To be honest: With the likes of Katie Melua and Cullum assuming some kind of surreal credibility, you'd be forgiven for loading the bullets into the gun. Thankfully, this compilation restores your faith in new artists. Great melodies, original ideas and no hint of record company 'strategic marketing'.
Listen out for: The scene stealers Grand National who have an album out later this year.

Play: Loud through the PA at a Jamie Cullum concert before you slam the piano lid on his fingers. Watch out Jamie, the real musicians are coming.