Volapük

The French trio of cello, clarinet and drums (with some violin and others) will quite simply knock you on your ass. Full of intricate, inventive arrangements and writing, it's a carnival of sounds that will dizzy you with dazzling lights, swirling colours and a substantial sugar high. Through the darkness of the haunted house to the bling bling of the gaming tables, this is as entertaining a journey through "art" music as you're likely to find. Drawing on various classical influences and structures, Volapük has a keen sense of when to break the rules. There isn't much necessary, though - this band is cutting their own swath through to a new spot in the musical jungle.