Well seeing as we're all holding our breath for new Belle & Sebastian material I thought I'd suggest an alternative before we all go a funny shade of blue. This being the very wonderful Beneath The Apple Tree EP by Hopkirk & Lee. This was actually sold into us at work as being "the new Belle & Sebastian" which if nothing else shows the level of fame B&S have now achieved? Only problem is you start thinking ahhhh Belle & Sebastian lite, ideal when the real thing aren't around. In the same way as Dylan Moran is Eddie Izzard lite but I digress. But no my fears were unfounded the four songs here, simple understated arrangements & lush production show they've been listening to the likes of Love, Buffalo Springfield even a touch of Pale Fountains & added that yearning introspection they obviously bottle north of Carlisle (and you thought it was Irn Bru) Songs to make you tingle like someone's whispering "I love you" in your ear, or maybe I just need the loo? Anyways, the CD is on Gallery records, comes in a crappy sleeve & might make your waiting a teeny bit more bearable. Anyone with more info on this mysterious duo would be greatly appreciated. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister@majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------