1. Sam Nicholls (formerly of aptly-monikered local heroes Aboycalledhero) and Tom Woodstock joined (sometime Tellison stand-in drummer) Mike Frost and Chris Aylett to form SCHOLARS, a rock band with ambition, ideas and a strong sense of purpose. SCHOLARS play what comes naturally to them – melodic rock with a healthy dose of energy and passion. Combining pop sensibilities and anthemic choruses with creative instrumental arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, the band have created a blend of alt-rock, indie and emo which is heartfelt and free from pretension.