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Alastair McDonald (born 28 October 1941) is a Scottish banjoist folk-jazz musician, probably most well-known for his recordings of Jim McLean's folk songs, such as The Barras and The Massacre of Glencoe, but also for some humorous songs, such as the jazz-comedy song "Sam the skull" about a Glasgow cat. His repertoire ranges from children's songs to Robert Burns' songs, spanning humorous songs and political ones. Read more on Last.fm

Jon Spencer is an American singer, composer, and guitarist. He has been involved in multiple musical acts, including Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash, and Blues Explosion (formerly The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion). Read more on Last.fm

The Ladybug Transistor is an indie pop band from Brooklyn, NY associated with The Elephant 6 Collective. The band was started in 1995 by Gary Olson, Edward Powers and Javier Villegas with an album called "Marlborough farms". Adding and subtracting a couple of members they have recorded five albums since then: With Jeff Baron and Jennifer Baron added to the lineup they released Beverley Atonale in 1997. Powers left the band, and the remaining members Read more on Last.fm

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Project Gemini is the alias of musician, producer and writer Paul Osborne. Drawing on a wealth of influences, Project Gemini’s second LP 'Colours & Light' was released in April 2024 on Mr Bongo, a majestic collection of folk-rock, psychedelic soundtracks and hazy cinematic funk 2022’s The Children Of Scorpio was the debut album that turned people onto the world of Project Gemini aka Paul Osborne, Colours & Light is the body of work that will be buried deep into their hearts. Read more on Last.fm

Sea Power, formerly known as British Sea Power, are an indie rock band from the UK. They released their first album, "The Decline of British Sea Power," in 2003. Their latest album, "Everything Was Forever," the first under the Sea Power moniker, will be released in February 2022. In 2020, they won a BAFTA for their soundtrack to the computer game Disco Elysium. Read more on Last.fm

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Lisa O'Neill (born in Ballyhaise, County Cavan, in 1982) is an Irish singer-songwriter. O'Neill started writing songs and music at an early age. She moved to Dublin, aged 18, to study music on a full-time basis. Early on she was welcomed into the folk and traditional scene in pubs and venues around the city where her singular voice, witty lyrics 
and observations on modern Irish life gained her popularity and set her apart as a unique talent. Read more on Last.fm

Hannah Cohen (born October 25, 1986), is an American singer and model. V Magazine and Vogue photographer Matthu Placek made the video for her debut single, “Child Bride.” Based in New York, Cohen was first encouraged to pick up a guitar after falling in with a group of the city’s most-anointed musicians, including Grammy-award-winner Jesse Harris and cabaret artist Justin Bond. “For the past five years I have been mostly listening to Brazilian vinyl from the 60s and 70s,” the sultry artist says of her inspirations. Read more on Last.fm

Jon Spencer is an American singer, composer, and guitarist. He has been involved in multiple musical acts, including Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash, and Blues Explosion (formerly The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion). Read more on Last.fm