Sound Of 2016 : The Sherlocks

Hailing from Sheffield and made up of brothers, The Sherlocks seem to be the perfected British indie band.  

 

Sound Of 2016 : Neon Waltz

I fell in love with Neon Waltz when Bare Wood Aisle was released and it became one of my songs of the summer.

Narrow Plains Explain Themselves

There is an indie three piece from London, Narrow Plains, who I love but can't even begin to explain. Earlier in the year I thought it would be best if I got them to help explain themselves.

 

First of all, who are you ?

We are Narrow Plains. An acoustic-indie, trio based in London, consisting of Charlie Ferriday (guitar/vocals), Stuart Connick (drums/back-up vocals) and Roger Connick (bass/back-up vocals).

Is there any meaning behind the name 'Narrow Plains' ?

Narrow Plains doesn’t really mean anything special – we just liked the sound of the words together and thought that it fitted our type of music.

Who are your influences as a band ?

There are lots but we all love to listen to acts like Goo Goo Dolls, Ben Howard, Newton Faulkener, Mumford, Bon Iver.

The most difficult part for me as a music blogger is trying to describe a bands style/sound. What would you describe your sound as ?

We call it “acoustic-indie” but our music probably crosses a few genres and many people term our music “folk rock”. We just try to write and perform songs that are acoustic-based, have strong lyrical content and are fairly simple and straightforward in terms of the melody.

 

As a sound comparision, what other bands have a sound similar to yourselves ?

That’s a bit difficult for us to say but we are really honoured to have been compared to some great modern artists, like the ones I mentioned and Ed Sheeran. Also even to other amazing artists like Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel.

2015 is quickly coming to a close. A year of big festivals and huge announcements in the world of music. What was 2015 like for you as a band ?

It has been a brilliant year! There have been a lot of exciting things for us, like winning the Hard Rock Rising competition at the Hard Rock Café in London. We also won a US-based talent competition, Bands4Good and got the chance to go over to North Carolina and record with John Davenport at his Deep River studios.

We have also signed an album deal with Smart Indie and have spent a lot of time in the studio recording our debut album. This has meant though that we didn’t have as much time to play live so we are all looking forward to getting out on the road next year and sharing our new songs with audiences.

Your an upcoming band with a lot going on. As you mentioned, you haven't toured much this year, so what has been the best show you've played so far and what is your ideal venue/festival to play ?

We have been fortunate enough to play a lot of great gigs at places like The Cavern Club, 100 Club and Barfly as well as a lot of festivals. However, our favourite show to date was at O2 Academy in Islington. It is a great venue and a very special audience who really supported us and sang along to all our songs. We are playing the same venue for our album release show and hope that will be an even better experience!

There are a lot of amazing festivals but for us the pinnacle would be to play at Glastonbury. We have all been there many times as fans and seen some brilliant acts. It would be amazing to play there!

Glastonbury's your pinnacle place. Who would be your perfect band to play alongside ?

Any of those great bands and acts we mentioned before (Goo Goo Dolls, Ben Howard, Newton Faulkener, Mumford, Bon Iver, Ed Sheeran) would be a dream to play with!

All great musicians and bands. What advice would you give to bands who are just starting out, earlier in the music making process than yourselves ?

We would just say that it’s important to stick at what you do best and keep working to improve.

Is being in a band all you thought it would be?

Being in a band has been a great creative experience but has also been a lot of hard work. We do look forward to every new challenge though.

Talking of new challenges, the new years coming quick. Do you have anything planned for 2016 ? Any challenges to overcome ?

Well, our debut album is due out in January 2016 so that will obviously be the major event for us. We will release another single ahead of the album (our double A-side single So Rewind and Keep You Anyway will both feature on the album but we have recorded new versions). Then we will have to see how the album is received before we can really make any other definitive plans to tour and so forth.

Finally, what would you like to say to your fans?

We are really grateful to all our friends, followers and fans for all the amazing support they give us as a band. We love playing to and recording music for people who really appreciate our songs. We really hope that you all enjoy our new songs on the album.

Don’t forget that our debut album is coming out on the Smart Indie label in January 2016!

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Two Yeak Break Interview

This year I've fell in love with so many bands and musicians. Some brand new, unheard of and unsigned. Others are supporting huge headline bands, making a name for themselves on an international level. 

 

 

 

Pretty Vicious Are You Ready For Me Video

This year there's been a lot of bands I've gotten excited about, none more than the Merthyr boys, Pretty Vicious.

