Crystal Antlers
Their latest album, 'Tentacles', is the last ever release by legendary record label, 'Touch and Go'. These California's are determined to drag psych-rock kicking and screaming from its 1960s roots in to the 21st century. Whirling organs dance around as guitars and drums clatter amongst the feedback and growling vocals. Go and see these, and be prepared to step out of you mind, man.
Crystal Antlers website

Dinosaur Pile-up
If in an alternative universe, Rivers Cuomo decided that he wanted to be in the Gang of Four instead of a metal Beach Boys, then you are close to the awesome sound of Dinosaur Pile-up. Jagged riffs and sublime melodies crash around each other creating one mouth watering racket. Monster!
Dinosaur Pile-up website

Dog Is Dead
One of only a couple of local acts at this years Dot To Dot festival, Dog is Dead are still so young that it makes you a little bit sick to think that they are so damn talented, and are able to knock out catchy hook after catchy hook. If you like to dance along to the band at gigs with a huge smile on your face instead of moshing, or just standing still like a lemon, then Dog is Dead's poppy ska will be perfect for you.
Dog is Dead website

Fists
Fists take vintage country and mix it with lo-fi charm and anti-folk aesthetics to create charming and irresistible tunes that make you feel happy and pleased that there are actually English guitar bands who don’t want to sound like the usual Arctic Monkeys influenced indie landfill tripe. They teeter on the point of ramshackle, have a knowing humour, and are one of the best bands in Nottingham at the moment.
Fists website

Ladyhawke
Dancefloor filling electro-chic has been something of a cash-cow of late for record labels still milking pilled-up teenagers out of their pocket money since the halcyon nu-rave days of 2007, which means the charts and airwaves have become full of a lot of drivel of late. But thankfully for us, one of the few shining lights of this scene will be gracing us at Dot to Dot. Her song ‘My Delirium’ was as addictive as crack, and she’s bound to get everyone bouncing around late on Sunday night.
Ladyhawke website

My Vitriol
If you were about 15-18 in the late 90s, then you are bound to love My Vitriol. They haven't done anything for yonks, but this year they seem to be determined to make up for the last few years of relative silence, and are hitting the road. If you like your rock “alt” and your shoes “gazing”, then make sure you go and see the return of one of the best British rock bands of the last few years.
My Vitriol website

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
Easily the best band name of the day, which is reason enough to go and check them out this Sunday. They also play the type of fuzzy indie that makes you feel all warm inside, which only bands from Brooklyn seem to be able to do at the moment. If you own too many Pavement bootlegs and like ironic t-shirts, then I expect to see you at the front for these.
The Pains of being Pure at Heart website

The Petebox
To put it simply, The Petebox is an amazing talent. This UK Beatboxing Champion takes his solo performances to another level, by sampling his voice to build layers upon layers of tracks live; he’s building his songs in front of you as he performs. He’s also from Nottingham, which makes him even more skill in our books.
The Petebox website

Vivian Girls
Vivian Girls take the best bits of shoegaze, surf, and mix it with that irresistible late 80s C-86 murkiness. Imagine if the Jesus and Mary Chain decided to murder the B-52s, whilst Phil Spector danced around the horrific sight waving a shot gun at anyone and everyone and recording it all in an echo chamber, and you will get something close to the Vivian Girls charms.
The Vivian Girls website