THE WINNERS

FEBRUARY 2011 - LAZY LUNG

Line-up: Allan Chaaraoui (vocals, guitar and loops), Patrick Hanna (lead guitar), Hadi Oueini (drums, percussion and vocals), Imad Jawad (bass and vocals)

Back Story: Beirut band Lazzy Lung have been performing together for two years. Their self-produced debut album Strange Places is a blend of indie-fuelled longing and honest angst, covering everything from hangovers to starting a new job.

Influences: Wintersleep, City & Colour, The Strokes, Bloc Party, The Kooks