The Afor celts have always ploughed an interesting field, a mix of african rhythms and traditional Irish music, a good dollop of sean nos singing and excellent guest singers. All geared towards the modern dance floor. Its an ever rich, seething cauldron of different sounds and invention, beautifully melded together...

Goldfrapp have gone onto more popular acclaim as some sex fuelled disco funk hybrid. This their/her first album is an entirely different beast and all the better for it. Named 'Felt mountain', we're talking about the summit of a peak, isolated and frozen. We kick off with 'Lovely head'...