Polyvinyl are quickly becoming one of the most essential alternative acts across the North. The six-piece outfit combine the shimmering indie-pop hooks of Alvvays with the fierce grit of Wolf Alice/The Cranberries, generating a massive, anthemic sound that is built specifically for large stages. At the front is Annabelle, a wildly unpredictable vocalist who commands audiences in a colourful, self-made rhinestone corset. Backed by driving synthesisers and rich three-part harmonies, the band has grown into a major regional success story, currently leading the North East scene in streaming growth with over 80,000 plays on their second EP, ‘Where This Ends’. The band's creative ambition extends well past the stage. Their latest EP is a concept piece accompanied by a self-directed short film, shot by bassist John like a lost 90s TV special that weaves together five interconnected music videos. With a publishing deal from Wipe Out Music and regular airplay on BBC Introducing, Polyvinyl are gaining serious industry traction. They recorded their latest material with an elite production team featuring producer Lisa Murphy, mixer Paul Gregory, and mastering engineer Katie Tavini. Fresh from a main-stage appearance at Front Row Festival, the band are bringing their high-voltage set to Kendal Calling this summer.