Here's a free download of Sheffield based poppers Alvarez Kings' version of Christmas classic Walking in the Air: http://ofnationalimportancerecords.co.uk/2011/12/20/alvarez-kings-walking-in-the-air-free-download/

And a few words that have been said of the band and its releases in the recent past:

“Alvarez Kings could raise the dead with their beguiling brand of indie-pop perfection pulsating through the ether. So infectious, it’ll have you foaming at the mouth for more.” Sandman Magazine

“Bucket-loads of attitude with cut-throat guitar riffs and a gritty charm.” NME

“This EP is a combination of sounds to be marvelled at, with each element having its own space to breathe. Infusing lyrics that shout out from the speakers with high quality rhythms, this is pop-rock as it should be.” 4/5 Music Review Podcast

“Thompson’s vocals come across naturally and emotively, none more so than on the excellent You, Me, Them, Us … Included is The Sequel released as a single last year but it would be easy to pick another two singles from the remaining tracks particularly Dark Eyed Children that deserves airplay.” 4/5 Music News

“Alvarez Kings sound remarkably fresh with more creative ideas than you can shake your finger at. Vocally, the songs on here vary from anthemic to urgent , but it is musically that the band will perhaps surprise many.” Stereoboard

“Enthroning indie-pop with a crown made out of severed guitar strings, Sheffield based quartet Alvarez Kings are vigorously rubbing rock salt into the indie wound with EP Patience is Strength… a rare knack of creating order through disjointed guitar strokes, formulating the type of energised indie that gets you popping all sorts of sockets along to the equally pop-y beats.“ The Music Fix