Earlier this year National Plastics was crowned BBC Radio Ones Track of The Day and now, its happened again, this time with Are You Ready For Me, on the day of the videos release. 

Their young, incredibly talented, creating outstanding music and bringing to life the indie sound your going to love.

If you haven't already please check this band out. I write about them a lot, but for a good reason. So many bands don't sound this good in their careers, never mind at a collective age of 18.

My definite Sound of 2016.

Pretty Vicious Hottest Record In The World

My favourite band once again are Welsh, this time its Pretty Vicious. Hailing from Merthyr Tydfil with a collective age of under 20, Pretty Vicious are going to be huge next year.

Strange Behaviours Returns For Another Year

Can you blame me for planning to head back through to Stirling for this year's Strange Behaviours Festival?

 

Brightlight City Interview

 

Brightlight City are the only band I have ever come across who sound similar to so many other bands, while having their own sound. I find it just incredible.

The start of 'Reaction' could slot into Fall Out Boys Folie A Deux album. 'The Finish Line', with a few changes could be a You Me At Six single. There's hints of Biffy Clyro and Jimmy Eat The World's sound. I just find this band mesmerizing. Instinctively I knew I just had to talk to them, to discover their influences and who they see themselves like.

Here's what happened when I caught up with Brightlight City, where a shared love for Biffy Clyro and the quest for world domination ensue.

Interivew With SIRACUSE

SIRACUSE. A play on the name of one of Sicily's most beautiful cities, providing the sound of the British adolescence. 

 

Originally the sound of the 1990's, but seems to be flourishing as more and more people seem to be reminiscing, or listening to their parents music. Bands such as Oasis and The Verve are made legend once more, by the children of those who saw them live.

 

Although many new bands try, few can create the hallowed 'indie alternative' sound. However SIRACUSE have not only managed it, they've amalgamated it and made it all their own. 

 

SIRACUSE are more than a band, lost in the sound of the 1990's, their on track to become something incredible. 

 

Firestate Interview.

Soundcloud tricked me with this band. Open as a background app, Soundcloud threw me a curve-ball, 'World Burn' by Firestate. I genuinely thought this was a new song from Lower Than Atlantis or We Are The Ocean. It wasn't until the final few seconds of the song, where I wanted to find the name of the song, did I realise it was in fact Firestate.

Interviewing The Voluntears

The original indie rock sound of the Arcitic Monkeys might be lost as Alex Turner seems to diverge from his bands original sound, however The Voluntears may be able to win over the fan bases hearts.

Like A Drug by Pleasure House. Incredible.

Championed by BBC Introducing, with gorgeous vocals and addictive melodies, Pleasure House are the next big thing.

Interviewing Ravellas

While spending my summer on Soundcloud, I came across Ravellas. I fell in love with this bands only single at the time, 'Momentos and Coke', and since then every release has been perfect.

 I've had a rant a couple times about this band and earlier this week I had the absolute joy of Mac, lead vocalist, guitarist and 'chief', take me through the pre-chaotic world of Ravellas, which consists of S-club 7 fused with the Arctic Monkeys and a lack of Liam Gallagher.

Sunday Playlist : Nothing But Thieves

 

[own edit of debut album cover]

Nothing But Thieves Debut Album Is Only Hours Away

  Its been a long year since I first heard Nothing But Thieves. Purely by chance I stumbled across them. I liked them. They seemed anthemic but with an acoustic quality. Ready for huge world tours yet no one had really heard of them. 

BBC Introducing 2015 Sucess and Going Stateside

 

BBC Introducing is special. This year more than ever, Introducing has came into its own, and maybe its the 'real way forward.' What started in Britain may be able to expand the music industry, far beyond our weather-beaten shores.

Introducing Two Year Break

 

When a bands website says 'Locked away writing music - more to come in 2016' I get pretty excited. 

 

When its a band like Two Year Break who promise this, excitement isn't the word to describe it.

 

 

The Q Awards 2015

 

Every year the Q awards highlights the best talent in the music industry. The 2015 awards however will be tough as it has been an incredible year of music.

UK Vans Warped Tour

The Vans Warped Tour returns to the UK on the 18th of October in London's Alexandra Palace.

Soundcloud Sunday ft. Avion Roe and Firestate

Avion Roe were always destined to be big. Three consecutive Vans Warped Tours, Kellin Quinns support and being signed by Epitaph Records sped up their propulsion into the spotlight. 

Sunday Soundcloud ft. Bad Ideas, Duck House and FRANKLIN

I get side tracked pretty quickly. Researching a tiny piece of information for an essay becomes hours on Soundcloud, 3 posts, a bit of editing and not having the information I started off looking for. This week was no exception.

