Self-titled debut album from Leeds’ Various Cruelties, displaying their own 21st Century brand of Northern Soul-inflected guitar pop. The album features the single “Chemicals” and comes on the back of support slots on tour with Noah and the Whale and Kasabian.

Track Spotlight: “If It Wasn’t For You” is sure to be all over media in the upcoming year; it’s the perfect mix of nostalgic, mellow and hopeful.