Dananananaykroyd @ Cabaret Voltaire, 7 Apr

Once upon a time, to name your band Dananananaykroyd would guarantee a future of obscurity. So how come the Glasgow sextet of that name have just rocked South by Southwest in Texas (the music industry’s hottest showcase) and supported Kaiser Chiefs on their European tour? Well, quite simply, because they rock. Spearheading the self-titled ‘fight-pop’ sound that includes bands like Johnny Foreigner and Tubelord, the fun-loving troupe possess the frenetic energy of (very) early Idlewild. So if you’re feeling young and boisterous, head along to Cabaret Voltaire to see a band leaving obscurity far behind. [Nick Mitchell]