The Kooks with Circa Waves, Girl In The Year Above, and more

Formed in Liverpool in 2013 by Kieran Shudall, British indie rock band Circa Waves are known for melodic, propulsive sounds influenced by the Strokes. Their 2015 debut, Young Chasers, reached the U.K. Top Ten, followed by charting albums including Different Creatures and the U.K. number-four double-album Sad Happy.

Girl In The Year Above is an Irish/Cornish band blending Celtic storytelling with emotional indie music. Their sound features folk-adjacent textures and a diaristic lyrical core. They are recognized for their debut single 'Mama, My Heart Is Achin'' and a powerful reinterpretation of Massive Attack's 'Teardrop' on the Peaky Blinders film soundtrack. The band has also toured with notable artists.