Long Time No Post

Ok, so I haven't posted in a while, what with one bad thing after another happening in the week that will hereafter be known as the one from hell. So, since I've got a spare few moments I thought I'd regale you with the latest exploits in my quest for good music...

The Break and Repair Method

The Break and Repair Method is a one man side project formed by Matchbox Twenty's Paul Doucette, and looks set to be a promising new addition to the thriving piano rock scene, if you can call it that. Sounding like a somewhat bizarre Stereophonics/Jack's Mannequin hybrid, Doucette's smoky vocals are delivered with an indie arrogance in songs like 'I'm at a low,' whilst on 'You Won't be Able to Be Sad' displays a much more fun, pop punky sound, full of impish charm. With the debut Milk the Bee released in Mid September in the states, this one is definitely worth a download if you like twinkly piano melodies and insanely catchy choruses. You Won't be able to be Sad, available on ITunes now.

Frank Turner

Now, if you're into your folk and you're British, chances are you'll have heard of this charming man. He's toured pretty much everywhere, teamed up with the likes of Chris T-T and Jonah Matranga and used to be in Hardcore Punk band Million Dead. He's even been played on Radio 1. Frankly, if you haven't heard of him lately, you must be living in a cave with your head in a bucket full of manure. Well, not really but that's a lovely image isn't it?
Anyway, whether you know of him or not, Frank's making waves with his witty and often ironic tales of Albion. Songs such as 'Once We Were Anarchists' actually had me laughing out loud, and it's songsmiths like Mr Turner and Miss Marling that are rejuvenating the Brit-Folk scene, it's officially cool again to like acoustic guitars and violins.
Frank's latest project, 'Long Live the Queen' was released yesterday, with all proceeds going towards the fight against Breast Cancer. So not only have you got a good excuse to download something with a warm and fuzzy feeling inside, but you get a glimpse into the future of the next big folkstar.
You can buy Long Live the Queen via his Myspace page, where you can also check out his latest tour dates across the country.



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