Bands Coming To Steal Hearts In 2013

ANAVAE

The intergalactic anti-lack lustre (in their own words) London based band stole the hearts and minds of many in the year and half of them being together. If you're a regular reader of my blog you'll know I harp on about them all the time - but for good reason. Anavae have achieved highly already, scoring support slots for the likes of Kids In Glass Houses and Hawthorne Heights; being featured in Kerrang and Rock Sound and building a global aermy. But this was all just the beginning as earlier this month they finally announced the not so secret fact they signed to LAB records, are embarking on a free 02 Academy tour and recording for their second EP. Expect nothing but spectacular things from this atmospheric bunch and keep your eyes peeled for new single "Stormchaser" due for release on February 10th.

NATIVES

They laid their days as Not Advised to rest last year, were reborn as Natives and threw themselves back out into the music scene. As of yet they have released two new original songs - "Big Plans" and "This Island" - and yet already the New Forest pop-rockers have managed to capture enough attention to set off across the country on a headline tour. Playing songs from their album - which is yet to be released - they had the crowds participating and having an incredible night despite us not knowing the songs. Not only does this show their talent but it proves that when the album is unleashed on the world it will be huge.

KITTEN

The release of their EP "Cut It Out" last year has set the standards high for the young band who are set to drop their debut full length album some time this year. Angsty teen lyrics, smoky vocals and an infectious tune are what you'll hear when Kitten are doing their thing. Almost like Ladyhawke and The Naked And Famous had a baby or, well, a Kitten. I'm excited. You should be too.

ARTHUR WALWIN

Yet another artist that I just never stop talking about, Arthur Walwin oozes talent. After releasing his debut solo EP last year and playing a few shows here and there he succeeded in getting his single "All For You" played on radio one at the end of 2012. 

A DAY TO REMEMBER

When they started out in 2003 critics told them they wouldn't get anywhere - that pop-punk and hardcore music as they were trying to fuse it would not work. Now, 10 years later with their fifth studio album - "Common Courtesy" - recorded and ready to drop onto eager fans A Day To Remember are laughing at the cynics that once told them not to even try.

PARAMORE

No back story is needed. Paramore are back and as strong as ever. April 9th 2013. Put it in your diaries.

VERSAEMERGE

Steadily getting more ethereal over the years Sierra and Blake have teased us with songs such as "Bones" and "No Consequences" over the past few months and boy oh boy am I ready to enter "Another Atmosphere" with my two favourite Floridians.