- ‘By Default’ – Band of Skulls
- ‘Thick as Thieves’ – The Temper Trap
- ‘This is Your Life’ – Augustines
- ‘Why Are You OK’ – Band of Horses
- ‘Hollow Bones’ – Rival Bones
- ‘Freetown Sound’ – Blood Orange
- ‘The Bride’ – Bat for Lashes
With so much football to cover, my short sabbatical from reviewing has been totally necessary. However, watch this space…