Andy Yorke - Simple

Heres a link to the new album from Andy Yorke, lead singer and guitarist of his Unbelievable Truth. But more famously know for being the brother of Radiohead singer Thom Yorke. Its a release i've been waiting for since Unbelievable Truth split up, who were a hidden talent and created some very fine and beautiful music. So I urge those who have never heard of them to give this a listen.

http://url2it.com/hod

John Mayer - Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles

One of the finest guitar players today John Mayer, of whom i'm a big fan releases his new live 2- CD, DVD and Blu-Ray package on July 1^st,  Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live in Los Angeles was filmed last December at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles and directed by Danny Clinch. The special Columbia Records release includes three distinct sets: an acoustic performance, a rare set with John Mayer Trio (John Mayer, Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino), as well as a Continuum set featuring Mayer’s full-band. 

Below is a great performance featured in the new release entitled Belief which is from his latest album Continuum

MGMT - Weekend Wars (Live at Paradiso)

This band is my favourite at the moment. MGMT (or Management) is their name and their brand is one of easily accessible electronic pop coupled with heavy influences from British prog from the 70's. What they excel at producing the unexpected. Their sound is modern and is as far from the stale, mudanity of the current guitar orientated music scene as possible. Check out a live performance recorded at the Paradiso of their song Weekend Wars which is from their debut album Oracular Spectacular.

Fleet Foxes - Blue Ridge Mountains (Live on Letterman)

If you loved the 70's you'll love this band. Fleet Foxes have been going down a storm recently, garnering accolades from all corners of the music industry. Their self titled debut album is Ménage à trois of folk pop at its best and rightly should have place in everyones record collection. They quite recently made their American network television debut on Letterman with their song Blue Ridge Mountains which has become a personal favourite of mine.

Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire

The Kings of Leon have returned! Before we even realised they were away, they have come back with their forth album. The first single to be taken from this is the ludicrously titled Sex On Fire (even lead singer Caleb Followill is seemingly 'unsure' about the title). Despite this the song itself a huge, stomping effort that continues the bands inevitable rise to the title of best band in the world. 

You can hear the new song for yourself at their myspace page, the address of which is displayed below.

http://www.myspace.com/kingsofleon

The Week That Was - Yesterday's Paper

From the makers of Field Music comes an exciting new project, this time from the mind of Peter Brewis and after his brother David' marvellous School of Language record the expectation is high. But it does not disappoint, it once again highlights the brilliance that made up the niche pop simplicity of Field Music. 

Below is a link to my favourite track from the new album, entitled Yesterday's Paper.

http://rapidshare.com/files/135504437/06-the_week_that_was-yesterdays_paper.mp3.html