Jakil, "The Best Young Band in Scotland" (the Scotsman 19/04/07) have been together for over 4 years now and are also aptly titled "one of the capital's most exciting bands" by the Edinburgh Evening News. More recently, Jakil won the Radio Forth 'One To Watch Award' and have had articles in the BBC News, The Sun, The Scotsman. The band have also supported the likes of Boy Kill Boy and Parka at Edinburgh's renowned Liquid Room in November, as well as appearing on two major FM radio stations and a double page spread in The Sun in one day alone. In 2006 they triumphed in the 'Edinburgh Battle of the Bands' - winning three out of the five awards given including 'Best Live Act', 'Best Vocals' and 'Best Original Song'."

Epic26 released their debut single “Lovin’ Lucy” in March 2007 and quickly this Edinburgh based 4 piece ifferent parts of the UK and have been playing together for about a year. They just love what they do so very much, and they want to make people dance! "This band have crept under the radar and suddenly Epic26 are in pole position as one of the new Scots bands to watch. Funny lyrics, a singer who sounds like Manic Street Preachers' James Dean Bradfield, a rock swagger and looks NME would burst a pluke to, they have the ingredients to make you call them your new favourite band." Rick Fulton, The Daily Record

With their fiery brand of rock n roll, Edinburgh 3-piece The Dials are fast becoming one of Scotland's most exciting new bands, Securing support slots with The Subways, The Fratellis, The View and The Sunshine Underground. Joe, Jonny and Murray have shocked the Scottish music scene with their powerpop gems and energetic performances earning them kudos from some of Britains biggest bands and top promotors. With frequent radio play and an evergrowing fanbase, The Dials are on their way to becoming the next Scotish success story. "Still in their teens and with a bright future ahead of them, The Dials are a super-tight 'power-trio' that blend breakneck, indie rock with more atmosheric, spaced-out passages. Give them a wee while and they could be real contenders." - Vic Galloway, Radio 1

Literally taking the world by storm, Gogobot have already secured a USA tour on both coasts, live TV appearance on New York rock TV channel and Manchester’s Channel M for Sky and Cable TV in the UK. Add to this a lot of festival appearances scheduled this summer in Europe and you’ll agree, we have talent in our midst. The band are a two piece with Ex Hussy’s drummer Gordon McNeil on Drums and Ex Graduation Day Guitarist on Vocal and Keys. The band started off as a side project for both and uploaded a few tracks on to Myspace for a laugh no band pictures or anything and then the world caught on with offers of shows in East Coast USA and then the west Coast and Producer Paul Lani who has worked with U2, Robbie Williams & James Brown to name a few came in to produce the bands Album. The band are currently signed to US label Substantial Records.

Monday Street are a five piece band, formed in 2007 from spending time at school together and music college. Their live shows are full of energy as they aim to keep it raw and fresh. And it’s working well for them. 2008 is a busy one with a video shoot for 'Speak To Me', and recording with some very great people, so keep a look out. With lots of great Press,TV and radio it’s a very exciting journey they are on and they want you all to be involved.

Douglas Kay

Douglas Kay started playing acoustic gigs around Edinburgh in 1995 and has honed his skills in the coffee houses and bars of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa and Europe. His debut album, Of All The Towns To Sleep In, is home to an organic set of songs born of singer-songwriter craft which have received airplay on BBC Radio Scotland, London station Xfm and Australia's Central FM. The album also led to Kay's first Australian TV appearance in spring 2004. 2005 saw Douglas return to the studio to begin recording his new album and in May they played at the prestigious T Break showcase gigs at Edinburgh’s Liquid Room.
www.douglaskay.com

Ten Storeys High are a 4 piece semi-acoustic live band from the Edinburgh area drawing on a wide range of influences in jazz, hip hop, acoustic and rock. Their debut single, ‘Good Things’, was released to critical acclaim in 2007 and in June they went out on tour as support to The Proclaimers. Drawing on a wide range of influences in jazz, hip hop, acoustic and rock the band claim to be best described as Terry Hall’s The Colourfield having a cup of tea with Jeff Buckley while Arcade Fire dance with The Waterboys. Or even Alex Harvey chatting on the phone to Mercury Rev. Why not head along and make up your own mind?

