Hyacinth Girl

The music scene in Manchester is really healthy at the moment with a wide variety of bands vying for the attention of gig going loacals. Hyacinth Girl are my current favourite and will be a band to watch out for in 2010. Anyhow check the track 'Everybody Knows' below. To me it sounds a little like early Flaming Lips with a bit of Gang of Four thrown in the mix; enjoy.

Hyacinth Girl - Everybody Knows by Quay Conversation

Danny Mahon - Free MP3

This is the first studio recording of the song and will be a welcome addition to his growing legion of fans playlists. The track was recorded during Danny's first true studio session that also produced 'Beat Me Up and 'AK47'; both feature on his debut release. For more information check www.myspace.com/dannymahon or www.myspace.com/wecandowhatwewantforever. See below for download link to MP3.

Resurrection - Danny Mahon

Girls Names

This time of year consists of people talking about lists, making lists or talking about how everyone else is making lists so therefore they are making a stand by not making a list! Well I've not been making a list or thinking about it; instead I've just been listening to a load of new things and trying to decide how the hell I'm going to get to see Belfast duo Girls Names without my long lost expense account. Here's to hoping they play the North West come 2010.