MAIORANO

Bridging the gap between such disparate genres as R&B, Soul, Garage and Rock & Roll may seem like a tall order on paper - but as audiences across Europe will attest, MAIORANO do it with gusto.

Frontman performs with wild abandon, passion and intensity while the remaining 7-strong ensemble of musicians delivers tight rhythms, soulful grooves and soaring brass backing.

With the band's sound so difficult to define, and the band's name somewhat tricky to pronounce (it's "My-Oh-Ra-No", if you were wondering), it's a welcome relief that the music is so instant and easy to fall in love with

The Good Minus

The Good Minus are an all-singing, instrument-swapping power trio. Their songs feature intricate three-part vocal harmonies with a style described as Grizzly Bear reimagining the songs of Elbow.