I start the day off with the new Arctic Monkeys, Humbug – finally available on Spotify. I know it's been getting lukewarm reviews but I really like it. The Josh Homme production gives it a completely different feel from the other albums and both Alex and Matt are on top form. Seeing them at Reading makes me think that their finally getting over their inherent shyness which always masqueraded as typical 'rock n roll arsey-ness'. Their 6th album will be amazing. Arctic Monkeys – Pretty Visitors

Managed to get through most of the La Roux album on the way to work as well which sounded surprisingly listenable. As much as I like the singles, her voice has a tendancy to jump up and down on one's nerves. It seems to work well as an album though, maybe a few too many 'oooooo oooo oooooo ooo oooo' bits but on the whole, a deserved Mercury nominated piece of work. La Roux – I'm Not Your Toy