Lisa Hannigan: Sea Sew
Best known for her wonderful collaborations with fellow Irish musician Damien Rice, folk singer Lisa Hannigan is now a fully fledged solo artist.
Bat For Lashes: Two Suns
Natasha Khan made sure she shot out the traps and hit the ground running.
The Boy Least Likely To: The Law Of The Playground
The Law Of The Playground may, at first listen, appear to be lacking the melodies of The Best Party Ever but after a while, when the lyrics hit home, it's an album deeper and more meaningful than the throw-away nature of the first.
Glasvegas: Glasvegas
Occasionally, believe it or not, the NME gets it right. It might not be often, but for every Bravery, there’s a band as special as Glasvegas championed by the once-great magazine.
Friendly Fires: Friendly Fires
If you spend any amount of time listening to Radio 1 or reading the NME nowadays you’ll be lead to believe that we’re knee deep in new, exciting bands.
