Similarly, the seven women and four men formation of Gocoo, today's strongest taiko-collective, will entertain the crowd with their set of fourty traditional Japanese drums made from zelkova.

http://www.gocoo.de/

Saint Etienne are one of the bands who defined the early 90s indie dance genre, fusing the production values of the dance-pop that emerged in the wake of the Second Summer of Love with the clever lyrics and self-aware production of indie music.

http://www.saintetienne.com/

Hitting the scene in early 2009 out of Towcester, UK, Joshua Steele (better known as Flux Pavilion) secured himself a solid stance in the dubstep world. His blend of hard smashing rhythms and manic basslines have certainly gained him an audience. Also as a musician he has incorporated his singing and instrumental talent into his tracks. Well known for his high energy sets, he is being booked home and abroad for his unique take on the dubstep sound. 
Behind Flux Pavilion is a musical titan who made it to the BBC's list of most promising bands and musicians this year.

http://www.myspace.com/fluxpavilion

Wildly diverse, infused with exuberance and inspired by a slap of the absurd, Modeselektor's inarguable grooves seem to emanate from every conceivable musical genre, creating a controlled chaos whose sonic expression elevates the eyebrows and heartbeats of critics and dance floors around the world. 
Boundary breaking' is a phrase that today almost every artist wants to claim, however Modeselektor's description as such does not come as an afterthought or marketing ploy. The idea of breaking boundaries permeates their music because this dissolution of cultural borders is ingrained in their very identities.

http://www.modeselektor.com/

Deeply rooted in melodic death metal with lyrics centered around Viking history and Norse mythology, Amon Amarth (formerly known as Scum) was formed, with the arrival of Johan Hegg as the new vocalist, in 1992 in Tumba, Sweden, a southern suburb of Stockholm. They began writing material with lots of melodies, harmonies and lyrics about Vikings and the norse Pantheon.

http://www.amonamarth.com/

Tiga is the stage name of Montreal, Quebec, Canada-born DJ/producer Tiga James Sontag (born 1974). Before producing music, he was involved in the promotion of rave parties in his native city during the early 1990s, also Tiga was involved in the creation of world renowned afterhours club SONA. In 1994, he opened a record store named DNA Records, and in 1998 founded his own label, Turbo Recordings. Since his rise to success leading into the year 2000 and beyond, Tiga has been ranked the best electro DJ worldwide by DJ ranking polls.

http://www.tiga.ca/

Dirtyphonics have developed an original live act, whilst continuing to resist the cliché concept of a typical DnB live show. Hosted by MC Youthstar, their energetic act incorporates turntables, MPC’s, filters, effects and even a GameBoy. In addition to the live act, Dirtyphonics showcase their tunes with regular, explosive DJ sets, often using 4 turntables, back to back with Playte and Pitch In.

http://www.myspace.com/dirtyphonics

New Zealand reggae-funk heavyweights The Black Seeds announce their return to the Northern Hemisphere in April/May to support the release of their highly anticipated new studio album ‘Dust And Dirt’. Renowned globally for their legendary 8-piece live shows, the band have spent the past 18 months holed up in their Wellington studio finishing what is being tipped as their finest album yet. With multi-platinum selling albums downunder, The Black Seeds have built up strong followings in Europe and North America in recent years on the back of major festival performances and releases. Do not miss this phenomenal 8-piece live band in concert in April/May as they return to celebrate the release of their new album.

http://www.theblackseeds.com

The most widely-known Lamb is a trip-hop duo formed in 1996 in Manchester, England, by Lou Rhodes (singer-songwriter) and Andy Barlow (production). They incorporated into their musical style a distinctive mixture of jazz, dub, breaks, and drum and bass with a strong vocal element and, in their later works especially, some acoustic influences. Lamb are notable for their highly experimental work, a distinctive production style, Lou’s often passionate lyrical style, and their artistic videos.

http://www.lambofficial.com