Kaiser Chiefs with The Cribs, We Are Scientists, and more

Wakefield, UK indie rock trio of brothers Gary, Ryan & Ross Jarman; cult UK guitar heroes with Top 40 hits “Hey Scenesters!” & “Men’s Needs”; worked with Marr.

We Are Scientists, a rock band from California, now based in NYC, gained fame with "With Love & Squalor," and is known for a dance-rock sound. Founders Keith Murray and Chris Cain have explored various genres over eight albums, collaborating with many drummers, settling with Keith Carne.

Razorlight, known for hits like "America" and "Wire To Wire," led the 2000s indie-rock resurgence, achieving 3 Top 5 albums, 9 Platinums, and an NME Award. The classic lineup, reunited in 2021, has performed at major venues like London's Eventim Apollo and supported acts like Muse. Working with producer Youth, they recorded new material, including the post-punk inspired "Scared of Nothing." They've celebrated their past with a best-of collection and a deluxe edition of their debut album, "Up All Night."

Kaiser Chiefs, a renowned British band known for their stadium anthems and energetic live shows, blend northern soul with rock. They've headlined at major events like the Invictus Games and Jubilee celebrations. Hits include "Ruby" and "I Predict a Riot." They've won three Brit Awards and continuously evolve their sound with members Ricky Wilson, Andrew "Whitey" White, Simon Rix, Peanut, and Vijay Mistry.

The Coral, formed in Hoylake in 1996, masterfully blend '60s garage rock, psychedelic pop, and folk-rock. Known for albums like their 2002 self-titled debut, they achieved UK chart success and Mercury Prize nods. They've worked with producers like Geoff Barrow and John Leckie, and collaborated with artists like Cillian Murphy. Frequent lineup changes haven't hindered their evolving sound, which includes concept albums like 2021’s Coral Island and country-rock on 2023’s Sea of Mirrors. Their spirited experimental style remains influential and celebrated.

Ellur (Ella Megan McNamara), a British indie pop singer-songwriter from Halifax, West Yorkshire, crafts soulful music with earnest lyricism. Her debut album, "At Home In My Mind," released in 2026, reached number 41 on the UK Albums Chart. Known for tracks like "Missing Kid" and "God Help Me Now," she blends Britpop nostalgia with modern indie flair. She has collaborated with Benjamin Francis Leftwich.