They're from the Land of the Rising Sun but they're sound is much closer to home.

Hauntings at Abbey Road and support with Martha Wainwright - TNS Chats to Auction for the Promise Club

Scroobius Pip talks to TNS about illegal file sharing, his experience with festivals and how his drummer got his face smashed in whilst in France.

Impressed by the line up?

Gibson has traits Florence Welch would die for.

An electronic artist with a whole lot of soul.

The name sounds like something Belle & Sebastian would use but this Irish four-piece are far from twee.

Slacker rock with a sombre touch.

Alex Yau chats to upcoming artist Josh Kumra about his collaborations with Wretch 32 and his upcoming album.

It's hard to pin Islet down, but the word electrifying does the job.

Manic beats from a captivating, yet sometimes unconventional act.

This New York via Australia and Indonesia three-piece combine glimmering melodies, ethereal vocals and African percussions to create an otherworldly experience.

Another sign of Nottingham's emerging musical strength

A festive take on New Band of the Day

If there were any band certain to make it in 2012, Breton might be them.

If there were sibling rivalry, Eleanor would be a formidable opponent.

Aa acoustic artist who wears his heart firmly on his sleeve.

Teddy bear suits and Takeshi's Castle is only part of Hey Sholay's game.