Musically bereft

Blogging. Why do we do it? I started two years ago and, lets be frank, it's got the better of me. Not that I neglect my blog, just that I don't share all of the profundity with it that perhaps I should; And so, to sate the gentle nagging at the back of my mind like an irritated girlfriend dragged against her will into a Computer Games shop, Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to pour you another dose of Gin and Tea (but not at the same time).

With my musical senses somewhat dulled by the recent closure of Fopp (and no planned visits to Mondo Kims for a while) I have felt at a bit of a musical loose end. The ever fruitful soma.fm does its best to keep me abreast of the American Indie Scene, the fabulous Elise Nordling pouring her heart and soul into bringing the very best new sounds to the ears of Netziens through her station Indie Pop Rocks. Soma fm aside, my recent discoveries have been somewhat disappointing - the new Fourtet, Hotchip and Erland Oye have been satisfactory, but failed to really thrill me, and the new Mates of State and Velvetier albums also pulled up somewhat short.

I find myself increasingly turning to the American indie scene as for the first time since Grunge I am finding them to be more innovative and interesting to listen to than English bands. The current post-Libertines crop of Indie bands fails to do it for me, and there are only so many Arctic Monkeys clones a man can endure. Full marks to the Americans and their excellent output at the moment.

What's cooking your musical book right now? Your musical comments and suggestions will be warmly entertained in the comments field below.