B-Unique Records is a

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founded in 2001 by Mark Lewis and Martin Toher. B-Unique's current roster includes John Newman,

Kodaline Kodaline () are an Irish rock band. Originally known as 21 Demands, the band adopted their current name in 2012 to coincide with the changing of their music. The group comprises Steve Garrigan, Mark Prendergast, Vincent May and Jason Boland. G ...

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, The Mispers, Darlia,

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, Luke Sital Singh, Port Isla and artists and writers Ian Broudie, Samuel Preston, John Power,

Liam O'Donnell Various Cruelties are a four-piece London-based band described as "Motown-influenced pop." Formed in 2010, Various Cruelties received early acclaim based on a self-released limited edition single, "If It Wasn't For You," and signed with Mercury ...

, Jonny Coffer, Anders Grahn, Grace Tither, James Flannigan and Ralph Pelleymounter. Other bands include

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, The Twang, The Automatic, The Ordinary Boys and Aqualung. Also released on the label to critical acclaim: Primal Scream, Fenech Soler, Mull Historical Society, Leaves, punge Alkaline Trio,

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Saves The Day Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1997. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, and bassist Rodrigo Palma. After forming under the name Sefler in ...

, Rocket from the Crypt, Bedouin Soundclash, Har Mar Superstar and

Coheed and Cambria Coheed and Cambria are an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York, formed in 1995. The band consists of Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Travis Stever (guitars, vocals), Josh Eppard (drums, keyboards, backing vocals), an ...

. Before launching B-Unique Toher signed artists including Therapy?, The Bluetones,

Dodgy Dodgy is an English rock band formed in Hounslow in 1990. The band rose to prominence during the Britpop era of the 1990s. They are best known for their hits "Staying Out for the Summer", "If You're Thinking of Me", and " Good Enough". Good E ...

and Cud to A&M. Mark Lewis as Head of A&R at Polygram Music and London Records signed Echo and The Bunnymen,

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, Alisha's Attic and many others.

Roster

* John Newman * Darlia *The Mispers *Port Isla * Ian Broudie * John Power * Samuel Preston *

*Luke Sital Singh * Anders Grahn *Grace Tither *Ralph Pellymounter * James Flannigan

Former artists

* Alkaline Trio * Alterkicks * Aqualung * The Automatic * Bedouin Soundclash *

* Fenech Soler * Gay Dad * Har Mar Superstar *

* Leaves * Millionaires * Mull Historical Society * The Ordinary Boys *

Saves the Day Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1997. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, and bassist Rodrigo Palma. After forming under the name Sefler in ...

Spunge Spunge (often typeset as punge'') are a ska punk band from Tewkesbury, England. Through many years of touring, Spunge have toured with or played alongside a number of UK bands; and several American bands such as Green Day, Dropkick Murphys an ...

* Rocket From The Crypt * The Twang * Pull Tiger Tail

Publication

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- "Karma Butterfly" (Japanese Language non-title track)

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KOMCA Publishing Listing For "Karma Butterfly"
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