A Certain Trigger

Just two vinyl-only singles in, and things are pulling very sharply into focus for Maximo Park. A year ago, their inchoate howls of frustration set to big choruses were still largely un-moulded and all-but unknown outside their native Newcastle. But what a difference a debut makes. "Tom, Lucas, Archis, Dunc and Paul, the art-poppers want to keep cool, creative and independent with their own blend of experimental pop and driving powerchords. Finding inspiration for their songs about objects of desire by looking at the dull topics average bands use as excuses for songs (Their words). Their edgy and addictive style sounds like a cross between Franz Ferdinand and The Strokes." -xfm.com