The purveyors of “a modern punk mentality for the playlist generation”, Leopard Rays are known for their explosive melodies and catchy guitar-driven hooks. Consisting of Luke Dawkins, Sean McCloskey, Tom Pattison and David Wilcox, this Hartlepool alternative-rock quartet incorporate their loves of Oasis, Nirvana and Manic Street Preachers into their own blend of rock, pop and shoegaze. Backed by BBC Music Introducing, the band have gone on to play Heelapolooza and Gathering Sounds Festivals, as well as supporting Pulled Apart by Horses and Estrons.