The four members of Raised By Animals have all been reared to respect the tunage. Based around the writing talents of brothers Paul and Lee, with Roger and Franco (on bass and drums respectively), the band can slide greasily between raucous powerhouse and beautiful melancholy.

The bands’ previous incarnation was dissolved after three years of blood, sweat n tears. Highlights included: recording with Paul Haden (Shed 7) and Robin Springall (Jamiroquai, Paul McCartney); being raved about by Muse and Reef; gigging extensively throughout the UK; and reaching Number 1 in the Peoplesound Indie Rock chart. But that’s history. And this is where it really starts. previous

Who's who? Read the Animal identities below