Melodies, sugar-spun choruses, underwired by brooding emotion, sweetness and turbulence combined. That's Ghosts. You might not be familiar with them yet, but trust us - in 2007 their harmony-drenched guitar-pop anthems will be impossible to avoid.

Newly signed to Atlantic Records, the London-based foursome's vast potential is signalled by their debut release, download-only EP Tales From Studio Six. Highlights include Musical Chairs - borne aloft by soaring melodies and a propulsive, floor-filling backbeat - and the eponymous track Ghosts, which takes the chiming, arena-filling melancholy of Coldplay and channels it into a delicate, swooning moment of perfect pop.

Rock stardom was still some way off: during school holidays the four friends would rehearse in a remote barn above a horse ("He seemed quite appreciative, he used to nod along," recalls Simon). There was an endless succession of disastrous singers ("One of them kept stealing from us to fund a coke habit, which became a bit of a problem"). But gradually, the band - completed by bassist Robbie Smith and keyboardist Mark Treasure - became more than a way of blowing off steam after school.

And then.... nothing happened. Despite all the hype and excitement, Polanski remained unsigned. Disillusioned, they filled their time with other things. Mark did a Master's Degree in Philosophy, Simon and Robbie got office admin jobs, and Johnny... well, mostly Johnny just got drunk ("He's never done a day's work in his life!" says Simon affectionately of the softly-spoken drummer).

Then came the epiphany. Frustrated by the limits of electronic music, Simon began writing songs on guitar - simple, unadorned melodies, sung from the heart. For the first time, he realised he could hold his own as a vocalist. So, when Polanski's frontman quit, Simon simply took over, taking the band in a more classic, song-based direction. Out went doomy synths. In came jangly guitars and big choruses. The band was duly renamed. Ghosts was born.

Three months on, Ghosts have almost completed work on their debut album, due in the Spring. Before then there's a limited edition 7" single, Musical Chairs/Departure Lounge, and a residency at London's Water Rats throughout January. Plus, of course, endless tours up and down the UK and beyond. And then? Who knows. What's certain is that Ghosts won't be content until their euphoric pop songs are echoing from the very biggest stages.

Ghosts release their debut album ‘The World Is Outside‘ on June 11th through Atlantic Records, this is preceded by the single of the same name on 28 May (digital)/ 4 June (physical).

Ghosts release the single ‘The World Is Outside‘ on 28 May (digital)/ 4 June (physical) through Atlantic Records, this is followed by their debut album of the same name on June 11th.

Over the last few months Ghosts have been creating quite a stir. Their debut release Musical Chairs was itunes single of the week and picked up some rave reviews including The Guardian Guide’s pick of the week. They were in the Top 10 of the BBC’s Sound Of 2007 poll and have been a regular fixture on the airwaves.

Ghosts first met at school and have been together, in one guise or another, ever since. It is little wonder, then, that the music sounds so self-assured, and so very accomplished - ecstatic melodies, sugar-spun choruses and a precise understanding of pop music and all its infinite nuances.