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With their new wave indie rock sound this independent and international band, hailing from Melbourne, Australia has been building a solid underground buzz in Europe and Australia.

Led by siblings Matty & Julia Gurry, Belle Roscoe has spent time in Europe defining their sound & collaborating with European musicians and renowned DJ producer Luuk Cox (Shameboy, Girls in Hawaii, Stromae, & MLCD). The band have recently worked with legendary US producer Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, The Shins, Paper Kites).

Refreshingly cool & epic indie melodies married with an underground contemporary electronic world are the result.

MATTY'S CHOICE : "IT'S WARM, IT'S OLD SCHOOL"

Dutch Uncles are an English indie pop band from Marple. They are known for their use of atypical time signatures within a pop context, their influences include Kate Bush, King Crimson, Steve Reich, XTC and Talking Heads.

PETER'S CHOICE : "AMAZING TO PLAY"

Energetic male and female fronted Indie/Synth Pop band influenced by The Cure and The 1975, Phoenix and Beyonce.

Dominating the Manchester music scene, The Navettes have played in some of Manchesters most acclaimed venues such as Club Academy, Soundcontrol, Gorilla and the O2 Ritz. Including a tour which extended through both the north and south poles of England.

TOM'S CHOICE : "IT SOUNDS HEAVENLY"

Tenth Electric are an award winning electronic rock group from London, UK, who by combining modern synthesized sounds with classic rock riffs and catchy melodies, have created a unique and definite style. Their ferocious live sound is supported with well crafted songs, great vocals, and an ability to captivate audiences.

Having split from their bassist in favour of synthesized bass, the band has created a high energy and slick live set with Luke Mitchell (vocals), Max Honsinger (keys/backing vocals/bass synth), Mose Tronci (guitar) and Luigi Asquini (drums/backing vocals).

The band deliver a ferociously energetic live performance, and have played numerous high profile shows, including support slots for Squeeze, Scroobius Pip, and Toesland.

MOSE'S CHOICE : "ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL"

The Mantells are 1 part Manchester 2 parts Stockport, formed in January 2014 made up of Tom Barrow with brothers Dale and Lewis Moran. Their first demo EP ‘How To Say It’ gave us 4 tracks in early 2014 to show us what these lads could do.

The debut single from The Mantells, released 7th December 2014 with a launch party at a very crammed Night and Day Cafe which helped the track sail straight into the iTunes alternative charts!

​​January 29th 2016 saw the release of ‘Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop’, a new 4 track EP including Stop to Think, Human Touch, Sunshine and Such a Shame.

TOM'S CHOICE : "IT FEELS SO SMOOTH"

Pineapple-loving Ellie Rose is a singer-songwriter with African, Indian and Welsh roots but is 100% a British Londoner. She’s been playing pubs and clubs (that would let her in!) for nearly ten years – and in the past couple of years has racked up over 300 gigs throughout the UK including most of London’s best known live venues, several Universities, numerous festivals including the Isle of Wight, Secret Garden Party, Greenbelt and Glastonbury (on the BBC Introducing stage). She has supported such diverse acts as chart toppers Rixton, Adam Ant and twice Grammy winner Semisonic’s Dan Wilson. Her ambition is to write more, perform more and eat more pineapples.

ELLE'S CHOICE : "IT'S REALLY AWESOME"