I’ve been playing in a band with some local friends / dads (prosaically known until yesterday as Dad Band, now dubbed Fustians). Every other Friday night we book out a rehearsal studio and bash out a few tunes. We’ve been doing it for six months or so, and having made a decision not to do covers, it’s been interesting to observe the growth of a creative unit.

Another day, another post. Nothing really to say: I’m just trying to form a habit.

I’ve made some New Year’s resolutions

The first album in this year’s listening is Anohni’s Hopelessness. For those not aware, Anohni is the chosen name of the the artist formerly known as Antony Hegarty. She’s no stranger to the Mercury Prize, having won in 2005 with I Am A Bird Now.

In common with previous years (although not for the last couple of years), I’ve decided to listen to all the Mercury Prize nominees and write up a brief review of each.