Metronomy Devon-formed specialists in arch electro-indie Fight Like Apes
Fun if self-consciously odd Dublin noise-pop delegation
The Virgins
New York janglers whose CV includes soundtracking an entire Gossp Girl episode
Dinosaur Pile-Up Young Leeds rockers. themselves inspired by seeing Foo Fighters at T The Hours
Epic indie. fronted by Robbie Williams" ex- flatmate.
Delphic Hacienda-influenced Manc entourage. like Orbital With lyrics.
My Passion
Noisy, made-up emo lads from London
Lady Lykez
Brand new grime MC from London with a Missy Elliot influence
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1990s
Power trio from Glasgow. formerly of The Yummy Fur Wallis Bird
Pleasant Singer-songwriter shapes from the Irish lass Hip Parade Perma-t0uring Glaswegian runners-up in the Orange Unsigned contest Sucioperro
The day 100 of Marmaduke Duke's JP Reid
Priscilla Ahn
Jools Holland-endorsed US singer-songwriter on Blue Note
Jill Jackson
Former Speedway rocker turned plaid-wearing country gal
Healthy Minds Collapse
Scots ClaSSIC rock group managed by Elton John's 21st Artists
Punch and the Apostles
Horn-abetted. Jazz-punk individualists of the Scottish scene
Trapped in Kansas Earnest indie in the tradition of FatCat Records” Scots contingent Bronto Skylift
Meat and potatoes old- school rock from Glasgow The French Quarter Gentle indie from Stirling, With a fondness for instrumentals
Mike Hisbet
Chamber pop from Glasgow by way of Oban Gong-Fei
ShOuty alternative rockers from Dundee
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Telegraphs
Angular Brightonian rock With an emo edge Broken Records NME-approved pop orchestra, like a Caledonian Arcade Fire Cat House
Excellent Essex-bred fusion of New Romantic
and house
The Answering Machine
Jangling. jOVOUS beat-pop meets stadium rock Young Fathers Edinburgh's own pop- focused hip hop Inc
The Locals
Back to the 60s With this Who-like Blackpool crowd Unicorn Kid
Lone electronic pop artist from Leith. now receIVing Widespread attention The Law
Dundonian Britpop throwbacks and (:Oritemporaries of The View
My Luminaries Resonant indie-rock in the style of Editors or Doves Lowkey
Kareem Dennis. lraQi- English rapper and poet. and member of Mongrel Orphans & Vandals Beautiful. mournful kitchen sink storytelling from London
SHNDIIY
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Blur
Reformed Britpopers continue their attack on the festival scene
Snow Patrol
A safe bet for a mammoth sized sing-a-long
Elbow
Continuing their run of a success and finally making it to the main stage
The Script
Polished pop rock. perfectly suited to their Sunday afternoon slot Seasick Steve
The Californian traveller and former busker makes his way to Kinross Squeeze
Very "Cooi for Cats' and still geing strong 30 years
The Parsonage Scotland's very own multi- member country folk choir
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Keane
The Piano heavy rockers make a welcome return. With a guitar too! Pendulum
Australia's drum and bass masters are back to l for the second year running Lily Allen
The charming Miss Allen continues her world-Wide festival blit/ in Scotland Doves
Soft rocking. crowd pleasing aplenty
Eagles Of Death Metal Not gtiite as the name would suggest but good honest rock from Josh Homme's 'other band' The Game
Hip hop heavy weight arrives in style. pass my PIMP stick
The Dykeenies Glasgow trash rockers give it some
The Gaslight Anthem Most excellent Springsteen endorsed New Jersey punk rock outfit
In Case of Fire Rampant noise from uptight boys
KING TUT’S WAH WAI-I TENT
Mogwai
A welcome return to T for the post rock pioneers Pet Shop Boys
Long standing dance pop genius
TV on the Radio
The Brooklyn band arrive With their unusual blend of ia/X. rock electro
Peter Doherty
