electronica
The Imagined Village
A reworking of English folk music to reflect the multiculturalism and culture of modern England. Primarily the project of Simon Emmerson (Afro Celt Sound System) but including contributions from: The Copper Family, Sheila Chandra, Benjamin Zephaniah, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, Paul Weller, Transglobal Underground, Tunng, Chris Wood, Billy Bragg, Tiger Moth, The Gloworms and Dhol Foundation.
Simian Mobile Disco
Simian Mobile Disco are an English dance production and remix team. Formed from the ashes of Simian in 2005, Simian Mobile Disco comprises James Ellis Ford and James Anthony Shaw. They have released a number of low profile singles, such as "The Count" on Kitsune Records, but have arguably gained more fame for their remixes of artists such as The Go! Team, Air and others. In the late ‘90s, James Ford and Jas Shaw were studying biology and philosophy, respectively, at Manchester University, while making electronic music in the spare room of their shared house.
Sven Väth
Sven Väth (born October 26, 1964 in Germany) is a DJ who has produced a large body of work since his career began in 1982. He is also one of the founders of Harthouse Records and the now-defunct Eye Q record label. Väth is also known as R U Ready and Sam Vision. He has been a member of the groups 16 Bit, Astral Pilot, Barbarella, The Essence Of Nature, Metal Master, Metal Masters, Mosaic, and Off. He also owns the Cocoon Club in Frankfurt, Germany, where he often performs.
Matthew Herbert
Matthew Herbert is a musician and producer working predominantly in the field of electronic music. Known for ignoring the boundaries and mangling the conventions traditionally associated with the genre, he is one of the few independently-minded artists to have made a considerable impact on both media and public while striving to be innovative and experimental. As a recording artist since 1996 he has released music on a variety of record labels under aliases such as Doctor Rockit, Wishmountain, Radio Boy, Mr.
Beni
There are more than one artist named Beni:
1. Beni, a DJ from Australia
2. BENI is a Japanese pop singer, currenly signed to the Universal Music Japan record label. She made her debut as a member of the defunct supergroup Bishoujo Club 31, and was the first member of the group to pursue a solo career while being an active member. In 2004, she debuted on the avex trax record label as Arashiro Beni (安良城紅).
Bear In Heaven
Bear in Heaven is a Brooklyn-based rock band formed by Jon Philpot. The sound of the band incorporates influences from psychedelic music, electronic music, krautrock. Jon Philpot has previously released music as part of the duo Presocratics, in collaboration with guitarist and composer Need Thomas Windham. Presocratics released two albums on the record label Table of the Elements in 2001; both were produced by Philpot.
Amon Tobin
Recent Activity: On June 14, 2010 Amon Tobin released a free download of a 4 Deck Set recorded in Seattle in 2009. It is available on his website http://amontobin.com as a free download. Biography: Sometime back in the mid-90s a fresh faced Brazilian ex-pat living in the UK decided he was going to put down his harmonica, pick up a sampler, and name himself after a Stephen King novel. The resulting album, Cujo's Adventures in Foam (released on Ninebar records, later reissued on Ninja Tune) signalled Amon Tobin's entry into the world of music.
MUTEMATH
MUTEMATH is an alternative rock band which formed in New Orleans, LA, United States in 2003. They consist of Paul Meany (vocals, keytar, keyboards, samples), Roy Mitchell-Cárdenas (bass, percussion), Darren King (drums, samples), and Todd Gummerman (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). Since MUTEMATH released its first EP in late 2004 and hit the road in 2005, their inherent nature has challenged limitations and expanded parameters.
Crimson Sky
Crimson Sky are a Progressive Rock band based in Bristol, UK. Active since 2002, have released several self made EP's, produced by Martin Leamon and including songs written by Martin Leamon and the band. There have been several lineup changes over the years, with only Martin Leamon and Clive Lambert remaining since the first line-up. The current lineup have just released their first album "Misunderstood" containing songs written by the band as a whole, again produced and recorded by Martin Leamon.
