Mystery Jets: Serotonin

Okay, bit of a delayed reaction but how good is the Mystery Jets new album, Serotonin?! The title track is an amazing balance of melancholic electronica paired with the band's typically thought-provoking lyrics.

Have a feeling I'm going to annoy the housemates with repeated playing of this and joyful prancing around my room and stamping my feet. It makes me want to go and see them live again.

NEW Music Video: Missing Out by The Collectable Few

Here is is, the long-awaited video from the Collectable Few. On a more selfish note, this is my music video acting debut. Either way, hope you enjoy it:

http://www.facebook.com/l/51142;www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwHsllb5Zd0

St. Patrick's Day: Patrick Wolf at Heaven, March 12th

Patrick Wolf has such a magical quality about him that your eye is surprised to see legs in place of half a horse below his lean torso. A true storyteller, I was pleased to hear that his new album holds songs in keeping with the magic of his previous three. Stunning strings supported Patrick’s different musical and vocal efforts.

There were enough costume changes to rival J-Lo, from a spiky jacket at the beginning to the finest leather harness at the end. A slow strip (removing an item per song) showcased each one to perfection. Blonde hair extensions were played with then thrown into the crowd.

The new album ‘The Bachelor’ (set to be released June 1st) is darker and a little rockier. Songs included typically intriguing lyrics (I particularly liked: ‘never the maker, never the master of me’) and the new addition of electric guitar. The upcoming single, ‘Vulture’ was energetic and catchy. The Wolf also played crowd pleasers ‘Magic Position,’ ‘Accident & Emergency’ and the always rousing ‘Tristan.’

Anyone who claims men can’t multi-task is an outright liar: Patrick Wolf played a range of different instruments, sang, danced, engaged the crowd and modelled like a pro the whole way through. The only time he took a bad photo was when the gleaming dome of the man standing in front of me was accidentally captured-and that was my fault!

The Collectable Few: Video Shoot

When I heard that The Collectable Few were filming their first music video just up my street I was tempted enough to leave my bed. Quite impressive after about a week's going out on the trot.

The band filmed the video in a creepy old building. They looked and sounded great-after listening to their song for so many takes I thought I would hate it but still don't!

The Collectable Few's debut single, 'Missing Out' will be released at the end of May.

www.myspace.com/thecollectablefew

Armed with a bag of beers and my little camera, it was time to see what this filming business was all about:

Alex plays his part

The band's manager Badger looks on

Get that shot

Okay so it got a little boring between scenes! In case anyone was wondering, THIS is what I look like in Ray-Bans!

Emma picks a different tune

Emma being fire-hazard responsible

No jokes about being left on the shelf necessary

Candy works a ruff

It was always going to be a long night!