Radio Promotions Roster
Popular Radio is a National Radio Promotions arm to Popular.
We promote signed and unsigned artists and work in conjunction with them to map out the most effective and efficient route to raise their profile and gain them the maximum exposure possible at National Radio.
At Popular Radio we work closely with heads of music, music teams, producers and presenters at all the major National outputs to provide the essential bridge between the artists and media to ensure that their music reaches the right people in the relevant places. We push for exposure for our artists via spot plays, playlists, interviews, sessions and various other features that are associated to National Radio. We have regular appointments with show producers and music teams at all the major National outputs where we present our product.
Artists are broad and there is no specific genre so if you or an artist that you may be associated with are looking for some invaluable exposure at National Radio then please contact Olly Stock on:
a forest
The concept behind Berlin based a forest was constructed from the unusual casting of drums, two-part voices, keys and a laptop. Live recorded trumpets, strings, synth basslines, driving drum grooves and choral song all contrast to give references ranging from soul recordings of the 70's to minimal techno!
DeLooze
“Delooze are an amazing outfit, definitely ones to watch out for” - Chris Hayden, Florence & The Machine
Casting an enigmatic and powerful figure Stacey DeLooze fronts a collective fusing together deep electronics with rock and classical instrumentation to create a dark and brooding take on dramatically charged power pop that has created a wave of much deserved hype amongst those in the know. Seemingly gifted and wise beyond their years, DeLooze have created a unique take on modern music, far grittier but ultimately far more rewarding than many of their peers.
Electricity In Our Homes
Playing with fierce originality and a unique charming pop sensibility Electricity In Our Homes are one of the most revered and influential acts on the music-collectors circuit today.
EIOH have constantly challenged conventional categorisation since their initial four piece inception in 2007. the newly refined three piece were listed in record collector, making the much sort after top 25 7” vinyl list.
Popular Radio are promoting the bands debut album, 'Dear shareholder' released through Fierce Panda on 27th February 2012.
Flashguns
Last single 'No Point Hanging Around' added to the Xfm Evening Playlist w/c 3rd October 2011.
They've grown up, though still in their early twenties, London based threepiece Flashguns have managed to make their debut album 'Passions of a Different Kind' due for release October 2011 sound extremely mature and full of experience of life. When meeting at school, Sam Felix Johnston (Vocals/Guitar), Olly Scanlon (Bass) and Giles Robinson (Drums) found out they shared a similar love for music. During the months following this discovery, they went on to tour with close friends Bombay Bicycle Club, White Lies and Jamie T – as well as playing sold out headlining shows and festivals across Europe.
Foreign Office
'Recent tour support for Carl Barat and Wolf Gang only stamp this band's certainty to succeed!' - Art Rocker
Originating from sunny Great Yarmouth, 4-piece Foreign Office release debut single 'Hands & Knees' through Quiet Life Records on 7th November 2011.
FranKo
Self-released on the 2DMC in-house label of CMC, young South London rock band FRANKO’s new single EYE OF THE STORM has been produced by Dan Weller, fresh from his highly successful new albums with Enter Shikari and Young Guns. FRANKO are about to return to the UK from Thailand, where they supported Incubus and Young Guns at the inaugural Silverlake Music Festival.
Grass House
'This is definitely music to be played and enjoyed in an off-the-wall bar by candlelight and expensive beer.' - Artrocker
Comparisons have been made with the bands sound to Nick Cave and Tom Waits and speaking with the band themselves they will tell you that: " We compose music intended to avoid current trends, cliques or cliches, which stays true to the age old philosophies of the great musicians of the past."
Jukebox Collective
"‘It is Scroobius Pip with a Kaiser Chiefs keyboard and an Art Brut album." - Steve Lamacq
With influences from 70’s New York and 80’s Manchester, Jukebox Collective have crafted a sound that has an appreciation of the past, whilst remaining vibrantly current. Rooted in the blistering rhythm section courtesy of Josh Williams (drums) and Nick Caulkett (Bass, synths), Greg Keegan’s razor edged guitars provide the perfect backdrop for Kevin Sewell’s tales from the city.
Kowalski
"…one of the most exciting bands to come out of Northern Ireland in recent years and most certainly a force to be reckoned with.” -BBC
Debut single 'Outdoors' added to the Xfm Evening Playlist w/c 8th August 2011 & BBC Radio 1's Introducing list w/c 14th November 2011!
Kowalski are Louis Price, Paddy Conn, Tom O'Hara and Paddy Baird. 2010 saw their first EP 'Take Care, Take Flight' arrive and soon after they were venturing around the UK with Two Door Cinema Club, playing their own shows across Europe and even a finding their shimmering dreamy pop featuring in the American version of UK TV show Skins; Skins USA.
