Sunderland lads kickstart their year the only way they know how, with an absolute belter. For fans of Courteeners, The Enemy, The Rifles, Milburn, The Crooks, The Capollos Snapper: Isaac Johnson @behindtheeyez (Eyez Media)
A genre blending musical riot. For fans of Le Tigre, Black Honey, Saint Agnes, Nova Twins, Calva Louise, King Nun Photo: Bridie Florence
Formed over a decade ago and about to explode with a genuine smash hit. For fans of Fountains of Wayne, New Radicals, Ash, Dodgy, The Academic, Red Rum Club Photo Jamie Lundy
emerging Manchester 4-piece who more than live up to their name. For fans of Blossoms, Sundara Karma, The Magic Gang, Spinn, Suns Up
a thunderous debut packed with power and promise. For fans of Oasis, Kasabian, The Jam, The Vines, The Estevans, Rolla 📸 @freyathomastaylor
got all the tools to be another great Manchester band. For fans of Oasis, Courteeners, DMA’s, Jaws, Afflecks Palace, The Native 📸 @jhlphotography56
crackling with energy, groove and piano laden euphoria. For fans of Courteeners, Starsailor, Embrace, The Snuts, The Clause 📸 @visionhausmusic
explosive, ethereal alt rock powerhouses. For fans of Pale Waves, Bang Bang Romeo, Calva Louise, Saint Agnes, Crawlers 📸 @millysphotographs
A stonking debut that sounds straight out the Oasis ‘Be Here Now’ era. For fans of Oasis, Cast, BRMC, Twisted Wheel, The Crooks, ROLLA Photo @daft_monkey1
One of Yorkshire’s finest prospects. For fans of The Strokes, The Vaccines, The Cribs, Grandaddy, Mystery Jets, Walt Disco Photo Sam Crowston