Check out our top pick of new PRS for Music members who've joined up over the last quarter. And make sure you scroll down to listen to our Just Joined-inspired playlist.
1. AlunaGeorge
Universal Music Publishing
AlunaGeorge are a London duo responsible for blending 90s R&B with warped electronic beats to dizzying effect. Formed from the ashes of previous projects, Aluna Francis and George Reid met online after George remixed Sweetheart, a track topped with Aluna’s vocals. Since then, the pair have released singles You Know You Like It and Your Drums Your Love – both show off a sound which may be born from leftfield Timbaland-esque beats but have plenty of mass pop appeal. A debut album is anticipated in 2013.
alunageorge.com
Universal Music Publishing
AlunaGeorge are a London duo responsible for blending 90s R&B with warped electronic beats to dizzying effect. Formed from the ashes of previous projects, Aluna Francis and George Reid met online after George remixed Sweetheart, a track topped with Aluna’s vocals. Since then, the pair have released singles You Know You Like It and Your Drums Your Love – both show off a sound which may be born from leftfield Timbaland-esque beats but have plenty of mass pop appeal. A debut album is anticipated in 2013.
alunageorge.com
2. Peace
Unpublished
A year in the life span of a new band can be a long time – especially if you are Birmingham guitar loving foursome Peace. The group stamped their mark all over the 2012 Great Escape and Camden Crawl festivals, toured extensively with the likes of the Mystery Jets and Tame Impala and inked a deal with Columbia Records. Their self-proclaimed ‘dark melodic indie techno’ – which earned them widespread acclaim from the likes of The Guardian and BBC Radio 1 - is best heard on the rapturously received EP Delicious.
peaceforeverever.co.uk
Unpublished
A year in the life span of a new band can be a long time – especially if you are Birmingham guitar loving foursome Peace. The group stamped their mark all over the 2012 Great Escape and Camden Crawl festivals, toured extensively with the likes of the Mystery Jets and Tame Impala and inked a deal with Columbia Records. Their self-proclaimed ‘dark melodic indie techno’ – which earned them widespread acclaim from the likes of The Guardian and BBC Radio 1 - is best heard on the rapturously received EP Delicious.
peaceforeverever.co.uk
3. King Krule
BMG/Chrysalis Music Publishing
King Krule is 18-year-old singer songwriter Archy Marshall. Previously known as Zoo Kid, the Londoner is a student of the Brit School and was tipped for great things back in 2011 (we earmarked him as an artist to look out for). He’s spent the last 12 months honing his quintessentially British sound both on the stage and in the studio. A self-titled EP and latest single Rock Bottom/Octopus released on Rinse, the home of dubstep-pop star Katy B, are the perfect showcase for his world-weary baritone and dub-inflicted sound.
kingkrule.com
BMG/Chrysalis Music Publishing
King Krule is 18-year-old singer songwriter Archy Marshall. Previously known as Zoo Kid, the Londoner is a student of the Brit School and was tipped for great things back in 2011 (we earmarked him as an artist to look out for). He’s spent the last 12 months honing his quintessentially British sound both on the stage and in the studio. A self-titled EP and latest single Rock Bottom/Octopus released on Rinse, the home of dubstep-pop star Katy B, are the perfect showcase for his world-weary baritone and dub-inflicted sound.
kingkrule.com
4. Engine-Earz Experiment
Hatfield Music Publishing
Multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer Prashant Mistry is at the musical heart of Engine-Earz Experiment, a live UK dubstep collective born back in 2009. The group, often referred to as ‘Massive Attack for the dubstep generation’, have won a devoted following with a dancefloor-friendly sound drawing on everything from traditional Indian songs to hard-hitting bass. Incendiary live performances including sets at Glastonbury and BBC Maide Vale have seen them labelled ‘ones to watch’ by a number of musical stars including Mike Skinner and Nitin Sawhney.
engine-earz.com
Hatfield Music Publishing
Multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer Prashant Mistry is at the musical heart of Engine-Earz Experiment, a live UK dubstep collective born back in 2009. The group, often referred to as ‘Massive Attack for the dubstep generation’, have won a devoted following with a dancefloor-friendly sound drawing on everything from traditional Indian songs to hard-hitting bass. Incendiary live performances including sets at Glastonbury and BBC Maide Vale have seen them labelled ‘ones to watch’ by a number of musical stars including Mike Skinner and Nitin Sawhney.
engine-earz.com
5. The Other Tribe
Sony ATV Music Publishing
Bristol’s The Other Tribe became THE live act to look out for during 2012, moving from thrill-seeking outsiders to the centre of the dancefloor. The six piece’s euphoric synth pop, best heard on recent single Skirts, kept festival crowds bouncing, gained love from the likes of DJs Annie Mac and Rob Da Bank and garnered comparisons to Friendly Fires and Calvin Harris. The band are now signed to the independent Black Butter label, which has already enjoyed a number one with new PRS for Music members Rudimental.
theothertribe.com
Sony ATV Music Publishing
Bristol’s The Other Tribe became THE live act to look out for during 2012, moving from thrill-seeking outsiders to the centre of the dancefloor. The six piece’s euphoric synth pop, best heard on recent single Skirts, kept festival crowds bouncing, gained love from the likes of DJs Annie Mac and Rob Da Bank and garnered comparisons to Friendly Fires and Calvin Harris. The band are now signed to the independent Black Butter label, which has already enjoyed a number one with new PRS for Music members Rudimental.
theothertribe.com
6. The Edmondsons
Unpublished
Catherine, Ruth and Jane, three music-loving sisters from North London have been immersed in a huge range of music since their early teens. They’ve perfected a contemporary take on folk which shows off their love for the likes of Bon Iver as well as more traditional sounds. With their potent combination of beautiful melodies and vocal layers, the sisters have grown into a bewitching live act - which conjures up images of the sirens washing clothes down by the river in the Cohen Brothers’ film O Brother Where Art Thou.
soundcloud.com/theedmondsons
Unpublished
Catherine, Ruth and Jane, three music-loving sisters from North London have been immersed in a huge range of music since their early teens. They’ve perfected a contemporary take on folk which shows off their love for the likes of Bon Iver as well as more traditional sounds. With their potent combination of beautiful melodies and vocal layers, the sisters have grown into a bewitching live act - which conjures up images of the sirens washing clothes down by the river in the Cohen Brothers’ film O Brother Where Art Thou.
soundcloud.com/theedmondsons
7. James (Jimbo) Barry
Unpublished
Irish songwriter and producer James Barry has been steeped in music since he was a child - he studied sound engineering at college before helping co-write and produce solo artist Bressie’s album. The record hit the top spot in Ireland’s charts and paved the way for more collaboration, most notably with multi-platinum selling Irish group, The Script. He co-wrote and co-produced their global smash Hall of Fame as well as further songs from their album #3.
Our Just Joined Playlist highlights some of the best musical moments from these new PRS for Music’s members...
Unpublished
Irish songwriter and producer James Barry has been steeped in music since he was a child - he studied sound engineering at college before helping co-write and produce solo artist Bressie’s album. The record hit the top spot in Ireland’s charts and paved the way for more collaboration, most notably with multi-platinum selling Irish group, The Script. He co-wrote and co-produced their global smash Hall of Fame as well as further songs from their album #3.
Our Just Joined Playlist highlights some of the best musical moments from these new PRS for Music’s members...
