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Topic History of: In The City 2007
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James	I think that band mentioned above, the low lights, are the same one that are Song of the Day on The Guardian's site today: blogs.guardian.co.uk/music/ "A razor-sharp unsigned act, the Low Lights are that rarest of entities - indie with some sass. You and I Should Go Dancing is not just a song title - it's a damn good suggestion." ? I like their style a lot and echoing what JK says above, they seem to have pretty good song intros. Is there any listing of their ITC playing time? They seem to be on the ITC myspace but no other details. J
JK2006	Thanks Alex My thoughts are that there seem to be an awful lot of "influences" - Oasis, punk, etc - and whilst there's nothing wrong with that, there's a very thin line between influence and copying, and all the bands seem to cross that line. You may say, being an old fart, of course I've heard it all before. I answer - no, I can still spot an original a mile off. Second - intros; too many artistes seem to forget that the intro is what hooks or doesn't hook the listener so a) make it the greatest part of the track and b) keep it short (even if you repeat it later or build on it). Nobody has the time or inclination to sit through too much without being bored.
Designer Magazine	El Policia will be in London early next year (or possibly shortly after ITC) Links for the other tips are www.myspace.com/thetwistedwheel www.myspace.com/carlisstar www.myspace.com/orphanboyuk www.myspace.com/thedrainpipes
Mart	Oddly enough, I get so involved in other peoples stuff I often forget our home grown events. Heres a link, and thanks for the nudge www.myspace.com/fitzpain
JK2006	Yes; nice sound (thanks Alex - more links for the other tips?) but no hits yet. You want a teen band with a hit? It's called Waiting.... over to you, Mart!