I heart reality? or just a scottish woman?

I'm not one for reality TV. I like my entertainment scripted. I'm a bit behind, but recently this woman has taken the internet and the British people's hearts by storm. I saw this after the BBC chatted about the incident about 15 times and I don't like not knowing what everyone is talking about. I'll admit I too have a very soft spot for Miss Susan Boyle after watching her audition. The CBC has a wonderful article about it here (watch the video first!)....

Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent
by dwarthy

shout out for slow club

l2 introduced me to this great little UK band - Slow Club - this weekend. Oddly enough, we were listening to a few of their tracks on the saturday and decided to take a look to see when they were playing in London. The best part - they were playing on Sunday so we headed up to Angel to watch their set.

They did not disappoint and it was my first time listening to a band on myspace and actually going to hear them live. With such a quick turnaround, it was easy to do.

While they were great, the woman after needed to learn more words than 'unrequited love unrequited'

Sass, crass and normality

So British sexy - Russell Brand? His recent stint at the BBC has made him even more popular. His recent comedy tour has sold out and girls are literally becoming Beatles fans just to get touch his hand.

But his too tight jeans, his crass attitude and his hair just send shudders down my back. Never mind the fact that he is a comedian that I do not think is funny. But the ladies love him in England - his high cheekbones and sassy walk just do it in for them. I don't think feminine features should be the defining characteristics of a man - but that's Europe.

I prefer Canadiana stock. Ryan Gosling recently released a single (thanks cowgirl) that is pretty good and reflects some bonafide artistic talent. Simply the best.

raising mecury levels

Slightly delayed but the Mecury Prize was announced on Tuesday night. Honouring English independent music, the Mecury awards have been around since 1992 and not named after Freddie Mecury. The judges (critics and informed studios) often make 'interesting' choices and definitely always a range of nominations. They are not all about singer-songwriters or independent alternative rock.

This year's winner was Elbow.

Not saying the Elbow shouldn't be recognised but personally, I wanted the Last Shadow Puppets (above photo - image via) to steal away with the prize. I know everyone was cheering for Radiohead, but those boys and their english version of surfer music and exceptional harmony make my day.