Bryan Ferry is well known for his attention to sound quality and I believe likes his vinyl too. Certainly all his records still come out on vinyl. Roxy Music records like Avalon and Flesh and Blood sound marvellous and are great to show off your system. This album, released in 1987...

So then Bryan Ferry completes his album of Bob Dylan covers and leaves us with, unsurprisingly, a mix of the two. Bob Dylan is recognised as one of the best singer-songwriters in the world, with the emphasis on the songwriter. His lyrics are peerless, his musicianship and music are renowned. Yet...

Born in the Spanish speaking south of France. Travelling the world with his ex band Manu Negra. After they broke up he spent years travelling around south america, including at times, on his own train. He's a big big fan of Bob Marley. Manu Chao has many influences to draw...

Although I'd heard many things about the Bees' previous album 'Free the bees', this is actually my first experience with the band. I have to admit I'm really enjoying what I'm hearing. Octupus comes across as a blend of 60's pop and 60's soul, with influences also from funkier 70's type...