Stay +

Clouded by a veil of mystery, Manchester based 'Stay +' (previously known as Christian Aids) don't have much of a web presence. They don't really show their faces or give out their names and despite this guise of obscurity, their music doesn't bear the pretence that is usually a given with artists striving to protect musical integrity. Their sound is distinctive enough although comparisons to Crystal Castles and Salem have already been made. I think they're much cleaner than any electro-mind-fuck outfit out there right now. 'Young Luv' is laced with dreamy tones and creeping synths and anchored by lurking, deathly bass thumps producing a sound that is sharp, metallic, choppy and catchy like a good, slinky pop track should be.