The band, comprising of Danny Saville, Lil Fee, Nathan Sudders and Bruce Carter, released their debut album, X Marks Destination, last month.

"We're all really pleased with the album, the whole package is great and we're really enjoying playing the songs live," explains Dan.

"There's a bit of everything on there, elements of New Order and a healthy love of dance music, clubbing and the enjoyment of going to see live music."

The band think the split tour had helped them generate a broader audience of new fans.

"At a nightclub there's almost a ready made audience who are there to dance anyway," explains Dan.

"Sometimes we haven't been onstage until about 1.30am.

"Some songs work better at different shows but for us it's also important for us to get the kids along to some of the younger shows. I like them both, it's a different experience."

The Whip are among a host of guitar-based bands playing at the Gatecrasher festival on May 24 and 25, alongside some of the biggest names in dance music.

"We played Creamfields last year so we've done similar stuff but the line-up of this one is fantastic," says Dan.

"The marrying of the two genres has worked really well.

"I remember going into nightclubs which were trying to put band nights on in the past and the audience would just leave the room.

"Bands have embraced the dance culture and dance culture has embraced watching live bands.

"There's some really good vibes, people enjoy watching live musicians play dance music.

"We've always embraced dance music culture and want to play dance music but with a full live band."

Events director for Gatecrasher Russell Pate said he was excited with the group's return to the festival circuit.

He said: "We're really happy with the line-up. There's a really varied range of up and coming acts.

"Gatecrasher has been out of the festival scene for a long time and we wanted to come back and make an impact – with this line-up I think we've done that.

"The Chemical Brothers and The Prodigy are two of the biggest names in dance music and with the likes of Justice and DJ Yoda we have some of the best new names."

Mr Pate said that the inclusion of bands like CSS and The New Young Pony Club shows that people also want to see live bands alongside DJs.

"There has been more of a crossover of guitar band into dance music and people want to see them live alongside the other dance and trance acts we've got, " he said.

Mr Pate said Gatecrasher had been working closely with the local council, residents and police during the planning of the event and would be working hard to ensure there is as little disruption for nearby residents during the event.

"We're really hoping that this year goes well and we would obviously like to establish this as an annual event for Gatecrasher."

Read next week's Guide for details of how to win tickets to Gatecrasher's Summer Sound System festival.