Broken Hands : The New Old Kasabian ?

 Broken Hands are the next 'going-to-be-huge' BBC Introducing band. 

 

 

Sunday Soundcloud ft. Ducking Punches, Clean Cut Kid and Lion Bark

Soundcloud is always full of surprises. Sometimes you find not alot that you like and sometimes you find a list of bands you just have to see live, even though you've literally only heard the first few seconds of their song. For me, its been the latter of the two. A pretty good week on Soundcloud.

Sunday Soundcloud ft. Bring Me The Horizon & Catfish and the Bottlemen

September is usually a good month for music, whether its past releases or new albums and this September is no difference. Last year saw the release of two albums I still love and earlier this month Bring Me The Horizon released their incredible fourth studio album 'Thats The Spirit'.

The album itself is different from the bands previous work but it is absolutely incredible. Yes it isn't typical Bring Me The Horizon but it is incredible sounding. Its a new sound, more electronic and less screaming but Sykes vocals are still impeccable. It isn't like Sempiternal, its different which seems to have divided their fans as some people have embraced the new sound, preferring it to the old style, whilst others adored the old style and don't like the newer sound.

Personally I like both. Sempiternal was a pretty special album at the time, however now it is also a turning point in the bands style. I don't hate the new or older songs, its all just part of the band growing up, whether it be for the better or for the worst.

Bring Me The Horizon Official Site

Last year two debut albums were released which to this day I am still in love with.
The first was Lonely The Brave's debut album 'The Days War' which is a beautiful sounding album. Their a band who's different in a good way. Lead singer David Jakes shys away from the attention of the crowd, which in itself is something pretty special. If he is happier to be out of the spotlight whilst having incredible vocals for the bands music, why should he be thrown into a place where he doesn't want to be ? After seeing the band twice since the albums release, it still sounding utterly incredible. With soaring vocals and a pretty unique sound, Lonely The Brave still have so much more to come.

Lonely The Brave Official Site

My second debut album I still adore is pretty obvious one if you've ever came across this blog before.

Catfish and the Bottlemens debut album 'The Balcony.'

If you follow Catfish and the Bottlemen on any social media, you've probably saw 'The Balcony's' first birthday posts, where as usual lead singer Van McCann is hugely thankful to the bands fans who have put them where they are in the world today, as one of 2015 biggest indie bands.

 My favourites from Soundcloud this week are a band from Chicago called Twin Peaks. A few months ago I came acorss them but never really posted about them, and then they reappear once again on Soundcloud, and I just have to write about them because their just incredible.


 

Twin Peaks Soundcloud

They make good music. Theres no simpler way to say it. They make good music. Their definitely a band to watch out for because I think they will definitely be big.

Sunday Soundcloud ft. Ravellas

Ever since Foals album 'What Went Down' came out, my playlists have leaned towards more indie-alt music. Thankfully Soundcloud and Twitter are abundant in this type of music, which led me onto one band I cannot get enough of. The Ravellas.

'What Went Down'

Foals fourth incredible album, once again showing us their brilliance in their own unique way.

Mallory Knox Homecoming Tour

After two constant years of touring and releasing two incredible albums, Mallory Knox's Homecoming Tour is well deserved, and its going to be huge. 

Young Mammoth

Young Mammoth. Probably one of the most promising bands I've heard this year. If their self-title EP is a glimpse of what’s to come, they could possibly become one of the biggest bands in the world. 

 

Sunday Soundcloud feat. Eliza and the Bear and Young Mammoth

Soundcloud is heaven for me. Its genuinely the best platform online to discover new or unsigned musicians who are just incredible sounding. Most bands, regardless of how famous they are will have a soundcloud account, or their music will be uploaded atleast.

I adore finding incredible sounding music. The less people who have heard it the better because for a small time you feel as if your part of a secret, you've heard something special and most of the world might never hear it.

This week my soundcloud has been dominated by two bands. Eliza and the Bear and Young Mammoth. Both sound incredible with varying levels of public attention from being support to bands in arena tours to having 400 twitter followers.

Eliza And The Bear.

Only good things can come from a band with a perplexing band name. In the last few years the Arctic Monkeys and Catfish and the Bottlemen have gone from strength to strength, and their band names are questionable, so why should Eliza and the Bear be any different ? Already signed to Universal Records this band are beginning to take off. With incredible sets at Reading and Leeds, a UK tour which is beginning to sell out and on the lead up to their debut album, nothing could be going better for this band.

