Frankie & the Heartstrings

Having met in early 2009 over a mutual appreciation of cocktails (lead singer Frankie Francis worked in a pub frequented by drummer Dave Harper and guitarist Michael McKnight), Sunderland indie romantics Frankie & the Heartstrings made a miraculous leap from unknowns to Wichita Recordings hopefuls in little over a year. Joined by second guitarist Pete Gofton -- brother of Lauren Laverne of Kenickie and BBC fame -- and bassist Dennis Mennis, the five-piece was ready and able to build up a loyal and vast following on the back of a couple of singles that blended energetic guitar ...