Streatham Guardian Leisure: Music news in Streatham, Surrey and south west London

Amateur band could open Isle of Wight festival

CROY: Amateur band who split in 1980s could open Isle of Wight festival

2:50pm Thursday 27th May 2010

A south London amateur band who split up 23 years ago have been given a second shot at stardom after making to the final three of a national competition.

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Battle of the bands winners target 02 Arena gig

6:00am Saturday 10th April 2010

Student band Unknown have the chance to make the final of a national competition at the 02 Arena after triumphing in a battle of the bands contest.

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Surrounded by Disgust launch EP

4:40pm Wednesday 26th August 2009

More than three years since their debut EP hit the shelves, Croydon band Surrounded by Disgust are finally ready to bring out their long-awaited follow up.

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Thieves By The Code hit Native Tongue

12:10pm Monday 17th August 2009

Mix together a Milanese vocalist, a German violinist, a drummer from Southampton and a Mancunian bass player and you are likely to form a heady brew - and that is exactly what Thieves By The Code purport to be.

Band Profile: Clement Marfo and The Frontline

9:00am Friday 14th August 2009

Not many artists would cite Jay-Z and Annie Lennox as their biggest musical influences, but once you've listened to Clement Marfo and The Frontline's exciting combination of different styles, it is evident they take inspiration from every form of music.

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Band Profile: The Zemitones

11:47am Thursday 13th August 2009

New band The Zemitones are very rapidly making a name them themselves. Formed just five months ago, they played at top music venue The Barfly in Camden on Monday and here lead singer and South Croydon resident Christen Asante gives GRAHAM MOODY the lowdown on what you can expect from them and the impact MySpace has had on their career so far. Graham Moody: It's quite a big thing to be playing The Barfly in only your second gig isn't it?