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Midi Paul
Midi Paul is the alter ego of bassist / producer Phil McBride . Expect stuttering drums , spliced up disco samples , wobbly arpeggios and some computer funk . On stage , the music evolves like a DJ set but in place of the turntables you will get live bass , dirty analogue synths and old school breakbeats .
The live show features drummer / percussionist extraordinaire Ben Collard .
SWVN , ( pronounced Swan ) is a South African born Rapper , Artist based in South Glasgow - and is going from strength to strength amongst this new exciting breed . Often compared to prevailing titles such as UK rap and Grime , new up and coming artists are now spearheading the next generation in shaping Britain ’ s Hip Hop culture and music scene with their own authentic sound and style . marnie ( ladytron ) Originally known as the lead singer
from Ladytron , Helen Marnie launched her solo career with her debut album Crystal World in 2013 . Having recently released her second single off of her upcoming second album , Strange Words and Weird Wars , we ’ ll certainly be expecting something new and fresh this eve .
For more information and updates , you can follow her on twitter , @ marnieofficial .
DJ Astrojazz
Edinburgh based DJ Astrojazz has been spinning records of all kinds including jazz , afrobeat and tropicalismo , through funk , soul , hip-hop and dub to the myriad cutting-edges of modern electronica and dance . The sound of DJ Astrojazz is diverse yet tight , and designed to move dancefloors of all kinds to a unique blend of music from across continents and ages .
The Reverse Engineer
The Reverse Engineer is Dave House , an Edinburgh-based electronic musician , sound artist and graphic designer who creates polyrhythmic soundscapes from algorithms , field recordings and objects .’
Callum Easter
Edinburgh-based singer , songwriter , producer and multi-instrumentalist Callum Easter is fast growing a fanbase in his home town and beyond , picking up considerable national interest with his eclectic , electric pop beats and almost spoken word vocals .
SINK
Brilliant Edinburgh multi-instrumental trio Sink have been quietly and loudly weaving their particular kind of magic for the best part of a decade .
The core of their sound is acoustic and improvised , stretching the technical possibilities presented by the violin , accordion and saxophones respectively to extraordinary effect . Collaborations with other artists , notably touring as Kate Stables ’ backing band ‘ This is the Kit ’ and recording album material with Lizabett Russo , as well as an ongoing series of live film score commissions from Edinburgh Filmhouse , have considerably broadened their instrumental pallet to include voice , loops , electric bass , tuned percussion , oscilloscopes , prepared and unprepared pianos and more . Their first album ‘ Ossicles ’ was described by The List as ‘ an impressive debut from a hugely talented trio ’. They are currently recording for their second album . maud the moth
Maud the Moth was founded as the solo project of the singer and pianist Amaya López-C . Hailing from Madrid , and cycling through various line-ups , she now partners up with Paúl González on drums to expand its heartfelt musical universe , which draws on a wide-ranging musical background including jazz , classical , avant garde , soul and even some elements of metal .

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DTHPDL
DTHPDL are a four piece band from Edinburgh mixing an intriguing blend of grunge , weird pop , krautrock , electronica and synth rock melodies . They also wear kimonos on stage , projections , sing about dragons , light and 1920 ’ s artists .
Based on renowned label Song , by Toad they ’ ve been championed by the likes of Tom Ravenscroft ( BBC
6Music ) and Mike Watt of the Minutemen / Stooges .