues.tumblr.com/
www.facebook.com/commontongues


FARA0
Norweigian songstress Farao first appeared in January with a free download of haunting track ‘Forces’. Her fragile and otherworldly tone instantly connected with the media, picking up tastemaker support from The Line Of Best Fit’s editor-in-chief, Rich Thane and radio support as Lauren Laverne’s ‘MPFree track of the day’ on her BBC 6music show.

Farao has recorded her debut EP in Iceland with Mike Lindsay from experimental folk group Tunng. The four track record is set for release in the Autumn, but is preceded by a debut digital single set for release in April.

A busy touring schedule is on the cards, including appearances at this year’s The Great Escape and Secret Garden Party festivals, as well as an EU tour with Moddi April and full UK tour with Paper Aeroplanes in May.
http://www.farao.co.uk


ALLIE BRADLEY
hails from Maghera, Co. Derry. Her music has been described as 'a wonderful collection of folk-pop goodness' and her tracks labelled as 'catchy and attitude laden'. As a singer/songwriter her music centres around her strong, unique and soulful voice. So far in 2013 Allie has already supported Sara Watkins, Ron Sexsmith, Rae Morris and Mark Eitzel.

Allie has received A, B and C playlist status on several popular Irish radio stations, including RTE and Citybeat. Her latest single 'Who Do You Love'
was single of the week on BBC Radio Ulster. Allie was named one of the five hottest faces in the Ulster music scene by the Sunday World.

Allie is currently working hard in the studio continually writing and perfecting material, recording a new batch of songs and practicing with her live band. Allie's new EP is due early 2013 and will have a tour in place to promote the release.

www.facebook.com/alliebrads

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