YASHIN, DELTA HEAVY, ALL THE YOUNG, SWISS LIPS, BASTILLE, LULU JAMES, JAGGA AND LILYGREEN AND MCGUIRE

With just over two months to go until Wakestock returns to Cardigan Bay, we’re stoked to announce the latest additions to this year’s line up. Joining the party this year are breakout electro inspired hip-hop duo and viral sensation CHIDDY BANG, whose addictive recent hit “Ray Charles” enjoyed great success. Their new album Breakfast has expanded Chiddy Bang’s fan base building on the success of their huge debut hit single Opposite Of Adults.

HADOUKEN! are back with their brand new single, “Mecha Love”, a sleek melodic powerhouse and a mouth-watering taster for their third album. The band’s second album, ‘For The Masses’, reached the top 20 in 2010 and Hadouken rightfully earned a reputation as a live act not to be missed. Now in the final stages of recording Hadouken are ready to destroy the UK once more with a devastating new live show set for headline tours and festival appearances in 2012 including Wakestock.

YASHIN are currently writing album number two after releasing their debut album last year. Yashin were selected by Daniel P Carter’s BBC Radio 1 Rock show for Unsigned Song of the week and also Yashin’s most recent single ‘Stand Up’ was featured as video of the week on Kerrang TV. Hailed as one of the UK’s best upcoming live alternative bands, catch them at Wakestock this year.

Also joining the bill are DELTA HEAVY, a duo who have proven their drum & bass metal worth with a succession of heavy-hitting original tracks. Their next release set to surface at the end of May is ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’, is a 6 track EP of totally original material. Hotly tipped by a host of tastemakers and DJs, Delta Heavy are two guys who won’t be disappearing from your wave lengths any time soon.

After a year when guitars all but vanished from British primetime radio, there’s a need for a band with the brains, brawn and balls to take 2012 and smash it into a brave new frontier of indie rock ‘n’ roll. ALL THE YOUNG might just do the job! The last six months has seen this Stoke-on-Trent quartet grow into the potential ‘saviour’ of British rock and roll. Their debut album Welcome Home charted last weekend and is packed with indie anthems in waiting.

SWISS LIPS bridge the gap between dance, pop and electro with masses of skill and style. Hailing from Manchester, this five-piece band blast out the kind of music that Wakestock fans will love. Already tipped by the likes of Radio 1 be sure to see what all the fuss is about. They created a buzz at the end of 2011 with their video for ‘U GOT THE POWER’ and we’re sure you’ll agree they’re one of the most exciting new bands of 2012.

Musician Dan Smith has spent the last year writing and recording tracks under the name BASTILLE. The homemade video for “Flaws” caught the attention of bloggers at the start of 2011 and racked up over 25,000 hits on You Tube. New single Icarus is a great example of BASTILLE’s ability to produce timeless pop songs with instantly recognisable hooks. Watch this space for a follow up EP, but in the meantime catch him at Wakestock.

With her emotive 21st Century soul sound LULU JAMES is making waves across the world. She is a name to remember. With her first EP “Rope Mirage” out on April 30th this girl is set for superstardom and is one to catch on this year’s bill. Joining her is JAGGA who is currently working with names such as Ant Whiting (MIA), David Kosten (Bat For Lashes) and Dan Carey (Santigold),. In the last 18 months he’s done everything from touring with Katy B, to recording in LA with Odd Future producer Matt Martian. Jagga stands out from a crowd of eager-to-please X Factor pop stars. Check him this year!

Welsh duo LILYGREEN AND MAGUIRE are another great addition to the line up. The duo, from Newport, South Wales, have just released their debut single ‘Come On Get Higher’. The pair have already built up a solid fan-base after supporting Olly Murs in his recent arena tour of the UK and Ireland, and will be opening the West stage at the this year’s festival.Tickets are still available. Abersoch Bay Minafon Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7AW.

Fri 6th to Sun 8th July 2012