It’s the middle of December! That makes it the time of year when we should be doing some kind of end of year round up, and here’s the first part of it. As always it’s completely unscientific – it’s just what’s floated our boat this year. Artists might have released a single, an EP, a whole album, or maybe just played some gigs that we absolutely loved. The first part is covering number ten through to six, with the top five coming sometime nearer to Christmas.

10. Cold Pumas (Hanging Valley LP)

9. My Life Story (24 Hour Deflower single)

8. Prince Vaseline (On an Island EP)

7. Black Honey (Headspin EP / Hello Today single)

6. Sea Bed (The Art of Living EP)