New Zealand based group who blend reggae with hip hop. Breakthrough album "Based On A True Story" was released in 2005 and went on to sell 175,000 copies - primarily through word of mouth.
Plenty of pop hooks, these boys have, channelling as they do the slacker-rock anthems of Pavement and the melodic nous of Weezer, replete with masses of sing-along potential.
Newport rockers Feeder emerged from obscurity to have a Top 10 hit in the form of uplifting classic "Buck Rogers". However, the band were rocked by the suicide of drummer Jon Lee.
Fields are based in London but can boast member from all over Europe. Debut album 'Everything Last Winter' was recorded in Dublin and released in 2007 to critical acclaim.
Having released their debut 'Man Vs Monster' in 2008 after forming in late 2003, Fighting With Wire are an explosive live force whose reputation has seen them being compared to everyone from Biffy to
Filthy Dukes are a London electro pop act whose debut single 'Tupac Robot Club Rock' featured rap crew Plastic Little. Debut album should be released in 2009.