Creative sparks first ignited five years ago, when a then 19-year-old explosion of energy called Jake Shears was introduced to a multi-instrumentalist who goes by the title of Babydaddy. Both fired up by a passion for solid song writing and off-the-wall humour joined forces to write hook-studded tunes, adopted NYC as their home, and agreed on a cheeky name that has caused much confusion and provoked many blushes in turn. "None of us are lesbians, though", say Scissor Sisters, helpfully.

Scissor Sisters bring together impetuous guitar riffs, pounding synths and a whole bunch of wicked lyrics to top it all off. Their influences bounce through glimmers of vintage Bowie, Roxy Music and Elton John, to Giorgio Moroder, burlesque theatre, and rock opera.

Music this flashy could only be matched with a compelling live performance. Before they were honing their studio skills, the Scissor Sisters were whipping up a storm with their shows. In fact, in Barcelona not long ago, one impressed spectator even went as far as to describe their show as "a life-changing experience."