The infamous tabloid prince reinvented as charming troubadour Regina Spektor Russian born, New York raised siriger-songv-rriter returns With piano and blissful veice in check The Saturdays Preeiiing pop quintet bring
some iipgloss thrills to bear on lut's
Daniel Merriweather Big lunged crooner who sing on Mark Ronson's 'Stop Me' last year now geirig it alone
Gary Go
Pop tart just off the recent Take That t0ur
Carolina Liar
Alt. rock from the mainly Swedish band. With the exception of American front man Chad Wolf
SLAM TENT Jeff Mills
The original master of techno minimalism reigns supreme once more
The Streets
Mike Skinner brings his bovver boy haikus to T Dave Clarke
Techno is eternally in debt to this master decknician Simian Mobile Disco The innovative English boffin production duo/DJ learn do it live
Tiga
Supreme purveyor of prime electroclash really is called Tiga by his mum Boys Noize
Rampant party electronica from this regular viSitor to Scotland
Ben Sims
Cunning three-deck sorcery from this London techno turntablist
Joris Voorn
Slinky tech-duh funk from this Dutch master
Funk D’void
Soma's much loved crown prince of electronic soul
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The Airborne Toxic Event
Well deserved headline slot from these Californian rockers
Ladyhawke
Creative KiWi is bringing
back 808 electro in style Jack Penate
Mowng on from his indie rock roots seems to be paying off
Patrick Wolf
Could this be third time lucky for this Quirky eccentric?
Little Boots
Hotly tipped electro pop from Lanacshire lass Victoria Hesketh Passion Pit
Electro rock from these American newcomers Hockey
HaVing been compared to the likes of The Strokes. this dance punk outfit may have something to prove W Brown
Finely c0iffured retro pop s0ul singer makes her T debut
The Temper Trap Australian rockers are bringing their atmospheric nOises to the fields of Bamdo
The Auteur
Quality indie power pop The Tunics
Scurrilous English indie rock troupe
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Tommy Reilly
Orange Unsigned Act winner makes TITP debut We Were Promised Jetpacks
Scotland's future beacons of rock are sure to make themselves heard this year lain Archer
Excellent heartbroken songwriter and soi'ietime comedian
The Big Pink
l ondon duo showcase their 90s inspired shoega/e goes disco Vibe Cassidy
Harmonious quartet playing dextrous feelgood acoustica
Paper Planes
Ait. COuntry boys hailing from Long Beach California
Pulled Apart By Horses
Prone to vomiting onstage and making obscene phone calls. these new rockers from Leeds may repulse some and intrigue others
My Cousin l Bid You Farewell
Noting Fleetwood Mac as an influence this y0ung Scots band are aiming to make credible pop music Brother Louis Collective
Another Scottish band hoping to make an impact this year
Barn Owl
Young Glasgow five piece with a qurrky sense of humow
Little Eskimos Claiming to thrive on the energy of a live show. these young Scots are b0und to be delighted with their first T Break
Tango in the Attic Garage pop from Glenrothes
Gift
More emerging Scottish talent to kick off the day
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Dananananaykroyd Top quality 'fight pop' from cracking Glasgow crew Seal Cub Clubbing Club
Tongue in cheek indie spods from the Wirral Hitchcock
Dapper but grimy dub/electro/rock duo Milk Kan
Cheeky English hip hop punks who cite Jesus. Dolly Parton and Susan 80er in their tunes
Alto Elite
Pep prodigies signed to King Tut's Recordings Decimals
BOisterous. vocal electro turns
Dally King Globe-straddling R&B and hip hop newcomer
Erza Bang
Mighty electroclash magic The TWilight Sad Mesmeric rocker few do big, sad and beautiful this well
Leni Ward
Entrancing acapellas in the spirit of Lamb or Bjork Findo Gask
Rock meets electronica uptown in succinct stylee
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