Rogue States / Berlin Blockade
Birmingham based Rogue States “forge influences such as Arcade Fire, Pearl Jam, and The Flaming Lips into epic and poetic songs” (subba-cultcha.com), whilst building a stunning live reputation, impressing the likes of BBC Radio One DJ Edith Bowman along the way who called them “a brilliant band…with really great pop songs“. Look out for their debut release, the “Lights EP” in August and see http://www.roguestates.net for more info.