'Portishead'. English group from the 90's who have a really unique sound. The lead singer Beth Gibbons has the most beautiful voice in the music industry. The track 'Roads' from the album 'Dummy' is just stunning & something a lot of us from here can associate with. The YouTube video of the live performance in New York is amazing & you can see that she fully understands what she is singing about by the emotion in her face. I highly recommend those of you in the States check them out.

'Royal Blood' - English pair who utilise only a set of drums & a base guitar. Well, several, as its changed after every track because Mike Kerr thrashes it like lead guitar. He also performs vocals & has a decent voice. Even though its pretty heavy rock, there is a nice blues twang in there. The track 'Ten Tonne Skeleton' from the self titled debut album is amazing & from the lyrics I can tell this guy has loved, lost & is still loving. I can associate with that. The bass guitar solo in the track 'Little Monster' is something to behold too.


I also love, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Alter Bridge, The Stone Foxes, The Cooper Temple Clause, Placebo, The Verve, Radiohead, Silverchair & many others...