The soundtrack to summer 2016.

Lancashire band Massive Wagons have been one of the darlings of the independent Rock radio stations and festivals for a few years now. On several occasions they have been TBFM Radio's track of the week and they have received acclaim for their live performances at Hard Rock Hell too. Chic Festivals record label Off Yer Rocka wisely took notice of the love and signed them in 2014, with 'Welcome To The World' being their second outing on the label.

On first listen you can see why; they are a quality, hard-driving Rock band that are perfect styling for the live arena. Listen out for title track 'Welcome To The World', as it's a ballsy, sass of a song and as hooky as a Captain fearing a ticking croc; it will stick in your head all day. 'Ratio' is just head-bangingly heavy, guaranteed to have gig-goers spilling their beer whilst keeping the beat like human metronomes. 'Shit, Sweat, Death' is fast, fast, fast, whilst 'Fighting Jack' ups the ante and could well be their future air-punching arena song; it's undoubtedly Modern Wave with a grooving Southern Rock feel. I guess 'Aeroplane' is the ballad of the album, but it's really just slow and heart-felt.

They often appear on the same bill as Trucker Diablo and their similarities will make for a great line-up – try and catch them if you can. This is a no frills, full-on sass, no nonsense, Hard Rock album. It's going to be great for summer driving as it has all the right requirements – memorable riffs and melodies to sing along to and plenty of groove to power you along the open road.

This album is worth putting your hand in your pocket for; it will give you the soundtrack to summer 2016.

Helen Bradley Owers