Music Monday 42.

It feels like I’m going back to my music roots with this week’s post, guitars. Over the past 12 months for one reason or another I’ve been listening to a lot more hip-hop and rap music, but this week is all about guitars, drums and British rock.

Arctic Monkeys - Brick By Brick



They’re back! The first Myspace band, the proud face of British indie music are back, and in fine form. I wasn’t a massive fan of the last album but as the Monkeys roll on to their 4th album, it seems as they are heading a new direction. It’s a very American blue-sy feel as they steady cruise through the song and then pick it up and go full blast. It’s very cool. No doubt I will get sick of it due to excessive radio play though.

The Wombats - Anit-D



Another back on the comeback, albeit only for their second album, are The Wombats. I am not ashamed to admit that I absolutely rinsed their debut album. It was a perfect piece of indie pop and was just a joy to listen to. Now onto the second album. From this first new song, it’s difficult to work out what the new album will head in, only that it is a much more mature sound from the band. Excited to hear it.

Wild Beasts - Albatross



A different sound now from Wild Beasts, but nevertheless something pretty magical from the boys that are Wild Beasts. Wild Beasts are without doubt a pretty unique band, however Albatross seems like a taking a step away from Two Dancers and is a much more approachable sound from the band. It’s wonderful, narnia-like and a beautiful track. Can’t wait to hear the new album Smother.

Brother - Still Here



Now here’s a band that are definitely not on the comeback and very much on the rise. I have written my hopes for Brother before and with their next single, Still Here, it appears that they are very much still in the mood to bring back Britpop. For me, this song is the most reminiscent track to The Verve and Oasis than their other tracks and is unfortunately not as strong for me as some of their other tracks. But it’s good to hear something new from the Slough boys.