Earlier this year the band supported Twin Atlantic on tour, alongside the incredible Lonely The Brave, which was something pretty special to witness. I've loved all three bands from near the start of each of their careers, and to watch them play on the same stage one after another was just something else. My favourite song from Eliza and the Bear is 'Lions Heart' the first single off the bands upcoming self-title debut album.

I'm looking forwards to this album for sure and September releases tend to become my albums of the year coincidently. Last years offerings of Catfish and the Bottlmens debut album 'The Balcony' and Lonely The Braves debut album 'The Days War' continue to be two of my favourite albums a year after their release. Hopefully this time next year I will be saying the same about 'Eliza and the Bear.'

Eliza and the Bear Official Site

My other absolute obsession this week has been Young Mammoth. I don't really want to write too much about this band because tomorrow I'll be posting an introducing type post about them and I guess I'd just be repeating it all. So for now I'll say very little.

Their an incredible sounding band who deserve all the support and publicity they can get.  Their one of the most promising bands I've heard this year and I cannot wait to see what they go on to do.

Their self titled EP came out in January of this year and available on Bandcamp (below). Its definitely worth a listen.

Sunday Soundcloud

I've not been on Soundcloud for so long and I miss it so much. It's such an incredible platform for musicians to promote their music worldwide and for listeners who want to find music that isn't in the Itunes top 10.

I genuinely think Soundcloud is so important in future musicians careers as it is a space where musicians and music lovers come together. There's just something about it I love, and for the past few months I've barely scoured the site for music, which used to be a weekly (sometimes nightly) ritual for me. 

I decided it was time to search Soundcloud for new music again and make it not only a routine for me, but for my blog also. I've thought about this for a while and I was never sure how the idea would work exactly, however I want to try it out and see how it goes. I'm not saying this will be a forever blog feature, but it might be. 

Every Sunday on this blog and website I'll post at least one good single from Soundcloud. It might be a well known song, or an album from an unsigned band. Hopefully, it'll become completely full of new music and new bands, which is my hope for this blog, however in the mean time it'll cover new and slighter not-so-new music. 

Starting this Sunday, the 6th of September.

All Time Low UK Tour 2016

After an incredible set at Reading and Leeds, is it any wonder the boys are coming back to the UK next year with their incredible Back To The Future Hearts Tour ?

Earlier this year I had the absolute joy of seeing the band play live last year and their were incredible. Nearing the release of their new album the band seemed determined to make it a good night. Every show without fail they please the crowd and help us revert back to the younger people we were when we first heard songs like 'Lost In Stereo'.

In April the band released their sixth studio album 'Future Hearts' which had incredible sucess, giving the band their first number one album in the UK.  At the time of the release I wrote about this album and how much I was in love with it, a love that hasn't faded yet and that review is inked below.

In September through to November their touring the US and Canada with their Back To The Future Hearts tour, ending in Madison Square Gardens with support from Sleeping With Sirens, Set It Off, Nova Rockafeller, NE OK ROCK and the incredible Neck Deep.

As if the US tour wasn't enough, the band embark on the UK tour in February. This tour looks like it will be good and hopefully it will blow away everyone’s expectations.

Tickets for the UK tour go on sale on Friday, the 4th of September at 9 am.

If your lucky enough to be included, pre-sale tickets go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday the 2nd of September at 9 am.

All Time Low Official Tour Site

Ticketmaster - All Time Low UK Tour

All Time Low Future Hearts Review

Sleeping With Sirens Announce UK Tour

Sleeping With Sirens announce their return to the UK early next as part of their 12 date European Tour. 

The Final Two Days

Its coming to the end of summer, and the end of the best tour in the world, the incredible Vans Warped Tour. With only two dates left, this tours flew in. 

 

The Lead Up To Reading & Leeds 2015

Reading and Leeds 2015 looks to be another great summer festival with an unbelievable line up including Baltimore's All Time Low, Fort Hope, Frank Turner, the Liverpudlian Circa Waves, PVRIS, Modern Baseball, the new Welsh festival favourites Catfish and the Bottlemen, While She Sleeps, the Wombats, the amazing Nothing But Thieves, We Are The Ocean, Pierce The Veil on the lead up to their new album, the incredible Eliza and the Bear, Little Comets and many more.

Pretty Vicious Get Hot

BBC Introducing tent headliners at Glastonbury, Pretty Vicious take to the Radio One spotlight as Annie Mac's Hottest Record In The World. 

