Music

Even in midwinter, life returns, slowly. I'm going out rather more often, sometimes dragged by prior obligations, but it's doing me good. As is staying off alcohol; it's been nearly 6wk now and I've lost about 12kg so far. I am well pleased. I also find I rather enjoy being clear-headed as I make my way home and not having a hangover the following day. But I need some new vices: don't drink any more, don't smoke, don't take caffeine; don't do very much of anything. Answers on a postcard to the usual address.

( Alabama 3 )

( ZZ9 )

( Skeptics in the Pub )

( The New Model Army )

( Party party... party? )

( Unplanned extra gig )

In other news of more interest to all you John Peel-loving indie kids, Organ magazine is having a clearout of its unwanted CDs. It's given away several boxes containing 1-200 singles, demos and albums by obscure indie bands so far, but it has 300 or more CDs to go and it doesn't want to just throw them away. Acquire an instant obscure record collection! Impress your friends! Contact Sean Organ at OrganArt ASAP! Sean at organart demon co uk.