At the heart of The Plea are brothers Denny and Dermot Doherty. Denny sings like a cross between a young Bono and A Northern Soul-era Richard Ashcroft. Dermot plays lead guitar as though born on a stadium stage.

Their signing with dance label R&S Records prompted the launch of an indie subsidiary for the label - Planet Function. Album "Dreamers Stadium' was recorded with their dream producer Chris Potter (The Verve's Urban Hymns, The Rolling Stones , U2). Designer Storn Thorgerson, who has done work Pink Floyd, 10cc, Led Zeppelin and, most recently, Muse and Biffy Clyro, for designed the cover work for the album.

"We couldn't be happier with Dreamers Stadium," says Denny. "We set out to write strong, uplifting songs that make people feel good and we know we've achieved that. Now we just want to get out there and play and, hopefully, inspire kids like our idols inspired us."

The Plea perform on Vodafone stage on the Friday at Oxegen.