The new single by Ether City is out, ready for download. Sung by Bean, it's one of his best yet, with beautiful playing by all the band.

Just A Bud's two sidekicks over on www.ethercity.co.uk/music are Ready For Round Twelve and Why We Were Men. All three showcase the band kicking against stereotypes and bringing in new influences and styles. Settle down to Just A Bud, then jump up for Round Twelve. Check to see if you know anyone who reminds you of Why We Were Men. Gorgeous solos by Mayes, trumpets, and groove courtesy of Messrs. Culleton and Casey. The band have never sounded better.