'Lifespan' is a fusion of punk, electro and heavy rock which works remarkably well; the electronic stabs of keyboard imperceptibly mixing with the sheet metal guitars, rough vocals and throbbing bass lines to produce the audio equivalent of the pleasure felt when given a really nice pie.

Charlotte Otter

Nemo's current single, 'Lifespan' shows exactly why they?ve built such an impressive musical CV.

A hungry and urgent rhythm section spliced with stuttering electronics and an infectious melody characterise the single?s two-and-a-half minutes of chaotic energy.

Bastardised pop music at its best, Nemo?s lifespan in the wider public eye is surely just about to begin..

Mike Cobley

Fist-pumpingly brilliant rock-a-thon of zep sized proportions and a stadium deserving power that screams anthem from the second it starts...

Jeremy Chick

'Life Span' is a 3 track electronic punk pop debut single that is an edgier sounding Kaiser Chiefs- especially on the title track.

Certainly worthy of chart entry and a band that would be good to catch live. **

Nikk Gunns

For a single, this release packs a fair punch. Not only are we subjected to 3 songs but a video and a set of photos for these with PCs or Macs. Opening up with 'Lifespan', Nemo's staccato vocals remind me straight away of some kind of new-romantic style, electro rock. The video for 'Lifespan' only enhances this feeling, with plenty of black and white, art-house style vocals and keyboard synths. Given that, the song is still quite guitar driven. It seems to be over rather quickly though.

The staccato-style vocals reminded me a little of the Human League. The vocals and style change with the second track "5 Min. Heroes" thought the synth's poppy beats certainly make themselves felt with some strange effect on the vocals towards the end. "Truth or Die" adds what can only be described as an annoying synthetic bee messing with your ear drum. The song just doesn't sound very nice at all.

Nemo take their influences from Television, The Police, The Cure, Velvet Underground and Ultravox! Certainly, you can hear the resemblance. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of electro-rock, especially when it's coupled with new romantic style, 80's synth. The production sounds good though and it certainly isn't all synth by any stretch. If you are a fan of the genre you'll find it interesting. Just make sure you don you effeminate, frilly "fop" shirts.

Ben Blundell

Nemo are a North-London based four-piece that weld electronica to pop-punk sensibilities to create an infectious throbbing wall of noise.

The group first performed live back in 2004 and since then they've wowed crowds from London to Berlin via Paris. Through their constant hard work the group have managed to secure their own club night, which has seen bands such as The White Rose Movement, Robots In Disguise and Graham Coxon make guest appearances.

Lifespan is the first single to be lifted from the forthcoming album Post Human Love, serving as a fantastic introduction to the band. The lead track from the single, Lifespan is an adrenaline rush of frantic energy, where the rhythm section collides with electronic beats, guitars and the catchy new wave vocals to form the perfect sub-three minute single. The b-sides are every bit as impressive, 5 Min.

Heroes is an electro-pop anthem that could have been stolen straight from prime-time Human League, it may not be as chaotic or spiky as the title track but it's every bit as contagious. Nemo round the single off with Truth Or Die which shows the band at their angular best, guitars squall over an uncompromising burst of electronica whilst the frontman hollers over the top, all leading into a superbly noisy finale.

Nemo may not be household names yet, however this single and a tour support slot with Imogen Heap will certainly help raise their profile and I can guarantee that once you've heard them you won't forget them in a hurry.

Rhythm & Booze Rating 8

Will Munn

The debut EP from North Londons Nemo hits you like electrified cricket bat smashing through a a double glazed caravan window somewhere on the south coast of punksville, shattering the peaceful atmosphere with their blend of energised electro, experimental guitar licking, drum kicking rock and roll. Like Hard-Fi if they were good, Depeche Mode if they were punk, The Killers if they were English. Like a cross between the decent 80s electro rock (if ‘80s’ and ‘decent’ can be used in the same sentence) and todays kick ass, sweat inducing indie club scene rawk made popular by The Libertines and friends.

