currently listening to...The Twilight Sad

The Twilight Sad-Forget The Night Ahead

The Scottish band's second album. Released on Fat Cat Records a year ago. Gigging in the UK over the next month. Can't wait for this one.

Check their great Smiths cover: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvgbSRxqHQ0

New Music #6 Mona

There's a good chance that Mona are going to be BIG. You can just hear it. Catch them before they do in London in the next few weeks.

Being described as a cross between U2 and Kings of Leon. Their songs are set for stadiums.

http://www.myspace.com/monatheband

New Music #5 Ryan Keen

Following on from Jake this is Ryan Keen playing in a similar style. His EP 'Aiming for the Sun' is available on iTunes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HWjqdN5P4

New Music #4 Jake Morley

Jake Morley

Anyone who appreciates the guitar will be drawn to this guy. Interesting style and extremely talented. Watch any of his videos and you'll want to catch him live. Debut album coming soon.

This may not be new but it'll grab your attention soon enough:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfOHdJ2yCXg

Check his myspace for latest tunes: http://www.myspace.com/jakemorley

currently listening to...Massive Attack

Massive Attack-Mezzanine

The band's 3rd album, and one of my favourite trip-hop records. Dark undertones.

The Surreal House

Finishing this weekend after a 3 month stint. Well worth a visit:

http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=10567

currently listening to...John Martyn

John Martyn-London Conversation

The debut album from one of my all time favourites. According to Record Collector it cost less than £200 to record.