Introducing... Seattle Yacht Club

Southport synth-poppers Seattle Yacht Club may be newcomers but their music carries a purpose and determination beyond their years. They sculpt their infectious sound from a blend of synths, guitar hooks and tight harmonies learned from their love of alt-pop and classic song-writing.

Following the release of their debut single 'Same Old Questions' the band have gained recent acclaim and support from BBC 6 music's Tom Robinson as well as XFM's John Kennedy. 

Seattle Yacht Club has also had a continuous stream of airplay from radio stations around the US, especially Seattle! They are planning a US tour as a result of this supportive fan-base.

For fans of // Bombay Bicycle Club, The Wombats

BBC 6 Music Festival announces 2015's acts

Interpol, The War On Drugs, Sleater Kinney, Villagers, Maximo Park and Hot Chip are some of the first names to be announced for the BBC 6 Music Festival 2015. After a great first year in 2014 in Manchester's Victoria Warehouse, this year's returning event will take place across various venues on both sides of the river in Newcastle and Tyneside from 20th to the 22nd of February.

Other bands and acts announced are Ghost Poet, The Fall, Jungle, Mercury winners Young Fathers, Jon Hopkins, Hot Chip and Neneh Cherry.

Introducing...Hello Bear

Post Sad-Core Fun Pop three piece Hello Bear have crammed a lot into five years since their emergence in 2010. Recording both a 10 track E.P and debut album ("This One Girl"), receiving air play from Steve Lamacq BBC 6 Music, Amazing Radio and touring with the likes of Los Campesinos, Darwin Deez, Frank Turner, Kill It Kid and Shonen Knife all by the end of 2011 some may argue that these dudes from the fine city are destined for something big. And I would have to agree.

Known for their dynamic live performances, experimental music videos and zany but poetic lyrics the pop-punk three piece certainly know how create some serious musical fusion both on stage and in the studio. Drawing from influences such as Weezer, OkGo and Los Campesinos Hello Bear continue to push the boundaries by fabricating their own style and musical genres, refusing to conform to the norm.

Photo - George Fairbairn Photography

2014 saw the release of the Bears second mini album "Watch Out, It's That One Guy" on Eightbyeight records. With a much rockier pop-punk feel compared to that of its predecessor it definitely highlights the musical direction the once described 'Cartoon Indie Pop' band are heading in, as they continue their quest to "bridge the gap between make-up-wearing boys and pint-drinking-girls".

Hello Bear are currently recording their 3rd studio album "Next Time We'll Be Deadly Serious Next Time" at Regal House studios with producer Lee Batiuk (Deaf Havana) and is due for general release this summer as they hit the road on a tea and rum fueled tour of the UK!

Stand out tracks for me include - "Darker Days", "I Dropped The Screw In The Tuna", "Free Fall" (below) and "I Know Of Pacman".

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Wild Beasts, Bombay Bicycle club, Franz Ferdinand have all been added to the BBC 6 Music Festival

This is Fake DIY is on the ball today, Wild Beasts, Bombay Bicycle club, Franz Ferdinand and Luke Sital Singh have all been added to the BBC Radio 6 Festival making it one of the hottest tickets in the world, for just £25 a day!

It'll be hosted at Manchester's Victoria Warehouse at the end of February 2014. So far - with acts being announced throughout the day we have a really tasty line-up!

BBC 6 Music announces its own festival!

So far, The National, Haim, James Blake, Metronomy and Drenge have been confirmed for the festival organised by the people at BBC 6 Music. Not bad considering a few years back the beeb were considering closing the station altogether!

Tickets cost £25, available here. You can find out more info on the event here.