British-based South African rockers Starseed have been creating a bit of a buzz in the music world of late.

The quintet's album Peace Machine, released two months ago, has met with critical acclaim and they are hotly tipped to make a big breakthrough this year.

On Thursday week they kick off a UK tour they are co-headlining with alternative rock band Firetone at Scream Lounge in South Croydon and drummer Andrew Spence was understandably excited.

“We just cannot wait to get out on the road and play these songs to people,” he says.

“We all really believe in this material, it means everything to us."

“Peace Machine is without a doubt the finest achievement of our musical career so far,” added vocalist Russell Spence.

“We are really excited about this album and truly love every minute of it.

"We hope people enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed writing and recording it.”

Recorded throughout last summer at Stakeout Studios with producer Jason Wilcock (Reuben, Fightstar, The Ghost Of A Thousand), Peace Machine consists of 12 tracks and features single Shine, for which the band have just shot the video.

“The writing of the record was a lengthy and involved process,” says Russell Spence.

“But it was truly a collaboration.

"Every Saturday morning during the first four months of 2009 we’d leave our girlfriends and our jobs and get together and just brainstorm.

"It is truly a product of the heart and soul of each member and the proof is clearly in the pudding.”

Starseed and Firetone, Scream Lounge, South End, February 25, 8pm, £5. Call 020 8667 0155 or visit myspace.com/screamstudios.