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2010 is undoubtedly the year of Ellie Goulding. She kicked off the new decade with a bang by topping the BBC Sound of 2010, winning the Critics Choice BRIT Award, and bagging herself a UK number one with debut album 'Lights'. Not bad for a girl that first attracted attention by posting home made demo's on her myspace page.
The Welsh lass sits somewhere between a singer-songwriter and synth-pop starlet. Like a kooky British version of Lykke Li or a more danceable Cerys Matthews.
Hitting the scene earlier this year with debut release 'Four Floors', Sunday Girl has became one of the most blogged about new artists of 2010, courtesy of a much acclaimed Diplo remix.
Bright Light Bright Light is a project mixing a love of the dancefloor with a love of classic songwriting. Focused around the songs of Welsh singer, writer, producer Rod Thomas, it's a collection of shimmering pop songs.
The Settle Down Cafe 62 Thornton Street, NE1 4AW
An independent cafe that serves great food and drink- toasted ciabattas, simple breakfasts, homemade cakes, tasty salads, hearty soups, really great fair trade organic coffees, and generous pots of tea and herbal teas.
The Salsa Club Westgate Road virtually opposite the venue
A little pocket of Mexico right in the heart of Newcastle.
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