The Smokestacks

The Smokestacks were formed in late 2003 when two Lancashire boys met two Welshmen and a Yorkie. Over the years their music has developed from the fast pop of the early days to a more considered sound akin to a cross between Elbow and The Flaming Lips. They've recently been receiving much attention, after selling out their debut single during a nationwide tour and playing alongside acts such as The Paddingtons, The Lodger, Sunshine Underground, iForward Russia! and Alabama 3.