Having formed in late 2008, the trio, which includes members from various other Liverpool bands of past and present, have already wowed audiences with their direct and affecting approach to performance. No one member has a set role – they play whatever is needed, and whatever is at hand to create songs of ethereal lo-fi beauty.

Tasking themselves with creating something a little more stripped back after stints in bigger, louder groups, Dead Cities maintain their intensity through heartfelt lyrics and well crafted songs. Everything is beautifully understated, creating a sense of space and atmosphere – with gentle nods cast in the direction of Fleet Foxes, Grizzly Bear and Bon Iver; as well as Elliot Smith, The Velvet Underground and Jonathan Richman. Magical stuff.