Those of you smart enough to notice some small changes on our facebook group might already know that we've recently piled on a heap of new writers and photographers. First out of the blocks is the criminally astute Cheryl Burns, our ear to the ground in Leicester, with an introduction to what may well become your new love, Gossamer Albatross! Of course if you want to write for Our Iron Lung or take gorgeous pictures for the site, just drop us an email.

If, like me, you’re getting fed up with the same old indie streaming through your radio, Gossamer Albatross are certainly a breath of fresh air. Named after the infamous human powered, channel-crossing, aircraft (I presume), the band is hugely influenced by Final Fantasy and sound similar to an upbeat Horse Feathers. These four teenagers hailing from Hereford – three of which are classically trained – perform some of the most refreshing and original sounds around.

Regardless of their age (the oldest member being only 19) they show extreme promise with their exquisitely composed melodies. Lyrically, lead singer/ song writer Lewis Gordon crafts stories and images of emotions and experiences far beyond his tender age. The mixture of folk-pop and his unique distinctive voice are like a match made in heaven. The best proof of this comes from their self-titled 5 track EP - which contains gems like ‘Whispered Thoughts’, the most instrumentally adventurous of the tracks, and ‘Raging Bulls’, showing off Gordon’s exceptional vocal flair. It's all brought to you by the lovely Monosound Recordings. With their next single ‘The Ground Will Take Us Down’ being produced by Jeremy Warmsley, Gossamer Albatross seem to be one to watch...

[MP3] Gossamer Albatross - Raging Bulls
[MYSPACE] Visit Gossamer Albatross on myspace.
[LABEL] Find out more about Monosound Recordings at their myspace.