La Shark
‘They bring a healthy dollop of art to their madness as rave synths are moulded around tight guitar lines and sun-baked reggae bass-lines.’ - NME
“La Shark are something a little special for sure, and definitely a treat for anyone bored of the usual indie fodder” – The Fly
“La Shark offer great beats, quirky lyrics, pretty harmonies, pandemonic circus-clown percussion and overall weirdness…they create intelligent anarchy which makes for addictive listening” – Time Out
La Shark have already racked up an impressive number of accolades in their time together. Born out of South East London via Egypt, Paris and the Lake District, La Shark have toured all over the globe, performing alongside the likes of Mumford & Sons, The Maccabees and Paloma Faith. With their previous singles receiving huge support from NME Radio, BBC6, XFM and earning rave reviews from Artrocker, Time Out and The Fly, La Shark’s flag only looks set to be raised higher.
Lizzie & The Yes Men
'What one gets is a morish mix of the surf rock complete with the catchy swing and harmonies a la The Beach Boys in a headlong collision with the angular pomp of ESG and Gang of Four' (Dazed and Confused).
Lizzie & The Yes Men are a four piece band who blend the cinematic sounds of Tarantino with surf pop and a good dose of British punk.
Look, Stranger!
“Ones to Watch” Clash Magazine
Three months after unleashing the ‘If You’re Listening’ EP, London 4-piece Look, Stranger! return with their second release and debut single ‘Kept It Alive’.
Montage Populaire
“A DIY gem, swinging from frisky indie pop to the Super Furries/Roxy Musicisms. It’s all good though – really excellent mish-mash songwriting a la Fiery Furnaces with no irritating bits” – Artrocker
"The result of ingesting a huge record collection in one sitting, Montage Populaire’s sharp verse/chorus constructions are littered with arty twists that offer snatches of Bowie, Los Campensinos and early Blur high on Syd Barrett." – Q
Due out on the 19th March 2012 is Montage Populaire’s debut release, the Not All Bombs Explode EP, released in a joint venture between Popular Recordings, Tri-Tone & PIAS UK.
Public Service Broadcasting
'Absolutely sensationally brilliant' - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
Taking samples from old public information films and setting them to new music, J Willgoose, Esq. and his drumming companion Wrigglesworth teach the lessons of the past through the music of the future.
Real Fur
“Originality’s something they make a rule of” Clash
Real Fur started something of an unknown phenomenon. They cut loose the ties of playing in dingy pubs and clubs and decided to hijack their local laundrette and put on their own gigs. A bring-your-own- booze affair with a mate on the door acting as bouncer/guest-list bitch, and an agreement with the pub next door for the weak bladdered laundrette party goers, the nights turned into a roaring success in the east end of London town.
Sisterland
“Leicester's Sisterland manage to nab the MASSIVE sounding drums from Pixies 'Gouge Away' and invent a totally dirty sounding Kim Deal-style bassline without making it come across like some crappy grunge rip off. Hurrah!” - NME
‘Dirty White EP’ is the new EP from Sisterland, set for release on the 27th February 2012 via Blessing Force.
Mark Adams, Ian Hume and Bobb Neely have been making noise through a number of channels for over eight years, releasing music alongside Foals and The Joy Formidable, and being chosen by Mogwai as ‘Single of the Month’ at The Skinny under their previous guise. Now, Sisterland have emerged with their exciting, rough and ready grunge-meets-shoegaze formula.
Spor
One of the biggest names in Drum & Bass and arguably the best technical producer competing against the sheer prowess of artist's such as Noisia, Sub Focus & Pendulum, his remixes in the past have included The Qemists, Don Diablo and Example.
After recording exclusively for historic Renegade Hardware imprint in his early days, he departed the label to write exclusively for future thinking next hype label Lifted Music, of which he has a forthcoming album to be released late 2011.
The Cads
In the space of 18 months The Cads have gone from sold out local gigs in their hometown of Ipswich, to Lake stage appearances at Suffolk’s Latitude, and onto playing sold out shows in Germany after supporting Darwin Deez on their European tour in September 2010.
Forming in September 2009 to pursue a ‘new’ sound from the remnants of other bands they were in. The original 4 piece jammed together looking for a weird, tropical noise. In early 2010 they added a keyboard player and this completed the band’s sound.
Turnpike Glow
Turnpike Glow begin 2012 with the release of their next free download single 1986. The track has been mixed by acclaimed producer Dave Newfeld (Broken Social Scene, Super Furry Animals, Los Campesinos), giving it that full-bodied edge that has become one of his trademarks. The single is the follow-up to their free download track The Turn, The Pike and The Glow, released at the tail end of 2011. It received a great reaction online including Track of the Day features from Spinner and Classic Rock Magazine.
VUVUVULTURES
Since forming in June 2011, Harmony Boucher (vocals), Nicole Marie Bettencourt Coelho (bass), Paul Ressel (guitar, production) and Matthew Christensen (drums) have set to work creating a sound that flirts mischievously on the edge of chaos and control.
Vuvuvultures (VVV) have built their reputation through regular live performances, a strong online presence and frequent appearances at their club night The Island. Ably assisted by a motley and zealous posse of associated photographers, designers and VJs, these themed events provide the perfect backdrop to Vuvuvultures’ boisterous live shows.
