We live in Brooklyn baby!

Back in the Big Apple and I just can't wait to get back into the music scene over here. Should be going out tonight for some Jazz, Hip Hop or maybe a bit of both (if I'm lucky!) I'll be sure to report back about that, but in the meantime check out these reviews I got published just before I left the LDN.

David Guetta ft. Kid Cudi - Memories (single)

Goldfrapp - Rocket (single)

Remember how I was feeling a bit mean not long ago? When you read the David Guetta review you'll see why!

Let me know what you think guys and I'll be checking back in with you soon.

I'm feeling mean tonight.

So unsuspecting artists beware. It's about 2am and I've been up all night writing but I feel oddly satisfied. There's something about the dark and the night that seems to get the words flowing through me (I'm not sure why that is but it definitely beats getting blocked!) So, whilst I wait for 3 new single reviews to get published, here's a link to my review of Wiley's new single which has just gone up.

Wiley ft. Emeli Sande - Never Be Your Woman (single)

If you like grime, it's probably worth your while at least having a listen. Hope you enjoy and, as always, let me know what you think!

Almost forgot to mention...

So I hope you all had amazing Xmases and New Years (both Western and Chinese!) To belatedly ring them all in with you, here's my review of Niyi's new EP.

Niyi - Jungle Fever (EP)

Hope you dig. Let me know how the year of the tiger's been working out for you so far!

Squeeze just one more mince pie in before NYE.

Ok so maybe it's not a mince pie, but my review of Radioclit's new EP is now up on DMG and hopefully it'll be almost as satisfying (with guaranteed less calories).

Radioclit - Secousse All Stars (EP)

However you finish off the year, I hope it's a good one and I'll see you all again in 2010!

Strangeness can be a good thing...

So Christmas has come and gone for another year and I hope you're all enjoying your prezzies. My review of The Count & Sinden's new single is now up on DMG.

The Count & Sinden - Strange Things/Elephant 1234 (single)

That'll probably be my last review of 2009 unless my review of Radioclit's new EP gets published over the next few days. I can't wait to get stuck into some of the gems promised for 2010, including new albums from Massive Attack, Eels, Goldfrapp and the legendary Gil Scott Heron. Let me know what you think of the single and keep your eyes peeled for new material in the new year! Have a good one.

Cristmas Present idea...

Hope no one's got frostbite yet and you're all enjoying mulled wine and mince pies instead!
If you're still looking for a cheeky last minute present for someone, then you could do a lot worse than going onto iTunes and gifting them Foreign Beggars' album The United Colours of Beggattron. My review of their single 'Seven Figure Swagger' off the aforementioned album is now up on the DMG website so check it out for a sneak peek at what the rest of the album has in store.

Foreign Beggars - Seven Figure Swagger (single)

This has been a year of really amazing albums, from Mos Def to Seasick Steve via Tinariwen and countless others in between, there's no shortage of awesome stocking fillers out there for your loved ones so don't be stingy! If you're still looking for other ideas then have a look back over some of the reviews from the past year and see if anything takes your fancy either here or on the

Rougher Sounds MySpace

Whatever you get up to over the rest of the festive season, have a very merry xmas and a happy new year!

Calling all 'grungers'

Check out my review of Alice In Chains' new single!

Alice In Chains - Your Decision (single)

I swear, this will properly take you back to mid-90s bliss and keep you warm from the cold outside with nostalgic warmth in your belly.

Let me know what you think guys!