Neu Blaenavon

Name

: Blaenavon
Based: Hampshire
Listen: soundcloud.com/blaenavon
Similar to: Foals, The Maccabees

It’s pretty rare that you’ll stumble across new bands that appear to have already hit the jackpot. However, Blaenavon already create the kind of songs that wouldn’t sound out of place alongside Bombay Bicycle Club or The Maccabees at an indie club night, and we’re sure they’d provoke an equally enthusiastic response.

During the Foals video for ‘My Number’ one of the young scamps from Blaenavon is seen immersing themselves in the song. In itself, ‘My Number’ isn’t too dissimilar to debut single ‘Into The Night’. Both boast funky riffs, a show-stopping chorus and a grooveable aura . B-side to this release, the broody ‘Denim Patches’, shows off a more atmospheric side to the band – imagine something in between the escapist sound of WU LYF and the more immediate The Maccabees. Young and ambitious Blaenavon appear to have the credentials to appeal to the masses, don’t be surprised when they orchestrate frenzied responses at future gigs in front of hundreds of adoring fans. Their formula is simple – create dynamic and vibrant music.

The ‘Into The Night’ / ‘Denim Patches’ single is out 11th March. Pre-order here.