Unsigned and looking for some action, this collective are making moves in the right direction. Hailing from Enfield, North London, Jamie, Mem and Big Daddy Steve have linked up with a group of like-minded followers to ply a refreshing blend of indie grooves embellished with horns and multi-layered vocals.

The production is accomplished, recalling late 80's / early 90's godheads like the Wonderstuff (but less edgy) with a righteous emphasis on melody and driven by a desire to write proper songs, which after 6 or so plays, start to lodge nicely in your subconscious.

The sleeve art depicts a para holding an acoustic guitar - this encapsulates their modus, disciplined and well constructed, folksy but not earnest, with a sense of fun. They create layers, a sound collage, the verse chorus verse chorus hegemony neatly sidestepped with streaks of originality.

What helps is they are not trying too hard to please or show off their musicianship - all 4 tracks on this EP have a distinct sound and atttitude: ego free, talent subsumed within the whole, for the greater good, cohesive and striking the correct balance between artistry and the need to push a commercial sheen towards the casual listener.

Sudanese Playboys don't have to try that hard. They can write, they fill their glass half-full with tumbling choruses. Let us hope they take over the odd festival stage this hot summer and leave you and yours smiling.