Uncut

Many are now admitting that the title may have been the funniest thing about Christopher Guest's latest piss-take of the earnest. Problem being that its chosen genre of cheesy '60s folk is barely remembered in the UK: Dylan and co presumably blew away the artists Guest is targeting. Also, he clearly nurtures an affection for these nerds.

Curious Blair Witch-style project from US avant-grungers

Another left-field Fishtank collaboration

Second album from Aussie brats

Lovelorn pop from Chicago's Navin brothers

Electronica doesn't even begin to describe it...

Fiercely cerebral Radiohead-loving jazz star kicks back

Second album from adopted Manc chest-beaters

Elegant and pointed pop on superior Canadian new wavers' full-length debut

Fife's own musical micro-industry