Local Buzz: William Douglas and the Wheel

Wearing their influences like a big, black flagpole of leather, the outfit bestow Beach Boys-esque harmonies, Beatles-like melodies, and the raw, rockin’ power of The Stones.

Douglas himself, likes to describe his band’s music as “sunny poptimism.” To many of his fans, however, they’re “pure barry” by the way.

Unpeeled, Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, tonight, 8pm, £5, 0131-220 4298