Download here

TRACK: Visitors

WHO: FrYars

WHAT: Deliciously dark electro pop.

THE HYPE: "Promising enough to forgive the random upper case Y." - Drowned In Sound

WE SAY: FrYars is the alter-ego of London boy Ben Garrett, who has a talent that sounds far more mature than his 19 years.

His new single, Visitors, marries up-tempo bleeps and beats with a laid-back feel to create a highly polished piece of electro pop. His haunting vocals are nicely complemented by the guest backing vocalist - none other than Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode.

Whether frYars' take on the synth-noir genre can go on to emulate Gahan's success remains to be seen. Either way this track is a must listen - and you can download it for free.

FrYars has opted to release Visitors and his upcoming album, Dark Young Hearts, through a combination of his own label, frYarcorp, and the website Bandstocks. A very wise move at a time when so many indie shops and distributors are closing down - proving that his business sense is every bit as original and sharp as his music.

IF YOU ONLY NEED TO KNOW ONE THING: FrYars supported accomplished electro stars Goldfrapp on their UK tour this year.

WHERE CAN I GET MY HANDS ON IT: Visitors is available to download for free. Just go here and register your email address.

FIND MORE: www.myspace.com/fryars

.

Explore Music

• CD Reviews

• Live Reviews

• Classical

Editor's choice

• The 100 Best Films of 2009
• The 100 Worst Movies of 2009
• The 100 Best Films of the Decade