The Violet May’s frontman Chris McClure is the chap pictured on the Arctic Monkey’s debut album. He is also the brother of Jon McClure of Reverend & The Makers.

Some pedigree then…the Sheffield band formed in early 2009 and self-released their debut, Bright Or Better as a limited edition single in 2010.

Now having just returned from a German tour with The Chapman Family, they have been in the studio finishing recording their debut EP ready to release in June.

We have What You Say for your consideration – with echoes of Kasabian or Detroit Social Club, it is a promising debut of catchy, powerful, indie rock with a classic stoner-riff. Nice.

Have a listen.

Download The Violet May – What You Say mp3