Radio X with Circa Waves, Jake Bugg, and more

Liverpool's Circa Waves, inspired by the Strokes and Arctic Monkeys, craft melodic indie rock. Hits like "T-Shirt Weather" from their debut, *Young Chasers*, reached U.K. Albums Chart's Top 10. Known for energetic live shows, they've released successful albums like *Different Creatures* and *Sad Happy*. Collaborated with producer Alan Moulder and influenced by personal themes, they topped the U.K. Independent Albums chart with *Never Going Under*.

Jake Bugg, born in Nottingham, is known for his bluesy indie folk, Brit-pop style. His debut album, featuring hits like "Lightning Bolt," was Mercury Prize-nominated. Collaborating with Rick Rubin and Dan Auerbach, he's toured with Lana Del Rey and opened for Liam Gallagher. Bugg's "Saturday Night, Sunday Morning" reached the UK top ten, solidifying his success.

Blossoms, a Stockport quintet, combines Brit-pop and indie rock with catchy synth-forward tunes. Known for "Charlemagne" and "Foolish Loving Spaces," they topped U.K. charts and sold out venues. The band collaborated with Rick Astley in 2023.