What Does It Take shows Nell’s vocal talent and array supremely as she weaves elements of bluegrass, American jazz standards and retro soul. Recorded and produced by Grammy award winning producer David Kershenbaum (Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman), Bryden’s inspired vocals jump from a laid-back lilt to a passionate plea, only to be followed by a shaking straight-ahead roadhouse boogie and a dash of gospel for good measure.  
2008 was a breakthrough year for Nell in the UK. Her single Second Time Around featured on Terry Wogan’s, Janice Long, Bob Harris’ and Alex Lester’s Radio 2 shows as well as being invited for exclusive interviews with Chris Hawkins on BBC 6, BBC London and BBC Breakfast. The single appeared on BBC regional radio playlists from Scotland to the South Coast as well as many university radio shows. A superb 2008 was capped when Nell was named Best Unsigned Artist of 2008 on Hits Daily Double.  
‘The pleasures behind it are timeless: everywoman songs, simply played and beautifully sung. ’Word magazine   www.nellbryden.com

Gabby Young continued her rise up the musical ladder with an appearance at the SXSW festival in Texas and has just announced details of her new single We're All In This Together'.
Gabby is also asking fans to 'Become an Animal' by offering 3 tiers of packages that enable you to get closer to Gabby, her music and also offer exclusive live personal gigs for fellow 'animals'. You can sign up to become an animal for anything between £12.50 to £65.  
As Gabby herself says "People started finding ways of enjoying more and more music for free, which is wonderful. Instead of reacting to this, the Record industry have tried to arrest people for it and stop them doing it. I just think if people want to download music for free that’s fine. Times change and we need to change with them. So, we need to give people things they can’t download and more for their money." You can find out more and sign up at www.gabbyyoung.com

39 years … and still taking it to the streets It’s a milestone year for Wishbone Ash® as they tear up the highway and cut loose in the studio.
In 2008, British twin-lead guitar band Wishbone Ash® celebrated 39 years of rock ’n’ roll in true Ash fashion: touring, touring and more touring – in Turkey, Germany, Holland the United States, the United Kingdom and France. Plans are also under way to record a new studio album and to release a live CD.
Formed in October 1969, Wishbone Ash® was gigging by 1970. The band garnered notice in the early days for a unique blend of blues, jazz and English folk. But it was the way the guitars played melodic leads together that would become Wishbone Ash’s trademark, inspiring such bands as Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden. Throughout the years, many notable musicians have contributed their talents to the band, including Asia’s John Wetton, Trevor Bolder from Uriah Heep and Laurie Wisefield, who would later play guitar for Joe Cocker and Tina Turner. www.wishboneash.com

They beat him. They deprived him. They ridiculed him. They broke his heart. But they couldn’t break his spirit.  
The quote above is from the seminal 60’s film Kes cinema poster. Filmed in Barnsley, the hometown of The Harrington’s, the quote could easily become the bands slogan.  
Proud of their hometown and are not afraid to exhibit it as their huge South Yorkshire fan base will confirm.  The Harrington’s ooze immense potential and are determined to stay committed to their roots. To sing with a hometown accent is creating a public outcry with accusations of hanging onto the coattails of the likes of Arctic Monkeys. However, it's worth a titter to hear the gurgitation of comments about The Harrington’s, but while you're casting your opinions you're missing the outline of the fact that this band has already caught your attention.  
It's exciting times for this band and if you haven't checked The Harrington’s out, we suggest you do…quickly!   www.myspace.com/theharringtonsuk

RedTrack were born late in 2006, quickly the band were "discovered" by London management/Production company Northern Blue Music.  
At the time RedTrack had no studio experience and about eight songs. Northern Blue planted RedTrack in Maple Recording Studios in Southend-on-Sea.   In August, 2007, RedTrack got back in the studio and were able to record and release their first single (Pretty Boy/Inside) in October last year.  
The song received some great reviews and was featured on Steve Lamaq's Radio One show. On the strength of the single and their great live shows Red Track also got some great supports with bands including The Maccabees, The View and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly.  
RedTrack also sold out both of their single launch party at Dublin Castle in Camden. Since the release, they have gone on to play supports with Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly, do a 5 day tour of Scotland to rave reviews and play an acoustic session on Talk 107 FM.   www.myspace.com/redtracktheband