Life Span, at just over two minutes is a terrific introduction to this band. Exciting guitar licks, the tightest rhythm section, and a singalong chorus that even the most tone deaf of us could make sound half decent.

Five Minute Heroes is the sort of song that brings you down to earth a little but not too much. Well thought out backing to a rather up beat pop track that would not be totally out of place on a half decent Placebo album or even an early Human League effort. The final track, Truth or Die, is a sqwarling mess of guitar and keyboard squeelyness (if that’s a word!) that makes you stand up and think “where’s the NME cause I need to see if playing near hear soon.” And the chances are, they will be, and when you see them live your life will be forever enriched.

'Lifespan' is the debut single from North London band Nemo taken from their album 'Post Human Love'. With a combination of energetic punk, rock, electronics and pop melodies this quartet sound somewhat like The Kings of Leon and The Killers mashed together, sprinkled with a bit of Franz Ferdinand. 'Lifespan' itself is a frenzied rock infused number with a fast energetic pace. The B sides vary within the electro/punk/rock and pop sound that they've established over the past 2 years in which time they've supported acts such as The Paddingtons, Sneaker Pimps and We Are Scientists. The single looks promising and with all the backing they've had, it'll be interesting to see what comes of their debut album.

Claire Maciejewski

A massive sonic head butt between Devo, The Human League and Slade; North London trio Nemo could well be the very next huge pop explosion this year. Already turning heads and picking up celebrity fans wherever they go, new single Lifespan should see them garnering even more attention. A two minute electro pop explosion that takes the aforementioned reference points and mixes them up into an excitable blast of energy, Lifespan is one hell of an opening statement. Elsewhere here 5 min Heroes repeats the same tricks with just as much success, another energised and explosive electro pop eruption whilst the angrier punk guitar blast of Truth Or Die imagines Nine Inch Nails fighting it out with The Buzzcocks in some downstairs electro club. An explosive and energised introduction to Nemo, Lifespan could very well mark the beginnings of something very big indeed.

"When I first heard of Nemo, I didn't know what to expect! I had seen their faces popping up here and there and wondered just by their name what exactly they sounded like, I was quite pleasantly surprised when the opening beats started up; I quickly became addicted to their songs and sound! Nemo really know how to write songs and present them in a way that is most appealing to their audience. They have quickly become one of my new favourite bands.

Lifespan pumps a determined beat from the very beginning, there's wicked interplay between the drums, sounds and guitars and when the defiant vocals kick in the result is a musical marriage. Everything builds and builds and the first blast of chorus is followed by a fantastic instrumental breakdown. The song is quite fast and furious, which certainly suits the bands style, and rocks your socks off from start to finish.

By comparison 5 min. Heroes has a more relaxed sound. You can hear a warmth and clarity in the lead vocals which prove that the singer can deliver the goods at varying tempos. The mixture of sweeping guitar riffs and electronic sounds works well with the delivery of the catchy lyrics producing a song that is really quite slick and quite dancy in moments.

There's a real deep resonating sound at the start of Truth or Die interspersed with some impressive guitar play. The drums when they kick in really give the song wonderful drive and all instruments combine at times to produce a real wave of sound. As with all songs here they are less than three minutes long, however instead of being a negative I see that as a quality for some other bands overplay songs which at times become relatively repetitive. In the case of Nemo the songs are far from boring and if anything you play them all again. The vocals are again well delivered in this song, strong and defiant and the pace of everything is just spot on.

Such a cracking piece of work from these guys! All of the songs are totally different from a lot of what I hear now a day! But, it also rings of artists from long ago like Duran Duran but with a new and fresh edge to it. Every band member holds his own and after having the privilege to catch one of their shows, they know how to work a stage and the crowd! I highly recommend Nemo and I would look out for them because I see a bright and wild future for them!

Gavin H & Kizzy H.