Nine Black Alps

Nine Black Alps formed in Manchester in 2003, Sam Forrest's powerful vocals and the band's grunge-influenced alternative rock sound giving them a quality that was immediately distinctive. They signed to Island Records and released their debut album 'Everything Is' (2005) — a record of considerable energy and melodic invention.

'Shot Down', 'Unsatisfied', and 'Not Everyone' were all excellent singles. The album showed a band capable of real rock intensity — their sound drew on Nirvana and Pixies in ways that felt completely contemporary. They toured extensively and built a devoted following.

Nine Black Alps have continued to record and tour independently. Their commitment to a heavier, more intense approach to British rock has made them one of the most respected underground acts of their generation.