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Amateur is 1) The solo project of Toronto, Canada's Tristan Murphy. A brilliantly talented young man of infinite potential, he spins out blissful baroque pop songs as if it were his born duty. Ranging in influences from Zach Condon and Owen Pallett to Jamie Stewart, his softmore release "Doubtfully Yours" has captivated the hearts of many. Simultaneously playing a pocket-trumpet, an accordion, and his own true gorgeous voice, Tristan creates romantic soundscapes that take you on a sensual trip through the parisian streets of his heart. http://www.myspace.com/amateurity 2)A funk rock band from Lowell, MA. The band grew out of a...

"The word Amateur comes from French, and can be translated as "lover of", reflecting the amateur's motivation to work as a result of a love or passion for a particular activity." The Amateurs are a Midlands based band, gathering momentum on the live circuit. Debut single 'Homesick' was released in March 2009 to positive acclaim from music critics and press alike. The band’s debut release was particularly championed by Kerrang! Radio, BBC Introducing (Hereford & Worcs and West Midlands) and was “single of the week” on inthenews.co.uk above major label artists. Working closely with London based record label The Animal...

The Amateur Dramatics are the duo of Legs MC on vocals and occasional production and Mr Cooper on production and scratches. They make hip hop music. They have been making music together and individually for about 7 years, and have played live supporting artists such as Buck 65, Dj Vadim, 80’s Matchbox B-Line Disaster and Why? .

The Amateur Transplants (aka Adam Kay and Suman Biswas) are two junior doctors who practice medicine with varying degrees of success. Both were students together at Imperial College, and competed in the annual inter-medical school comedy competition. Their debut album Fitness to Practice (featuring the ultra-sweary London Underground song) is "a cult hit" Sunday Times and "extremely funny" Daily Telegraph. In 2008 they released their second album "Unfit to Practice". .