Produced by Ed Buller (who has worked with some of 17 Seconds’ favourite acts like Suede and Pulp), ‘Brothers’ by Affairs sounds like an anthem that’s ready to roll. Actually, it’s already out!

The single is ‘Lyrically inspired by the Tom Hardy film Warrior, the song explores the theme of brotherly love between both siblings and male relationships and how it can often prevail, even through the hardest of times.’ The band have been championed by both Tom Robinson and Janice Long, among others, and this is simply a fantastic song, and deserves to be played loud. Plus the video is really rather fine, too.

The band met at Hull University (also where Everything But The Girl got together, many moons ago) and are now based in Manchester. Reportedly, they were brought together by their mutual appreciation of ’80’s music, art, slick hair, tight jeans and loose hips.’ If you like what you hear, check out their soundcloud page for more tunes.