Single of the week

The New Sins 'It Doesn't Work Like That' (Elastic)

If you're looking for a more cutting edge and sexier Sophie Ellis Bexter, then stop right here. The New Sins are a new pop-electro outfit fronted by soon-to-be pop icon Lou Hayter - the good looking one out of the New Young Pony Club. This impressive debut oozes sleazy pop disco at its best. The slick and saucy production is supplied by genius Nick Phillips and Andrew Hale of Sade fame.

Stag choice

Best of the rest:

Beth Ditto & Jarvis Cocker 'Temptation' (iTunes download only) - Two big names in pop join forces to raise money for homeless charity Shelter.

Azzido Da Bass 'Doom's Night (Switch Remix)' (Kontor) - This classic get an irresistible filthy re-rub.

Dan Berkson & James What 'Reflections Feat. Robert Owens' (Pokerflat) Anything featuring this classic house vocalist is a winner in our books.


Album of the week

Michael Jackson 'Thriller - 25th Anniversary Edition' (Sony/BMG)

Whacko Jacko may have his faults, but you can't dispute his enviable musical genius. Ironically, the week Jackson loses his much-beloved Neverland ranch, Sony BMG are celebrating 25 years since the release of 'Thriller' with this special edition, which has stormed into the Top 5 in the UK album charts, beating talents Morrissey and Michael Buble.

Alongside those memorable originals such as 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'', 'Thriller' and 'Human Nature', this edition boasts new collaborations with Will.I.Am on 'The Girl Is Mine', 'Billie Jean' with Kanye West and 'Beat It' with Fergie.

Amidst the compelling tragic story that is Michael Jackson's life, this man can rest assured, whatever demons he may take to his grave, he will be secure in knowing that he was one of the most talented artists ever known.

Dove Choice


Best of the rest:

Pete & The Pirates 'Little Death' '(Stolen Recordings) - Indie pop music without pretense.

Fugurines 'When The Deer Wore Blue' (Morningside) - The Danes go all Neil Young meets Janes Addiction.

Morrissey 'Greatest Hits' (Polydor/Decca) - And not just the old stuff, expect some new material on there too.


Events for your diary

London Word Festival
Thursday February 28th. 7pm

£6.50

Barden's Boudoir, 38-44 Stoke Newington Road, London N16 7XJ
All you hipsters out there would've already heard about this spot in Dalston. Frequented by the likes of the Klaxons on their nights off, this fashionable East End dive hosts a diverse array of events, and not just live bands and rave-ups.

If you are after something a little more cultured, then the London Word Festival is most definitely worth checking out. Expect readings from the debut novels of Joshua Ferris, Joe Dunthorne and Richard Milward. No pissed giggling at the back please.

www.bardensbar.co.uk

Slipped Disco

Thursday 28th February 10:30 -3:00

The Borderline, Orange Yard off Manette Street, W1D 4JB

Live PA from My Toys Like Me, XFM's John Kennedy dj-ing plus Pete Herbert, Reverso and Ben Osborne

www.myspace.com/slippeddiscoclub

Fabric Live
Friday March 7th 9.30pm-5am.

£13/10 NUS & fabricfirst)
Fabric, 77a Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 3HN.


Fabric may not be for everyone, but with the right attitude a lot of fun can be had. Trust us on that one - one of our writers managed to snog seven blokes in one night there not so long ago. The music programming is pretty good too.

Tonight Room One sees explosive talent in the form of DJs Switch, Sinden and live action from Boy Better Know. Room Two is hosted by Radio One's Maryanne Hobbs, Digital Mystikz, N Type and Virus Syndicate live. And Room Three tops the night off with DJ Apollo, Shortee Blitz and Bobby Friction and Nihal.

www.fabriclondon.com