 

NME Goes Free

Yesterday NME online announced their 'major brand transformation', part of which sees the 63 year old magazine be given away for free.

Blitz Kids Leave A Legacy

In 2014 Blitz Kids released 'The Good Youth' through Red Bull Records, which showed us all who this band really were. This album, now is like a climax, as the band today have announced their break up.

Pretty Vicious

For a long time my favourite Welsh export was Stereophonics, who became my second favourites after Catfish and the Bottlemen stole my heart, but now Pretty Vicious might change everything.

 

Their young, relentlessly indie-rock and quiet easily will become a huge band, taking over festival main stages, captivating audiences with their music and stealing the nations hearts.

'The Divine Zero'

The new song. The new hope. The Divine Zero.

Let The Rebllion Begin

Hailing from Manchester Puppet Rebellion are quickly finding their way in the world, thanks to their instinctive indie sound grabbing the attention of Mancunians and people a bit further away. 

Catfish and The Bottlemen Winter Tour 2015

Before 'The Balcony' was released Catfish and the Bottlemen had already sold out their huge UK tour. This year, the news of a new album and a new tour can only worsen the public’s love affair with them.

 

Tickets go on sale Friday the 29th of May at 9am. 

O2 Priority tickets are on sale now.

My Favourites from the Big Weekend

It would be preposterous to think of the British summer without music festivals. Its something that has weaved itself into our way of life. T in the Park. Reading and Leeds. Glastonbury. Huge recognisable events. And Radio One' Big Weekend is quickly becoming a favourite.

The Vaccines Return With English Graffiti And No Answer

In 2011 we were faced with an unanswerable question, 'What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?' Even with a further two releases, no one can answer the question posed to us four years ago.

The Vaccines newest album 'English Graffiti' provide us with 'No Hope.'

 

As It Is // This Wild Life Live

Nothing could have prepared me for As It Is and This Wild Life's co-headline tour.

At Last Main Stage Headliners

Radio One's Big Weekend is huge and this year its in Norwich. Its a showcase of the worlds biggest artists and the biggest upcoming bands.  Its Europe’s largest free ticketed festival with a star studded line up every year.

Last year Katy Perry, Kings of Leon, the 1975, Jake Bugg, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay graced the main stage in Glasgow and this year the line ups even better.

'Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow'

Three years since their first release, and after many months spent supporting huge bands, Young Kato finally release their incredible, highly anticipated debut album 'Don't Wait 'Til Tomorrow.'

 

 

Mumford and Sons aren't who they used to be

They've been dormant since 2013 and now their about to erupt onto the music world once more. This time abandoning the banjos, fiddles and folk style with the birth of a new rock sound, which may replace all we first thought about David Cameron’s favourite festive album artists.

'Wilder Mind' is a big change. A step away from folk music. A step away from daft outfits. A huge leap towards headling Reading and Leeds.

Model Aeroplanes skywards success

With their heartfelt lyrics, tropical summer time feeling and growing success, for Model Aeroplanes the sky’s the limit. 

 

 

 Model Aeroplanes, Dundee's honest, loveable indie four piece, graced King Tuts on Tuesday night as part of their Scottish tour.

All Time Low's Future Hearts

Just under ten years ago All Time Low, the Baltimore break out band, were signed with Hopeless Records, a contract that changed their lives.

Now on their sixth album, which debuted at number one in the UK, is it any surprise their relentlessly touring in most US cities, UK arenas and festivals like Reading and Leeds ? 

The Golden Debut Album

 Welsh indie-rock quartet Catfish and the Bottlemen are going from strength to strength. After two sold out UK tours and a debut album in the UK's top 10.

However, in the last six months this band have become one of the biggest upcoming bands in the world, touring with the Kooks in Australia, going on a tour in the US with over 20 shows, appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman and now they've levelled up again.

Their debut album 'The Balcony' has gone gold.

Catfish and the Bottlemen : Live At the Barrowlands

The Barrowland's isn't a normal venue. Catfish and the Bottlemen aren't a normal band. So a not normal venue plus a not normal band creates one incredible concert.

With a starry painted ceiling and springy , wooden dance floor filled with hundreds of half drunk Glaswegians nearly rioting to the the band's entrance music, it was clear from the start this would be a good night .

'Chasing Yesterday'

With a title like 'Chasing Yesterday', Noel Gallagher’s new album could send Oasis obsessors into a state of exultation, in the hope that Gallagher's album could bring back Oasis in all its glory.

