The four piece, hailing from Manchester via Lancashire mill town Chorley, draw upon a dreary, melancholic sound, which they dub as ‘a sonic reflection of their bleak surroundings’.

Rude Films are no strangers to the Manchester scene and have been developing a great reputation for their live performances. Following the release of their debut EP, ‘Statements of Fear’ (9th Sept. on Longreel Records), it is clear the only way is up for this band.

Velma, forming across Manchester and Liverpool, have quickly established an arsenal of ardent, biting and unrestrained tracks. The alt grunge 3 piece, Harley, Bush and Hayley, share intimate and inspired moments of clarity within their writing, highlighted between brazen and emphatic guitar and distinct grooves – the perfect setting for tongue in cheek, catchy northern poetry found in their lyrics.