The most remarkable thing about The Misers is how richly American their debut is. Influenced by Creedance Clearwater Revival, Ryan Adams and The Who, the duo who make up the band - Adam Barry and Neil Ivison - have wiped all traces of their Herefordshire roots from debut record, ‘Amplified Life Stories’.
If you like Springsteen, you’ll love this.

You might be surprised to hear that a band who have probably played less than ten shows, and have no monstrous PR war machine backing them, are currently nestled proudly at number two in the play.com pre-order charts (enviably just behind Kylie Minogue), having ousted Example, Shutterbug and the cast of Glee from their positions. It’s impressive, no doubt – but it’s not a surprise; what I have on my desk is one of the most well written, best produced and most stunningly executed releases I have ever received – and, without a doubt, the best debut.