Introducing: The Conspirators

Matt Seymour BBC Radio York Introducing

The band hail from North Yorkshire but reached number one in America

Hailing from all over North Yorkshire The Conspirators set up their HQ in Bedale. From there the band began their plan to take over the world, starting with the American KIAC chart where they reached number one and held a strong position for ages.

With a sound that takes influences from all over the place, but both Clash and Blondie fans are going to like, The Conspirators are on to a winner. Despite any comparisons their upbeat, punk influenced Brit pop style is definitely their own, and it's gaining a global audience.

The band's first single Turning Green climbed to number one in the American KIAC chart, a measure that lots of people listened to their track online, and hopefully a sign of big things to come for another North Yorkshire band.

But does being from a rural area mean the band has to work harder? When the band performed live in session for Matt Seymour on BBC Radio York in 2007, we asked them that very question.

"Yes. We've worked on internet promotion quite hard, and that's helped a lot. But we have to be willing to travel, across to Leeds or down to London. We also have to rely on a lot of friends to follow us around and give us some support.

What's most important to you?

"One thing we have got common is that we love entertaining crowds. We put on a really good show and think that's really important at a live gig."

Is it just me, or is there a hint of Debbie Harry in the vocals?

"Well I was in a Blondie tribute band for the last seven years. I didn't really like Debbie Harry or know any Blondie. But a band I was in said I sounded a bit like her so we started the tribute band. But it's my natural voice, and some people say I have similar tones."

Tell us about your KIAC chart success

"It's an American independent chart that's based on radio play and internet downloads. We released Turning Green, it went to number one and stayed there for five weeks. It's currently still at number six, so someone must like us.

"We're hoping to make a success over here soon. We're hoping to release our new single by the end of summer. We've got a record label showcase in July and all being well something good will come of that."