Kanye is cool

Despite looking a little bit like Mr T at the moment (see left), Kanye West is officially cool. FACT.

People did think he'd gone a little bit crazy on the release of '808's and Heartbreaks' (me included). Why stop rapping and replace it with out of tune, auto tuned singing which really doesn't work all that well recorded or live?

If i'm honest, I found it a very tough album to get into.... I'm not sure why I have to 'be honest' about this but for some reason, I feel like I will be shot down if I don't say I immediately loved it.

Anyway, enough rambling. He is cool in my eyes because of this... It is the video for his new release 'Welcome to Heartbreak' and it's incredible.


Welcome back Mr West.

Duffy

1. I am not a fan of Duffy

2. This, has not made me a fan of Duffy



3. How does cycling round a supermarket warbling something about being yourself represent Diet Coke...or do I need to be a single mum called Sharon from Dagenham to relate? Or am I missing the point? Is there a point?

Raygun

Looking to come from the leftfield and kick the UK music scene right up the arse are 'Raygun'.

The 4 piece hail from Brixton where their rocket ship apparently crash landed and they were forced to make sonic landscapes. In reality, two of the members come from other bands; lead guitarist Adj from the now defunct 'Kubb' and drummer Sam from '5 o'clock Heroes'. Lead singer Ray and bassist Ben have dabbled in the recording industry for the last few years.

The sound, think something along the lines of 'Scissor Sisters' meets 'Bowie' meets 'Sister Sledge' meets 'The Rolling Stones' and you're sort of heading in the right direction.

The guys are signed to RCA records and are about to embark on a European tour supporting P!nk....Now that's a pretty huge deal. I've actually seen the band live a few times in London and Brighton and have been hugely impressed, mainly with the lead singer (Ray) who has the swagger of Jagger and the funk of James Brown with dance moves and vocals to match. How this will work in 15,000 seater stadiums is anyone's guess but it's bound to be entertaining.

Album is out at some point this year, but in the meantime CLICK HERE to head to their myspace to download 'Rocketblast' which gives you a much better idea of the guys sound than I can describe. Let me know what you think....