The Mercury has teamed up with organisers of the Riverside Festival in Stamford to run a battle of the bands which will guarantee the winner a slot on-stage at the event.
We're putting a track from each artist or band or a web link on our website at www.stamfordmercury.co.uk so people can listen to them.
Once they have all come in you the reader will be able to vote online, using a coupon in the paper or vote by text message.
Send your demos to Mercury House, Sheep Market, Stamford PE9 2QZ, e-mail your web links where readers can hear tracks, to smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk, or call in at one of our offices. The deadline for tracks to arrive is April 25.

Listen to the artists by clicking on the links:
Carred Out
A metal band who hail from Rippingale and Bourne, the four-piece are known for their screaming vocals and hard rocking guitar sounds. The unsigned group are looking to get a foothold for regular live performances. To find out more, go to www.myspace.com/carriedout.

Hello Chora
This boy-girl two-piece band describe their genre as an indie/tropical/soul hybrid. The group has connections with Cambridge, Durham and Leeds and comprises vocalist Hannah Yadi and guitarist Will Betts. Influences include Bob Dylan, Bjork and Prince. To hear music, go to www.myspace.com/hellacholla.

K.I.N.E.T.I.K
K.I.N.E.T.I.K. - real name Christopher Mitchell - is an MC who has accrued a wealth of experience on the independent music scene in recent years. He has performed at some of the most famous venues in the UK, such as The Royal Albert Hall and The Lyric Theatre. To find out more, go to http://www.myspace.com/kinetiktheenergyman.

Goldryder
Goldryder are a guitar-led indie band who hail from Somerset. They list Bon Jovi, Jimi Hendrix and Guns N' Roses among their influences. The group are managed by Underdogs Management Limited and have attracted interest from BBC Bristol radio. To find out more, see /www.myspace.com/goldryder.

Queens English
London-based ban Queens mesh the unlikely combination of hip-hop and punk genres. The group comprises eight members, who cite Eminem, UK hip-hop and Nirvana as some of their many influences. To learn more about the group, go to www.myspace.com/queensenglish.