This album seems apt, kd lang's "hymns of the 49th parallel" - a homage to fellow Canadian artists. So tunes by Neil Young, Joni Mitchell et al.

Soccer Mommy's "Color theory" on the Rega P10 this afternoon. "Bloodstream" is a wonderful opening track.

St German's classic album "Tourist" on the turntable tonight featuring John Lee Hooker on the track "Sure Thing".

Freidburg's debut album "Hardcore workout queen" on the turntable, what a brilliant album - no filler. Has a bit of a Wet Leg feel about it, which is no bad thing!

What better than a walk in the winter sun, taking in the sea air where "the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea" as Percy French would say.

Getting stuck in to the biography of my favourite artist, not that many books written about Randy so this one has been long awaited.