Shuffle

Shuffle by name shuffle by nature. My Friends Girlfriend is a raggedy punk shanty with a smattering of electro pop hip hop trying to break beat out. Seamus Hayes' vocals are endearing in a desperado charicature manner, with tales of life, love and excess. There's a bucket load of influences in the musical pot, all set to a loose jazz drum shuffle - so loose in fact that I would've demanded it be re-recorded, but perhaps that adds to its charm. The equally as bonkers sound of An Old Uprising completes the double A release.

The seven piece, headed by Hayes and Monica Yam have honed their unique set on the London circuit culminating in winning both the XFM unsigned band competition and the Diesel-U-Music awards. Now is their time to bang on a few more ears and let the world know they exist. With this quirky release as evidence, Shuffle might just make the grade. Watch their space.

For more info visit www.shuffle.info and www.myspace.com/shuffle

Rob Barnett, Music News