Skylab are Jay Buckham / Jonny Gordon / Kristian Labak / Andy Norwood. Formed only a mere nanosecond ago, the band members cut their teeth in various successful line-ups before joining forces. Fusing groove-laden rock with offbeat acoustic layers, Skylab produce a sweet blend of staccato peaks and troughs with melodies that will rise up your body and weave through your head. A band you cannot afford to miss. Enter the Skylab and sample a new musical science.

Rieser are one of Edinburgh’s favourite bands. They have steadily gathered a strong and loyal following, performing gigs all over the U.K. and featuring on local and national radio as well as internet radio and download charts. This summer they released their debut album, “The Well Dressed Thief” to critical acclaim with XFM Scotland DJ Jim Gellatly announcing it as, “One of the Best Scots Rock Debuts of the Year!” 2007 has been a busy year for the band, having recorded a video for the track “Confusion Parade” as well as a session for XFM Scotland. Catch this band while you can. “Rieser have created a fantastic, many faceted jewel of an album that refuses to be pigeonholed. Let's hope a record label gives them their dream.” Rick Fulton, Daily Record.
www.rieser.co.uk

Drive By Argument are signed to Lizard King Records, home of The Killers and their debut album, due for release in 2008, has been recorded with producer Howard Gray of Apollo 440. The first two singles, The Sega Method and Sex Lines Are Expensive Comedy were met with critical acclaim, marking them as one of the bands to watch out for. Their very earliest Glasgow gigs saw the pilgrimage of the London music industry to Scotland and Drive By Argument soon found themselves playing T In The Park, filling legendary Glasgow venue King Tut's Wah Wah Hut to capacity and supporting acts such as We Are Scientists, The Kooks and Orson.

Head nodding, feet breaking, stomping, funk driven catchy songs with more hooks than a Fishermans tool box! Page 6 like to keep it simple..... Four amazingly good looking, talented, friends of the earth have taken a break form their missionary work to rock your socks off. To miss this band you would either have to be dead or in jail…. If you are in jail the band suggest you break out!

:cryoverbillionaires formed in Edinburgh in 2005. Drawing influences from British and American alternative rock and indie of the past twenty years, the sound is twisted by a love of dance, electronica, drum & bass rhythms. Highlights thus far have included support slots with the likes of Kubichek, Sucioperro, Turbonegro, Dive Dive, Orko, Fickle Public and Youthmovies. They also played storming sets on the Tbreak stage at T in the park and at the Wickerman Festival 2007. They are described as "Edinburghs best kept secret" by Cabaret Voltaire. ":cryoverbillionaires (4/5) are an entirely different kettle of piranha, pairing crunchy guitars and confrontational, booming vocals with tender, brittle psychedelic moments." - The Skinny Mag

With the “Alive Again” single scheduled for a May release Edinburgh based Underbelly are set to win even more hearts and minds with their epic tunes. The 2005 single “Come In to Land” earned the band gigs with Nizlopi, Cosmic Rough Riders and Grim Northern Social as the EP won acclaim in the press, notably in this review form The Daily Record - "Come in to Land has the same kind of quiet and loud bits beloved of Gary Lightbody. There are heavy rock guitars and soft folk guitars. After hundreds of Franz Ferdinand copycat bands it's great to hear a band following the success of Lightbody and co." With airplay on Radio One, XFM Scotland for all their releases the “Alive Again” single will surely point their powerful heartfelt music in the direction of the charts.

Singer songwriter Alex Cornish is based in Edinburgh and recorded his debut album in his spare room, released a couple of singles and by the end of 2007 had received loads of radio play on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, XFM Scotland, BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 1. On top of this The Sunday Times listed Alex as the hottest download of the week. He has already recorded sessions for Dermot O' Leary on Radio 2, Tom Robinson on 6 Music and in February 2008 for XFM Scotland. ''Why Alex Cornish isn't signed to a major label and being flown round the world in a big jumbo jet drinking champagne is beyond me'' - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music - ''This album is an absolute belter'' - Edinburgh Evening New

Mick Drain

MICK DRAIN is quite simply one of the most charismatic front men currently performing in Scotland. Mick has teamed up with muti-instumentalist Ged and they have been performing and recording tunes, old and new, with a desire to grab peoples attention and entertain, albeit sometimes with heartache but always with commitment. The ex-Smokescreen singer Mick Drain says his song Marchetti Scheme will feature in the new Sex And The City film after Hollywood top dogs came across his music on his manager's Myspace site. Certainly one act to keep an eye on!