A new layout, and a stream of the Toy album

Well, with autumn looming I thought I would give the blog a bit of a make-over. I hope you like the new layout. If you have got this far why not have a poke around and tell me what is and isn't working, as I haven't had a full test of it all yet. It is still a work in progress, and I was hoping to have a dynamic banner at the top, but that will take some time to achieve. (Also, I still have to sort out links to others and a blogroll, don't worry if your site is suddenly unlisted)

While you are here you can have a listen to the debut album from the hotly-tipped Toy.


When you have finished poking around, head on over to the 405 where you can read my interview with Laetitia Sadier from Stereolab.

LISTEN: new tunes from Toy, John Cale, Woods

I know it's the summer and things are quiet, but it doesn't stop the new music arriving. I've been deliberately taking it easy with blog posts during July and August, but over the last couple of days I've heard a few things I want to share. First of all, the forthcoming 12" single from the much talked about Toy. I never want to believe the hype but this is great, and the last minute or so is stunning.

Toy 'Dead and Gone'


Next is the legendary John Cale, a damn fine producer in his own right, who has teamed with Danger Mouse for his new album, the ludicrously titled 'Shifty Adventures in Nooky Wood'. Once you have gotten past that name, the material actually seems pretty promising.

John Cale 'I Wanna Talk 2 U'


Finally for now, some tasty psychedelia courtesy of Woods, a a track from their forthcoming album 'Cali in A Cup. Enjoy.

Woods 'Size Meets the Sound'