Dates

From: Brighton

Influences: "Bob swears blind that he does not like music, Ric likes folk, punk, funk and hip hop, Owen knows too much and likes stuff that you never heard of, Steve used to play jazz...and sometimes we get a flashback.".

Profile: Former Piranha Bob Grover formed the band in 2005 from drinking buddies at The Greys in Southover Street, including bar manager Ric Blow. The band released its debut album First Party, Fire and Theft in March. Look out for songs about shoplifting, divorce, mobile phones, reality TV and missed opportunities.

Fifteen Minutes of Shame (right click on the track to download, left click to stream)

Website: www.datesmusic.co.uk