Hailing from England’s vibrant North East, Suspicions Confirmed fuse dark garage punk tones with lighter pop melodies, drawing influences from Bowie, Magazine and Pulp. Their lyrics reflect personal life experiences and the joys of living in the UK, positioning them as perennial awkward outsiders urging more than mere survival.

Quin are a melody-driven four-piece from the north-east coast of England, steeped in power pop and country-tinged balladry. Built on ringing guitars, warm harmonies and classic songcraft, they nod to guitar pop's golden lineage. After 35 years away, they re-emerge older, wiser, still chasing the perfect tune.

Michael Oliver is a Northumberland-based singer-songwriter blending folk and rock with profound social, political and philosophical themes. His Homeland album features personal observations, often delivered with his full electric band Operation Vanguard.