New talent on the block - JB and The Backline.

A YOUNG musician from Feniton is preparing to burst onto the music scene with his band as they release their first single.

Jamie Beale, from Feniton, who is part of JB and The Backline, with fellow band mates Dan Chase, Trisi Evans and Haz Wheaton, will be releasing their single Bloodshot Eyes.

The 17-year-old singer and guitarist said: “We are all really excited about releasing the single and we are currently finishing off our next single.

“We are also planning to record an EP and are booking gigs anywhere and everywhere.”

The alternative modern folk-rock group attend the Academy of Music and Sound in Exeter and formed earlier this year.

The single will be available to download from iTunes, Spotify and Amazon.

JB and The Backline will also be holding an open night on May 17, at the Academy of Music and Sound in Exeter, where they will be airing their music video for the new single and treating audiences to a few performances.