Howl Griff

It's tough to pigeonhole Howl Griff. With members from Aberystwyth, Bolton, Merseyside and Texas, their record collections and influences are as diverse as their birthplaces. They're a little bit new wave, a little bit psychedelic, a little bit rock and a little bit pop. When they sing in multi-part harmony ? in English or Welsh ? you may detect The Byrds, Dr Feelgood, Neu!, Talking Heads or Teenage Fanclub.

Call it what you like: melody, harmony, belting lyrics and big smiles are always present at a Howl Griff gig. No wonder BBC 6music's Lauren Laverne calls them "lush... a new band we love", Clash mag says Griff is "a Welsh Brian Wilson," The Independent calls them "life-affirming" and BBC Wales votes that they're "stepping up into the ranks of the Super Furry Animals." This is no ordinary band. Check for yourself at http://HowlGriff.com