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Nabihah Iqbal (born in London on 22 April 1988) is an English musician, writer and broadcaster. She first released music under the alias Throwing Shade in 2013 whilst contributing vocals to Sophie's early releases such as "Lemonade". She switched to her birth name for her 2017 debut album "Weighing of the Heart". In 2023, she released "Dreamer". Read more on Last.fm

Jesus Jones is an English alternative rock group that has recorded and performed from the late 80s up into the present day, best known for their mainstream dance breakout hits in the early 90s such as "Right Here Right Now" and "Real Real Real" (both Top 40 tracks in both the U.S. and the U.K). Incorporating elements of electronic music styles such as house and techno to an alternative rock format, along with fellow British groups such as The Shamen Read more on Last.fm

Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus (born 3 June 2000), known professionally as Beabadoobee, is a Filipino-British singer-songwriter. Between 2018 and 2021, she released five extended plays (EPs) on the independent label Dirty Hit: "Lice" (2018), "Patched Up" (2018), "Loveworm" (2019), "Space Cadet" (2019), and "Our Extended Play" (2021). Her debut studio album, "Fake It Flowers," was released in October 2020 and received critical acclaim. Her second studio album, "Beatopia," was released on 15 July 2022 and included the single "The Perfect Pair. Read more on Last.fm

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Launched in 2017, Star Moles is the musical project of American musician and songwriter Emily Moales. Originally from New Hampshire and later based in Philadelphia, Moales has released a large catalog of independent recordings spanning indie pop, bedroom pop, and folk music. Read more on Last.fm

There is more than one artist with this name, including: 1. An alternative rock band from the United Kingdom (1985–1992; 2009–present); 2. A band from the United States with Lou Reed and John Cale; 3. A garage rock band from the United Kingdom; 4. An alternative country band from the United States; 5. A Belgian band; 6. A Singaporean youth group active in the 1960s. 1. The Primitives are an English alternative rock band from Coventry, Warwickshire formed in 1985. Read more on Last.fm

The Big Moon is a London four-piece band formed in 2014 by Juliette Jackson. The band are signed to Fiction Records and have toured internationally. The band gained exposure as they went in a co-headline tour in October 2015 with fellow London bands VANT and Inheaven. Following that tour, they supported artists The Maccabees, Ezra Furman and The Vaccines. In 2016, the band signed to Fiction Records. In March, they release their debut EP, The Road. Read more on Last.fm

Megan James and Corin Roddick formed Purity Ring in 2010. They both grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. James played piano and Roddick played drums prior to the band's inception, but neither play them as a primary instrument for Purity Ring. During live shows, Roddick uses a custom built, tree-shaped instrument to drive both live sound and lighting. Additionally, during live appearances both wear clothes custom designed and sewn by James. The duo were originally two of several members of the band of GOBBLE GOBBLE (now Born Gold). Read more on Last.fm

There are several artists using the moniker "Jungle." 1. Jungle is an English modern soul musical collective formed in 2013 by childhood friends Josh Lloyd-Watson (J) and Tom McFarland (T). They initially emphasized artwork and videos over their personal identities before expanding into a seven-piece live band. Their catalog includes the Mercury Prize-shortlisted self-titled debut Jungle (2014), For Ever (2018), and Loving in Stereo (2021). With vocalist Lydia Kitto Read more on Last.fm

Born John Martin Maher on 31 October 1963 to Irish immigrants in Ardwick Manchester, UK, Johnny Marr is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. He is best known for being the founder member, songwriter and guitarist in The Smiths. The band released numerous singles and four studio albums between 1983 and 1987 until the band dissolved. Since leaving The Smiths in 1987, Marr focused mainly on contributing to the work of established bands. He played session guitar and or wrote music for artists such as The Pretenders Read more on Last.fm