This Years Winner Is

Not much comes from the Isle of Man. Not many people can even pinpoint where the Isle of Man even is, so to expect to find a five piece pop punk band looking to climb the ranks of UK scene is, at best, adventurous. But built from friendships, a love of music, the summertime and a dislike for the humdrum of a nine to five environment is This Years Winner Is, and they could be your new favourite band you’ve never heard of.

With vocalist Elliot Kinrade, guitar and vocalist Ben Wilde, guitarist Ethan Grubb, bassist Stuart Bedford and drummer Darren Shields they have a fierce following on the Isle of Man and are now looking to take there energetic pop songs from the Island to the UK.

The newest release ‘Always Goes Down Smooth’ had its digital release through Section Five Records and has had plenty of positive reviews, though since it’s release the then vocalist Tim Tonks has left the band. Elliot Kinrade has since joined, and are hitting the road in July. If they follow their own advice keep hold of those four leafed clovers who knows what the future may hold for them!

Check out reviews of their debut EP ‘Always Goes Down Smooth’ on Punktastic, New Reviews and RockStopScene.

This Years Winner Is departed Section Five Records at the start of 2011 but you can keep up to date with what they’re up to on their Facebook page.