The two bands join Hoarsebox, Sweet Jane, Noise Control, The Infomatics, Sickboy and Majella Murphy in the new RTÉ Two show, which airs on Tuesdays at 11.55pm from May 12.

The bands are challenged to write and record a new song in 12 hours or less, with viewers able to vote for – and download – their favourite track at the end.

The Raw Sessions With Sony Ericsson are being shot at Sun Studios in Temple Bar and at the famous Grouse Lodge studio in Westmeath. The series is produced by Lotus Media and presented by Dez Ryan.

We'll have loads more details on hotpress.com over the coming weeks, including previews of the shows, details of the prizes and much more.

Check out www.therawsessions.ie.