The Lightning Seeds with Riding the Low and Maximo Park

Liverpool-born Ian Broudie, known for The Lightning Seeds, crafted hits like Pure, The Life of Riley, and Three Lions. His style blends pop rock with introspective lyrics. Broudie's album See You in The Stars features collaborations with Terry Hall and James Skelly, showcasing his songwriting finesse. Known for his production skills, Broudie's work continues with tracks like Sunshine, embodying resilience and optimism.

Newcastle indie rock band Maxïmo Park: hooky, melodic pop-rock with socio-political lyrics (Paul Smith). Mercury-nominated, multi-platinum debut A Certain Trigger. UK #2 album Nature Always Wins.