Well, unfortunately its been getting a bit empty around here recently. Still, lots of stuff to catch up on... So lets dive right in yeah?

Kate Nash has emerged from London in a flurry of haircuts, accents, and downright good tunes. In my opinion at least... But Kate Nash seems to divide people like marmite, you either love her or hate her. You'll either love the way her voice twangs out slices of lyrics in a faux-London accent, or you'll hate it for being so fake and pretentious. You'll either love her lyrics for being honest and down to earth, or you'll completely resent her for talking about how many lemons she can eat, or how irritating it is when birds shit on your head. Divisive stuff! What can't be doubted is the energy that Nash has emerged from London with and the subsequent nationwide following that she has picked up. With her second single "Foundations" dropping this week and looking set to crash in to the Top 10, it seems that despite any pretence, Kate Nash is going to be around for the summer singalongs at least. I'm going to let you listen to the fabulous Metronomy remix of Nash's second single, "Foundations", as well as the b-side to her debut single, "Birds". Although normally Metronomy leaves vocals pretty much intact in his remixes, on this track he both adds his own vocals, and chops Nash's about a little bit. Layering the end result over some 100% palatable electric toast. Birds is a charming acoustic tale of love on a London Underground train, pretty damn gorgeous.

Secondly, I wanted to let you know about a few things happening over the next few days. Firstly, White Hart Indie has its launch night in Spilsby on Friday. 100 limited places with doors from 7:30, to see Komakino, Aurora Stripe, and Dazed Dakotas. Worth getting in on this one I think, as the following month they bring the Holloways-supporting Six Nation State to the sleepy roads of Spilsby. Also on Friday night, Starter are featured on Radio Lincolnshire playing some live tracks from 7 till 9pm. The Bivouac presents its usual mix of bands, with a slightly less enticing line-up than last weeks selection. This week £5 gets you in to see Joseph, Last Chance To Dance, and Tiger Warsaw. Also, Our Iron Lung favorite I Need To Discover plays at the Travellers Rest, replacing a previously scheduled slot from his old band, I My Bike. Saturday sees usual culprits RaW put on another healthy selection of bands in the heart of student land.

[MP3] Kate Nash - Foundations (Metronomy Edit) - Buy here.
[MP3] Kate Nash - Birds - Buy here.