Chvrches

Last week they came 5th in the Radio One Sound of 2013.

Chvrches (with a v) are an alternative electronic band from Scotland. If Purity Ring, The Knife and Naked and Famous are your thing, than so are these.

Made up of Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty, Chvrches provide the perfect mix of electro and pop.

Despite being labelled as 'one to watch this year,' there is very little out there in terms of music. Despite a few (very good!!) singles being released such as Lies, and The Mother We Share, and a tour with Passion Pit, Chvrches are yet to release any EPs or Albums. All I say to this however is watch the space!

Tour dates
25th February. The Ruby Lounge - Manchester
26th February. Thekla - Bristol
27th February. Institute of Contemporary Arts - London
2nd March. The Arches - Glasgow
25th May. Field Day - London

For more information regarding tickets and tour dates check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/5933069-chvrches

Purity Ring

Two words: Purity Ring.

This artistic Canadian duo, Megan James (vocals) and Corin Roddick (instrumentals), sure bring a lot to the table. Creating light and electronic/synthpop sounds with the use of a very cool and unique tree-shaped instrument, this pair sure aim to deliver.

Purity Ring remind me a lot of the Naked and Famous for their similar vocals and upbeat tracks. Despite only hitting the music scene in 2010 Purity Ring have come along way. Last month (July) the duo released their debut album "Shrines," which reached #2 in the US dance/electronic Albums Chart. The album includes the fantastic released singles "Fineshrine" and "Obedear."

Tour Dates: 
21st September. The Bowery Ballroom - NYC
22nd September. Music Hall of Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NYC
20th November. Scala - London, UK
22nd November. The Haunt - Brighton, UK
23rd November. Thekla - Bristol, UK
24th November. Sound Control - Manchester, UK
26th November. The HiFi Club - Leeds, UK
27th November. Nice N Sleazy - Glasgow, UK
28th November. The Kazimier - Liverpool, UK

For information regarding tickets and tour dates (N.America) check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/4385118-purity-ring/calendar?page=1