The Holloways are a four-piece indie-rock band from North London. Their first single ‘Two Left Feet’ entered the charts at number 33 in July 2006, with the follow-up ‘Generator’ charting at number 30 in October 2006. ‘Generator’ was subsequently named the NME's 16th best song of the year for 2006.

2008 saw a rather bad time for The Holloways what with a lengthy legal battle with their American label and then a fire ripping through the home and HQ of The Holloways destroying almost everything but things are now looking up; a new band and new sounds for 2009.

Alfie Jackson (guitar, harmonica and vocals) and Bryn Fowler (bassist and backing vocals) are now joined by two new members, Mike Baker (guitar) and Edwin Harris (drums).

‘Jukebox Sunshine’ is the new single taken from their long anticipated brand new album No Smoke, No Mirrors.

This single is fun, lively and jam packed with pop spirit and humour. The chorus is big, colourful and overflows with happiness. I would challenge anyone to say they don’t enjoy this single. What is there not to like?

The Holloways are a cheeky fun loving band and I love their outlook on life: ‘The sun doesn’t always shine’ and ‘Everything happens for a reason’ are two of the phrases that The Holloways live by and this comes through in their music.

Fantastic and positive sounding.

9

Helena Rea