However this album is solid proof that Gallagher can stand alone and still create incredible rock music, with the past in the past and the future looking very bright. Its an incredible sounding album with wispy remnants of an iconic British rock and roll sound from the 1990's brought back in into the light through Gallagher’s triumphant second album.

T in the Park 2015 Line Up

T in the Park line up is always incredible this year there's no exception.

T In The Park 2015 Line Up Announcement

In less than fifteen minuets @Tinthepark will announce this years line up, one of my favourite festivals of the summer in its new home this year at Strathallan Castle for the first time. 

In the last few years the festivals saw the Killers, Mumford and Sons, Stereophonics, Two Door Cinema Club, the Lumineers, Alt-J, the 1975, Tom Odell and Imagine Dragons take to the stages.

Mumford and Sons are headling Reading and Leeds in August but who will be playing alongside the Liberteens in July at T ? 
 
I'm hoping for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds because the albums out in early March, the Wombats and maybe Kasabian because of their new releases and hopefully it'll include Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Find Us On Twitter

I enjoy writing, unlike a lot of people, and decided the best way to get this blog found is using social media, so Shybutlovesmusic on twitter was born.

I'm not saying it will be good by any means of the imagination. It'll probably consist of following bands, finding new music and generally getting this blog a wider audience but still now there's a twitter account for this blog too.

It would be amazing to get followers and have people actually commenting on posts etc, just to have a never ending conversation about bands and music pretty much.

All Time Low and You Me At Six Live at the Hydro, Glasgow Review

To all those who question the existence of post concert depression I ask you one question.

Have you ever seen your heroes live, in the flesh, in front of you ?

If you have, see that feeling where you come to realise you might never see them again. Where your happy, elated, but at the same time hit with a sudden sadness ? This is the symptoms of post concert depression.

After last night, where All Time Low and You Me At Six played an incredible gig at the Hydro in Glasgow, I'm still in recovery mode.

Kodaline Second Album Release

In summer 2013 Irish indie-rock quartet Kodaline emerged into the mainstream with their album 'In a Perfect World', which went straight to number one in Ireland, number two in Scotland and number three in the UK official charts.

At the end of last year, in early December the band announced that their new album 'Coming Up For Air' would be released early 2015.

Real Friends Documentary

So yesterday Real Friends uploaded the below video on Youtube and their website with no comment at all, leaving fans to guess what it'll be.

Maybe it'll be a one off or could be the first instalment in a documentary series ? Any ways it's one of the main things I'm looking forward to this month.

Forget Valentines day, Real Friends are much better. 

 

The band are touring so much this year, first with All Time Low in their Europe tour, then with the Maine in April/May in the US.

Busy busy year for this band but they deserve all that comes to them because their amazing. Their full albums filled with heartfelt lyrics and incredible vocals. Adore this band so much.

Real Friends Official Site

Catfish and the Bottlemen in the Live Lounge

One thing Catfish and the Bottlemen can't be called is lazy when it comes to performing. On Tuesday Van was on Radio 2 with Jo Whiley and now again the boys are on the radio, this time dominating Radio Ones airwaves in the Live Lounge.

Van's solo acoustic set on Tuesday night was good but today they sounded perfect, even though it was live and a cover they still pulled it off.

 Then after a full live lounge they leave for the US to start off their 30 date US tour. Before coming home again to kick off their UK in Leeds on the 23rd of March. So far this year they've already been the support act of the Kooks in their Australian tour. They never seem to be anywhere for long without doing a show but maybe that’s why they've got an ever expanding fan base and what is going to make them huge again in the festivals this year. Maybe everyone should take the Catfish approach to life and always be busy doing something.

Van's solo acoustic set

Catfish and the Bottlemen Live Lounge

Catfish and the Bottlemen Radio 2 with Jo Whiley

Earlier on Van chatted with Jo Whiley, being himself and talking about everything from school, friends, early band life and their first radio play by Steve Lamacq even playing an acoustic version of Kathleen which sounded incredible as ever.

Radio 2 : Van and Jo Whiley

Catfish and the Bottlemen are everywhere

Last year was incredible for Catfish and the Bottlemen. They played loads of festivals worldwide, sold out their full UK tour before their debut album 'The Balcony' was even released.

Cavalier Youth : 1 Year 1 Day Old

This time You Me At Six released 'Cavalier Youth', their fourth album, which gave them their first number one album. Its one of my favourite albums of last year which saw a change in the bands music style but all the same its an incredible album even a year after its release.

Genuinely if you don't have it just go listen online and listen and you never know you might just buy it.