Crash Test Dummies, Gareth Dunlop

Crash test dummies are a canadian rock band from winnipeg, built around the deep, instantly recognisable voice of brad roberts. They are best known worldwide for their 1993 single mmm mmm mmm mmm, and picked up grammy nominations and juno awards along the way.

Belfast singer, songwriter and producer gareth dunlop writes warm, hook-laden songs in a distinctive croon, and was tipped by the bbc as one to watch in 2010. He records at his own sycamore studios in belfast, where he made his new album animal.