Little Boots - Nocturnes (On Repeat)

'More mature Nocturnes might be, but attention grabbing it is not'

I Am Kloot - Let It All In (Shepherd Moon)

'Their songs may be well sculpted but they're not going to wow or grab you'

Dropkick Murphys - Signed and Sealed In Blood (Born & Bred)

A fine return from the conveyors of raucous hibernophilia

Fighting With Wire 'Colonel Blood' (Xtra Mile)

'Arguably one of the best UK rock albums released this year'

Chris Cornell @ Palladium, London, Monday 18/06/12

'A treasure trove of classic tunes from back in the day'

The Cribs 'In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull' (Wichita)

'This new material will take hold in people's hearts'

Viva Brother - 'Famous First Words' (Geffen) Released: 01/08/11

Can not reawaken the spirit of Cool Britannia...

Sunday 12/06/11 Isle Of Wight Festival, Day Three @ Seaclose Park, Isle Of Wight

Saturday 11/06/11 Isle Of Wight Festival, Day Two @ Seaclose Park, Isle Of Wight

Friday 10/06/11 Isle Of Wight Festival, Day One @ Seaclose Park, Isle Of Wight

Thursday 24/02/11 Dinosaur Pile Up, Japanese Voyeurs, The Xerts @ The Garage, London

Chase And Status - 'No More Idols' (Mercury) Released: 31/01/11

One of the albums of the year...