Muse - Man Of Mystery

Here is a tasty little snack, recorded for the NME CD celebrating the Muse concerts at the new Wembley. A cover of an instrumental song by 60's band, The Shadows which has become a staple part of their live shows.

They used a mobile studio on their laptops, working overnight on their tour bus between shows on their 2007 European tour, before emailing it to NME. I think you will all agree that it really highlights what an exceptionally talented group they are.

UNKLE feat Ian Astbury - Burn My Shadow (Single)

Now the new UNKLE video for Burn My Shadow. This is a stunning piece of work, quite reminiscent of the Radiohead video for Just. But this surpasses even that with direction and flow that fits so perfectly with the music. The song features guest vocals from Ian Astbury from The Cult and his dreaded vocals add to the panic and fear that is created with seemingly such ease. You are pulled into the chaos, tumbling into the scene, drawn in for the video's inevitable climax.

Tokyo Police Club - Your English Is Good (Single)

First of all I would like to compliment this band on a fine name choice Tokyo Police Club rolls off the tongue nicely. Secondly the song, this is a feel good summer hit as the video likes to suggest. Its a song that celebrates youth by its very nature. Quick and sharp sounding its a bright beacon for the young and oppressed. Almost a My Generation for our generation. Sure its not quite at the same level as The Who's classic but its clearly the goal and its good to aim high. To my mind this young canadian band sound like a mixture between The Strokes and The Cribs particularly on this new single, which is no bad thing. While I didn't really enjoy their previous single, this is a lively and jubilant piece of songwriting that makes Tokyo Police Club an excellent prospect for the future.

A Glance Upon... Blackbud

A mixture between Jeff Buckley and Led Zeppelin they are Joe Taylor (guitar and vocals), Adam Newton (bass, backing vocals) and Sam Nadel (drums, backing vocals). Strangely signed to Independiente home to such bands as Travis and Embrace they are a breath of fresh air to a stale music scene. Their first album From The Sky was a fine piece of work, but it felt somehow incomplete. More of a sound which can be built upon rather than the finest article. With sublime tracks such as Barefoot Dancing which tantalise the listener with bright, confident guitar work and subtle vocals they surely have alot more to offer.


I await their new material which from the tasty morsels posted on their Myspace page should be epic. Now's The Time retains the soft feel of the first album but builds upon it to produce something which feels freer and less constrained. Have a listen and tell me what you think.

"Official Blackbud Myspace Page"

The Arctic Monkeys - The Bakery (Live)

My apologies but here is another slice of The Arctic Monkeys, this time the b-side to Fluorescent Adolescent. Follow the link below to your prize.


"The Arctic Monkeys - The Bakery (Live)"

The Arctic Monkeys - Fluorescent Adolescent (Single)

The music video was directed by Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd/Garth Marenghi's Darkplace) who is a funny man indeed. So its not surprise that the video which stars Stephen Graham (Scummy Man) as a clown, is of a humorous nature. Its a song that is well loved and no doubt will do well with its feel-good summer tinge. Although the video in my opinion is not as punchy as it could have been despite the band considering this their best video yet.


On a personal note I was on the same location as this video not long after. Helping with filming of the promo for up and coming new band Passenger and their song Do What You Like. The video can be found below.

"Passenger - Do What You Like (Video)"