The Asbos

Attitudinous Salford four-piece with a decent following up north and some considerable achievements under their belts, including winning the NME battle of the Bands and the text vote for O2's unsigned artists.

They go on about not being the Arctics, or Oasis. But right now, despite undeniable energy and a big live following, you can't escape the fact that they sound exactly like the Arctic Monkeys playing an Oasis tribute gig. Sorry, but they do.

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