WU LYF, Ian Curtis & 'MyJam'

Biggest love for a new band for as long as I can remember comes from Manchester band 'Wu Lyf'. I was heavily sceptical at first; not particularly liking the vocals despite having the music to back them up. However, in the same way Ian Brown's voice works for the Stone Roses despite having no more singing ability than my own dog; it works for Ellery Roberts also. I cannot remember an album as consistently brilliant as this. A debut too...

After borrowing the 'Joy Division' documentary off a friend, it made me think how sad and tragic Ian Curtis' death was. He was just a normal guy before he discovered his epilepsy, doing what he craved and what he loved. His life pretty much collapsed around him. Everything he gained from music was something he wasn't supposed to do because of his illness. The drink, the flashing lights on stage, the late nights... It drove him insane. It's very sad. It could happen to anyone... If anyone I know ever writes an album as harrowing as 'Closer', I will get them checked out and not assume the lyrics are simply literature or poetry!


Finally, I have discovered a new website called: This is my Jam, which allows users to chose and update their favourite current song to share with their friends. A good way of sharing music easily I think. The website is pretty simple to use and it's free of course! It's invite only currently, but if anyone is interested you can join up if you are friends with me on facebook.