I reckon 2026 is going to be a big year for this Hartlepool four-piece, certainly if their new EP is anything to go by. The four-tracks here are stuffed with big, guitar-driven anthems, the kind of which Bruce Springsteen fans are going to go mad for, and come tumbling forth with plenty of heart. Other reference points would include the likes of The War On Drugs and Tame Impala, so if you in any way enjoy those types of bands, then I’d advise you to get on board with CHAMP, pronto. They’re a knockout. DP

Out now, self release