NME Breakthrough

The ABC Club top the poll after judging panel and user votes decide outcome

1. An Army Of Lights – ‘An Army Of Lights’ This clean cut Midlands four piece produce tight, snappy indie songs sure to get your...

Five acts named for competition shortlist

1. The ABC Club – ‘Disco’ As far as fluttery, jittering indie rock'n'roll goes, this Halifax five-piece have got their heads screwed on just so....

Bands have until Monday to sign up to the competition

1. Fiction – ‘Zebra Crossing’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdQ_rYKJg30&hl=en_GB&fs=1 Fiction are not fans of living up to expectations. One glance at their assault course of a live drum setup...

Plus two music fans win festival funds

1. Painted Face – ‘Sum Of Me’ Painted Face is the moniker of Allie Alvarado, a D.C. based singer and songwriter, with roots in Brooklyn's...

1. My Tiger My Timing – ‘This Is Not The Fire’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNaNMueHRIQ&hl=en_GB&fs=1 My Tiger My Timing are a five piece band from New Cross in south-east...

1. Beat The Radar – ‘Miracles’ This ‘reet tight’ lil outfit from Manchester produce some proper indie all round, without being too stodgy or pretentious....