There is more than one band with the name Hurts. There is the disbanded Japanese band from 2006-2008 and currently British band formed 2009 1) Elegant and enigmatic Manchester, UK electro duo Hurts have their sharp suits, slick hair and stark visuals, Theo Hutchcraft and adam anderson present a striking contrast to the glow-in-the-dark pop stars who have run amok across the charts of late.

Looking like they would rather be on the cover of Vogue Hommes than NME or Smash Hits, the pair resemble Tears for Fears as shot by Anton Corbijn.