There’s something instantly cool about the futuristic rockers The London Souls, no question about it, and it’s not just the fact they have London in their name.

When you hear about the graft, the determination and the fact that band practices used to be done over the phone, your opinion of the cool New York trio will only get better.

Their sound, like a torch to the past with a flame held towards a psychedelic future, began in 2008 when the band first formed.

Band practices were done over the phone and soundchecks solidified the structures of songs.

TOP STORIES: The raw and nostalgic vibrations are inspired by UK bands like The Beatles and Led Zeppelin but at the same time the band move forward with their own style.

Drummer and singer Chris St. Hilaire, 29, said: “New York loves us.

“It takes a while to make a name for yourself but now they love it.

“Perseverance is a part, it’s a big part.

“Me and the guitarist have been through a lot of trials and the two of us persevered.

“But you must also have something to say.

“New York helps with that - the city makes you tougher.

It’s very clear in Chris’ voice that he and singer-guitarist Tash Neal are excited to come back to the UK.

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The duo jammed in their teens and advanced their sound together 
St. Hilaire said: “It is always a great time in the UK.

“We love playing the country.”

The band will be touring their debut album Here Come The Girls on a return trip to the UK in the hope that audiences will take to their cool sounds.

With three shows in London, including two performances at the mighty Brixton O2 academy with Catfish and the Bottlemen, the gang will be rocking their slick, rocky sounds for UK audiences.

So why the name The London Souls? 

St.Hilaire replied wryly: "Who knows?

"I think it's up for interpretation."