GENRE(S): Indie / Pop

INFLUENCES: The Kinks, The Police

"From the same neck of the woods as Athlete in Lewisham, South East London, it's The Shakes' live shows that have really earned them their following. Irrestistably catchy tunes, sharp lyrics and a strutting confidence that's already caught the ear of Radio One's Steve Lamacq...One to watch next year." (www.tiscali.co.uk).