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If you like bold, boutique style fashion with a bit of flair. Check out Oli

We’ve just been told that new customers get 10% off their first order plus free delivery.
The code you need to enter is: RHTP and expires 22nd October 2009.
The reason I mention this offer is because my fiance’s just bought a bit of stuff and she’s just got a decent discount!

Go get fashion mad at Oli

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Beartrap is a DIY promotion and publicity company that’s focused on establishing a strong community with the people who are dedicated to making (or supporting) music for the sake of music. Beartrap strives to be a forum where people can question conventional ideas. Fostering a tight-knit community of friends and colleagues who continue to challenge the status quo and excite us with their music is my number one priority. We contend that everyone has something special to contribute to this underground, DIY culture; here’s your opportunity to share it.

They also have a not-so-fancy motto:

They recently contacted me to tell me about some ace new bands who I’ve been spinning ever since. What’s better is that these artists have released these records for free / on a donation based deal. Just check out what’s on offer. These aren’t your myspazz rejects, who are all promo shots with no substance. If you’re a fan of independent music, who work hard, play hard and rock hard then you’ll like the following acts.

Merit

There’s something to be said for an incredibly well-rounded indie rock record – the type of jam that doesn’t necessarily beg for any careful, concentrated attention but nevertheless draws you closer and closer with repeated spins. Bands who craft winning albums like that – Syracuse, New York’s Merit, for example – might not get the credit they rightly deserve, but they’re happy to plug away with solid, enjoyable tunes that have undeniable staying power.

For fans of: Bayside / Tsunami Bomb / Paramore

Merit on myspace | Download Arson is for Lovers

Friends of Friends

If you enjoy punchy gritty vocals and strong steady beats, you’ll like Friends of Friends. They sound pretty damn good on record and I can imagine they get the crowd going when the play live with their dual vocals and light uptempo riffs. What’s better is that they have sampled a Flight of conchords quote on one of their tracks. Can’t beat that really can you?

For fans of: Against Me, Living with Lions,

Friends of Friends on myspace | Download Deep Search

Lipona

Hailing from the college town of Tallahassee, Florida, Lipona is a four-piece rock band that derives it’s sound from punk-rock and experiments with elements of ambient and post-hardcore music to create a unique “fast tempo” blend of powerful choruses, gang vocals and sing alongs.

For fans of: Belvedere, Slick Shoes

Lipona on myspace | Download Pigeonholed

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I had the pleasure of recently attending the launch night for the new tattoo inspired Ink Bar in Liverpool, and I was pretty stoked with what I saw. First of all, Tattoo inspired you say, what does that exactly entail? Well it was visual treat of inked beauty on the walls with spotlight lit artwork in a bright modern venue. Banishing the dark dingy stigma of both tattoo parlours and night clubs. On the night there were also live tattooists inking keen folk, and apparently all the bar people have all been decorated too. While I was in a drunken splendour I was pleased to catch two awesome live bands too – The fantastic Gentleman’s Pistols (Fans of 70′s vintage rock / Wolfmother” will be pleased”) and the ever crazy ready pschobilly band Blue Demon. It was a bonny old evening and I now think every city should have an Ink bar!

Official Bio:

The Masque, a newly refurbished night club and venue, plays host to some of the finest bands and DJs from around the world. The stunning three room venue has its own tattoo studio themed bar ‘Ink’, The Loft, and The Theatre. Each room has its own unique characteristics, and all generate amazing atmospheres for the artists and audiences alike. During Liverpool Music Week, the venue plays host to Daniel Johnston, Chrome Hoof, Crazy P, The Bays, Brand New Heavies, Twisted Wheel and The Holloways amongst the very many!

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