4x Gruff. That's a good day for anyone.

Not that he's ever on guard especially, but my best shots are always the less obvious, the 'overs'. Usually caught when I'm testing the lights, as with Heathers below. Gruff is out again and has a new long player. He's a lovely chap with the warmest of vibes. His site is here. Good luck Gruff and thank you.

Heathers did a courtyard session for The Fly today. I was set up waiting for Gruff and was startled at their honestly remarkable sound. Beautiful, like only incredibly talented twins could make. Give them a listen, it can't hurt after all.

Beautiful site from Chris Noble, loads of killer content. Click.

Sunderland looked very lovely and these chaps are bloody good fun to be with. They sound cool too.

In Sunderland. With a Photek Softlighter. It's so the one.

Cracked out the fruity (well, veggie) backdrop at last! Pitched perfectly too. They got very involved and were great fun. Check out their heaviness here.

Always thinking outside of the boudaries. It makes me ache sometimes.

Stunning doesn't do Clare justice. Greatness for 2011 I hope. Her space here.

And a killer line up of artists for 2011. Stomp on this link now for my folio of must-hear must-see Ones To Watch. Interviews and all sorts at the-fly.co.uk.