Belgian alternative oddballs The Guru Guru supplement their avant-garde sound and intricate lyrical themes with impressive instrumentation and catchy hooks for their most accessible album yet.

Combining stomping alt-rock with genuine, introspective lyrics, Pontypridd trio Chroma make a bold first impression.

Cardiff based Muriel make a confident statement on their debut album, combining introspective lyricism and explorative indie with a unique classical guitar flair.

London queer punks Dream Nails return with a more refined sound that doesn’t distract from their DIY aesthetics or feminist messaging on their standout sophomore album Doom Loop.

An accessible night of heavy riffs and beautiful melodies, Hamartia and Nightlives joined Bristol based trio Blank Atlas for their triumphant return to Cardiff’s The Moon.

London post-punk duo JOHN channel their explorative side on their highly anticipated fourth album with a balance of plucky punk attitude and inventive songwriting.

Hexvessel shine on their haunting and genre defying sixth album Polar Veil with chilling ambience backing their dark, explorative black metal sound.

Chicago cybergrind band Blind Equation explore the depths of their Castlevania meets Cannibal Corpse sound on their sophomore album Death Awaits.

Cardiff based post-rock quintet False Hope For The Savage make a strong impression on their debut album with an elegant mix of swirling ambience and grounded, melodic songwriting.

Destined for the top of many album of the year lists, Californian post-hardcore quartet Hail the Sun deliver their most refined and confident album yet.

Off kilter rock sextet Sunshine Frisbee Laserbeam return with a dynamic and intriguing seventh album that blends nostalgic college rock, indie and psychedelia.

One of the most hotly tipped new punk bands out there make an impressive yet confusing impact with their frantic debut.