Here's a compilation of some of the music that caught my attention since the last time I did one of these things.

The links to the songs are in the headings.

Facing West - The Staves

Ok these girls seem a bit too good to be true. Still you can't deny how good this sounds.

Here's a nice little video of Jamie Lockhart and the gang rehearsing for their Xmas show back in 2011.

Unmade Bed - David Broad and Serious Sam Barrett

Here's David and Sam playing in Folkstone by the sea. The wind, birdsong and occasional dog bark make for atmospheric backing!

My favourite song off Rosie's latest album. She's a real trooper continuing through this ballad over the massed chatter off stage!

Tobacco - Sentimentalists

Sentimentalists are a band on Sound Shack Records.

I'm not completely convinced of this band or song but this is one of the more entertaining videos that I've seen recently.

Inbetweens - The Withered Hand

I caught up with the Withered Hand at the second attempt in the Hop in Wakefield. A good live act with a a lot of religous imagery running through his lyrics. This song is an exception.

The World Hates Me - Sam Forrest

Summat a bit different here. Live Sam Forrest may come across as another mopey singer songwriter but his recorded work betrays his grunge background.

A bit of quality folk rock to finish up from Hot Feet. It is a bit of a rubbish name for a band but this song is well worth checking out.

 They are great live as well.