The Pattern Theory met through a common love of instrumental music and a desire to combine the beauty of rhythmical complexity with the emotional impact of minimal harmonies and melodies. Formed in Leeds, England in spring 2007 they self-released their first EP (EP1), which received excellent reviews (including The Guardian and Drowned in Sound) and extensive radio play (including Steve Lamacq’s BBC Radio One show), they re-located to Berlin in 2008.

They have toured the UK and Germany and have shared stages with Icy Demons, Adem and The Drift. Damo Suzuki chose The Pattern Theory as his backing band on his world tour, accompanying him with a fully improvised set.

Live, the band play six instruments simultaneously, with no backing tracks being used at any point. Outside of The Pattern Theory, Carl works with Andrew McInnis (ex-Asva, a Sunn O))) side project) and Lukas plays with Tanita Tikaram.

“Very promising, like Yo La Tengo in mellow mood doing an Ali Farka Toure tribute.” - THE GUARDIAN

"Interweaving individual threads of guitar, bass and drums which fit together into something that’s part melody, part algorithm... like Battles but much more organic." - MANCHESTER MUSIC

http://www.myspace.com/thepatterntheory

JUFFAGE

Juffage is Jeff T. Smith, a solo sound artist and multi-instrumentalist from Leeds, via Chicago. He is often seen in bars, art galleries, or basements with a band’s worth of instruments. A recording enthusiast at heart, he has spent time in some of Chicago’s finest studios including Engine (w/ Brian Deck) and Electrical Audio (w/ Steve Albini). Live shows see him coming up with inventive new ways of bringing his multi-layered recordings to the stage. Through the use of cassettes, drums, guitars, and assorted other loop-pedals and gadgets, Juffage creates complex, yet surprising catchy pop songs.

Juffage performances have been compared to a synthesis of Lightning Bolt's rhythmic ferocity, Radiohead's lush pop sensibility, King Tubby’s manipulative production, and Andrew Bird’s ability to make a good loop. The result is loud, frantic, and often beautiful. In 2008, he somehow fit all his music gear into a station wagon and played over 100 shows across the US, before setting off for the UK and Europe. In July/August 2009 yet another self-booked U.S. tour of the east-coast and midwest followed. In September 2009, he moved to Leeds, England and has since had everyone who has managed to catch him in awe of his endless talent.

http://myspace.com/juffage

YONDERBOY

With a sound that is being compared to classic British acts such as The Smiths and The Wedding Present, Yonderboy create melodic indie-pop that is as original as it is appealing. Despite being in their infancy as a group (forming Summer 2008), they have received much critical acclaim in their native city of Leeds, as well as supporting the likes of Frightened Rabbit, Wintersleep, Slow Club and The Twilight Sad. They released their debut single ‘Vast Ocean’ through Tip Toe Records on Monday September 28th, one half of a Limited Edition Split 7” Vinyl with fellow Leeds indie-popsters Just Handshakes (We’re British).

"...a curious mixture of gentle 80’s jingling pop that’s been toughened up with slight elements of Math and just a few gentle hints of post rock – superb stuff" - ManchesterMusic.co.uk

"...the template for their indelible indie-pop is taken from the likes of The Smiths and The Wedding Present - A good thing to these ears" - The Fly

"...a heady blend of barely contained indignance, vocal acrobatics and spikey guitars, catching them live is a treat" - Leeds Guide

http://www.myspace.com/yonderboymusic