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Basement are a rock band from Ipswich, Suffolk, UK consisting of five members, Alex, Andrew, Duncan, James and Ronan. Signed to Run For Cover records, Basement has released a 2009 demo, one EP, Songs About The Weather (2010) as well as four LPs: I Wish I Could Stay Here (2011), Colourmeinkindness (2012), Promise Everything (2016) and Beside Myself (2018). The band went on hiatus due to personal commitments after their This is Goodbye tour, with their last sold out shows in Leeds and London in November 2012. Read more on Last.fm

Ibeyi are Cuban-born, Paris based twin sisters Lisa-Kaïndé and Naomi Diaz. They sing in French, English, Spanish and Yoruba, which was brought to Cuba by West African slaves. Ibeyi honor their father’s legacy, Cuban jazz percussionist Miguel "Angá" Díaz through their percussive production. Beatsmith Naomi plays both the cajón and the batá while Lisa-Kaindé plays the piano and sings the main vocals. Signed to XL Recordings, they released the Oya EP in June 2014 which also includes the song River. Read more on Last.fm

Fat Dog is a British five-piece post-punk band formed in 2020 in South-East London, United Kingdom, and currently comprises Joe Love (vocals), Chris Hughes (synth), Morgan Wallace (saxophone), Jacqui Wheeler (bass) and Johnny 'Doghead' Hutch (drums). Prior to releasing any singles, the band became known for their boisterous live performances. In 2023, they signed to Domino Recording Company. They opened for bands such as Viagra Boys and Yard Act and sold out Scala on their debut headline tour. Read more on Last.fm

Gurriers is an Irish indie rock band formed in Dublin in 2020, known for their raw, energetic sound that blends elements of punk and shoegaze. The band consists of Dan Hoff (lead vocals), Ben O'Neill (guitar, backing vocals), Mark MacCormack (guitar), Pierce O'Callaghan (drums), and Charlie McCarthy (bass). They emerged during the pandemic, using the time to refine their vision and develop a powerful, abrasive sound. The initial lockdown period presented both challenges and opportunities. Read more on Last.fm

Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1994. Initially founded as a one-man project by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, the band has included Grohl (vocals and guitar), Nate Mendel (bass), Pat Smear (guitar), Chris Shiflett (guitar), Rami Jaffee (keyboards), and Ilan Rubin (drums). Former members have included Franz Stahl (guitar), William Goldsmith (drums), Taylor Hawkins (drums), and Josh Freese (drums). Grohl created the project to release solo material following the disbandment of Nirvana in 1994. Read more on Last.fm

Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson (born on March 18, 1986) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and model from Stockholm. She is known for her blend of indie pop, dream pop, and electronic music. She grew up in a creatively and musically supportive environment; her mother, Kärsti Stiege, was a photographer and former member of the band Tant Strul, while her father, Johan Zachrisson, was a musician in the Swedish reggae/progg band Dag Vag. Her brother, Zacharias Zachrisson, also pursued a music career. Read more on Last.fm

Vincent Jamal Staples (born July 2, 1993) is an American rapper and actor from the Ramona Park area of North Long Beach, California.[2] He is a member of the hip hop trio Cutthroat Boyz alongside fellow Californian rappers Aston Matthews and Joey Fatts. Staples was once a close associate of Odd Future, in particular Mike G and Earl Sweatshirt. He is currently signed to Blacksmith Records, ARTium Recordings and Def Jam Recordings. Staples rose to Read more on Last.fm

Neil Leslie Diamond (born January 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. He has sold more than 56.5 million records in the United States, making him one of the best-selling musicians in the country. Diamond has written and recorded ten singles that reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts: "Cracklin' Rosie", "Song Sung Blue", "Longfellow Serenade", "I've Been This Way Before", "If You Know What I Mean", "Desirée" Read more on Last.fm

James is an indie rock band formed 1981 in Manchester, England The band's sound is mostly defined by their lead singer Tim Booth's resonating vocals and emotional lyrics, as well as a spirit of experimentation that they held onto throughout their active career. The band's most well-known songs include the hits "Sit Down" and "Laid", the former marking the band's rise to popularity. Although James predate the 'Madchester scene' of the late 1980s Read more on Last.fm

Oasis are an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. The original lineup consisted of Liam Gallagher on lead vocals, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs on guitar, Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan on bass guitar, and Tony McCarroll on drums. Liam’s older brother Noel Gallagher joined later as lead guitarist and vocalist, becoming the group’s main songwriter and de facto leader. Oasis are regarded as one of the most successful and influential bands of the Britpop movement. Read more on Last.fm